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Kenya Tanzania
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Kenya Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari:
Best of Kenya and Tanzania safari
with Zanzibar Beach Holiday African
holiday at East Africa to Masai Mara
safari Serengeti as well as
Ngorongoro Zanzibar beach holiday.
The safari starts by taking you to
northern Kenya across the equator to
Samburu National Reserve, a
beautiful and game abundant park
home to
rarely found species such as the
Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra,
blue-necked Somali ostrich and
reticulated giraffe.
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The safari then
heads down to the
floor of the Rift Valley to
Lake Nakuru National Park, world
famous bird sanctuary before
proceeding to Maasai Mara Game
Reserve, Kenya's most popular game
sanctuary where you have
the best opportunity of
spotting the "Big Five" -
lion,
leopard, buffalo,
rhino and also Voted 7th
Wonder of the world.
(Cross Masai Mara to Tanzania
without coming back to Nairobi)
Tanzania will include a brief visit
of Olduvai
Gorge, more accurately called
Oldupai after the wild sisal in the
area, which is the site of some of
the most important fossil hominid
Amanis of all time - "Nutcracker
Man" or Australopithecus boisei
who lived 1.75 million years
ago. Then
a visit to Ngorongoro crater another
wonder of the world and Heritage
site then to Zanzibar for a beach
relaxation.
Kenya Tanzania & Zanzibar
safari
itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival - Nairobi
Arrival and transfer to Nairobi
safari Club on bed and breakfast
Day 2. Nairobi/Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning and
drive through central Kenya and
north across the equator to Samburu
National Reserve arriving Samburu
Serena Lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive. Dinner and
overnight at the lodge. Approx
transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal Plan: {L,D}
Day 3. Samburu
Full day in Samburu, a beautiful and
and game abundant park, home to
rarely found species such as the
Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra,
blue-necked Somali ostrich and
reticulated giraffe. Morning and
afternoon game drives with an
optional visit to a local Samburu
village. All meals and overnight at
Samburu Serena Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B,L,D}
Day 4. Mount Kenya National Park,
Serena Mountain Lodge
Depart Samburu after breakfast and
drive to the lower slopes of Mt.
Kenya arriving Serena Mountain Lodge
(tree hotel) in time for lunch.
Relax the afternoon away as you
watch game from the balcony with an
optional guided nature walk.
Overnight floodlit game viewing.
Dinner and overnight at the
tree hotel.
Approx transit time: 3hrs
Meal Plan: {B,L,D}
Day 5. Lake Nakuru
Depart Mountain Lodge after
breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru
National Park making a brief stop at
Nyahururu Thomson Falls and arriving
Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch.
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. Dinner and overnight at the
lodge.
Approx transit time: 3 hrs
Meal Plan: {B,L,D}
Day 6. Maasai Mara
Depart Lake Nakuru in the morning
and drive further along the floor of
the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara Game
Reserve, arriving Mara Sopa Lodge in
time for lunch. Afternoon game
drive. Dinner and overnight at the
Mara Sopa Lodge. Approx transit
time: 5 hrs, Meal Plan: {B,L,D}
Day 7 & 8. Maasai Mara
Full day 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 Masai
Mara wildebeest:
The Masai Mara is one of the
most popular safari areas in Kenya
because of the excellent wildlife
spotting opportunities to be found
there. Game drives
with anoptional visit to a local
Maasai village. All meals and
overnight at Mara
Sopa Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B,L,D}
Day 9 Masai Mara - Serengeti
Depart Masai mara to Serengeti
through Isebania border for
immigration and customs clearance.
Meet Tanzania Vehicle and proceed
with Enroute game drive and picnic
Lunch. Arrive at the Serengeti Sopa
Lodge in the evening for dinner and
overnight. Approx transit time: 5 hrs
Meal Plan: {B,L,D}
Day 10. Serengeti
Full day in Serengeti. Morning and
afternoon game drives in the rolling
grasslands studded with wildlife for
as far as the eye can see National
Park. All meals and overnight at
Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B,L,D}
Day 11. Ngorongoro
Another morning game drive at
Serengeti then depart after lunch
for Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge for
a brief visit of the museum. Dinner
and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa
Lodge. Approx transit time: 3 hrs,
Meal Plan: {B,L,D}
Day 12. Ngorongoro
After breakfast descend down to the
crater floor for ½ day crater tour,
where all animals are easy to get in
this 7th wonder of the world
returning to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
for lunch. Afternoon at leisure with
optional visit to a local Maasai
village. Dinner and overnight at the
lodge. Meal Plan: {B,L,D}
Approx transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal Plan: {B}
Day 13. Arusha to Zanzibar .
Drive to Arusha for lunch at Arusha
Hotel, then board Arusha Zanzibar
Flight on at 1540h to arrive in
Zanzibar Airport at 1640h and
transfer to Zanzibar Serena Inn for
the night on half board, B,L,D.
Day 14-16: Zanzibar
Morning is free on leisure with
optional Stone Town tour or Spice
tour. Later transfer to your beach
resort for three nights of leisure
and relaxation on half board
accommodation, Ocean Paradise Beach
Resort, B,D.
Day 17: Zanzibar - Departure
After breakfast transfer to Zanzibar
airport for departure flight to
Nairobi Airport to connect with your
flight back home, B.
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Kenya Tanzania safari | Zanzibar
beach
holiday:
Kenya safari, Masai Mara trip
or Tanzania safari at the Serengeti
safari; Ngorongoro safari or
Zanzibar beaches.
Zanzibar
Beach Holiday:
It may not have
a particularly
romantic name,
but Stone Town
is the old city
and cultural
heart of
Zanzibar, little
has changed in
the last 200
years. Zanzibar
is still the
best-kept secret
in the Indian
Ocean, with its
fascinating
historical Stone
Town and
magnificent
beaches.
Lying in the
turquoise waters
of the Indian
Ocean, Zanzibar
beach holiday
offers visitors
year-round
sunshine with
diversity to
suit all tastes
for the holiday
maker seeking a
relaxing
sun-break to the
sports fanatic
wanting to scuba
dive with
dolphins. Old
Stone Town,
unspoiled marine
parks, species,
fruits, herbs,
nature trails
and timeless way
of life make
Zanzibar that
extra special
destination. Its
rapidly
developing
tourism sector
is now well
equipped to
cater to diverse
needs of
individual
travelers,
families or
incentive
groups.
Mafia Island:
Mafia is a
friendly,
laid-back place,
with a
population of
about 40,000
people and is a
diver and
angler’s
paradise. At
394km² it is the
largest of a
small
archipelago of
islands, and is
as close as you
can get to the
quintessential
ideal of an
Indian Ocean
tropical
paradise.
The
clear, protected
waters offer
wonderful
snorkeling,
sailing and
swimming.
Outside the Bay
unbroken reef
runs the length
of the island,
from Tutia in
the south to Ras
Mkumbi at the
northern tip. It
is a paradise
for fishermen,
divers and
watersport
lovers. With its
fine sandy
beaches, swaying
palms and lush
vegetation,
Mafia is the
ideal spot to
relax and unwind
after a great
African safari.
Ocean
Paradise Beach Resort, Zanzibar:
Situated
on Zanzibar’s picturesque North East
coast, overlooking the turquoise Indian
Ocean, it is as the name suggests a
little piece of paradise.
From your arrival at Zanzibar Airport,
the resort is a meandering 45 minute
journey through un-spoilt scenery,
passing typical African villages where
the way of life has changed little for
hundreds of years.
At Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar, you
will be greeted by a blaze of colour as
you sweep down the imposing driveway,
saluted by a Masai warrior as you pass
through the entrance gate and be
captivated as you arrive in reception
and look out over the resort and the
azure blue sea. Mature coconut palms
swinging in the breeze, white sandy
beach, beautiful landscaped gardens,
traditional style round chalets with
pitched makuti roof, a stunning
waterfall feature and the largest
swimming pool in Zanzibar are just some
of the sights that await you. A big
smile and the greeting of "Jambo" will
be the first words you hear, as you
begin to feel the warmth that the people
of Zanzibar are famed for.
Ocean
Paradise Beach Resort rooms and suites
are designed
as a traditional African roundhouse but
featuring all the creature comforts you
could need, rooms and suites are truly
unrivalled. Set in 6.5 hectares of
serene and colourful gardens, leading to
a white sandy beach and the turquoise
waters of the Indian Ocean, each room is
indeed an idyllic setting.
Nestled under a pitched makuti roof,
each Ocean Paradise
Beach Resort Zanzibar room is sea
facing with large patio doors that open
up to a private balcony, where you can
sit and take in the sedate pace of
African life. A peaceful sleep is
guaranteed in a fully air-conditioned
room with comfortable twin or king size
beds draped with mosquito netting. The
addition of satellite television, direct
dial telephone, mini-bar, hair dryer and
a unique curved en-suite bathroom, with
shower, toilet and bidet, complete the
facilities that will make your stay
relaxed and enjoyable.
About
Zanzibar...Zanzibar
beach holiday
Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of
Unguja and Pemba Islands, and several
islets. It is located in the Indian
Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian
coast, and 6° south of the equator.
Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja,
but as Zanzibar internationally) is 60
miles long and 20 miles wide, occupying
a total area of approximately 650 square
miles. It is characterised by beautiful
sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs,
and the magic of historic Stone Town -
said to be the only functioning ancient
town in East Africa.
EAST AFRICA
ZANZIBAR ISLAND:
Zanzibar beach holiday
Stone Town, Zanzibar
beach holiday safari
Stone Town old city and cultural heart
of Zanzibar, has changed little in the
last 200 years. It is a place of winding
alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and
grand Arab houses whose original owners
vied with each other over the
extravagance of their dwellings. This
one-upmanship is particularly reflected
in the brass-studded, carved, wooden
doors - there are more than 500
different examples of this handiwork.
You can spend many idle hours and days
just wandering through the fascinating
labyrinth of narrow streets and
alleyways.
Historically, the Assyrians, Sumerians,
Egyptians, Phoenicians, Indians,
Chinese, Persians, Portuguese, Omani
Arabs, Dutch and English have all been
to Zanzibar at one time or another.
Some, particularly the Shirazi Persians
and Omani Arabs, stayed to settle and
rule. With this influence, Zanzibar has
become predominantly Islamic (97%) - the
remaining 3% is made up of Christians,
Hindus and Sikhs. The earliest visitors
to Zanzibar were Arab traders who are
said to have arrived in the 8th century.
The earliest building that remains on
Zanzibar is the mosque at Kizimkazi,
which dates from 1107, and is a
present-day tourist attraction.
For centuries the Arabs sailed with the
Monsoon winds from Oman to trade
primarily in ivory, slaves and spices.
The two main islands, Unguja (normally
known as Zanzibar Island) and Pemba,
provided an ideal base for the Omani
Arabs, being relatively small, and
therefore fairly easy to defend. From
here it was possible for them to control
1,000 miles of the mainland coast from
present day Mozambique to Somalia.
Indeed, in 1832, Sultan Seyyid Said, of
the Busaid Dynasty that had emerged in
Oman, moved his Sultanate from Muscat,
which was perhaps more difficult to
protect, to Zanzibar where he and his
descendants ruled for over 130 years.
Most of the wealth lay in the hands of
the Arab community, who were the main
landowners, kept themselves to
themselves, and generally did not
intermarry with the Africans.
This was not true of the Shirazi
Persians who came from the Middle East
to settle on the East African coast. The
story goes that in AD 975, Abi Ben
Sultan Hasan of Shiraz in Persia (now
Iran) had a terrible nightmare in which
a rat devoured the foundations of his
house. He took this as an omen that his
community was to be devastated. Others
in the Shiraz Court ridiculed the
notion, but Sultan Hasan, his family and
some followers obviously took it very
seriously because they decided to
migrate. They set out in seven dhows
into the Indian Ocean but were caught in
a huge storm and separated. Thus,
landfalls were made at seven different
places along the East African coast, one
of which was Zanzibar, and settlements
began.
Widespread intermarriage between
Shirazis and Africans gave rise to a
coastal community with distinctive
features, and a language derived in part
from Arabic, which became known as
Swahili. The name Swahili comes from the
Arab word sawahil which means 'coast'.
The Zanzibar descendants of this group
were not greatly involved in the
lucrative slave, spice and ivory trades.
Instead, they immersed themselves mainly
in agriculture and fishing. Those
Shirazis that did not intermarry
retained their identity as a separate
group.
Two smaller communities were also
established. Indian traders arrived in
connection with the spice and ivory
trade, and quickly settled as
shopkeepers, traders, skilled artisans,
and professionals. British missionaries
also set up on the Island.
After the death of Said the Great in
1856, the royal house was left with
numerous power struggles. Faced with the
advent of slavery abolition and jealousy
within the family, the British managed
to gain control of much of the island.
whilst attempting to abolish the slave
trade centred in Zanzibar, on which they
were largely unsuccessful. They were
limited to intimidating slave traders
and effecting quotas. The British
managed to pressurise Said's successors
into stopping the trade, but many
treaties were ignored. In 1890, Sultan
Ali, the last of Sultan Said's
successors, finally honored his treaty
in declaring all slaves free, and
freeing any slaves that entered the
area.
In 1896, Sultan Hamed bin Thuwain died,
leaving the throne vacant. Hamed's
cousin, Khaled saw an opportunity and
crawled through the palace window,
gained a few supporters and announced he
was the new Sultan.
The British were obviously not impressed
with this, as Zanzibar was a British
protectorate. The British ordered Khaled
to lower his flag by 9a.m. on the 27th
of August 1896. Needless to say this was
not done, and the shortest war in
history ensued (it is still listed in
the Guinness Book of World Records). The
British opened fire on Stone Town,
destroying the Palace, the Harem, the
Sultan's ship and the lighthouse. The
House of Wonders was slightly damaged.
40 minutes later, the war was over and
Seyyid Hamoud bin Mohammed was declared
the new Sultan.
The British protectorate continued until
constitutional independence was granted
to Zanzibar on 10 December 1963. On 12
January 1964, John Okello, a Ugandan
President on Pemba, began what was to be
the bloodiest revolution ever seen in
Zanzibar. Okello began by gaining
support amongst the black population,
then started to capture strategic police
and government buildings. Okello based
himself in the building of the radio
station, to help him broadcast his
message to the now hungry
revolutionaries. Within a couple of
days, 17000 Arabs and Indians were
killed and those that survived fled,
their land confiscated and nationalised.
Abeid Karume, leader of the Afro-Shirazi
party, was declared the new president
and proceeded to form the Revolutionary
Government of Zanzibar.
This was a new beginning for the people
of Zanzibar that had witnessed centuries
of oppression.
Zanzibar
entry visas
Zanzibar is a part of the United
Republic of Tanzania
Visas are required by almost all
nationalities and should be obtained
well in advance of departure and the
cost depends upon your nationality.
Tourist visas are usually issued with a
3 month validity, although this is often
restricted on entry to Tanzania, one
month being the usual period. For those
who do not have a visa before arriving
in Tanzania it is possible to obtain a
tourist's visa for a single entry at any
one of the four main entries in Tanzania
- subject to the fullfillment of all
immigration and health requirements. The
four main entry points in Tanzania are
Dar Es Salaam international airport,
Zanzibar international airport,
Kilimanjaro international airport and
Namanga entry point (Tanzanian-Kenya
border point).
Some embassies offer the visa
application form on the internet, but
the application process still has to
take place in the real world.
For more information visit the Tanzanian
government’s UK website:
www.tanzania-online.gov.uk
Documents
Driving Licence:
International driving licences
are required. Failing this you can use
your national licence to get a temporary
Tanzanian licence from the traffic
police, but this is more time consuming.
Health Card:
Visitors from countries infected with
Cholera and Yellow Fever must produce
international certificates of
vaccination. Travellers from the
Tanzanian mainland to the island of
Zanzibar will need to have a yellow
fever certificate.
Travel Insurance:
It is advisable to have full
travel insurance prior to setting off
from your home destination.
Customs: It is
illegal to export shells, coral, ivory
and turtle shell.
There is no limit to the amount of
foreign currency you can take into the
country, although sums over $10,000 must
be declared. The amount of local
currency you can take out of the country
is restricted to Tsh 2000.
Visitors arriving at Zanzibar pass
through local customs, even if arriving
from mainland Tanzania.
Spice Island,
Zanzibar beach holiday
The history of Zanzibar would be
incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg,
cinnamon, pepper and many other spices
which brought the Sultans of Oman and
the beginnings of the infamous slave
trade. They can be seen in the
plantations just outside Zanzibar town,
and a good tour includes opportunities
to dazzle the senses with fresh spices.
A detailed description is given about a
variety of spices, and their uses in
cooking and cosmetics. Visitors will be
fascinated by the sheer number of spices
produced and their incredible value for
many ailments. This is also the cheapest
place to purchase spices and spice oils.
Jozani Forest,
Zanzibar beach holiday
The Jozani Natural Forest Reserve is
located in the central east region of
Zanzibar island and is home to the rare
Red Colobus Monkey (pictured opposite),
which is endemic to Zanzibar. These
monkeys are full of character, and roam
freely. They can also be seen at very
close quarters just outside the
reserve's perimeter and are incredibly
photogenic. Jozani is home to other
species including Syke's monkey's, small
buck and bushpigs. The elusive Zanzibar
leopard (last sited several years ago)
is said to feed here at night - perhaps
this is why the reserve is only open
during the day?! Jozani has an excellent
nature trail and the guides are well
trained and informative.
Diving, Zanzibar
beach holiday
Zanzibar is reputed to have some of the
best diving in the world, and the coral
reef structures that surround the Island
ensure that the marine life is abundant.
Good visibility (20 - 60 metres) and a
year-round average water temperature of
27°c ensure that you enjoy your Zanzibar
diving experience, and also present an
ideal opportunity for learning to dive
or upgrading your diving qualification.
Stone Town, Zanzibar
beach holiday
This tour takes you through fabled Stone
Town, where history appears to stand
still. With visits to the House of
Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's
Palace), Dr Livingstone's House and the
Arab Fort amongst others, it is a
fascinating look at the essence of
Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar's
bustling market, winding alleyways,
ornately carved and studded doors, two
cathedrals and countless mosques! A trip
to the site of Sultan Barghash's harem
at Marahubi should also be included and
rounds off an insight into Zanzibar's
huge history and vibrant culture. Stone
Town has some excellent gifts shops with
plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to
choose from.
Prison Island,
Zanzibar beach holiday
Once the site of a gaol for misbehaving
slaves, the island lies just off the old
stone town. It is fringed with a
beautiful coral reef, ideal for
snorkelling, and has a lovely white
beach for sun-bathing.
It is also home to a family of
giant tortoises, imported from the
Seychelles in the late 19th century.
This island is ideal for a day-trip with
refreshments available throughout the
day. It also has a small restaurant
where you can enjoy freshly caught fish.
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East Africa travel destinations that we
include in our catalogue include Kenya
holiday,
Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. East Africa is
home to the safari, since this is where the
African savannah is at its best and the
plains are filled with wildlife. Hikers also
come to East Africa to enjoy the mountains,
including Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania),
Mount Kenya, Mount Longonot and Mount Meru.
The East African coastline has some of the
best beaches in the world, including the
famous spice island of Zanzibar.
Kenya Safari:
Any Kenya safari or Kenya travel will truly
reveal a diverse landscape: The mighty
highlands of Mount Kenya, the soda lakes of
the Great Rift Valley, the savannah plains
of the Masai Mara or the golden white
beaches of the coast at the Indian Ocean.
Looking at the Kenya
safari map, you find a country
straddling the equator. Famous for its
wildlife and safari, having many wildlife
documentaries using the country as their
source, Kenya hosts the world’s largest
animal migration, with the famous crossing
of the Mara River; now voted the new 7th
wonder of the world! A genuine Kenya tour
also means close encounter with a large cat
population and maybe even the endangered
black rhino. A Kenya vacation will also
prove to be a bird lover’s haven, with over
600 species of birds being listed! And, of
course, no Kenya holiday without a dip - the
vast coast line offers some of the most
amazing white beaches gently washed by the
warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The coral
reef just off the Kenya coast not only acts
as a break for the waves but also offers
amazing diving. In Kenya Africa truly awaits
you!
Kenya is the original safari country where
the 'safari' (Swahili for travel) begun. In
Kenya, you can mix the idyllic experience of
a tropical beach vacation on the warm Indian
Ocean with an East African wild animal
safari expedition. Combining the two makes
for a unique holiday. Part of your vacation
is filled with excitement as you observe
African wildlife at close quarters, while
part is spent relaxing and soaking up the
sun on a sandy beach.
A beach and safari break in Kenya is an
exotic getaway from the daily routines of
city life. It also makes for the ideal
honeymoon for newly weds, with time to relax
as well as a touch of adventure.
East Africa, including Kenya, does not yet
have a high profile as a holiday destination
in America, but is growing in reputation as
a unique vacation experience. Europeans, and
the British in particular, have less
distance to travel to Africa, and have been
been the mainstay of Kenyan tourism,
attracted by the unique mix of the tropical
beach and African safari vacation. Luxury
vacations have become more affordable as
European currencies have strengthened,
prompting investment in Kenyan tourist
facilities.
Safari in Tanzania is a worth undertaking.
We are the original safari company offering
quality
Tanzania safaris to
Ngorongoro
Crater, animal migration tours in
Serengeti,
Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
honeymoon vacations in Zanzibar Island,
family holidays in spice island and luxury
beach resorts of Pemba island. A variety of
accommodation in Tanzania is offered from
lodge, hotels and safari tented camps...Read
more.
The best time to go for an
African safari is
when the animals are easy to find and in
dense numbers. Deciding when to go on safari
depends on what country you would like to
visit and when you are able to plan your
trip. Seasons differ in East Africa so you
can really plan a great safari for almost
every month of the year, if you are flexible
about where you want to go to.....:
Kenya:
The best time to go on safari in Kenya:
The best time to go on safari in Kenya and
experience a huge density and diversity of
wildlife is when the
annual migration of
millions of wildebeest, zebra and gnu's
descend on the Mara plains with predators
close behind. The best time to see this
wildlife spectacle is from July to October.
Other parks in Kenya are also excellent and
the best time to visit these would be during
the dry seasons - January through March and
July through October.
With the scarcity of water during the dry
seasons, the animals tend to gather in more
concentrated numbers around permanent water
holes, rivers and lakes, so they are easier
to find. The vegetation is also less lush
which simply means that viewing animals from
a distance is easier and
thus a great time for a Kenya holiday.
Tanzania,
the best time to go on Tanzania safari:
If you want to see the
great
migration
unfold, head to Tanzania's northern parks;
the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The best time
to witness the annual migration is probably
February - March when the wildebeest and
zebra have their young. Not only can you
enjoy seeing baby animals, but the predators
are at the highest number too. Because the
herds also concentrate in the south of the
Serengeti, it's easy to plan your wildlife
viewing in that area and find a safari
company that offers lodging there.
June to November is Tanzania's dry season
and is the best time to visit all the parks
(and you can always hop over to Kenya's
Masai Mara to witness the
great wildebeest migration
during this time). Tanzania's Southern
parks are perfect to visit during
this time since the animals tend to
congregate around permanent water and it
isn't so hot and humid.
All of Tanzania's parks suffer from the
rains which generally fall from March to May
in the North, and from November to May in
the South and West. Roads get washed out and
given the sheer size of Tanzania's parks,
the animals tend to spread out, and this
makes wildlife viewing less satisfying (if
you're looking for sheer numbers of
animals).
December through March can get quite hot and
humid, especially in Western and Southern
Tanzania which makes it a little
uncomfortable to spend a lot of time in the
bush.
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Wildebeest migration to and back from Serengeti into
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structure resembling a young horse with a heavily
built frontal shoulders and chest and a slender
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frame. The ‘clown’ title results from its unusual
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Lamu Town began life as a 14th century Swahili
settlement. But the island has seen many
visitors and influences, including Portuguese
explorers, Turkish traders and the Omani Arabs.
Despite all these influences, Lamu developed its
own particular culture which has ultimately
endured. The island is a beautiful place of
rolling dunes and endless beaches, where tiny
villages nestle among coconut and mango
plantations and lateen sailed dhows ply the
waters. Dense mangrove forests fringe the
mainland and the inland sides of the island. The
beach on Lamu Island is 12km of empty sands
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Mount Kenya: Mount Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya plays a crucial role in the life of
the country being Kenya's single most important
permanent watershed and her largest forest
reserve. The fertile soils of its lower slopes
also sustain the growth of the nation's richest
farmlands whilst much of its vegetation is
globally unique. In recent years, however, the
Mountain has suffered greatly from the adverse
effects of deforestation, resulting in large
tracts of its lower slopes being entirely
denuded of trees and occupied by squatters. And,
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Shaba National Reserve
It is impossible to talk about the Shaba National
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and Buffalo Springs National Reserve, because they
are all intertwined, and they form a trio of unusual
and attractive game sanctuaries, and all neighbours.
Shaba is a relatively small National Park being a
little over 239 sq. kms, and it is only 70 kms north
of Mount Kenya, at an altitude varying between
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