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Monday, 13 June 2011

Kenya Coast

Mombasa Raha!
This is the Swahili saying that The coast if Enjoyable! “Sweet”. Jambo! and let Millie Sunshine Tours t take youto the most beautiful coatline in Africa.
We invite as we tours the historic Fort Jesus, the famous Akamba wood Carvers, watch game and natural conservation is Bamburi Nature Trail. We also give you a memorable walk along the narrow streets of Old Town under the smell of traditional coffee!
safe ocean adventure. The park was established to protect the coral reef and the resident marine life spread out over a breadth taking 210km.sq.
You can also tour the Wasini virgin island where there are no roads and no cars!
Mombasa is famous for her Night life which includes cultural entertainment, discos and evening walks.
From Mombasa you can vist the historic Island of Lamu.
Lamu,
Lamu Island is a part of Kenya's Lamu Archipelago, and there is one town and three villages on the island. As Kenya's oldest living town, Lamu has retained all the charm and character built up over centuries and UNESCO has noticed its impaotance.
Children play in the narrow streets, Muslim men chat on street corners and women in their black buibui eils busy themselves through doorways. Most houses have a rooftop which is used as a patio - indicative of a society where 'hanging back' and 'catching the breeze' is important.
Exploring this romantic and secluded island or just lazing on the beach where the endless white sands give an illusion of being on different plane from the rest of humanity.
Malindi
With its scenic beauty and clean white beaches makes it one of the most visited towns. The Swahili people are the predominant culture found in Malindi.

Kenya National Parks

Masai Mara Game Reserve
Naturally, no other Kenyan game reserve or national park can rival the Maasai Mara in terms of fame and popularity. This is why it is one of the emerging wonders of the world. The natural the annual wildebeest migration between the Mara and the neighboring Serengeti national park in Tanzania does the trick! . This great migration takes place between June and September, and remains the top draw for tourists into the Mara.
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Naturally, no other Kenyan game reserve or national park can rival the Maasai Mara in terms of fame and popularity. This is why it is one of the emerging wonders of the world. The natural the annual wildebeest migration between the Mara and the neighboring Serengeti national park in Tanzania does the trick! . This great migration takes place between June and September, and remains the top draw for tourists into the Mara.
Lake Nakuru National Park
As its name suggests, this national park is centered around the Lake Nakuru in the Rift valley. The lake hosts hundreds of bird species, the most popular being the flamingos. The water birds cover the surface of the lake, giving it a pink-carpet like appearance. For the birdwatchers, Lake Nakuru national park is the place to be. The endangered black and white rhinos, leopards, which are usually very elusive animals, gazelle species, hyrax, lions, warthogs and others can be spotted.
Amboseli National Reserve
For a long time, Amboseli national reserve has remained the second most popular national park in Kenya, after the Masai Mara. The backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background makes Amboseli the ideal destination for wildlife photography and painters of nature.
Samburu Game Reserve
Samburu game reserve and the adjoining Buffalo springs and Shaba game reserves are most renowned for unique animals that you will not find in any other Kenyan game park. These include the grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffes, kudu, somali ostriches, and the gerenuk
Tsavo National Park
Tsavo is the biggest national park in Kenya and the best destination when you when you want to enjoy a brief wildlife safari while on a beach holiday at the Kenyan coast. Because of its size, Tsavo is divided into two units: Tsavo East and Tsavo West. Tsavo is perhaps most popular for its fierce maneless lions, those of the “Man eaters of tsavo” fame. See the large red-skinned elephant herds, black rhinos, leopards, giraffes, hippos and hundreds of other animal species.
Other Parks
Other Parks
There are several other Parks which are equally rich with activity including Meru National Park, Hells Gate National Park, Nairobi National Park, Mt. Elgon National Park including tens of other



Traveling to Kenya

From dawn drives and nature walks to a tented camp under the endless canopy of stars, with only sounds of the bush breaking the vast silence, exploring Kenya is by turns wildly romantic, wonderfully peaceful and impossibly adventurous.
Game Reserves and National Parks
Book a tour with us for one of the most memorable times in the Kenya’ wildest excitements! A visit in the country’s National Parks is truly un-forgetting and proves why most people in the world say Kenya is the real home of the African safari. Watch nature the way it was then, now.
National parks, game reserves and travel attractions in Kenya including Meru National Park, Laikipia,Plateau, Masai Mara Game Park, Amboseli National Park, Lamu Archipelago, Lake Nakuru, Lake Victoria'
Of all the Kenya Game Reserves the annual Wildebeest migration in the Serengeti and Masai Mara is rated as one of the most spectacular natural events on Earth, the migration can be seen year round, but especially in May and June, July and August and then again in September and October.

Friday, 22 April 2011

Aberdare National Park

A unique, forested park

Aberdare National Park is situated to the south west of Mt. Kenya within the well-watered and fertile Central Highlands region.
It is the highest park in Africa and its predominant habitats are the Kinangop Plateau in the west, a 40 mile stretch of moorland, peaks and forests and the Salient in the east, an area of thick rainforest.

Pretty rivers & waterfalls

Aberdare National Park has a fantastic range of flora and fauna as well as the most beautiful scenery, its only peer in this respect is Mt. Kenya itself.
Its terrain is criss-crossed by mountain streams with pretty waterfalls and babbling water teeming with trout.
Elephant and buffalo are wide spread, there are also a number of more rare species such as black rhino, the beautiful and elusive bongo antelope and the extremely rare black leopard. Bush pigs and giant forest hogs are spotted here too. Birdlife is varied and prolific.
Game-viewing is not completely straightforward in the Aberdare National Park, the tall trees and obscuring undergrowth of the Salient can make it tricky.




Malindi

Along the North Coast is Malindi one of the Kenya's oldest coastal towns. This is where Vasaco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer, landed in April 1498 before he sailed eastwards to "discover" India. A pillar in his memory still stands on the eastern side of the town overlooking the Malindi Marine National Park. Malindi is a popular tourists attraction and it offers a range of recreational facilities such as casinos, night clubs and bars, golf courses and hotels. It has a long curving beach ideal for surfing during the monsoon in July and August. The coastal area of Malindi is popular for deep-sea fishing where sportsfishermen are said to have caught some of the largest fish in Africa.



Masai Mara

MASAI MARA
Rich in game and birds, the Masai Mara is the scene of the spectacular annual migration of wildebeest and zebra, when millions of animals follow the unbroken cycle of survival as they move between Tanzania and Kenya in search of fresh grasses. The sight of more than a million of these creatures moving as a great mass across the savannah is one of the most breathtaking sights in nature. Visitors to the Masai Mara from August through September are certain to see the great herds of wildebeest and zebra. From the Rift Valley escarpment, to the rolling plains and the groves of woodlands, the Masai Mara is a vast and varied landscape.



Mombasa

Mombasa is Kenya's main tourist destination. It is located on the Eastern coastline of Kenya bordering the Indian Ocean; which has made it a popular destination for its beaches. Mombasa offers a diverse marine life, world-class hotels and friendly atmosphere. There is tropical climate all year and is a great destination filled with activities for all ages.
Mombasa was ruled by the Portuguese, Arabs and British and originated back in the 16th century. Mombasa's culture today still exhibits that of its pasts. Historical Ruins like Fort Jesus and the Old Town are attractions that display the history in Mombasa.
  The following places are worth visiting
  • Fort Jesus. Fort Jesus is the most popular destination in Mombasa. Fort Jesus holds artifacts from when Mombasa was a transit port for the slave trade. There are torture rooms, cells, and many other displays from the 16th century. The attraction is from the morning until dusk.  
  • Bombolulu Workshops. Bombolulu Workshops was founded in 1969 and is a Project of the Association for the Physically Disables in Kenya (APDK). This center is a popular attraction for tourist and has 150 disabled employees who create jewelry, textiles, wood and leather crafts. This Centre is the largest rehabilitation center in Kenya.  
  • Hindu Temples. Attributes to Mombasa cultural diversity. Tourist/visitors are able to go inside the Temple accompanied by a guide from the Temple. Inside you will be able to see artifacts, idols and cultural pictures/paintings.  
  • Mombasa Tusks. The tusks were built in 1952 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's visit to Mombasa town. They are located at the entrance to the city, they are not made of Ivory as is sometimes thought, but in steel. An interesting thing to note is that the tusks also immulate a M for Mombasa!