So much has been said or written about Kenya; most what has been reported about this great nation is what I will call negative publicity especially after the post election war of 2007 that saw the number of tourist coming to Kenya drop drastically. The country was then hit by drought the next year (2008) this resulted into the death of not only human but also wildlife in the major game parks. Nevertheless Kenya is back again on its feet. Last year and early this year, has seen the Country receive a tremendous amount of rain, that has improved the situation in the Parks and again the green color has dominated our major Game Parks. Hence this season is one of the best to visit vacation spots in this Country.
I will start with the Great Rift Valley which is the pinnacle of Safari in Kenya. Just a few miles from the Capital City Nairobi, a stopover at the Rift Valley view point, will give you a breath taking panorama of this ancient Valley. Mt. Longonot a famous spot for game viewing and hiking, stares at you ready to challenge your hiking techniques. At its side sits Lake Naivasha a fresh water Lake laden with over 300 species of birds, hippos and not to forget mentioning boat riding trips to its crescent island a sanctuary of animals including the giraffes, buffaloes, monkeys and impalas. On its shores is where the famous couple george and joy adamson, built their home. This home is now a lodge and has a private museum dedicated to them.
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Beside Lake Naivasha reveals a vast wilderness that is renowned around the World. The one and only Hell's Gate National Park. This is the only spot in Kenya that you can enjoy Rock climbing and hiking amongst wild animals. It's filled with some of the best game in Kenya, including; zebras, elands, dik diks etc. Just to mention a few. Further down comes Lake Nakuru the famous Flamingo Paradise. This National Park combines Bird viewing, Game Drive Safari and Game Tracking. Apart from the famous Flamingoes the Lake is also a home to varieties of Herons, Ducks, Pelicans, Ibises and Stocks. Cape Buffaloes are in thousands, while gigantic Elands roam freely in the grassland. Also found here are the near distinct white Rhino. To have an eye view of the Lake, please don't forget to visit The Baboon Cliff towering about 300metres above the Lake. Here hundreds of mischievous Baboon thrives amidst thorny plantations and Rocks. If you are observant you will catch a glimpse of multicolored Lizards peeping from the Rocks. Beware as you sit down to eat your lunch, some of the Baboons can be very cheeky they might actually snatch away your lunch! We have other animals found on this Lake, they include; Thompson Gazelles, Giraffes, Waterbucks, Ostriches, Leopards Cheetahs and Lions. Remember that the Cats are absolutely rare to see here in daytime, unless you are absolutely lucky! They normally come out to hunt at night.
Last but not least we have the Maasai Mara Game Reserve once declared the 7th wonder of the World. This vast Reserve extends to the neighboring Serengeti in Tanzania. Every year we have thousands of Wild beasts migrating to and from the two Reserves via River Mara. Watching the animals plunge into the water as some of them fall victims to the huge Nile Crocs is breathtaking. At Maasai Mara, you can either enjoy a game drive or get airborne on a Balloon for about 500USD. The cats here are readily available. Hundreds of Lions and Cheetahs roaming amongst the Savanna Grassland, looking for other animals to prey on. I have been lucky thrice. Once watching a Cheetah hunt down an Impala and twice watch as a pack of Lions bring down a huge Cape buffalo! The most important
The Rift Valley Kenya Vacation And Safari Package Spots
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