Wildlife Safaris
MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
It is famed as one of the world's top reserves. It covers an area of about 1,500 sq km. This is where the popular Big Cats documentary that attracted large audience in Europe and America was shot. In the reserve, chances of seeing the struggle of survival between animals are high. The reserve's games include Leopards, Buffalos, Hyenas, giraffes, Elephants, baboons, birds, ostriches antelopes and Gazelles. Every year, in July the park becomes the destination of the greatest animal migration in the world. Thousands of Wildebeests and Zebras that stretch to up to a mile migrate from Serengeti, crossing the crocodile-infested Mara River. They migrate to the Savannah grassland in search of pastures. Carnivores and birds also migrate with them. It is one of the World' s best spots to see the nature balances it self; the struggle of survival between the animals. It is also one of the rare places that one can see serene interaction between human and animal species.
Accommodation
There are numerous camps and lodges in Maasai Mara that offer accommodation. They include:
- Sarova Mara Camp
- Mara Serena Lodge
- Mara Safari Club
- Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
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AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
This park has a land area area of about 390 sq km. From the park on is able to see the captivating view of the 5,985 meter-high snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro. The park is occupied by herds of Elephants, Buffalo, Masai Giraffe, Lion.and Cheetah among many other wild species. The park has sufficient places to stay that include guest rooms, and traditional cottages, bars, restaurants, gift shops and a swimming pool. In the evenings on is entertained by traditional Maasai cultural dancers.
Accommodation
There are a number of accommodation options in the park. They include;
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Tortilis Camp
- Amboseli Serena Lodge
- Amboseli Lodge
- Ol Kanjau Camp
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MERU NATIONAL PARK The park covers an area of approximately 870 sq km. Inclusive in the park is the Nyambene Mountain range that is the source of many rivers that flow through the park. The park is home to Leopard, Lion, crocodiles, hippo Buffalo, cheetah and the rare white Rhino. One can stay in the campsite or lodges that are present in the region.
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MARSABIT NATIONAL PARK
It is found in the northern part of the country. Elephants, predator birds and kudus that are supported by two crater lakes inhabit the park.
Accommodation
One can decide to camp or use the park's lodge.
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SAMBURA & BUFFALO SPRINGS National Reserves
These springs are found in the semi desert area on your way to lake Turkana. They cover an area of approximately 300 sq KM. They anchor different species of animals including Grevy Zebras, Elephant, Gerenuk, Ostriches, Giraffes, Oryx and Leopards.
Accommodation
- River Lodge
- Samburu Lodge
- Buffalo Springs tented lodge
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SIBILOI NATIONAL PARK
The Park is found in the northern part of the country. The climate here is characterized by hot and dry weather. The park has a historic site called Koobi Fora, this is where fossils of human ancestors were found. The game that is found here are Nile Crocodiles, Gerenuk, Oryx, Zebra and ostrich
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ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK
This densely forested park, lies at an altitude of about 7,000 to 14,000 ft and is found in the eastern part of the Great Rift Valley. The park has gone down into history book as the place where Princess Elizabeth became queen of the United Kingdom. Hogs, Elephants, Leopard, Buffalo, waterbuck bongo and the Black Rhino inhabit the forest.
Accommodation
The vicinity offers deluxe accommodation facilities. Some of the places where you can get accommodation include:
- Aberdare Country Club
- The Ark
- Treetops
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TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
Found in the southern part of the country, the park one of the largest in the country. The park is popular for its large herds of Elephants. The Yatta plateau and Mudanda rock provide tourists with impressive views. Leopard, crocodile, Lion, kudu, ostrich, Zebra and waterbuck are found in the park. Galana and Voi rivers flow through the park.
Accommodation
The facilities provided within the park's vicinity are lodges, rooms to cater for the handicapped, bar, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and a restaurant. Some of the lodges and camps include:
- Voi Safari Lodge
- Ngutuni Lodge
- Ndololo Camp
- Satao Camp
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TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
There is an underground stream in the park that sprouts out forming the spectacular Mzimba Springs. This is the water sanctuary for most of the wildlife found in this part of the park. There is a lava bed called Shetani lava flow that was formed when the Volcanic Chyulu hills erupted. River Galana, Tsavo and Athi River flow through the park. There is a fantastic vista of the Ndawe escarpment. The fauna found in the park are Leopard, antelopes, Rhino, Buffalo, giraffe, Zebra, hippo, crocodile and cheetah.
Accommodation
- Ngulia Safari lodge
- Severin Safari Camp
- Voyager Safari Camp
- Finch Hatton tented lodge
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