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Maasai Mara Animal Migration

Wildlife attracts tourists to Kenya

K enya has long been recognised as Big Game country, with huge numbers of animals in over 40 National Parks and Reserves and the country has a long and illustrious history of protecting its varied wildlife. All this has helped provide the visitor to Kenya an wide range of experiences in all sorts of terrain. A wildlife safari in Kenya is indeed a magical experience into the 'Kingdom of God'. In fact,
lion_africaKenya has been a focus of attention for its varied wildlife for many years. The country has had its fair share of international publicity too. Adventurous hunters like Teddy Roosevelt and Earnest Hemingway have contributed significantly in promoting Kenya as a popular wildlife destination in Africa.

Popular movies like 'Out of Africa' and 'The Lion King' have also contributed in promoting Kenya's status as the wildlife destination in East Africa. In fact, Kenya has a reputation for being more popular than it should be- numerous minibuses plying in its wildlife parks and the large number of safari lodges dotting safari_africaits countryside are an indication of the commercialisation of Kenya's popular wildlife tourism sector. However, Kenya has been coping extremely well with the hordes of package tourists coming in. To counter this trend many new 'Boutique' lodges have also cropped up, which host only a limited number of guests in an exclusive and remote setting.

All this means that Kenya can cater to every market segment and once you expereince a Kenyan Safari you will know why so many safari-addicts return to Kenya repeatedly. To add to the charm of wildlife, the Kenyan coast is also considered one of the best in Africa with soft, white sands and warm blue waters. Most of Kenya's wildlife parks are also easily reachable from the coast including, Tsavo, Taita Hills and Shimba Hills.

So if you're planning a wildlife safari, Kenya is undoubtedly one of the best countries to offer you a truly 'wild' expereince. Although South Africa has a good tourism infrastructure as compared to Kenya, the experience of a Kenyan wildlife safari somehow appeared more 'real' for me. Right from the local people you meet in the countryside to the local guide acompanying you... a Kenyan safari is somehow offers a much authentic 'flavour' than what one can experience in more developed countries like South Africa. I was also happy to know that my tourism dollars were contributing towards the welfare and development of a developing country in much need of foreign exchange revenues to bolster its economy.

All in all, a Kenya safari can be summed up in two words....'highly recommended

Kenya Safari: Students-5 Days Maasai Mara - Lake Nakuru

This is a special camping Kenya safari meant for ardent lovers of nature, wildlife, birds and those who possess a real spirit of adventure and a sharing spirit of campsite chores, like tent pitching and dismantling them.

 

Terms and Conditions:

1. All students MUST carry their International Identity Students Cards. If workers they should carry work Identity cards.

2. It’s purely a camping safari.

3. Only groups of min 6 persons are acceptable.

4. The group leaders will enjoy free transport and accommodation but they should meet their air ticket and all Kenya Visa fees.

5. ONLY GROUP LEADERS will be communicating with the company on behalf of the group intending to visit Africa.

6. The bigger the group, the better the price for the safari.
 
SCHEDULE

Day 1. Nairobi/Maasai

Step 1: Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara.

Step 2: Arrive at your camp in time for lunch.

Step 3: Afternoon game drive.

Step 4:Dinner and overnight at the camp.
 

    Day 2 & 3. Maasai Mara Game Reserve

    Two full days in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). Morning and afternoon game drives with an optional visit to a local Maasai village. All meals and overnight at the camp. 

    Day 4. Lake Nakuru National Park


    Step 1: Depart in the morning and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park with hot or picnic lunch en route. 


    Step 2: Arrive in time for afternoon game drive in the park.Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game.


    Step 3: Dinner and overnight at the camp


    Day 5. Lake Nakuru - Nairobi


    Step 1: Early morning breakfast.


    Step 2: Another morning game drive in Nakuru.


    Step 3:Depart after an early lunch and return to Nairobi arriving approx.15:00hrs. 


    Step 4: Transfer to the airport or back to your hotel.

    Price includes:

    • Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing
    • Services of an English speaking driver/guide
    • All camping equipment except sleeping bag
    • Three meals per day
    • Bottled water for use during the safari
    • Game drives and park entry fees.
     
    Contact us:
     
    Tel:+254 722 836656
           +254 724 992164
     
    Fax: +254 725 508281
     
    Skype: Dkagone
     
    Worldsites Tours & Travel
    15th Flr View Park Towers
    P O Box 44574 00100
    Nairobi, Kenya