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A National Park is an area of land controlled and maintained by the government for recreational benefits, usually to help wildlife and nature thrive. Kenya boasts 35 National Parks and Reserves which are maintained by Kenya Wildlife Service. As well as overseeing the running of the reserves, KWS also act as the security in the parks to cut down on poachers and illegal activity. The entrance fee money collected at park gates goes back in to the conservation of the reserves.
By: Sean Gerrie
Holidaymakers wishing for a chilled out holiday on Egypt’s Red Sea coast should head to Marsa Alam, say the experts at Hays Travel. The southernmost of the Red Sea’s resorts is not as developed as more established destinations like Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada.
By: Sean Gerrie
The Red Sea Riviera has burgeoned in popularity in recent years. Coral reefs, great value hotels and the desert climate tick all the boxes for holidaymakers looking for an affordable holiday in the sun. Flagship resort Sharm el Sheikh offers an abundance of beach front, resort-style hotels and a lively resort centre with bars, cafes and chain restaurants. The only thing the Red Sea coast lacks is the sightseeing opportunities that many holidaymakers expect when they travel to Egypt. Luckily, there’s a newcomer on the Egyptian holiday scene that lets tourists combine relaxation with exploration: the Mediterranean [ ... ]
There are some things in life one never seems to have enough of. For Mombasa, it is the ebbing waves, whistling palm trees blended into music and the 600 metre stretch of clean private beach at Mombasa, the coastal region of Kenya.Whether it is the pavilion spa heated Jacuzzi treat, dive and snorkeling, water games o the exotic treat after a wonderful Safari in the Kenya national parks, Mombasa is the place to round this up with a smooth relaxation in our beautiful hotels.
By: John Schuff
Although a distinctly separate massif from the Aberdares, Mt Kenya also forms part of the central highlands. It’s Africa’s second highest mountain at 5199 metres, and its gleaming and eroded snow- covered peaks can be seen for the miles until the late morning clouds obscure the view.
By: John Schuff
Virtually every person who visits Kenya goes to Masai Mara, and with good reason . This is the Kenyan section of the wildly evocative Serengeti plains, and the wildlife is abundant. These are also traditionally the lands of the Masai, but these people have been displaced in favor of the animals.The mara ( as its often abbreviated to) is a 320-sq-km slab of basically open rolling grassland dotted with the distinctive flat topped acacia trees tucked away in the south west corner of the reserve.
By: Nancy Schuff
Our journey starts upon arrival in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. We are taken to the hotel where we spend our first night in Nairobi the capital city of Kenya. The city is crowded during the day and noisy especially from the traffic. But the uptown of Nairobi is a bit calm and the perfect place for your rest.
By: Nancy Schuff
While planning your Kenya safari, try and include Hell’s Gate National park in Naivasha. I went there with my family 2 years ago and i have decided to tell everybody about this wonerful place in Kenya. We went on a 8 days safari including Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha (Hell’s gate) and finished our safari in Samburu National park. Our agent “Inside Africa Budget Safaris” told us that Hells gate was part of the itenerary, we didnt say no since she was the expert. Let me tell you more about this wonerful place called Hells Gate [ ... ]
By: Nancy Schuff
Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari: The annual wildebeest migration in Kenya and Tanzania is arguably the most spectacular natural event in Africa. More than 3 million large mammals have made the vast Masai Mara and Serengeti plains their home.
By: Nancy Schuff
I have always wanted to visit Amboseli National reserve in Kenya. I had heard a lot about Amboseli National Reserve formerly known as Amboseli National Park. From her famous big Jumbos( Elephants) to the view of the snow-capped peak of Mt Kilimanjaro, the park is one you cant miss to visit in Kenya. My grandfather always talked about their trip to Amboseli, he loved Elephants and in these place he found all that he wanted to see. If you could hear my grandpa talk about this place, you would definitely put it in your list of places [ ... ]
