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"I would like to thank Jerry (tour organiser) and my safari driver, James for making my Kenyan safari a fantastic one and full of African experience. James is an expect! He knows the animals and how to find them and where. He knows their tracks on the ground as well as the birds. He is a courteous driver guide and very helpful. Always on time and has a sharp eye for game and birds and other residents in the parks. Thanks again to the whole os Shades of Africa team for making my trip so wonderful!! "
Chris Herrman |
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Kenya, the traditional Home of the Safari, is the place where you can fulfill all your dreams of exploring wide open spaces surrounded by wild animals.
Nowadays, you can travel on safari any way you want: on foot, by 4-wheel drive, on horseback, high up on a camel, by balloon or via observation plane. You will see the majestic Maasai in their wildlife-rich homeland, such as the Maasai Mara/Serengeti region. And if it’s sand and sun you’re after, 500km of pristine Kenyan coastline invites you. Tour the old Swahili towns, choose a water sport, fish—or just relax. |
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| A Visit to a Maasai or Samburu Village |
| The true soul of the East African experience is in the people who live in much the same way as our ancient ancestors. The Maasai and Samburu are two related tribes known for their colorful costumes, beadwork and the ecosystem they maintain with their herds and crops. They have chosen to continue their traditional way of life, sustaining themselves with little impact on the environment. When visiting them inside the national wildlife parks and game reserves, such as Maasai Mara, Samburu, Amboseli and Ngorongoro, they’ll greet you as valued guests in their manyatta (huts) with singing and dancing. Take pictures and ask questions as you learn about their fascinating culture. |
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| Nairobi |
Your East African safari begins and ends in the cosmopolitan capital of Kenya, Nairobi. Referred to as the “Green City in the Sun,” it is the largest city between Johannesburg and Cairo. Nairobi is the perfect base for a safari, where you can take time to relax or exchange money before heading into the wilderness. See many of the city’s famous buildings and landmarks, shop at any number of art galleries, or for a real experience, travel to the village market for the local offerings. While here, you will have an excursion planned to one of these world-famous attractions:
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| The Bomas of Kenya |
Just a few kilometers from the city exists an opportunity to experience the lives of indigenous Kenyans. The Bomas of Kenya reflects Kenya’s cocktail of cultures which have been recreated to portray the traditional lifestyles of Kenya’s many tribes. Enjoy the villages(bomas) and colorful performances by dancers which depict events in their respective tribes.
The Kenyan Government established the Bomas (‘Homesteads’) to represent each of Kenya’ s principal ethnic groups. The architecture is based on ancient traditional African dwellings, and give visitors a chance to see and experience the richnesss and diversity of the various ethnic groups in this unique Tourist attraction center. Dancers representing 16 Kenyan ethnic groups present colorful tribal song and dance in traditional costume. The facility is popular for weddings and other receptions. |
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| The Kenya National Museum & Snake Park |
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A fascinating conservatory of Kenyan wildlife and history, and featuring paintings by Joy Adamson (author of Born Free), the museum provides a priceless record of tribal costumes and cultures, many of which have become obsolete. See a 900-specimen bird gallery and an exhibit on the discoveries of the origins of humankind. At Snake Park, watch the reptiles safely behind a wall in a garden environment. The museum visit is on your Nairobi tour. |
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| Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary |
Sweetwaters Game Reserve is home to the 1-square-km Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only such property in Kenya. Though chimpanzees are not native to Kenya, they are protected on this property through the efforts of the world-famous naturalist, known best for her work with Africa’s gorillas. The majority of the sanctuary’s residents are orphaned or abused animals that need rehabilitation for rejoining the chimp social structure.
Visitors leisurely observe the chimps by boat on the river, the Ewaso Nyiro, which flows through the center of the sanctuary. |
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| Carnivore Restaurant |
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This place is not just an eatery, it’s an African institution. Located near Kenyatta International Airport, the restaurant is a major stop on tours to Kenya. A haven for meat-eaters, as its name suggests, Carnivore is famous for its tasty roasts, a vast array of meat including game meats like crocodile, zebra, eland, antelope, ostrich etc. Tasty sauces are recommended for each as they are served on a skewer. Unless you let the waiter remove your table flag, the meats keep coming until you surrender. The Carnivore also has selections from a vegetarian menu… |
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| Aberdares |
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Gaze at the Aberdare Mountains from a unique vantage point: the famed Treetops Resort, luxury treehouses that have regularly hosted royalty, including Princess Elizabeth, who became England’s Elizabeth II while she was a guest there! Unlike the Maasai Mara, a classic grass-savanna landscape, the Aberdares region is one of the smaller and more vegetated preserves in the Kenyan National Park system. The presence of streams and waterfalls make Aberdares an important water catchment area and home to several endangered animal and bird species. The sometimes misty region provides an excellent opportunity for observing jackals, hyenas and other animal life. Aberdares is one of the smaller preserves in the Kenyan National Park system. |
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| Amboseli |
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Lucky visitors will catch glimpses of the rare black rhino in this South Kenya park, located within view of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. Marvel at the variety of wildlife sustained by the melting snows from the mountain. Amboseli is home to 400 species of birds, large numbers of lion, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and has one of the world’s largest populations of African elephant. |
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| Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha |
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For birdwatchers and nature lovers seeking a different kind of safari experience, these preserves are an absolute haven. Lake Nakuru is a salt-lake refuge for flamingo species that carpet the water in pink. Several hundred other bird varieties and Rothschild’s Giraffe make their home here. Lake Nakuru is now also a rhino preserve, sharing space with leopard and giraffe. Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake, is also a bird and hippo paradise, whose fertile soil is creating a key agricultural and flower producing area. |
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| Maasai Mara |
For nearly 600 miles, this northern extension of the Serengeti gives shelter to many of East Africa’s big game animals (elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, Thomson's gazelle, eland) and is the major viewing area for the Great Migration across the Mara River. The elegant, fascinating Maasai herdspeople have made this area their home for centuries.
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| Samburu |
The best bet for game watchers hoping to catch sight of giraffe, crocodile, cheetah, zebra, and leopard in the same area. At 40 square miles, this park is tiny compared to the vast Maasai Mara region. Lion and elephant are found in large numbers, however, supported by the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River.
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| Sweetwaters |
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Meet Morani, the 30 year-old tame black rhino brought to Sweetwaters after being orphaned by poachers. He now has his own compound on the property and continues to thrill adults and children alike. Most of the Big Five game animals (leopard, lion, buffalo, rhinoceros, elephant) can be viewed at Sweetwaters. |
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