tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88694232855346966222011-04-21T17:04:27.428-07:00Africa Kenya safari in east Africa Kenya is African Kenyan.Comprehensive info about Africa safari in Kenya,vacation in Kenya Africa,Kenya Africa facts and anything to do with Africa and Kenya Africa travel.African vacation kenya planner,African vacation kenya travel,Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-84493967252030677272007-12-07T02:21:00.000-08:002007-12-07T03:11:20.002-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 119px;" src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ALrTloJp_6iv7M:http://www.waterfallmovingpictures.com/image.php%3Fproductid%3D94" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Kenya Beach Vacation Africa-Greatest Kenya Beach Vacation Spot</span></a><br />Kenya beach vacation: Africa kenya beach vacation is one of the best adventures. Ranked among the top africa vacation destinations. Kenya beach vacation information includes such terms as Kenya sell off vacation, kenya family beach vacation, kid vacation, last minute vacation bookings in africa, only in kenya vacation adventure.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Kenya Beach Vacation </span></a><br />There is nothing that beats a kenyan beach vacation in mombasa kenya. Located in the South Western part of kenya, mombasa island breaks the northern and the southern mainlands. The mombasa island is the main town and is tucked neatly between the kenyan south and north mainland connected to it by the nyali brideg to the north and the likoni ferry channel to the south. A wide water channel cuts deep into the mainland on the southern section of the island to form east africas largest sheltered water harbour. The best kenya beach vacation spot is the southern mombasa beaches mainly in Diani.<br /><br />Diani is a beach vacation mecca that has developed against a background of lush tropical forest to include some of the world class beach hotels and facilities. The diani Kenya beaches are sheltered by one massive coral reef that runs parrarel to the shore of the indian ocean. The water here are calm as the strong waves are broken by the reef. The Diani Mombasa beaches have warm turquoise colored waters and powderly white sands. In addtion some of the beach areas are remote and provide the much sort after exclusivity , peace and quiet (unilke the crowded beaches in the meditterenean or florida)<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Kenya Diani Vacation Water Sports, Activities And Highlights </span></a><br />Most of the hotels located in diani area have 4 to 5 star standards and facilties. You will find a plethora of water based vacation adventure sports on offer in these hotels, resorts, clubs, and sea lodges. Among the most famous water sports in diani mombasa kenya hotels include:<br />• Mombasa sea surfing<br />• Beach volleyball<br />• Kite surfing-kenya style<br />• Wind surfing –mombasa way<br />• Mombasa Beach Deep sea diving<br />• Wreck diving of mombasa coast<br />• Snorkelling and goggling in Kenya coral gardens and marine national parks<br />• Big game deep sea fishing in baracuda, blue marlin,sail fish, dorado etc<br />• Kayaking<br />• Banana boats<br />• Jet skiing<br />• Beach parachuting<br />• Beach parasailing<br />• Traditional boat sailing among many other mombasa kenya water sports activities<br /><br />Diani Kenya is a fully serviced tourism and vacation resort town. There is a shopping centre conviniently located at the entrance to the diani beach resorts. Theis centre has several supemarkets and malls that provide supplies to tourists in the diani beach area and self catering travellers. There are also banks and other gift shops and souvenir arcades for that take home vacation items. Diani is well serviced by a tarmac/asphalt road up to each hotel’s entrance.<br /><br />Facilities And Services In Mombasa Hotels In Kenya’s Diani Beach Resort<br />The beach hotels in these area provide a range of facilities including freeform fresh water swimming pools, pool bars, pool ball games, fully airconditioned rooms, ensuite bathrooms, room service, children playgrounds and pools, breathtaking tropical gardens with whispering palms and comfortable loungers strewn in the ever green well manicured lawns, conference facilties, valet services in others, shopping arcades and cyber cafés in house.<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">Kenya Beach Hotels Curinary Safari Experiences </a><br />In addtions and most importantly, these beach hotels offer a variety of themed restaurants for your african curinary safari experience. The restaurants will range from african, continental, europen, Indian, to chineese; enough to take you a full vacation week to sample all the expansive curinary dishes and foods in the kenya beach hotels.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Diani Kenya Beach Hotels </span></a><br />Some of the beach hotels loctaed in mombasa diani beach resort include:<br />• Alliance Africana Sea Lodge Kenya<br />• Alliance Jadini Beach Hotel<br />• Alliance Safari Beach Hotel<br />• Baobab Beach Resort<br />• Chale Island<br />• Indian Ocean Beach Club<br />• Diani Sea Resort<br />• Leisure Lodge Beach &amp; Golf Resort<br />• Leopard Beach Resort<br />• LTI-Kaskazi Beach Hotel<br />• Neptune Paradise Village<br /><br />For those looking for a rest and relaxation beach vacation in kenya, mombasa diani is the last stop in africa. Other kenya travellers will opt to have a beach and bush vacation and will comnbine diani beach vacation with either the Tsavo (of the infamous lion maneaters of tsavo) or the glorified masai mara in kenya. Either way you will get what you cam for in your "in kenya only beach vacation".<br /><br />Robert is an expert Kenya travel consultant in nairobi working with Landmark safaris. Landmark advices you on your famous ‘only in kenya’ vacation spots, highlights, activities, places and safaris. 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Your safari to Kenya is a sequence of events which begins by choosing an airline that flies into the country, arranging for accommodation in the destination, and selecting a variety of attractions based on your favored choices. In most cases Kenya tourism involves buying a select pre-made tour itinerary. Where else this saves you on time spent on researching your Kenya tour attractions, it has a characteristic of being restrictive.<br />Here we have developed an advisory page that guides you on the characteristics of the best Kenya tour aspects including best African airlines, internal flights, <a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">good lodges</a> and hotels in Kenya, famous Kenya national parks, best Kenya tour packages, popular Kenya tour attractions among other important information.<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/"><br />Purchasing a Kenya tour package</a><br />Before you make the decision to buy, you will need to consider whether the Kenya safari package on offer is the best possible given your preferences. Choice of the best Kenya holidays package depends on individual choices and is therefore varied. Among the most important aspects of a <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Kenya safari</span></a> you need to consider include:<br /><br />The type of African airlines serving Kenya from your country; their reliability, safety record and general service. Cost of air ticket for flights to Kenya is also important.<br />The type and location of Best or budget <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Kenya safari lodges</a> </span>and hotels in national parks and towns.<br /><br />The famous and popular Kenya national parks that you want to visit.<br />The types of Kenya tour animals that you need to see in the wild. The big five Kenya animals like the African lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino are especially popular.<br />The type or mode of Kenya local transport including Kenya car rental in Mombasa or Nairobi, safari mini vans, 4x4 (four wheel) vehicles or self drive Kenya tour.<br /><br />The type entertainment spots you want to visit in Kenya and their location.<br />The type of Kenya culinary safari experience and local foods available during your tour.<br />You will want to know the overall cost of a Kenya tour; whether you are on a Kenya day tour or staying for several weeks.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Types of Kenya tour packages</span></a><br />There are many <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/">Kenya tour packages</a> </span>depending on the type of motivation for an individual travel to Kenya. 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You will need to have at least an outline of what attraction is to be found where in Kenya. The internet is one good source of such travel information. You need to do proper research on the internet so that you can compare prices for different Kenya tour itineraries on offer by tour operators in Nairobi.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 167px;" src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:HZuZwluObH6yqM:http://www.wayfaring.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/mtkenya.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/">Any Kenya safari ltd</a> will have a website with all info on its safari products. It therefore helps to know which keywords will get you exactly what you need. 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 190px;" src="http://www.airfrance-holidays.com/images/packages/kenya/masaipeople.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Kenya tour beach condominium<br />Kenya tour beach guest house<br />Kenya tour holidays<br />Tour to Kenya holiday<br />Kenya tour getaway<br />Kenya off the beaten track tour<br />Kenya off-road tour<br />Kenya walking tour<br />Kenya tour operators<br />Tours of Kenya<br />Kenya walking trek tour<br />Kenya wildlife walk tour<br />Kenya Masai walk tour<br />Kenya nature trek tour<br />Kenya nature tour<br />Kenya overland tour<br />Kenya tour overland<br />tour to Kenya rough guide<br />Kenya tour marathon<br />Kenya trekking tour<br />Kenya bush tour<br />Kenya wilderness tour<br />Kenya white water rafting tour<br />Kenya hiking tour<br />Kenya camping tour<br />Kenya tour camp<br />Kenya tour luxury camp<br />Kenya tour trip<br />Kenya animal tour<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">10 Most Popular Kenya Attractions &amp; 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Kenya has a wide variety of vacation spots ranging from mountains, lakes deserts, the sea, parks, animals, birds among many others. The most famous Kenya holiday spots and tours include;<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:kKCWQVTE7o69qM:http://www.airfrance-holidays.com/images/packages/kenya/amboseli_elephants.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 126px; height: 126px;" src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:kKCWQVTE7o69qM:http://www.airfrance-holidays.com/images/packages/kenya/amboseli_elephants.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The Masai Mara game reserve<br />Kenya wildebeest migration<br />Amboseli elephants in Amboseli national park and Mt. Kilimanjaro ice-capped mountain<br />Mt. Kenya climbing adventure spot<br />Tsavo Man eater African Lion Park<br />Lake Nakuru Flamingo Paradise<br />Nairobi National park rhinos in the city<br />Kenya National Parks and Reserves<br />Lake Nakuru Kenya safari park-flamingos paradise<br />Samburu national park-northern Kenya bliss<br />Mt Kenya national park safari<br />Aberdares Mountain Park in Kenya safari<br />Nairobi national park safari<br />Hells gate national park<br />Shimba hills national park<br />Shaba National Park safari<br />Nasalot national park<br />Sibiloi national park in north Kenya <a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/">safari</a><br />Chyulu Hills national park<br />Longonot national park safari<br />Meru national park<br />Bisanadi national park<br />Saiwa swamp national park<br />Central island national park<br />Ruma national park<br />Ol donyo Sabuk national park<br />Marsabit national park<br />Ndere Island National Park<br />South Island national park<br />Mt. 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national reserve<br />Kitui south game reserve<br />Kitui north national reserve safari<br />Arawale national reserve<br />Tana river primate national reserve safari<br />Boni national reserve<br />Arabuko sokoke National forest reserve<br />Rahole national reserve<br />Kisumu impala sanctuary<br />Mwaluganje elephant sanctuary<br />Mararal national sanctuary<br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/lmkinfo/choosingtour.php"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Kenya Safari Keywords and Packages</span></a><br />Below are some of the most rewarding keyword when looking for a Kenya safari on the internet.<br />Kenya safari Packages<br />Kenya safari lodges<br />Kenya safari Hotels<br />Kenya safari hotel deals<br />Kenya safari hotel plan<br />Kenya safari hotel review<br />Kenya safari hotel guide<br />Kenya safari hotel offer<br />Kenya safari beach hotel<br />Kenya safari beach vacation rental<br />Kenya safari beach resort<br />Kenya safari beach 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Most of the exotic tour lodges are located in national parks and wilderness areas. The main attraction in most of the safari park lodges in Kenya is wildlife and game viewing. Below are some of the best, popular and luxury Kenya tour lodges.<br />Mara Serena lodge<br />Sarova Mara game lodge<br />Governor’s camps<br />Oltukai <a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Lodge</a> in Amboseli<br />Tortillis camp in Amboseli<br />Finch Hattons camp in Tsavo Park<br />Tree tops lodge/ tree hotel in Aberdares national park<br />The ark in Aberdares Park<br />Mt. Kenya safari club in Mt. Kenya national park<br />Shimba lodge in Shimba Hills park<br />Sarova Shaba in Shaba National park<br />Larsens camp<br />Mara intrepid<br />Keekorok <a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">lodge</a><br />Naivasha country club<br />Rift valley resort club<br />Nairobi Serena hotel<br />Holiday inn hotel Nairobi<br />Hotel intercontinental Nairobi<br />Hilton hotel Nairobi Kenya<br />Norfolk hotel in Nairobi<br />Among many other lodges and hotels.<br />Best Kenya Beach Tour<a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"> Hotels</a><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Some of the best and famous beach hotels in the Kenyan coast of Mombasa include:</span></a><br />White sands Beach Hotel Mombasa Kenya<br />Sun n Sand Beach Hotel in Mombasa Kenya<br />Leisure lodge and golf club in Diani Mombasa<br />Indian Ocean beach club in Diani<br />Mombasa beach <a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">hotel</a><br />Baobab beach resort in Mombasa<br />Lamu House in Lamu<br />Petley’s inn in Lamu<br />Turtle bay in Watamu Kenya<br />Blue bay in Watamu<br />Hemingway in Watamu<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Types of </span></a><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;" href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">Mombasa Kenya Beach tour</a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> activities and sports</span></a><br />There are many beach sports and vacation activities at Mombasa Kenya. 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The most popular Kenya Mombasa water sports include;<br />Mombasa sea surfing<br />Beach volleyball<br />Kite surfing-Kenya style<br />Wind surfing –Mombasa way<br />Mombasa Beach Deep sea diving<br />Wreck diving of Mombasa coast<br />Snorkeling and goggling in Kenya coral gardens and marine national parks<br />Big game deep sea fishing in barracuda, blue marlin, sail fish, Dorado etc<br />Kayaking<br />Banana boats<br />Jet skiing<br />Beach parachuting<br />Hobie skiffs<br />Mombasa Kenya dhow safaris, dinners and trips<br />Beach parasailing<br />Traditional boat sailing among many other Mombasa <a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Kenya water sports activities</span></a><br />Dhow trips<br />Swimming with dolphins<br />Watamu dhow trips<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Joe mwangi</span> a Tour consultant based in Nairobi Kenya with <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">http://www.landmarksafaris.com</a> . We are able to organise every aspect of planning your kenya Africa safari, kenya business travel, complete with hotel bookings, car rentals, air/rail bookings, activities transfers plus provide you with an itinerary that suits your personal requirements. <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">http://www.landmarksafaris.com</span></a> takes the hassles out of planning and booking your Kenya vacation. No matter what your Africa Kenya travel requirements <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">http://landmarksafaris.com</span></a> Kenya will ensure that you have the best possible vacation here in Kenya. For more info contact landmark safaris</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-8637039666078677942?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-68440074434041842162007-11-26T07:49:00.000-08:002007-11-26T08:03:20.465-08:00<a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mbweha Camp, Nakuru </span></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Mbweha Camp is located in the privately owned Congreve Game Conservancy and hidden in a grove of Euphorbia Cactus with over 300 species of birds. The gate to Lake Nakuru National Park is only 15 minutes away. The Conservancy is home to the majority of plains game such as- eland,warthogs, zebras, leopard,grants, gazelle,waterbuck, impala, hyena,dik dik, buffalo,giraffe,advark,baboon and flamingo.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://landmarksafaris.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 145px;" src="http://kenyaonetours.com/camps/graphics/voi_wildlife_l_terrace.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Camp comprises of nine cottages made of local materials, thatch roofs with natural lava rock walls and have a circular roomy sleeping area with ensuite shower and a private verandah. All cottages are simply designed and are comfortably and tastefully furnished and are all private and completely separate.<br /><br />The sunken bar and spacious lounge has an open fireplace, a pool table, darts board, and looks out at eye level over a mown lawn area onto a small water waterhole. The bush restaurant serves a choice of freshly prepared meals as well as game meat in a separate thatched dinning room. Activities on offer include nature walks, bike rides, hiking, day and night game drives, bush dinners, and sundowners.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">Kigio Porini Camp </span></a><br />Kigio Porini Camp is approximately a 45-minute drive from the Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos. Kigio Porini Camp has been set up in the exclusive Kigio Conservancy, a short drive from Nairobi and set in the Great Rift Valley, between lakes Naivasha and Nakuru.<br /><br />The conservancy, a beautiful mix of Acacias and leleshwa shrub-land is home to White Rhino and the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, among numerous other animals. The expansive private conservancy area offers the opportunity to walk safely amongst wildlife.<br /><br />Learn how to identify animal spoor, and about the traditional use by the local people of medicinal properties of the many plant species in the conservancy. In addition to plains game like zebra, giraffe and antelopes, birdlife abounds and a walk along the river gives the opportunity to see hippo and maybe even a python!<br /><br />Facilities and activities included for all guests: Spacious Safari tents, all with private verandahs, a double and single bed, solar electric lights, en suite bathrooms with flush toilet and showers. All meals and picnic lunches, free mineral water, sodas, gin, beer and house wine.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Lake Baringo Club </span></a><br />On the shores of Lake Baringo, 285 kms northwest of Nairobi, Lake Baringo Club nestles amongst palm trees, green lawns and the clashing pinks, purples, reds and oranges of bougainvillea obviously thriving in the hot steamy days that characterise so many of the Great Rift Valley's lakes.There is never a dull moment at the Club. Morning and evening bird walks, always accompanied by our resident ornithologist, give visitors the opportunity to see several magnificent birds of prey, noisy, restless 'bush' birds and the numerous species frequenting the shore.There are plenty of small motorised boats for hire, all captained by knowledgeable bird enthusiasts.<br />And there is so much to see on the Lake - hippo and crocodile at close quarters, a bejewelled assortment of kingfishers, local fisherman sorting the day's catch, and of course the scenic beauty of a Rift Valley Lake. Our daily visit to a local tribe's manyatta (village) is always popular with guests.<br /><br />Joe Mwangi is a Kenya safari expert with Landmark Safaris Ltd- Your one stop consultants in Kenya safari vacations, tours, travel and online African Kenya safari bookings.<br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">http://www.landmarksafaris.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://landmaksafaris.com/">rift valley kenya,African rift valley kenya, great rift valley kenya, great rift valley kenya safaris,great rift valley kenya vacations, great rift valley kenya tours, great rift valley kenya resorts, great rift valley kenya camps, great rift valley kenya luxury tented camps, African great rift valley kenya, great rift valley kenya, </a><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-6844007443404184216?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-13182139099645959362007-11-26T06:17:00.000-08:002007-11-26T07:14:13.175-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 134px;" src="http://kenyaonetours.com/hotels/graphics/whitesands_s.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Whitesands Hotel </span></a><br />Whitesands enjoys the longest seafront on the North coast of Mombasa. The resort is set among 22 acres of tropical gardens, swaying palm trees and fishponds. Five free form swimming pools are complimented with waterfalls, a secluded island, and an exhilarating waterslide. It has 340 rooms and suites all with balconies or verandas, and offer ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, direct dial phone and in-room safes. Executive rooms also have satellite TV and minibars. There is a presidential suite comprising of two ensuite master bedrooms, a spacious lounge, Jacuzzi and a veranda overlooking one of the swimming pools. Water sports include jet skiing, windsurfing, scuba diving, pedalos or kayaks, a ride on a banana boat or a sail on a catamaran. There are daily entertainment programmes, and sports include tennis and volleyball in the games room, and a state of the art Nautilus workout room.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Voyager Beach Resort </span></a><br />Voyager Beach Resort located 7km from Mombasa offers 233 spacious ‘cabins’, 83 with sea view and rest overlooking gardens. Eight cabins are interconnected for family use, and also on offer are three large junior suites. All cabins have private balcony, telephone, air-conditioning, and electronic safe. Other hotel amenities include three restaurants and a café, three bars, shopping arcade, Parisian salon, and swimming pools with Jacuzzi and waterslides, and health center with techno gym equipment.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Travellers Beach Hotel </span></a><br />Travellers Beach Hotel offers 286 rooms, each with balcony, air-conditioning, satellite TV, phone and safe deposit box. Luxury suites are also available and perfect for honeymooners. The hotel has six restaurants, four swimming pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, massage parlour, water sports centre, tennis, squash and gym.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 125px;" src="http://kenyaonetours.com/hotels/graphics/voyager_beach.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Tamarind Village </span></a><br />These luxurious three, two, and one bedroom apartments are fully serviced and offer superior personal service, complete privacy, and a spectacular view of Mombasa Island.<br />Built in coastal style architecture with authentic Swahili styled furnishings, each apartment has an air-conditioned en-suite master bedroom, well-appointed and equipped kitchen. Alternatively, guests may order meals a’la Carte from the village’s Harbour restaurant. There are also two swimming pools, fitness and water sports centers.<br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Severin Sea Lodge </span></a><br />Severin Sea Lodge has 380 rooms, divided into two classes.One class of 100 rooms has bath, shower, air conditioning, piped music, telephone, hair dryer, room safe, lounge and terrace while the other class of 280 rooms have an extra touch of split level air conditioning, extra ceiling fan, fruit basket on arrival and a mini bar stocked free of charge.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Reef Hotel </span></a><br />Reef Hotel built with latest facilities blending with African architecture provides unique and luxurious surroundings. It has a total of 164 rooms comprising of garden, standard, and superior accommodation. 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Guests may also enjoy the wide range of amenities provided ranging from three restaurants and three bars, freshwater pools, diving center, salon, masseur, floodlit tennis courts, and conference rooms, and business center.<br /><br />Joe Mwangi is a Kenya safari expert with Landmark Safaris Ltd- Your one stop consultants in Kenya safari vacations, tours, travel and online African Kenya safari bookings.<br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">http://www.landmarksafaris.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">White sands hotel- luxury north coast Mombasa hotels, white sands hotel kenya, white sands hotel, white sands hotel kenia, white sands hotel africa, beachfront white sands resort hotel, African kenya safari white sands beach hotel, Reef Hotel Severin Sea Lodge , Tamarind Village, Travellers Beach Hotel, Voyager Beach Resort, Whitesands Hotel , mombasa north coast climate, mombasa north coast, cottages in north coast of Mombasa, cottages in north coast Mombasa, Kenya Farican beach hotels, African Kenya safari beach vacation resorts</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-1318213909964595936?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-31760003491635071282007-11-23T06:24:00.000-08:002007-11-23T06:44:34.278-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.africanholidaysafaris.com/images/aberdarecountryclub.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 171px;" src="http://www.africanholidaysafaris.com/images/aberdarecountryclub.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Aberdare country club African Kenya Mountain Vacation to go- The Aberdare country club</span></a><br /><br />Most people only see the Aberdare country club because it is the departure base for the Ark, A night game viewing lodge. The minivan disgorges their international, camera toting cargo before lunch. After lunch the dark green ark buses roll out heading for the Aberdare forest. The crowds come back next morning looking weary and disheveled to herded back into minivans and on to the next stop.<br /><br />For those who have the time to stay however the Aberdare country club can be a supremely quiet and relaxing getaway. The main house, a romantic stone building with red tiled roof was built in 1937 by the Lyon family from England. They named the house “steep” because of its position on the side of the hill commanding sweeping views in all directions.<br />The Lyon’s were part of the notorious happy valley set. Apparently some pretty wild parties were thrown at step during world war 11-difficult to imagine debauchery in rather staid, British house with its mullioned windows, dark wood paneling and heavy drapes. today the windows are larger but the lounge and bar are still dark with maroon carpeting, leather couches and big stone fireplaces, reminiscent if an old British club.<br /><br />The beauty of the place is best enjoyed sitting out at tables scattered on shaded lawns in front of the house, from here you can see forever out over grassy banks which extend down the hill-tempting children to run or roll. Vivid bougainvillea brightens the scene and the swimming pool is partly visible through flowering shrubs. The open sided Karuru bar next to the pool overlooks two tennis courts on a clear day you can see Mt Kenya. There is nine hole golf course- rather steep and often host to families of baboons.<br />Guests stay in grey stone cottages most of which are nested among wonderful gardens on the hill behind the main building. They have high pitched shingle roofs fireplaces big picture windows and private outdoor sitting areas. There is a feeling of peace and privacy, and the fireplace is welcome on the many cool and misty evenings up in these highlands.<br /><br />The dining room occupies a large part of the main house. There are yards of dark wood paneling and big windows frame lovely views. Lunch and breakfast are self serve safari buffets. Children under 12 are encouraged to eat early. Adult dining is candlelit with a set of menu. Special dining arrangements such as barbecues or bush banquets can be made for safari groups of conferences.<br /><br />Beyond the stables is a game sanctuary where guests can take a walk or ride the club horses. You can go on night game drives in the sanctuary.<br /><br />There are accommodations for about 100 guests stay either in the original nursery Wing or in the cottages. The nursery wing is a separate building with five rooms. The cottages each contain two double rooms. Each room has a fireplace and en suite bathroom. If you want connecting rooms you can book the whole cottage.<br /><br />Special offerings<br />Conference facilities for 50, club membership available, nine hole golf course, pool, tennis courts, horse riding, game sanctuary, game drives, trout fishing superior gift shop.<br /><br /><br />Joe Mwangi is a Kenya safari expert with Landmark Safaris Ltd- Your one stop consultants in Kenya safari vacations, tours, travel and online African Kenya safari bookings.<br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">http://www.landmarksafaris.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">aberdare country club hotel in kenya, aberdare country club, kenya, aberdare country club official web site, aberdare national parks, African kenya aberdare national park, mountain lodge aberdare national park kenya, aberdare national park, aberdare national park, kenya, aberdare national park kenya lodges, aberdare national park kenya camping, kenya, aberdare national park, the ark lodge aberdare national forest, aberdare national park photos, aberdare national park safari itinerary,aberdare national park tour itinerary, Kenya Africa aberdare national park vacation, mountain Vacation aberdare national park</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-3176000349163507128?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-52366860712238053202007-11-23T05:59:00.000-08:002007-11-23T06:18:13.158-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.africaadmiral.com/CHEETAH-HUNTING-P.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Masai Mara</span></a><br />The Masai Mara as the Kenyans call it is the most beautiful of all the country’s game reserves. Covering an area of 1510 sq km (almost 600sq miles) it is part of the traditional Masai lands, and its edges are dotted with Manyatas the shepherd’s villages. It’s an integral part of the Serengeti ecosystem, divided in two by the<br />vagaries of human geography. The wildlife is abundant all year round<br /><br />Stretching as far as the eye can see the savannah of the Masai Mara is dotted with clumps of trees, vestiges of the ancient forest which long ago covered most of the area. an explosion of gnu population from 300 000 during the 1950s to well over a million today has led to overgrazing and consequent increased in the size of the open plains.<br /><br />If you visit the park in summer you will no doubt see the wondrous sight of hundreds of thousands of the gnu and zebra on the move in search of fresh grass having stripped the Serengeti bare. Later driven on by the arrival of new herbs the first animals ford to cross the Mara River. This perilous crossing undertaken by herds of maddened beasts is truly dramatic many of them drown others get bogged down in the mud and die. Their great numbers attract predators so it is one of the best opportunities you’ll have to observe the big cats hunting<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">The animal kingdom</span></a><br />The lion is the king of the jungle and rules the Masai Mara. The reserve is famous for its thousands lions, the males sporting a particularly dark and shimmering mane. Each pride is made up of about 30 animals, idling away the daylight hours and stirring only at dawn and at dusk.<br /><br />To watch the lions hunting is a rare privilege but they are not as gifted as you might have imagined, indeed statistics show that many predators put on a very mediocre performance. lions and leopards let 80per cent of their prey get away, While the hyena has a failure rate of 65 per cent.<br /><br />The champions are the hunting dogs though these animals have become rare and are not easy to spot .the leopard is also elusive but they do tend to let their tails dangle down from branches so keep your eyes open. The cheetah who spends most of the day out in the grassy savannah is more easily observed.<br /><br />Elephants are found in the wooded zones they number about a thousand in the park living in herds of the some twenty members. You may also see one of the Masai Mara’s 40 rhinos. There are many giraffe and buffalo countless antelopes: Thomson’s gazelle, grant gazelle, impalas, dik-diks and topis.<br /><br />At the hippo pools on the Masai Mara River a colony of hippopotamus squelch around in shallow waters, which they share with crocodiles. For a unique experience book a place for a morning flight in one of the park’s hot air balloons and glide serenely above the immensity of the savannah in an unearthly silence<br /><br />Masai Mara is the most famous animal kingdom in the world. Animals at the Masai Mara include Lion animal, elephant animal, Leopards, countless antelopes, gnus, hippos, crocodile animal, snakes, cheetah animal, a visit to the Masai Mara safari park is a guaranteed to provide unforgettable memories<br /><br />Joe Mwangi is a Kenya safari expert with Landmark Safaris Ltd- Your one stop consultants in Kenya safari vacations, tours, travel and online African Kenya safari bookings.<br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">http://www.landmarksafaris.com</span></a><br /></div><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">masai mara game reserve, masai mara kenya, Animal safari, masai mara national park, masai mara safari, masai mara national reserve,kenya masai mara, the masai mara, masai mara national reserve</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-5236686071223805320?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-45941259942997679342007-11-23T05:43:00.001-08:002007-11-23T05:54:32.424-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:HZuZwluObH6yqM:http://www.wayfaring.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/mtkenya.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:HZuZwluObH6yqM:http://www.wayfaring.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/mtkenya.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Kenya tour-Central highlands vacation, Mt Kenya area sights and spots</span></a><br /><br />Central highlands Kenya tour vacation: Kenya highland vacation to go spots, places, and sights to visit include Nyeri tour town, Nyahururu vacation safari town, Embu town, Nanyuki town and Meru town. Best sight seeing Kenya vacation places and destination include the central highland of Kenya animal safari parks and adventure tour to Mt Kenya. Comprehensive info about central highlands of Kenya trip tour vacation in Kenya Africa. Best self drive vacation to go while in Kenya.<br /><br />The Central highlands of Kenya are amazing geography of contrasts. The deep green of cultivation farmlands gives way to the purple gray scrub grass of high ranches where cattle, sheep and plain game graze. Mountain ranges are covered in forests with hidden trout streams. These highlands streams flow to swift moving rivers that suddenly burst out and down into dramatic falls of water. Other mountains stand stark and dry, broken and weathered into moonscapes and mesas. Climbing a small rise can yield a panoramic vista of plains and plateaus rising to range after range of distant mountains. In the center, Mt Kenya dominates<br /><br />With a base diameter of more than 150 kilometers and height 5189 meters, Mt Kenya is among the world’s largest free standing volcanic mountains. The equator crosses its northern slopes at 33350 meters with the mountain’s twin snowcapped peaks, Batian and Nelion, brushing the sky some 17 kilometers south .Mt Kenya has many moods-wisping clouds can cloak the peaks in mystery. Thunder and lighting can rage. Falling rain can obscure and hide the lower slopes with curtains of water. Glinting sunshine can illuminate the peaks.<br /><br />Traveling in the Central Highlands of Kenya<br />At the equator, slight variations of altitude create enormous changes in both climate and landscape. This means that the traveler can enjoy diverse experiences and surrounding without having to cover great distances. In just a short drive you can pass from the cool, misty forest of the Aberdares to the dry Laikipia Plateau with its miles of open ranch land. When you drive around the western side of the mountain you are on a long straight road through dry, flat scrub lands. The road around the eastern side however, curves and dips in roller-coaster course through green farms, red cliffs and rushing waterfalls.<br /><br />The great variation in the scenery is also reflected in many choices available to the traveler. There is a great range in the types of places where you can stay, as well as in the kinds of activities and experiences you can enjoy. In terms of accommodation there are night game viewing lodges deep in indigenous forests, elegant colonial country-club type hotels, and huge private ranches where you can rid and walk among wild animals. There are even sanctuaries and national reserves where you can stay in tents or bandas and go on game drives. You could also plan climbing or fishing trips.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Central Highlands vacation safari sights and spot</span></a>s<br />There are three national parks in this region:<br />The Aberdare National park: the volcanic massif of the Aberdare Mountains is part of the eastern side of the rift valley. With steep hillsides and thick forests, these mountains have not been tamed into farmland. Leopard, buffalo, and elephant inhabit the forests, and on the high misty moorlands are lions and antelopes. There are streams and waterfalls, magnificent views, and lots of rain. It is frequently cold and misty. Four wheel drives are essential.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mt Kenya National park:</span></a> Mt Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa. although it is right on the equator , its peaks are snow-covered all year .there are four main routes to climb the mountain and few basic cabins and mountain huts you are likely to see wild animals and amazing range of unusual vegetation. The peaks of the mountain are more often than not obscured by clouds; your best chance of seeing then is in the early morning or just before sunset.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Meru National park:</span></a> situated east of Mt Kenya and over the high Nyamabene hills, this is one of the least visited national parks in Kenya. With its many streams and higher than average rainfall, the park is luxuriant and bushy. There is long grass, swamp and riverside forests. Tall distinctive doum palms add an exotic touch and contorted termite creations dot the grasslands. The park is home to many species found in northern Kenya-reticulate giraffe, gravy zebra and gerenuk. There are also elephants, lions and cheetah, and more than 300 species of birds<br /><br />There are a number of major vacation tour towns in the Central highlands.<br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Nyeri town: </span></a>is the administrative headquarters of Kenya’s central province. One of the largest towns in the central highlands, it has a lively market and architectural reminders of colonial days. Nyeri is where many of Kenya’s most renowned athletes first trained.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Nanyuki town:</span></a> is just north of the equator .it is a social and market center for the ranch lands of the Laikipia Plateau and the lower slopes of Mt Kenya. Northern of Nanyuki at Timau, there is a trout farm Kentrout- good for lunch stop under the trees and possible stays overnight. Soon after Timau the road drops down towards the semi-arid northern deserts which seem to stretch on without end to Lake Turkana.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Nyahururu town:</span></a> is best known for Thomson’s falls which are formed by the Ewaso River and plunge 72 meters to dense forest below. it is one of the highest towns in Kenya.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Meru town</span> </a>is both an agricultural center and the beginning of any visit to the Meru national safari park. Dense forests surround the town and the high altitude means that is often misty.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Embu town</span> </a>is the provincial headquarters of Eastern Province and is locates amongst hills on the southeastern slopes of Mt Kenya<br /><br />Joe Mwangi is a Kenya safari expert with Landmark Safaris Ltd- Your one stop consultants in Kenya safari vacations, tours, travel and online African Kenya safari bookings.<br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">http://www.landmarksafaris.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-4594125994299767934?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-40245639445899720272007-11-23T05:23:00.000-08:002007-11-23T05:41:20.199-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 183px;" src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:SkIHpcCzOOe0sM:http://www.eco-resorts.com/ecotourism/CraterLake3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/">Crater Lake Camp</a><br />Crate Lake Campin Naivasha Kenya offers luxury tented accommodation on the tree lined shores of this unusual jade green volcanic lake .the walls of the crater encircle the camp and the lake ,giving an enclosed sense of privacy and isolation. To reach the camp you walk down attractively built rustic steps-a greet many of them<br /><br />Built under giant fever tree and facing the lake are eight attractively furnished tents and two wooden bandas. The accommodations are romantic and private .you climb stairs up to your spacious tent which is on a raised wooden platform has a thatched roof and nice stone bathroom. From the rocking chairs on your veranda and from your bed you look out towards the peaceful lake and the steep crater walls beyond. There are some particularly nice touches such as the use of carved acacia and chunks of obsidian in the constructions. Colorful bed covers, decoratively painted clay pots and unusual roofs (thatch lined with Hessian) all add to the charm of the place .there are dressing downs in the bathroom and mineral water by the bed.<br /><br />The pleasant bar and dining area are fronted by a large open-sided veranda which looks out over the lake .there are chunky wooden chairs with big cushions and day beds for resting on the lawn. Guests can take a walk along the edge of the lake and there are wooden jetty with steps into the lake for those bent on the swim. The bird life is incredible-hosts of waders are in the shallows and swifts skim the water. At certain time of the year pink flamingos add a surreal touch to the vivid green of the lake. Black and white colobus monkeys cavort in the trees and wake you in the morning with their strange calls echoing over the water.<br /><br />It is possible to take escorted walks on the plains of the historical Ndabibi estate-home to a variety of game including giraffe, eland and cheetah. Lady Dalamere and her two husbands are buried on a panoramic outcrop on the estate. An early morning walk (for the surefooted) around the rim of the crater offers lovely views over the plains and escarpments beyond and down into the peaceful crater below. Night game drives are also offered, Crater lake camp is a wonderfully tranquil and romantic spot-a perfect place to slow down and recharge. Crater Lake offers classic escapes for special interest groups, including painting and astrology weekends, as well as ornithological outings with local experts. The camp will prepare special romantic excursions – sundowners on the panoramic outcrop of Leopard Rock or a candlelit dinner on the lakeside jetty – while our safari vehicles can take you to the dramatic gorge of Hell’s Gate or the shimmering expanse of Lake Nakuru – home to more than half the world’s lesser flamingos. But for all its spectacular surroundings, visitors to Crater Lake often prefer to sit on their verandahs overlooking what must be one of the most beautiful small lakes in creation. Our camp has been described as "Kenya’s most romantic tented camp" – and we challenge any couple not to fall in love all over again!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Accommodation</span><br />Eight tents, some with double and some with twin beds the two bandas each have two beds and two bunk beds handy for families but a little darker than the tents. En-suite bathrooms with showers and plenty of hot water.<br /><br />Joe Mwangi is a Kenya safari expert with Landmark Safaris Ltd- Your one stop consultants in Kenya safari vacations, tours, travel and online African Kenya safari bookings.<br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/">http://www.landmarksafaris.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-4024563944589972027?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-34995598791734872772007-11-23T05:03:00.000-08:002007-11-23T05:15:56.140-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://landmarksafaris.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://cache.virtualtourist.com/1/1922304-Lamu_Island.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Kenya Lamu island restaurants - advice and tips for travelling around Lamu island Kenya on a budget. Information about eating out, getting around and entertainment around lamu</span></a><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Get a feel of laid back mystic Lamu Kenya</span></a><br /><br /> Following the article on Whispers Garden Restaurant, I must correct the impression that all of Lamu island is touristy with expensive eateries. Infact, Whispers is perhaps one of the few exceptions, most eating places in Lamu island are humble, with truly good food and reasonable prices.<br /> The eating out scene in Lamu island is almost exactly that- eating outdoors.<br />Nearly all the cafes, restaurants, kiosks and shacks that cater for food have such wide open spaces with views of the sea or the narrow streets that one comes away having experienced the street culture without trying. That is unless you decide not to venture out from the private houses and posh hotels on Shela beach.<br /><br />Our experience at the restaurants and bars in these places was a waste of time. The rest of Lamu island is so friendly, with genuine people showing great hospitality; in the more stuck up places of Shela, the service is colonially cool at best, with locals being ignored as much as the waiting staff can and the whole experience lacking any fun or warmth.<br /><br />One of the best things about Lamu is the availability of fresh and cheap juices. It’s a fantastic experience for non- Lamu people because nowhere else in this country can one get juices fresher and cheaper than in Lamu. A pint of fresh juice goes for Shs 50 and a half pint for Shs 30.atshela, It is Shs 20 more expensive, but still worth it. And when I say fresh, I mean fresh. Juices are made as per order and the noise of the electric blenders at the back is evidence to this fact.<br /><br /> The variety is also stunning; besides the orange, mango (only when in season), lime and pineapple, they offer pawpaw, avocado, banana, tamarind, coconut and a host of others. The tamarind is an acquired taste but very refreshing, the avocado is almost a meal and the coconuts like nothing I’ve tasted before- it is not coconut milk, nor it is coconut water (madafu), it’s the juice of the tender coconut flesh. They do tend to add sugar so you must tell then beforehand if you want your juices natural. Lamu being an Islamic town, alcohol is restricted to a select few places; with the abundant availability of such divine natural products, I certainly didnt miss alcohol.<br /> One of the more popular places is Bush Garden restaurant, along the promenade. They offer a variety of dishes, but the fish kebabs are the best very fresh fish straight from the sea. We didn’t get to try their ginger crab (having had an overdose of crab meat between Malindi and Lamu), but I tried their Chicken Biryani, which was spicy and served with coconut rice on the side rather than together with the meat. Unfortunately, they served slightly burnt pancakes with honey. Pancakes are also a specialty of Lamu. We avoided the Hapa Hapa Restaurant next door after trying their juices, which we found adulterated.<br /><br /> The Stopover Restaurant on Shela serves fantastic grilled prawns and coconut rice, but it takes forever – a sign of the “ pole pole” nature of the area as well as the fact that everything is prepared from scratch. Their pancakes looked deliciously golden brown, although we didn’t get to try them.<br />Talking trees is a newer establishment set in a cove half way between Lamu town and Shela. It’s within walking distance from either side, provided the tide is not high. A small place, nicely set up with pleasant colors and all seating facing the open sea, it has a set menu every day with dishes like beef curry.<br /><br />Their coffees are well prepared but their lime cake with passion icing was a bit too frozen. It’s run by almost friendly team and they have evening “beach parties”at least once a week.<br /> It’s a pity that we did not get to try, nor even see any dishes with a Swahili flavor – except for breakfast. Mahamris and Mbaazi being my favorite, we first triad these at the sea Front Cafe….. On the promenade in Lamu Town. A portion good enough for two with traditional tea cost USD 2 each.<br />My more veteran friend decried this as daylight robbery and the next day we had the same at a local tea room on a street parallel to the promenade for …..0 for two..<br /><br /> All of the places mentioned above are rather basic but with good views, friendly staff, down-to-earth prices and help capture the laid –back, rustic feel of Lamu island.<br /><br /> <o:p></o:p><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:10;" >Joe Mwangi is a </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:10;" >Kenya</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:10;" > safari expert with Landmark Safaris Ltd- Your one stop consultants in </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:10;" >Kenya</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:10;" > safari vacations, tours, travel and online African Kenya safari bookings.<o:p></o:p></span><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:10;" >http://www.landmarksafaris.com<o:p></o:p></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> </span></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-3499559879173487277?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-83938633623047775942007-11-23T04:36:00.000-08:002007-11-23T05:22:29.612-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1277197452062064470qygYMN"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1277197452062064470qygYMN" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elsamere conservation center</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Elsamere was once the home Joy Adamson of Born free Fame. Several pleasant and bright cottages have been built on the grounds near the main house for guests ar this is a residential conservation center, guests are required to be members of a conservation society, and the rates have been kept very reasonable. The conservation center is beautifully situated under huge old trees on a grassy slope at the edge of the Lake Naivasha .there are lovely views through the trees and across the water. In the main house there is a Joy Adamson memorial room and a separate video room with an extensive library of conservation and wildlife videos. Communal meals are taken in the main house at long tables. You might find yourself sitting next to someone doing research on the lake or the nearby hells gate National park. There are areas for relaxing and reading, a wide veranda and lots of conservation magazines and materials.<br /><br />It is particularly relaxing and pleasant sitting out on the lawn, listening to the birds, and watching the resident troupe of black and white Colobus monkeys cavorting in the grounds. There are nature trials along the edge of the lake and on higher ground across the road, where you can see many wildflowers and get good views of the lake. It is possible to rent boats to explore this end of the lake<br /><br />Elsamere can handle15-18 quests in the three cottages. Each cottage has a veranda and faces towards the lake the rooms are bright and attractive and have en suite bathrooms in addition to overnight quests Elsamere attracts day visitors who may come for lunch or a traditional tea on the lawn. They are invited to watch the film the Joy Adamson story and to visit the memorial room. Lunches should be booked in advance .there is a gift shop no pool.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Safariland Club </span></a><br />Safariland is the only other large hotel on the shores of Lake Naivasha. It has a fine setting overlooking the lake .A wide range of rooms and décor are scattered over the spacious grounds. There is a pool, tennis court, an aviary, horse for riding, boats for hire and conference facilities. Safariland can accommodate 114 and there is a campground next door<br /><br />Joe is a Kenya safari expert with Landmark Safaris Ltd- Your one stop consultants in Kenya safari vacations, tours, travel and online African Kenya safari bookings.<br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);" href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">http://www.landmarksafaris.com</a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-8393863362304777594?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-2311393984990516422007-11-22T02:26:00.000-08:002007-11-22T03:02:57.274-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">How to Trek Kilimanjaro (<a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">www.landmarksafaris.com)</a></span><br /><br />1. A great experience<br />2. Equipment and clothing<br />3. Before the safari<br />4. Stomach problems<br />5. Food<br />6. Hydration<br />7. Health<br />8. Walking up<br />9. Breathing<br />10. Sunburn and eyes<br />11. Walking down<br />12. Well being<br />13. Around Kilimanjaro<br />14. What next?<br />15. Recommended reading<br />16. Map of Kilimanjaro<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">1. A great experience</span><br />Kilimanjaro is the mountain of dreams. It is a lodestone set apart on the African plains. To see the glint of snow and ice through the clouds for the first time is unforgettable. Over the years there have been scores of documentary films, books and chapters in books portraying Kilimanjaro’s unique environment.<br /><br />For those wishing to experience first hand the forests, moorland, alpine zone and to stand on the summit of Africa’s highest mountain, there are trekking and climbing guidebooks available in many retail shops and bookshops. They have detailed route descriptions, fauna and flora, and a host of general mountain information. What these guidebooks do not address is how to counter and overcome altitude-related problems. In this handbook, I tackle living and operating effectively at altitude. There is also a guideline and general advice section for people not too familiar with mountain equipment. This information is hard won from personal experiences on many high-altitude mountains around the world and over 60 ascents of Kilimanjaro.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mountain misconceptions</span><br />Many people think that equatorial mountains are warmer than similar peaks in the northern hemisphere. Wrong! Mountains in central and east Africa can be very wet and extremely cold in the alpine zone. They go from high summer in the day to mid winter at night.<br /><br />Because of its size and isolation, Kilimanjaro creates its own weather. There are wetter conditions on the southern and western slopes than on the northern slopes. The general weather pattern begins with clear blue-sky mornings. The afternoon is often cloudy, with possible rain on the lower levels and sleet, hail and snow on the moorland and alpine areas. At dusk, the clouds clear and the nighttime sky can be very spectacular. People who have lived most of their time in cities cannot believe that there is a huge bright universe out there!<br /><br />(insert picture of Kilimanjaro—with well-labelled trails, levels and peaks)<br />What is often not known by trekkers is that there are a number of technical rock and ice climbing routes on the western breach wall above the Machame, Shira and Umbwe trails and ice climbs on the southern glaciers. Mawenzi has its share of rock and ice climbs when the seasonal conditions are favourable. The peak is not popular with climbers since the rock is very unstable. Currently there is a National Park ban on technical climbing. Mawenzi may not be a trekking peak but camping below a huge crescent of rock cliffs has become popular for people approaching from the northern slopes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">A walk in the park</span><br />Some people dismiss trekking on Kilimanjaro as ‘just an easy walk in the park’. Interestingly, some of these people have never actually trekked on Kilimanjaro! Some super-fit athletes that visit the mountain have little or no serious problems. I have spoken to excellent marathon runners on their return from Kilimanjaro and they all say that they had to focus in the effort to reach the summit. For most of us, it is not just an easy walk in the park! I think that those who have been to the summit and say that it is easy fall into two categories. They are either suffering from amnesia or they are not telling the truth!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Climbing concerns</span><br />“Am I going to fit enough?” “What about mountain sickness?” These are some of the questions trekkers ask. I am going to discuss these natural anxieties and give you a step-by-step guide to help you control the situation.<br />Something extra<br /><br />Often, other factors can hinder climbing efforts. Some people bring their private problems or major life decisions with them, rather like extra baggage that weighs them down. If you recognize this in yourself, the mountain experience can be turned to an advantage. I know many people for whom the mountain has been a wonderful place to rationalize a problem. Answers have been found and changes been made. I am not playing at being a psychologist but it is surprising what a number of people have informed me later about their experience on Kilimanjaro and I am just passing this on to you. One thing is for sure—we can all rise above the norm (no pun intended!) and discover more about ourselves. After all, we all go to mountains for different reasons!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">2. Equipment and clothing</span><br />A reputable mountain equipment retailer will advise you on what you will need for Kilimanjaro. Writing out a checklist is a good idea for people who have a mix of summer and winter mountain equipment. Should you forget something, it may be possible to hire the item at the Kilimanjaro Park headquarter gate. I would not like to place any bets on the item being there though—it is a matter of luck!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Outerwear</span><br />If you have never bought any mountain gear before, the terminology may be a little confusing. Here is what you need to know.<br />Wickability Clothing’s ability to get rid of moisture<br />R E T Evaporative Resistance of a Textile. Determines how easy it is for moisture to move away from the body to the outside. Usually there is a number in front of R E T to tell you how well the textile breathes.<br /><br />Waterproof Fabric that sheds or repels water<br />Water-repellent<br />Water-resistant<br />P S I Pressure pounds per Square Inch (British and American Standards). Determines fabric’s ability to withstand the pressure of rain hitting the garment. The higher the number in front of the P S I the greater the fabric can withstand water.<br /><br />Windchill prevention Garments that they are windproof and often made of breathable<br />Windblock fleece fabric. Gore-Tex, Sympatex, eVent and Polartec are popular<br />Wind-stopping brand names.<br />Keeping clean<br /><br />All outer clothing must be washed after extensive use in order to maintain its performance. Gore-Tex, Sympatex and eVent trade names have breathable coatings or membranes. The pores on these garments get clogged with dirt and grease. Use a gentle non-biological detergent like Nikwax Tech Wash to wash these garments.<br /><br />However, keep in mind that repeated washing can remove any water-shedding treatment from the manufacturer. You can usually determine this if the garment stays wet on the outside, instead of raindrops rolling off. Sometimes slow tumble-drying can reconstitute the water-shedding properties. If it fails, Nikwax TX-Direct spray can restore the waterproofing.<br /><br />With the various outer clothing on the market you must read the particular washing and drying instructions carefully. The manufacturers maintain not to use fabric conditioner as it could decrease the water repellent lifespan.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Hypothermia</span><br />Even though we have good mountain gear, it is still possible to get hypothermia (rapid lowering of the body temperature). Hypothermia can be very serious, particularly if the weather suddenly changes to a cold wind or rain from sweaty conditions.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">(insert symptoms of hypothermia)</span><br />At times, the weather can change to near freezing conditions within a few minutes. Lower on the trek, you may wear light shirt if it is hot. However, you must always carry in your daypack a fleece jacket and a hooded waterproof and windproof outer shell. Do not wait too long before you pull them on. Having cold fingers and toes is all right—it is not hypothermia!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Nightie nights</span><br />Higher up on the mountain and on summit night (yes, you will be making your summit bid to Uhuru peak at night), the popular concept is layering the upper body before you go to sleep. Three layers of polypropylene and fibre pile is a good combination. I am not saying that it works for everyone, some people may require four layers. You don’t want to become too hot and start sweating. Taking off a layer or two may cool you down too much because of the evaporating sweat.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Footwear</span><br />Lately, footwear has almost become a science. The only inventions that are yet to be developed are wings on boot ankles! The choice is mind-boggling and I will not venture into this arena.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">First things first</span><br />Whatever choice you make, be sure that the boots feel right from the very moment you buy them. First impressions are usually the best. The boots must leave spare room in front of your toes and have a good support for your foot. That seems obvious but some people are more colour and style conscious than practical!<br /><br />People with strong ankles like to trek in sneakers or training shoes—a fine idea since it is often hot during the day on the lower levels. This saves your mountain boots for the summit ascent. It is very important to keep the summit boots dry. Some people put their boots in a plastic bag on the summit night and sleep with them in their sleeping bag. They maybe a little lumpy in the bag but at least you start with warm feet! Could be that you don’t have large enough plastic bags. Most boots have inner soles—take those out and sleep with them instead.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Cold feet</span><br />I suffer from cold feet on Kilimanjaro, particularly on the night ascent. I have yet to find boots or socks that truly help me. Now that is a challenge to any manufacturer! What I am saying is that if you have the same problem, don’t worry. With a well-known boot brand and modern socks, you may be uncomfortable but you won’t get frostbite. You will suffer like me until your feet warm up. Wiggle your toes often on the way up—that will certainly help.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">How many socks?</span><br />You will need light socks for the lower level. For the alpine area and summit night, you need thick dry socks. Some trekkers have a sock fetish—half their luggage is socks. Others pack only two or three pairs. Why not strike a happy medium and take eight pairs for a six-day trek? That would be one clean pair every day and two spare pairs. If your summit boots are large enough, you may require two pairs on the ascent. Also, if you have misplaced your gloves, you can use an extra pair as mitts. What happens if you are down to your last dry pair and all the others are wet? Sleep on your driest pair. Sandwich the socks between your sleeping bag and mattress. Your body heat will do the rest.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Clothing checklist</span><br />Bring all clothing with you, since most items are not available in East Africa.<br />Hiking boots 1 pair of medium weight insulated mountain boots with a thick sole. Boots made from a combination of leather and breathable fabric work well at high altitudes. Double boots are not necessary and are often uncomfortable.<br /><br />Trainers or sneakers 1 pair for the walk in and around camp.<br />Thin socks 3 pairs for the lower level trek.<br />Thick socks 3-5 pairs mountain boots socks. Double insulated thick smart woollen socks are best for the upper levels.<br />Gaiters 1 knee-length pair to keep pieces of scree and snow out of the boots on higher levels<br /><br />Shorts 1 pair for hiking on lower levels<br />Long underwear 2 pairs of light polypropylene top and bottom for wearing next to the skin (1 pair for sleeping and 1 pair for high altitude)<br /> 1 pair of medium weight polypropylene top and bottom.<br />Fibre pile pants 1 pair to wear over other layers<br />Light shirts 2 shirts or T-shirts. Shirts with a collar turned up protect the neck from the sun.<br /><br />Thick shirt 1 shirt of Polartec Fabric (trade mark) or similar material.<br />Fibre pile jacket To wear over other layers.<br />Rain and wind parka This must be large enough to easily fit over all other layers.<br /><br />Wind pants There could be high winds at altitude. A full-length zip will save time in cold conditions.<br />Thin balaclava For extra head and face protection.<br />Fibre pile hat Must have a cheek and ear protection and neck protection if possible.<br /><br />Light hat There are so many styles for sun protection.<br />Gloves or mittens Fibre pile or other insulated material. It is often not necessary to have an outer shell unless you normally suffer from cold hands.<br /><br />Scarf or neck warmer Insulating the back of the neck particularly during the night ascent of Kibo is very important.<br /><br />Sleeping bag Must be for sub-zero temperatures.<br />Daypack A well-designed bag large enough to carry some spare clothing, water container and camera. No more than 50cm high (20 inches) Take care that the straps are adjusted not to restrict your chest in breathing and not to squeeze your stomach.<br /><br />Soft duffle bag Medium size to be carried by porters. No more than 80-85cm long (30-34 inches)<br />Head lamp With spare batteries and bulbs. A lithium headlamp lasts longer Hand held flash lamp<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Camera care</span><br />Because I am very keen photographer, camera care is something close to my heart. Most people would take some form of camera with them to record their safari. It could be a single lens reflex, a point and shoot, digital or if you don’t mind the weight, a much larger video camera.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Battery failure</span><br />The one thing that all cameras have in common is that they use batteries and, the common enemy of batteries is the cold. More than likely, your camera will not work on the summit. Point and shoot cameras are particularly prone to battery failure. Prevent battery failure using these three measures. (This also applies to headlamps and hand held flash light batteries.)<br /><br />1. Take the batteries out of the camera and keep them in a pocket close to your body. Placing batteries close to your body during cold wind conditions and at altitude can prove nearly impossible though.<br /><br />2. A better idea is to keep the camera inside your clothing close to your body.<br /><br />3. You may have to place a larger camera in your daypack. Wrap it in insulating material and place it against your back. However, it could still fail. Always have spare batteries in your pocket.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Dos and Don’ts</span><br />• Do keep your camera with you at all times when you are not using it, either around your neck or in your pack.<br />• Do use a photographic fine hairbrush or a lens tissue to clean the front lens. Breathe on the surface before wiping.<br />• Do use your lens tissue lightly—you are not polishing the family silver!<br />• Do keep the rear lens very clean.<br />• Don’t place your camera on the ground. The wet or damp grass, dust and direct hot sun on the camera body will not improve your photography. It could ruin your film and result in expensive camera repairs.<br />• Don’t worry too much about cleaning off dust on the front lens.<br />• Don’t clean lens until you are off the mountain—unless there is a greasy fingerprint on the lens.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">3. Before the safari</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Fitness</span><br />Without a doubt, the more muscles you use in daily life, the fitter you become. Trekking on a mountain over 19,000 feet (5000 metres) requires a very high level of heart-pumping exercise and the correct use of your lungs. I will talk about that latter as it is exceptionally important in your success and wellbeing. The correct use of your lungs could make the world of a difference between a challenging time and a horrible time on the mountain.<br />Get active<br /><br />We are born with a fantastic body—it is like a self-renewing, self-repairing machine. The more we exercise this fantastic machine, the more it becomes efficient and healthy. Naturally, the more of an active history in mountaineering and sport you have, the greater the chances of your faring well on Kilimanjaro.<br /><br />I met a young woman on the summit one season. She was having a difficult time walking but not because of the altitude. One of her boot soles had partly come off and that is what drew my attention to her. She claimed that the only thing she had ever ‘climbed’ was the staircase in her house! That may be so but the way she carried herself, even with a flapping boot, was impressive. She was very fit. Could it be because she played tennis six times a week?<br /><br />You don’t have to be a mountaineer to go trekking on Kilimanjaro. It helps if you are an active person. Many people I meet with soft tissue injuries on the mountain are not used to training their bodies to take strain, hence fall victim to strains and sprains. If you are not an active person, please do at least five to six months training before you attempt Kilimanjaro. Get out there where you live and walk as much as you can. If you can play tennis, squash or go for aerobics three to four times a week, you can’t go wrong. But remember to warm up first before any strenuous or vigorous exercise. A stretching exercise routine every day will certainly help. Walk up stairs where possible instead of taking the lift.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Your health</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Vaccines</span><br />Immunizations should begin about six weeks before departure. Don’t leave them too late since some side effects could be adverse on the mountain.<br />Vaccines fall into two categories—required and recommended. Currently in East Africa, only Yellow Fever is required. Tetanus, Meningitis and Hepatitis A vaccinations are recommended. The choice is between you and your doctor.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Malaria</span><br />You will not contract malaria on Kilimanjaro. It is where you go before and after the mountain trek that determines whether you will get malaria or not. Many people that I have taken on Kilimanjaro have been on anti-malarial medication. Most have had very strange dreams! May be it is a combination of the altitude and the medication. So don’t be surprised if it happens to you! Periodically, new anti-malarial drugs come onto the market but none so far are absolutely effective. You must seek up-to-date advice from your doctor.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Little tips</span><br />1. Get a dental check up before you leave home. A small thing like bad filling can bring on the agony. You may be unaware of the problem until you ascend to high altitude and an air cavity expands in the tooth because of the change in pressure.<br />2. This may sound silly. Before you start hiking, make sure that your toenails are cut short. Holes in your expensive hiking socks are very annoying! If your toenails are long enough to touch the inside of your boot toe cap, they could turn black with trapped blood and you could loose them altogether. This is a very painful condition!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">4. Stomach problems</span><br />Many people suffer from stomach problems when they travel. It could vary from uncomfortable gas in the lower intestines to a case of violent diarrhoea. This often begins on the first day at destination.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Why is travel = stomach problems? </span><br />• You travel on an aircraft with a few hundred other people, then proceed to share the same toilet with them (hopefully, you wash your hands!).<br />• You share the same dry air with fellow travellers. Infections are likely to be passed from passenger to passenger through the air.<br />• You travel at altitude in a pressurized cabin. The sudden jump in altitude can affect digestion.<br />• On arrival, you stay at an altitude higher than most travellers are used to living. This further compounds the problem!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Help yourself</span><br />• Bring your own hand wipes and use them before you eat.<br />• Do not overeat aircraft food.<br />• On the flight, drink wholesome fluids like bottled water and fruit juices.<br />• Do not drink too much alcohol or stimulants like strong coffee and tea.]<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mountain embarrassments</span><br />Flatulence (gas build up in the lower intestine) awaits you on the mountain! Don’t worry about gas because you have to live with it for a while until you descend to a lower altitude or until you are back home. You will need to understand your travelling companions. Take comfort in the fact that there are good chances that they are also suffering from the same problem!<br /><br />You may experience varying degrees of diarrhoea on the mountain. Diarrhoea is common with travellers and is transmitted in several ways.<br />• Contaminated food<br />• Contaminated water<br />• Contaminated utensils<br />• Contaminated hands<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Help yourself</span><br />• Maintain a high fluid intake if the infection becomes serious.<br />• Mix an oral hydration preparation in your water bottle and drink it frequently.<br />• Wash your hands frequently and always after going to the toilet, before every meal and at the end of the day’s trek. If there is no water, use hand wipes or liquid hand cleansers.<br />• Wipe your eating utensils before using them.<br />• Do not share water bottles even with a close relation. You may pass on or receive something more than friendship!<br /><br />• Since most people contract a mountain operator to guide them on Kilimanjaro, make sure that the operator has plenty of hand washing water available. If water is unavailable, talk to the chief guide. It may be an indication of how the mountain operator handles your food. If in doubt about your cook’s hygiene, be sure to give him a bar of soap.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Manners please!</span><br />It is vital to you and your trekking companions health that you wash your hands before handling all food and containers that have food in them. This may seem obvious, but I have seen people cough and sneeze into their hands and wipe a dripping nose with a finger and then hand out food. How to win friends and influence people!<br /><br />Living at high altitude can cause indigestion. Most people are on the mountain for only five to seven days, so you would think that indigestion should not be a problem. The short stay often does not allow your stomach to adjust. Acid build up and an unsettled stomach can be annoying. The higher up you go, the more common indigestion becomes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Help yourself</span><br />• Chew your food well<br />• Leave considerable time between eating and going to bed.<br />• Do not eat fatty food or nuts just before bedtime.<br />• Chew on stomach settling tablets when indigestion attacks.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">5. Food</span><br />There are many theories regarding carbohydrate loading. Most of these theories have proven totally useless. Super trained marathon runners usually use carbo-loading techniques before an event. But for the rest of us, a normal balanced diet will do just as well.<br /><br />The mountain operator you have contracted will cater for you. You will be served plenty of pasta and potatoes with the main meals. The quality of food provided by the various hotels and trekking organizations has improved over the years since I have been trekking Kilimanjaro. However, if you require your favourite food on the mountain, bring it with you. If the food needs cooking, you may have to give careful instructions.<br /><br />Keep away from fatty foods and nuts since you will not digest very well at altitude. Dried fruit adds to the gas build up in the stomach.<br />You may want to bring your favourite ‘trail mix’ with nuts, dried fruit and other tasty things. Great, the mix works well lower down, but be careful above 4000 metres.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">6. Hydration</span><br />Some people are built like camels and their bodies use water very efficiently. However, most of us are not camels. Kilimanjaro’s climate, which varies from Equatorial to Arctic conditions, demands a high intake of fluids.<br /><br />The trek starts in a tropical rainforest where it can be hot and humid. You will certainly lose considerable fluid through perspiration, unless you trek in the rainy season (definitely not recommended).<br /><br />Higher on the moorland, the air becomes dry. The higher you go, the more moisture is sucked from you like a drying sponge. The combination of dry air, physical exercise and sunshine, even on a cloudy day will dehydrate you!<br /><br />If you have diarrhoea, it is very important to maintain a high fluid intake. Drink water with hydration salts.<br /><br />Even if you are perfectly healthy, maintain high fluid intake to help you acclimatize to the high altitude. Hot drinks are great for the evening and morning. For you coffee addicts—sorry! Coffee is not recommended higher up on the mountain.<br /><br />It is not advisable to drink alcohol on your way up, save that for the celebration on your way down! Tea is fine but should become weaker with altitude, because of its diuretic effect. Since am a tea lover, I barely tolerate the inconvenience. Herbal tea is a better choice. Soups are good, but they shouldn’t be too salty. In fact, it is not a good idea to eat salty foods—they will dehydrate you. Chocolate drinks work very well.<br /><br />The very best drink is good old water! The water in streams on the mountain is generally free from nasty diseases that are carried by animals. However, care must be taken in the treatment. There may still be strange bacteria this water. Do not take for granted that the water given to you has been well boiled. Use your own water purifying tablets in your bottle. Be sure to allow the water to stand for the correct period of time and remember to wash the bottle mouth with purified water.<br /><br />There are many water filters on the market. If you want to use a filter, try to purchase a well-known make with a ceramic insert. Some systems contain chemical agents, which saves you from having to treat the water afterwards.<br />How much do you have to drink? This depends on your body mass. If there is such person as an average person, not less than three litres of water a day. Larger people require more fluid. As a rule to work by, drink as much as you can stand to drink. You will know how hydrated you are if your urine is clear and copious. If it is a dark yellow, then you are dehydrated. Drink more non-alcoholic mountain water. It is the best champagne you can get in Africa!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">7. Health </span><br />Remember that drugs cannot cure everything and must be used with caution. Avoid carrying drugs unless you are totally familiar with their use. You must know the directions for use, limitations and dangers. At altitude, people make mistakes. Most directions are in a print size that requires a magnifying glass and even then you need good light! So, pack a magnifying glass in your first aid kit. Although medical aid is not available on Kilimanjaro, you don’t need to take a full pharmacy with you and weigh your porter down.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Diamox</span><br />The question trekkers ask me the most is, “Should I use Diamox?” (Acetazolamide). In my experience, Diamox has helped people to adapt to altitude. However, it’s not for people that are allergic to sulpha or people with liver and kidney disorders. It was not designed for mountaineers but for heart disease patients with related oedema. Diamox is a very strong diuretic.<br /><br />Odd things that mimic heart disease happen at altitude. The excess movement of body fluids to places where they should not be, particularly the lungs and brain, causes the heart disease symptoms. Diamox helps to stabilize this condition. It also helps you to breathe deeper at night. The generally accepted dosage is one 125 mg pill in the morning and another in the evening, commencing on the first mountain day. The contra indications are not serious, and you will most likely experience tingling in the fingers and toes. If you want more information on Diamox, discuss it with your doctor.<br /><br />The inconvenient down side is that since Diamox is a strong diuretic it will make you ‘pee’ like you have never ‘peed’ before. The very fact that it makes you urinate seems to help stop unwanted fluid build up in dangerous places and the constant flushing of the kidneys is beneficial. The more you drink the more you pee, and that’s the way it is! But you must not stop drinking! Remember though, that Diamox is not a wonder drug that will get you to the summit. In later sections, you will find other decisive points.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Aspirin</span><br />Of all the simple drugs, Aspirin works very well as an all round pain relief analgesic. However, combination of different products can be harmful. People with sensitive stomachs should not take aspirin as it could lead to further irritation. In any event, aspirin should be taken after meals.<br />Pre-existing conditions<br /><br />If you suffer from pre-existing disorders such as asthma or diabetes, take enough medicine with you for the total duration of your stay. Don’t take the chance of picking up extra supplies in Africa. Consult your doctor regarding your drug selection.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">First aid kit</span><br />Your First aid kit does not have to be complicated. It should be small, sturdy and waterproof. For your personal medical supply, you can purchase ready made first aid kits. Make sure you are familiar with the contents and how to use the various items before you leave home. You can change the contents according to your needs and add particular medications and dressings.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Feet</span><br />Now, for one of the most important parts of your body, your ‘dear old feet’. Your feet take a particular hammering on mountains, so you must take extra care of them. Use antiseptic foot powders that prevent fungal infections and regularly change your socks.<br /><br />Avoid plastic foot ware since plastic makes feet sweat. In very wet conditions, rubber gumboots/Wellington boots may be the only practical foot ware on the lower levels of the mountain. In such cases, spare socks come in very handy.<br /><br />Some years ago, I was once on a four-week safari on the Ruwenzori Mountains. The area along the Uganda and Congo border is renowned for very high rainfall. A great period of time was spent plodding around in gumboots right up to the snowline. Unfortunately, I had only one spare pair of socks and no foot powder. Somehow, I never packed any more socks! It took me three months to clear up a very annoying fungal infection. The smell was not exactly endearing either!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">A stitch in time</span><br />While you are trekking, keep readily available some moleskin, surgical tape and first aid plasters in your daypack. Don’t wait until the little hotspot on your foot is really hurting. Take off your boot and immediately apply a blister plaster. The same goes for any other injuries like cuts and abrasions—give immediate care to the problem. Every evening you should try and wash your feet, dry them well and apply anti septic power before putting on clean socks. Feet take a hammering on any long trek, look after them!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Breathing problems</span><br />The following problem is not very common, but it is worth mentioning. An odd thing that sometimes happens at altitude is Cheyne-Stokes breathing (periodic breathing). It is not serious but the affected person stops breathing for a few seconds, then shallow breathing resumes and the pattern is repeated again. Sometime a person with Cheyne-Stokes breathing person awakens with a feeling of suffocation. This condition is not a big problem but can be quite alarming. People on Diamox don’t usually get this disorder.<br /><br />When your nose runs, as it will in the cold dry air, blow it carefully so as not to cause nosebleeds. Nosebleeds are common at altitude and although annoying, they are a minor problem. Firmly putting direct pressure against the problem nostril is usually sufficient to stop the bleeding. A drop of petroleum jelly on an ear cleaning bud wiped on the inside of each nostril will help guard against the dryness.<br /><br />If you have a raging cold or flu-like symptoms, I am very sorry for you but there is no way that you are going on Kilimanjaro. Some people can get way with trekking on the mountain after being infected with a cold the week before. Full-blown colds don’t get better the higher up you go—they get worse!<br />Serious mountain problems<br />You may have heard the terms Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE).<br /><br />AMS is caused by lack of sufficient oxygen in the blood and consequently the brain. This results in symptoms like lack of appetite, thirst, weakness, dizziness, headache, blue lips, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Sounds like the morning after a night out on the town! In addition, there could be swelling of the hands and feet, insomnia and a decreased urine output. The headache and vomiting could increase with altitude gain.<br /><br />Acute AMS can deteriorate to either HAPE or HACE. In addition to all the above AMS symptoms, there’s a build up of fluid in the lungs in the case of HAPE and a build up of fluid in the brain in the case of HACE. These conditions are very dangerous and can be fatal if nothing is done to reverse the fluid retention.<br /><br />If the situation has deteriorated to HAPE or HACE, there is a solution. Go down, down, down, down and down again to a safe altitude where the condition stabilizes and begins to clear up.<br /><br />Many years ago, I had had HACE on a high mountain in South America and it is an experience I do not want to repeat. It was my first attempt at climbing a 6000-metre peak and I was still new at finding out about how to look after myself. However, if you follow and practise the guidelines in this book, you will have little, or no problems at all and will not suffer what I went through.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">8. Walking up</span><br />Poles or sticks?<br />Many European trekkers use one or two walking poles and some hotels supply a walking stick. Walking sticks provide extra balance on steep and uneven ground.<br /><br />You are free to choose between walking poles or walking sticks. Whatever your choice, a first-time user will need some practice to get rid of clumsiness. Do not become too reliant on a stick or poles—develop and rely on your own balance.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Distance covered?</span><br />On each day’s trek, you may want to know the distance you have travelled. In mountaineering, it is the length in hours of walking each day that is important, not the distance covered. This is because of winding trails and difficult terrain. Trying to work out the exact miles or kilometres covered is not practical. Some days could involve many hours of walking but very little distance covered. The slow pace at altitude must also be factored in as well. At a lower level, you could cover altitude distances in lest than half the time. Therefore, distance has no meaning—it is walking time that matters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Gradual ascent</span><br />All guidebooks say that gradual ascent is the best way to acclimatize to altitude gain and each day on Kilimanjaro has been worked out very carefully. The longer you can spend on the trek, the better you will perform. Slightly shorten your normal walking stride to achieve gradual ascent.<br />Conserve your energy!<br /><br />It is important that you conserve energy and not overextend yourself. You may not think it necessary to do this on the first and second day, but you must get into the mind-set to walk slowly and steadily. There is no rush, no prize in arriving at your over-night stop first. It impresses no one. Most local porters can do this in half the time if they wanted to with a full load!<br />Remember to conserve your energy as you slowly ascend to altitude. Your stride should shorten on steep sections to where the heel of one foot is about level to the toe of the other foot. This is particularly important on the night ascent of Kibo. The idea is to conserve energy, how many times have I said that?<br /><br />You will need all your muscle power not only to go up but also to come down. On your Kibo ascent, you may walk for over fifteen hours from the time you begin your ascent to your arrival at the night stop!<br /><br />You may have heard the phrase ‘rest step’ or a similar phrase. It is away of conserving energy! It is very effective on steeper sections and is a very simple technique. Everything is simple in mountain walking but you must continuously practice.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">One step at a time</span><br />Starting with say with the right leg placed in front of you, keep the heel of the foot as low as you can. Lift your body on that right leg and swing your left leg into the next step. Right! What you must do is to gently lock off the knee of the right leg that you are leaving behind so that it is straight. Your body is pivoting forward on a straight right leg. Swing the left leg into place, with the heel down flat on the ground. On steep ground, the heel should be at about the same level as the toe of the foot of the straight leg. There should also be a brief pause before you move your body on to the next step. Lift your body on the left leg and lock the knee straight as you move your body forward on to the next step…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Slippery slopes</span><br />On loose scree, you may have to kick steps, forcing your lead foot onto the loose material. It is important to keep your heels as low as possible. In that way, you do not strain the calf muscles. The thigh muscles should do all the work.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Night time walking</span><br />As I mention earlier, your summit ascent will be at night due to a number of reasons. Firstly, if you are walking for fifteen hours or more, there are not enough daylight hours for you to get to the night stop before dark. Secondly, the cone scree is often frozen at night, improving your footing and lessening your chances of slipping. Thirdly, when you begin to hike to the crater edge of Kibo, you don’t want to see your destination above you for five to six hours!<br /><br />Some trekking companies camp inside the crater at approximately 5,800 m (19,000 ft) and have a shorter ascent to the summit the next day. It sounds very attractive to do this and it saves a considerable amount of time and effort. However, there is a huge down side to this practice. All participants must be exceptionally well acclimatized, since there have been recorded cases of HAPE and HACE and at least one fatality.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">What to not eat</span><br />Before you start, take plenty of fluids—preferably hot weak tea, drinking chocolate or just plain hot water. You should be well hydrated from the previous evening. Do not eat any solids, like porridge, biscuits, power bars or other snacks. Your body has enough to cope with, without having to digest food. Chances are it will not digest the food and you will suffer! It is also embarrassing when you have to hold up other people to vomit! The previous evening’s dinner is sufficient. You do not need to eat. Take biscuits and snacks with you and eat them on your way down!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Drinking water</span><br />How much water should you take with you on the summit bid? This has always been a difficult question. Bear in mind that every litre of water equals one kilo of extra weight that you have to carry. Your daypack should be nearly empty to accommodate discarded clothing on the descent as the day warms up.<br /><br />As a rough guide, I would say take two litres. This may not be enough for comfort, but it is likely that you will bring most of it down. Unless the water bottles are well insulated, there is a good chance that the water will freeze. The temperature at night will determine whether the water will freeze or not. At times you can strike a match on the summit and at other times the wind chill of minus thirty degrees!<br /><br />You must warm that water up before swallowing it. Do not swallow ice. It will dehydrate you in the long run and ice hitting the stomach at altitude is not a good idea believe me.<br /><br />Camel packs or platypus containers are a great idea lower down as you can just suck away through the tube without stopping. They will also freeze, in particular the tube and mouthpiece. The makers sell a neoprene cover for the container and a sleeve for the tube. In mild conditions, they seem to work well. Blowing back the surplus water in the tube after drinking helps to stop an ice plug.<br /><br />Some organizations have their guides take vacuum flasks with hot drinks. However, what is important is to make sure that the organization has plenty of drinking water ready for you the when you return from Kibo’s upper slopes. Knowing this beforehand will ease your mind about hydrating.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Things to remember</span><br />If your daypack has a waist\hip belt, adjust the strap so that it does not squeeze your stomach. Adjust chest straps so that they do not restrict your breathing.<br /><br />Do not overdress. Keep your wind/rain gear in your daypack and use them only when you have to. Your body needs to ventilate without retaining moisture in your clothes. You don’t want to start sweating and be forced to take off a layer of clothing to cool down. Generally, it is best to wear just enough clothing to keep you cool or just comfortable. For most of the ascent, you will be walking in single file. Stopping to take a layer of clothing off and then placing it back on again because sweating has cooled you off too much, is annoying and may hold up the line.<br /><br />On your ascent, the pace set by the guide in front often appears slow at the start (4,700 metres or 15,500 feet). If you can maintain that same slow pace for six hours to the crater rim (5,640 metres or 18,500 feet), you are doing very well. The people in front of you will also determine your pace and when they stop you may have to stop too. Bear in mind that the high altitude will lower you tolerance level and you could become irritable. The cold and occasional stopping will try your patience further.<br /><br />Don’t bunch up. Keep a distance of three to four paces between you and the person in front of you. If the person in front falters, you don’t want to walk into his or her back. If the person stops, you have to stop. Let the person have the same distance between you when he/she starts to walk again. There is another reason to keep a distance from the person in front. No longer is it politely referred to as flatulence, by now it is plainly farting!<br />If you stop for a while, continue moving on the spot and swinging your arms—it will help keep you warm. Be careful not to hit the person behind you—he/she may be too close. When you stop for organized rest breaks, do not sit down. Keep your legs slightly apart to keep steady. Stand with your head up looking up at the stars and breathe with a clear air way. I will give more details in the next section!<br /><br />Don’t take your pack off unless you have to, it keeps your back warm. When you start to walk again, take that small step, the heel just in front of the other toe. If you slip or stumble, stop and breathe deeply as you recover. Take that small step again and continue walking.<br /><br />If you are walking with a headlamp on, be careful when you turn around. You may startle someone with your lamp! Keep your spare batteries in your pocket and not in your daypack. Don’t throw them away dead batteries. They will bounce back to life lower down where temperatures are warmer.<br />You have to constantly think these things through. It is very easy to forget them at altitude. It sounds so easy but at altitude the mind gets fuzzy!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">9. Breathing</span><br />This is very important! Your well-being hinges around breathing correctly!<br />I have seen people being pulled, pushed and carried to the crater rim and even further to the summit! This is plainly stupid and dangerous! Some guides feel that they must do this to secure a good tip. If you cannot get to the crater rim on your own two feet—don’t go there! Go down! (put in text box)<br /><br />It starts with your first steps on Kilimanjaro. Your breathing must be deep and slow, often in rhythm with your step. Many people have told me later that this synchronizing of breath and step was necessary for them to maintain concentration, particularly high on the mountain.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">What’s the big deal? </span><br />Oxygen is what it is all about. We must have oxygen to generate the fuel that powers the muscles. In simple terms, we must have oxygen so that our cells can generate a chemical called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the energy source that is used when muscles contract. If we don’t provide enough oxygen to the bloodstream (which in turn transports the oxygen to the cells), we restrict the production of ATP. This limits the amount of fuel we have for contracting our muscles repeatedly and efficiently. Every physical activity becomes difficult and efficient mental function is impaired as well. We become short of breath and pant or breathe rapidly, in an attempt to make up for the oxygen deficit. The panting is too shallow and insufficient to maintain the body at high altitude.<br /><br />Lack of oxygen also makes cells change their basic metabolic pathway from ‘aerobic’ (with oxygen) to ‘anaerobic’ (without oxygen). When this happens, muscles build up lactic acid, which leads to cramping. When all this starts to happens at altitude, the body and mind begin to shut down. An affected person experiences loss of coordination in walking and handling simple things. Other symptoms are drowsiness and difficulty in communicating with others.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">The right way to breathe</span><br />Focus on your navel. Push your stomach slightly out and breathe in through your mouth, lifting your diaphragm up and filling your lungs from the bottom. Exhale as soon as you can through your mouth, making an ‘O’ with your lips. Force the air out. Repeat the technique again. You cannot afford to slacken off.<br /><br />If you wake up in the morning above 13,000 ft (4,000 m) and feel off colour with a slight headache, continue to lie on your back. Go through the same breathing exercise as if you are walking. Force the air out. Of course breathing lower down the mountain is done gently. If you are too vigorous, you could become a little giddy with too much air. However, you should practise the technique slowly.<br /><br />The higher you go, the more you should increase the tempo. While walking at 4,500 – 4,800 metres (15,000 – 16,000 feet) your breathing must be in time with your step. From 5,400 – 5,640 metres (16,500 –18,500 feet) your breathing should be one and half to two breaths per step.<br /><br />“But that is hyperventilation and surely that’s bad!” I have often heard people who have not gone through the high altitude experience say. Yes, it would be if you were walking at sea level. But high up on Kibo, you will have less than 50% oxygen available. At rest, your lungs have to work twice as hard to be efficient. When you are walking uphill, your lungs will have to work three to four times harder to maintain your body and brain.<br />All the time, remember to:<br /><br />Focus on your navel. Push your stomach slightly out and breathe in through your mouth, lifting your diaphragm up and filling your lungs from the bottom. Exhale as soon as you can through your mouth, making an ‘O’ with your lips. Force the air out. Repeat the technique again. You cannot afford to slacken off. Don’t give a damn what you sound like. You will get there!<br /><br />Remember to keep your pack on if you stop for a rest, unless you have to access something inside. Do not bend over when getting something from your pack—squat or kneel, since bending squeezes your lungs. When you are finished, slowly stand with your legs apart. Remember to adjust your daypack straps correctly otherwise they could restrict your breathing. Do not slouch over your walking sticks or poles while standing because this squeezes your lungs. Use sticks and poles to steady your body while you hold your head back, look at the stars and breathe with a clear air way. You will be amazed how good you’ll feel! Furthermore, the stars and planets are amazing!<br /><br />Somewhere on the ascent, there could be easy rock scrambling. Try not to hold your breath. Many people seem to hold their breath on a difficult section. In fact, what you should do is breathe even harder before starting the scramble and breathe evenly as you pass over the section. Chew an antacid or a glucose tablet if you have an unsettled stomach. A glucose intake will also assist in the production of ATP, so keep a packet in your pocket.<br /><br />On the night ascent you must cover your mouth and nose. A light Balaclava made from polypropolene is ideal. A bandana, an extended neck warmer or even a pair of light polypro long john underwear tied around your head will do. It is important that you breathe easy through the material. On the higher levels, your mouth and nose cover will freeze on the outside but don’t worry. As you breathe through the material, you will inhale a certain amount of moisture from your previous exhales. What you must not do is to breathe in that dry cold air. Cold air can damage your upper air passages. When you get down from the mountain you could lose your voice for a while, have a nasty cough or be open to any number of infections like bronchitis.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Hypoxia</span><br />You may see people on the way up not in control of their situation. They may not be responding too well to other people around them. They could be lying down or slumped over with their heads down. If you do happen to hear them talk, they will be slurring their words. Their diaphragm is all crunched up, so their lungs can never work well. They are suffering from hypoxia, because they have a deficiency of oxygen in their brain and muscles. Hypoxia could lead to hypothermia (having abnormally low temperature)<br /><br />These people don’t know that they should:<br />Push the stomach slightly out and breathe in through the mouth, lifting the diaphragm up and filling the lungs from the bottom. Exhale as soon as they can through the mouth, making an ‘O’ with the lips. Force the air out and breathe in again. When at rest, stand with the legs wide and braced, head up, looking at the stars, and breathe, breathe and breathe!<br />Nobody had informed them!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">10. Sunburn and eyes</span><br />It is a nasty old sun up on the mountain and it is not the best place to sunbathe! Please use plenty of sun cream on your face, nose, ears and the back of your neck. If you are not wearing gloves on the lower levels, remember to use sun cream on the backs of your hands. Don’t forget you lips—use Chap stick. If you like to hike in a T-shirt, cover your neck with a bandanna or something similar. I prefer to hike with a shirt that has a high collar that I can turn up to cover most of my neck. Sun hats are very important. The best have a really good peak and long fabric tailpiece that protects the back of the head and neck.<br /><br />Partial windburn on the face is very common. All you can do is cover up as much as possible and keep slapping sun cream over sensitive areas.<br />I have seen some very bad sunburn on the inside edge of the lower lip. Walking along breathing through an open mouth while facing a low-angled high-altitude sun causes this burning. Chap stick will not help in this instance. Only Uhuru peak summiteers experience this problem in the early morning. Often, these are people walking east up to the summit from the western approach and returning from the summit down towards Gilman’s Point.<br /><br />You must be particularly careful. The sun has risen on a new day and you are walking facing right into very strong ultraviolet rays. What to do? Well, remember that you are still wearing that balaclava or bandanna? Continue using it covering your mouth and nose. If you have a peak cap or a sun vizier use that as well. Walk down with a narrow slit to look through. You must keep your face covered as long as you are facing the sun! You will see other people walking barefaced. Don’t copy their example!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Eyewear</span><br />When there is snow and sun, it is advisable to wear glacier goggles. It is even more important to wear a long peak cap or sun vizier over or under the balaclava. A problem arises when you have to wear prescription or glacier sunglasses. They are sure to mist over. Prescription glasses seem to be less of a problem but are still annoying. If there is no snow en route, you can trek without sunglasses unless your eyes are well shaded.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Snow blindness</span><br />Snow blindness is the same as ‘arc eye’ that electric arc welders get if they do not wear protective dark masks. Snow blindness occurs when the surface of the eyes becomes sunburnt. It feels like having sand in your eyes and is very painful throughout recovery. Fortunately, snow blindness is a very unusual complaint on Kilimanjaro.<br /><br />What is more common and is usually mistaken for snow blindness, is blurred vision. Blurred vision is caused by the haemorrhaging of small blood vessels in sensitive light receptors at the back of the eye. This can happen even on an overcast day. Rarely is there any permanent damage. I once had such a case a few years ago. On the trek from the summit, one person in my party lost her vision. She was sensitive to light but could not see any discernable shapes. Fortunately she was not too serious and apart from having to be personally guided off the main peak area, she was none the worse for wear. The condition cleared as she descended. Once she had been at a low altitude for 36 hours, her vision was totally restored to normal.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">11. Walking down</span><br />Let’s go back to Uhuru Peak on Kibo, the summit of Kilimanjaro, or anywhere on the crater rim. Well done! It is always an effort irrespective of how many times you have been there. After all the hugging and hand shaking there is still an important function to continue to do. Continue to breathe form the lower diaphragm. Just because you have arrived at the rim or summit does not mean that you begin to slacken into shallow breathing.<br />I saw a man at Kibo Hut, which is at the base of the cone, being wheeled on a stretcher to a lower altitude. He could not walk any further. His lips were blue and he was very drowsy. Like his friends, the man had been to the summit. His friends were also tired but not in the same state of collapse. The friends maintained that the party had stayed too long at the summit. It is quite likely that the man, more than any of his friends, was breathing incorrectly at the summit and on the way down.<br /><br />Many trekkers experience headaches and nausea on the way down because they believe that’s it. “I have done it! I don’t have bother about my breathing any more.” You may become sick on the way down if you do just that!<br /><br />Of course you don’t have to work so hard at your breathing technique because you are walking downhill. However, you must maintain steady breathing from the lower diaphragm.<br /><br />A simple technique for walking downhill is to let your knees bend as you slightly sink to every step. You must take the weight of your body on your thigh muscles. If you don’t, you could have serious problems with your knees.<br /><br />Some trekkers like to make the most direct descent possible. By going straight down, you can lose altitude very quickly on long scree sections. Other trekkers prefer to follow many of the zigzags they took on their way up. Whatever way you descend, make sure you do two things. Roll your hips slightly with each step so that your lower spine is flexible and let your knees bend. This will cushion each step. Remember not to be stiff-legged. I can guarantee this will seriously injure your ligaments and knee cartilage.<br />Another important tip for your journey down the mountain:<br /><br />Tighten your boot laces and pull your heels back inside the boot before the steep section down. This will prevent your toe tips and toenails from hammering the boot toecaps from the inside. Toe tip blisters and blackened toenails are very painful and crippling!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">12. Well being</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Feeling good but tired?</span><br />We all feel tired in varying degrees. Do you have sore eyes, weary legs and not very hungry? Don’t worry. Your body is adjusting to all the altitude changes. Just drink plenty of fluids. Try to eat well, but not too much at your night stop over from the summit since your digestion may still be unsettled. Get a good night’s sleep and you will feel like a new person in the morning. Believe me you will, even though you may feel that you have walked your last step to the night stop over. Maybe you did not reach the highest point on the crater rim, so what? You have been on one of the greatest volcanoes in the world. That in itself is a significant life experience.<br />The well being of the mountain is also important. Please take all your rubbish, especially plastic, metal tins and foil. Some ugly pits have been dug at most camp and hut sites for decomposable waste. However, all manner of rubbish finds its way into them. Don’t add to this degradation. There is no effort in placing your non-degradable waste in small plastic bags. Either place them in your luggage or give them to your guide. All reputable companies have instructed their guides and porters to carry rubbish off the mountain.<br /><br />Well, you are set to climb more than just Kilimanjaro. Just remember the few things mentioned above on the next high mountain. The most important point is to breathe the right way as your body gets used to the high altitude.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Tipping</span><br />Tips for guides and porters are obligatory, don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. Tips are a part of their income. Don’t settle for “it’s up to the visitor/client to decide how much at the end.” Of course if you have had a very bad service, then it is your right to refuse to tip. In this case, you must speak to someone in authority within the trekking organization or a high-ranking official at the park headquarters.<br /><br />Begging from the trekking staff should not be tolerated though! Begging can be very harrowing for the inexperienced visitor. Report any begging to trekking organization. Old mountain clothes are always welcome, but they must be given as presents, not in the place of a cash tip.<br /><br />As a guideline, an individual trekker should give a collective tip of 10 USD or an equivalent amount in hard currency per day spent on the mountain. Some trekkers like to give an extra personal tip to a guide or a porter for a special service, like if the porter carried the trekker’s daypack on the summit day. That is fine, however, do it carefully so as not create rivalries.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">13. Around Kilimanjaro</span><br />Kilimanjaro is a fauna and flora haven. Many good guidebooks on the market give details on Kilimanjaro’s fauna and flora. I do not aim to compete with these books but rather to complement them. There is a list of recommended reading at the end.<br /><br />I have found that most trekkers are taken up with trying to arrive at the summit in one piece. Only on the way down do they become aware of their surroundings.<br /><br />Kilimanjaro is a huge volcano that has three vents—the eroded Shira caldera to the west, the jagged Mawenzi to the east and Kibo cone in the middle. The volcano was formed along a lateral fault line near the rift valley. There are many other volcanoes and ash cones on the same fault line. Mount Meru to the west is one of them. It is not correct to say that Kilimanjaro is extinct. It is dormant, as there are fumaroles in the Reusch crater. These are steam vents that you can at times see from Uhuru peak. Interesting to think that in the future there could be an eruption. It may not be in the existing crater area. It could be lower down on the flanks, for instance the ash cones on the walk between Mandara and Horombo, or along the fault line out on the plains.<br /><br />Thousands of trekkers visit Kilimanjaro every year, yet there are areas on the mountain that are seldom visited. Few parties go to the north side of Shira and Kibo. Only a handful of people have ever trekked or climbed on the southern and the eastern faces and pinnacles of Mawenzi. There are still things to discover if you have the time. A lava tube system (lava caves) was recently discovered on the northern slope of Mawenzi. Much of the upper system has been eroded away by past ancient glaciers but more discoveries are expected on the lower northern slopes.<br /><br />Like all mountains in East Africa, Kilimanjaro is an island with a unique ecosystem. There are over one hundred species of alpine wildflower on Kilimanjaro and at any given time you will see some in flower. Take a field guidebook and try to identify them. You will see many yellow and white everlasting flowers on the high desert saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. These amazing plants endure an over 40° temperature change every 24 hours. They come from summer to winter and back again every day.<br />On the saddle, you will occasionally come across tracks of buffalo, eland, jackal, hyena, duiker and if you are very lucky, leopard and lion tracks. It seems incredible that you can find lions at 4,400 m (14,500 ft) on Kilimanjaro, but they are certainly there! Notice the tiny spiders scurrying over the dust and scree. Lower down the mountain, you will see more evidence of small animal life. White-necked ravens are common near the huts and campsites. Sometimes the rare Lammergyer, also known as the bearded vulture glide overhead. You are likely to see several kinds of rodents running across the path and along well-worn trails in the grass. Alpine lizards lazily sun themselves on rocks. Scarlet-tufted malachite sunbirds flit around taking nectar from giant lobelia storks.<br /><br />There are two notable giants on Kilimanjaro—the tree-like cabbage giant senecio, commonly known as the giant groundsel and giant heather. You cannot miss giant groundsel—they grow alongside every small stream. Giant heather grow in the upper forest. They look like gnarled fir trees and grow up to 10 m (30 ft). There are many beautiful flowers in the forest near the end of your odyssey.<br /><br />Blue Monkey and Black and White Colobus family groups like to forage in the upper forest. The flash of scarlet between the trees is Hartlaub’s Turaco, a large bird that is very common in the forest but not easy to see clearly. Only the scarlet wings are visible when the bird flies.<br />Keep your head mobile and your eyes active and you will see a lot more interesting features on the mountain. Drink in the mountain—make it a truly great experience.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">14. What next?</span><br />Well, there is Mount Kenya in Kenya, a true mountain experience with fantastic flora and jagged peaks. The Ruwenzori Mountains in Uganda offer even more extensive mountain flora that covers hundreds of kilometres. Don’t forget Mount Meru, also in Tanzania,not far from Kilimanjaro. It is a beautiful volcano set in the animal wonderland of Arusha National Park. Mount Meru is like a volcano set in a volcano—there is a perfect ash cone enclosed by the huge cliffs of the main crater at the western end. The trek to the summit is one of the most spectacular walks in east Africa.<br />Don’t stop there. You can apply the rest step and breathing technique on any high mountain throughout the world.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">15. Recommended reading</span><br />The Mountain Club of Kenya Guide to Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro.<br />Edited by Ian Allan. Published by The Mountain Club of Kenya. 1998.<br />Trekking in East Africa. Lonely Planet walking guide. By David Else. 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One is required to immerse them and note and enjoy even the slightest of difference in terrain, people, and vegetation. Treating Kenya as a succession of tourist sights isn't the most stimulating way of experiencing the county .Traveling with your eyes open, you can enter the very different world inhabited by most Kenyans; a ceaselessly active landscape of the farm and field of streams and bush paths, of wooden and corrugated-iron shacks, tea shops and safari tour lodging houses, of crammed buses and pick-up vans. Of overloaded bicycles, and of streets wandered by goats, chicken and toddlers.<br /> <br />Off the heavily trodden tourist tour routes you'll find real warmth, openness and curiosity towards visitors. and out in the wilds, there is an abundance of superb scenery-vistas of rolling savannah dotted with Maasai and their herds, high kikuyu moorlands, dense forests bursting with bird song and insect noise and stony shimmering desert- all of which comes crispy into focus when experienced in the context of an economic beleaguered African nation ridden by deep social tensions.<br /><br />The Kenya coast and major Kenya game parks are the most obvious tour targets. And if your come to Kenya on an inclusive tour safari you're likely to have your tour time divided between these two tour attractions. Despite the impact of human population pressures the country's wildlife spectacle remains a fascinating and addictive tour experience. Kenya million-odd annual visitors are easily absorbed in such a large country, and there's nothing to prevent you escaping the predictable tour tourist bottlenecks: even on an organized tour, you should not feel constrained to follow the prescribed Kenya tour plan.<br /><br />The vast Kenya majority live in the rugged highlands areas in the south southwest quarter of the country, where the ridges are a mix of shamba smallholdings and plantations. Though the heart of the Kenya highlands sprawls the great rift valley of Kenya. An archetypal east African tour scene of dry thorn trees savanna. Splash with lakes and studded by volcanoes. it's great tour walking country, as are the Kenya high forests and moors of the central highlands and mount Kenya itself- a major target and feasible climb for most people. Nairobi the Kenya's capital on the highlands' southern edge, is generally used only as a gateway to Kenya, but has plenty of diversions to occupy your time while arranging an onward trip. The Kenya tour National parks and reserves, watered by seasonal streams, are mostly located in savanna country on the highlands fringes.<br /><br />Further west of Kenya towards Lake Victoria, lies gentler Kenyan countryside where you can travel for days without seeing another foreign visitor and get perhaps the best immersion in Kenyan life and culture. Beyond the rolling Kenya tea plantations of Kericho and the hot plains around the port of Kisumu lies the steep volcanic massif mount Elgon astride the Ugandan border. The little-known Kakamega forest rainforest reserve with unique wildlife, is here too and more than enough reason to strike out west.<br /><br />On your Kenya tour to the northern Kenya the land is desert or semi-desert, broken only by the highlight of Lake Turkana in the northwest Kenya, the Kenya tour route to Turkana are still open, and you can even get there by Kenya public transport .For serious Tour Kenya adventure it is one of the most spectacular and memorable of all African regions.<br />]<br />Separating Kenya's interior or upcountry from Indian ocean, the arid Maungu plains form a barrier which accounts in large part for the separate history and culture of the coast of Kenya .here a distinct Islamic Swahili civilization exits with a long historical record in its mosques and tombs and the ruins of several ancient towns cut from coast beyond the white sandy beaches of Kenya- invariably shaded by coconuts palms or Casuarina trees- runs an almost continuous carol reef protecting a shallow, safe lagoon from the Indian ocean.<br /><br />Joe is a Kenya safari expert with <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">Landmark Safaris Ltd-</a> Your one stop consultants in Kenya safari vacations, tours, travel and online Kenya safari bookings.<br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">http://www.landmarksafaris.com</a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-1363995464793045397?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-49256595396786427192007-11-22T02:11:00.000-08:002007-11-22T02:17:07.678-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Kongoni Game valley Ranch</span></a><br />You become one of the privileged few when you stay at the kongoni Game valley ranch. The elegance of the Brithgttti ranch house and its dramatic setting make this a very special place. The Kongoni Game Valley Ranch house is on a hilltop overlooking Lake Naivasha and the surrounding volcano peaks. The romance of the place begins in 1901 with a French marquis who built this home in Africa for his new American bride. They lived there happily until the early 1940's.they are both buried in a secluded part of the garden where the view they loved is absolutely breathtaking. The long low stone house with its ochre-tiled roof stands in a wide expanse of mowed lawns and tended gardens. It all feels very established and well-cared for there is an aura if quality. The house is built around a central country yard the communal living and dining rooms overlook the lake and open out to a wide veranda furnished with commodious wicker furniture and cushions. Guests are encouraged to relax in this restful spot and enjoy the magnificent view<br />.<br />Below, shinning beyond its fringe of acacia trees is the lake framed by extinct volcanoes and the soaring sides of the rift valley. A forest of primeval euphorbia contrast with the clipped lawns and English style flower beds of the garden. Meals at Kongoni are memorable; intimate tables, garden flowers, and views from the sunroom at breakfast, cozy candlelight inside at night. The food is wonderfully can smell the bread baklkig; pizza arrives fresh from oven. The emphasis is on gourmets Italian cooking and the pasta and ice cream are homemade. Gianna jokes that the big five at Kingoni valley ranch are parmesan cheese, olive oil, capers risotto and pasta-mouth watering. Guests can take a walk at the shore or go boating. you are likely to see a wide variety of birds and perhaps a wide-open toothy yawn from a hippo. You may decide. you may decide simply to sit on the veranda in cushioned comfort and absorb the beauty and peace<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">Accommodation</a><br />Kongoni can accommodate up to 26 guests. Every guest room has been furnished by Gianna. The many personal touches remind you that you are in a private home. Each room has a rather charming and old fashioned bathroom. Many with turn of- the century European fixtures, including bidet. Most rooms open onto the central courtyard but some are in separate cottages or have private outside entrances. Some have fireplaces, and one even has an en suite sauna. Kingoni Valley ranch has recently opened another house very near to the lake with beautiful water views. Though separate this house is still on ranch property and can accommodate a private party of uo to seven guests in one single and tree double bedrooms. it is fully catered and can enjoy all the activities and facilities of the ranch<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">Lakeside House</a><br />Lake side house is a small home near the turnoff onto Moi south lake road the grounds and gardens are not very grand, but you can look toward the papyrus at the edge of the lake from the veranda. Guest sleep in one double room in the main farmhouse and in a nearby cottage .The cottage rooms have en suite shower bathrooms. The rooms are very small and rather crowded with furnishing. There are homey touches such as books magazines and instant coffee/tea trays<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-4925659539678642719?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-34593994722275648392007-11-22T02:02:00.000-08:002007-11-22T02:10:23.301-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Lake Naivasha country club</span></a><br />This beautiful old hotel was Kenya's international air terminal just after world war 11. the flying boats of British overseas Airways landed there as they followed the Nile south and on to south Africa .today ,Only glimpse of lake Naivasha are visible through tall acacia trees at water's edge.<br /><br />The hotel is centered on an elegant old house with wood floors, fresh doors and a long covered veranda leading to the lawns. Several wings and clusters of rooms and cottages are set in 12 hectares of cool lawns, shaded by spreading fever trees and accented by colorful gardens. rustic wooden chairs and benches invite the traveler to relax and listen to birds and watch the grazing water, perfect for watching birds, water life or sunsets. The hotel is a popular overnight transit point and is often busy with international tour groups .it provides an easy weekend from Nairobi it is also a convenient base for exploring the many attractions in the Naivasha area<br /><br />The public rooms are elegant and relaxed. The comfortable residents' lounge has a magnificent fireplace and large bay windows. The bar area inviting with its mural of the lake Naivasha and color washed walls with floral stencils. Located at one end of the commodious veranda, the dining room is light and bright, with a panoramic view of the grounds. On holidays and weekends lunch buffets are served on the lawns Day visitors are required to pay a hefty club membership fee to enter the grounds. The Lake Naivasha club is the most convenient place on lake for exploring Crescent Island. There is jetty and several boats. You can be ferried to the island where you can wander freely among wild animals, or you can go on longer lake trips to enjoy the birdlife and spot hippos.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">Accommodations</a><br />The hotel has 51 rooms in separate one-story wings and garden cottages. Each room has a private entrance and a small veranda with a view of the grounds. There is variation in room sizes and décor, but all have been attractively furnished, many in an English country club style, some with Lamu style beds. All have clean and pleasant bathrooms (many with bathtubs only).each room is available for at least double occupancy most has two twin beds, a few have a double bed. There are mosquito nets. an extravagant and private lake view cottage sits at the edge of the lake. This delight cottage is reached by raised wooden walkway and has a wraparound porch with panoramic views of the lake. There are tow bedrooms and a spacious central living room. The décor is rustic: wooden furniture throw rugs, and baskets of dried flowers.<br /><br />Special offerings<br />Swimming pool and children's wading pool, conference/function room, souvenir and sundry soup shop. Massage, boats and fishing rods for hire, hotel ferry service to Crescent Island, environmentalist-guided boat trip, Lake Cruiser with bar, bird walks led by an ornithologist indoor board games, videos (wildlife and classes), and excursions to local attractions. Sundowner cruises, children' activity area.<br /><br />Joe mwangi a Tour consultant based in Nairobi Kenya with <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">.landmarksafaris.com</a> . We are able to organise every aspect of planning your kenya Africa safari, kenya business travel, complete with hotel bookings, car rentals, air/rail bookings, activities transfers plus provide you with an itinerary that suits your personal requirements. .<a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a> takes the hassles out of planning and booking your Kenya vacation. No matter what your Africa Kenya travel requirements landmarksafaris.com Kenya will ensure that you have the best possible vacation here in Kenya. 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The grand main building gleam white against the green sweep of surrounding lawns and there are dramatic views of the foothill forest rising to the peaks of Mt Kenya<br /><br />The original building was designed as a dream home by Rhoda Prudhomme for her husband. As a wealthy New York matron of 50 Rhoda fell in love with the young French aviator who took her big game hunting on her safari in Kenya .she gave up all to marry and live with him in Njoro among the Happy valley set of the 1930s. The land had been owned by a Mrs. Wheelers who agreed to sell it to them as “only lovers would live there.” The Prudhommes called the house they built Mawingu, Swahili for the clouds cloaking the slopes of Mt Kenya<br /><br />The houses with its many guest rooms become an inn in 1948 when it was purchased by Abraham block. In 1959 William Holden and two friends rested there during a shooting safari. They fell in love with the place, bought it and turned it into one of the most unusual and exclusive clubs in the world the <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mt Kenya safari club</span></a>. Sir Winston Churchill was a founding member as were Lord Louis Mountbatten Robert Ruark U.S president Lyndon Johnson, Conrad Hilton, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and more during the last 40 years the club’s guest book has been signed by many famous of the world. It is now a “leading hotel of the world”<br /><br />The Sense of history remains strong in the main building and the original William Holden cottages. There is an odd mix of colonial Kenya and the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood set. In the Trophy lounge are big leather seats and the walls sport antlers and mounted heads- the room oozes “hunting’ and “gentleman.” In the nearby Mountain View lounge zebra skins space with glossy photos of film stars. It is not hard to imagine these rooms peopled with film and celebrities of earlier days.<br /><br />Today the <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">Mount Kenya safari club</a> is a large and complex organization .the grounds of over a hundred acres contain a wide and diverse range of accommodation. a whole host of sporting options are available and there are conference facilities shops and galleries hotel vehicles are even necessary to transport you from your cottage or villa to the main hotel . the fine and popularity of the club has meant expanding the accommodation and services to cope with the influx of tourist who visit<br /><br />The hotel maintains a tradition of upscale elegance. There is a dress code for dinner there is live music for dancing and children must eat separately .the manicured gardens encourage sedate strolls. There is a sense of formality harking back to an earlier era a hint of snobbery and pretension. The Mount Kenya safaris club operates a s a both a club and a hotel. Although anyone can stay here there are also paid-up club members who get special attention<br /><br />It is the setting of the <a href="http://landmaksafaris.com">Mt Kenya safari club</a> which is also special so memorable. the view is spectacular. You look across sweeping lawns past the idyllic swimming pool to the dark evergreens of the foothill forests and further up to the clouds and peaks of Mt Kenya. Moving back and forth across the lawns is an amazing parade of enormous birds: marabous, peacocks, and cranes<br />There is a varied selection of things to do here. You can browse through the excellent art galley ride horses though the forests laze by the pool have a massage play a round of golf, visit the boutiques, shop for books or curios, and wander through the aviary the list is goes on and on.<br />The accommodation at the Mt Kenya safari club covers a wide range of styles locations and prices. you can have quite a different experience here depending on which room you get. For example you can be social and feel steeped in history if you stay in one of the rooms or suites in the main building. On the other hand if you want a more private experience you can opt for one of the lavishly appointed newer cottages tucked down by the river. You can be in a rather functional room with small windows or you can luxuriate in front of massive stone fireplace in a grand cottage with stunning views of the mountain. 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For more info contact <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmark safaris</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-6758051581192187132?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-59838385627959292402007-11-22T01:42:00.000-08:002007-11-22T01:51:18.054-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/daytours.php">Nairobi city excursions</a></span><br />The skyscrapers of the Kenyan nation’s capital stand over what was 100 years ago just a remote, uninhabited watering hole in the highlands. Nairobi is a Masai name meaning “place of cold water” and that was good enough for the British to choose it as a camp for their railway from Mombasa to Lake Victoria .Today it is a bustling modern capital at crossroads of east Africa with a population of 4million.<br /><br />The Nairobi towns generally pleasant and temperate climate make it an ideal staring point for exploring the Kenyan game parks of the interior or fine place to relax after a safari. African lions roar a mere 8 kilometers (5miles) from the city center, in Nairobi national park. While tea plantations cling to the foothills of the high plateau. <br /><br />The Nairobi city carefully planned from the beginning, Nairobi has kept its tidy purposeful appearance.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> <a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/daytours.php"><br />Nairobi city centre day tour and trip</a></span><br />Bounded by Uhuru highway to the west. Haile Silassie Avenue to the south, Moi Avenue to the east and university way to the north. The town centre is the beating heart of Nairobi. all the shops and trades, offices, restaurants and most of the large hotels are clustered in this area.<br /><br />The imposing centerpiece and a good place to start your sightseeing Nairobi tour is the huge Kenyatta conference centre overlooking city square. its cylindrical honeycomb effects owes little to its African roots. But next door amphitheatre is shaped like a rondavel (African hut) and nicely balances its neighbor. From the 28th floor (entry is free but tip is expected) the view over Nairobi extends to the west as far as the Ngong hills the bastion of the British in Kenya <br /><br />The centre forms a strange contrast to the quintessentially English neoclassical law courts built during colonial times Across the road are the parliament buildings, if you’d like to see African democracy at work you can obtain permission to sit in at one of its sessions. Beyond stretch the city’s common gardens. You can also visit the National archives opposite site the Hilton on Moi Avenue. There is an interesting ethnographical collection and even an art gallery<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/daytours.php">Nairobi National museum tour</a></span><br />Take a taxi to visit the splendid national museum a mile from the town centre. It’s anthropological and Pala ontological departments provide an exhilarating visual account of Africa’s prehistory with fossilized remains and the fossilized human bones which identified Kenya (specifically the Rift valley) as the cradle of humanity pride of the place goes to the renowned Cranium 1470 at the time it was discovered the oldest known homo habilis skull.<br /><br />There is a large ornithogigal collection and some awe-inspiringly large present-day animals stuffed. Other displays include collections of local and tribal crafts together with an attractive illustration of the Swahili culture.<br /><br />Opposite the museum is the snake park where you can see all manner of snakes, crocodiles and lizards. Once a week(usually on Wednesdays) it is possible to watch the snakes being milked for their venom. On your way back to town centre you can stop for a cup of tea or coffee at the famous Norfolk hotel a relic of colonial days<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/daytours.php">Nairobi National park excursion </a></span><br />Conveniently situated almost on the doorstep of the capital close to the airport the Nairobi national park is ideal for making acquaintance with Kenya and good preparation for a safari.. smaller and more compact than game sanctuaries further afied the beautiful well kept Nairobi national par contains a satisfying number of Africa’s best known animals- gazelle, zebra, giraffe and buffalo, lion, leopard, and cheetah that may prove to be camera friendly than those in the bush.<br /><br />The park is one of the best places in Kenya to spot rhinos .in the southeast of the park you can walk through an acacia forest to try to spot hippopotamus and crocodiles sunning themselves on athi river.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/daytours.php"><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/daytours.php">Bomas of Kenya </a></a></span><br />Beyond the Nairobi national park in the in the direction of Langata the Bomas of Kenya is a culture centre a collection of traditional houses that showcase the different Kenyan cultures. You can watch Kenyan traditional songs and dances of 16 Kenyan tribes. the most interesting are by the Samburu, Masai, the Wakamba and the Mjikenda. There is a demonstration of tribal crafts and shop. The shows take place at 2:30pm during the week and at 3:00pm on weekends.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/daytours.php">Nairobi giraffe centre tour</a></span><br />This is a sort of an open museum where you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about giraffe. You can also feed the Rothschild giraffe wandering freely in the grounds of giraffe manor.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/daytours.php"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Karen Blixen museum Nairobi day tour</span></a><br />In the Karen museum has been set up in a farm of the Danish write made famous by the film out of Africa. Her house is the archetype colonial residence of early 20th century.<br />Close by you can visit the Karen Racecourse.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landmarksafaris.com/tours/daytours.php">Nairobi city day tours</a> –Best Kenyan Nairobi day tours, trips excursions and safaris<br />Nairobi day tour includes. Kenyan Nairobi city centre half day tour, Kenya Nairobi museum day tour, Nairobi snake park day tour, Nairobi national park one day safari trip, Nairobi Bomas of Kenya tour, Nairobi one day culture tour, one day Nairobi Kenya day trip, one day, Kenya Nairobi day trip, Kenya Nairobi day safari, Kenya Nairobi one day excursion<br /><br />Joe mwangi a Tour consultant based in Nairobi Kenya with .<a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a> . We are able to organise every aspect of planning your kenya Africa safari, kenya business travel, complete with hotel bookings, car rentals, air/rail bookings, activities transfers plus provide you with an itinerary that suits your personal requirements. .<a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a> takes the hassles out of planning and booking your Kenya vacation. No matter what your Africa Kenya travel requirements landmarksafaris.com Kenya will ensure that you have the best possible vacation here in Kenya. For more info contact <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmark safaris</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-5983838562795929240?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-40028923903659229312007-11-22T01:35:00.000-08:002007-11-22T01:40:36.195-08:00Holliday inn Nairobi parkland road and msapo close Nairobi<br />The oasis restaurant by the pool serves breakfast, lunch (snack and buffet menu )and dinner, a la carte or their multiple buffet or a table d Hote menu. On Wednesdays evening they have introduced a fabulous fish buffet and on Fridays evening a Kenyan buffet .light entertainment is provided from 18h30 till 21h30.the diverse variety of fare cost dinners USD20 –inclusive of the taxes and service charge.<br /><br />Village inn Restaurant<br />Kiambu road Nairobi<br />Now open for lunch/dinner business buffet lunch available throughout the week ,while on weekends full range of activities, for the whole family including ‘live band and kids clubs. Excellent out of town location for conferences workshops team building activities and wedding receptions<br /><br />Nyama choma lunch Restaurant<br />Kasarani off Thika road Nairobi<br />Enjoy tender and succulent cuts of fresh domestic and game meat barbecued in the tru African way in Nairobi finest African restaurant entertainments from a resident live band the famous safari cats between 9:00pm and 9:45 while you dine every evening with their extraordinary performance. Group lunches can be arranged on request<br /><br /><br />Zebra Restaurant<br />Capital centre Nairobi<br />A contemporary, modern meeting place with its inviting décor and creative atmosphere offering mouthwatering and tantalizing grills .Enjoy a wide variety of drinks, shishas and sports channel. <br /><br />Jockey pub Restaurant<br />Mama Ngina street Nairobi<br />Enjoy a three course business lunch which includes a starter , carvery of the day served with your choice of accompaniments and a dessert .an excellent pub to unwind in the evening.<br /><br />Nakumatt lifestyle<br />Monrovia street Nairobi<br />Enjoy your evening at the Nairobi’s latest terrace bar and restaurant. Ask for their array exotic snacks and cocktails to unwind in cool evening in the heart of Nairobi City.<br /><br />Ukay centre Restaurant<br />Westlands Nairobi<br />Unveiling a restaurant with a difference. At books first you get a bookshop, garden café, bar cappuccino bar and the internet café all in one .Enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee, cappuccino or try out their popular “macho”. Their selection of mouth –watering desserts will tempt you to the limit .every Friday and Saturday night ,sing your heart out at the karaoke party from 8.00pm .<br /><br />Hashini Barbecue centre<br />Ukey complex Nairobi<br />Excellent and personalized service .Selections on the menu include delicious poussin chicken ,lamb chops chicken tikka , chooza chicken and many more to suite your taste ,in the most elegant and comfortable surrounding.Perfectlaxed environment and personalized service<br /><br />Caffe Cream Bar and Restaurant<br />Yaya centre Nairobi<br />The most and sophisticated café and bar at yaya centre specializing in international cuisine .Most Appropriate for the young and the young at heart .popular for its tantalizing menus everyday especially the mouth watering steaks .The (T.G.K) meaning thank goodness its fish, and not forgetting the Mexican too. For the health conscious do try the wide variety of salads .you would give for more to crown it all not forgetting the atmosphere .yes they have a fabulous in house band too. caffe cream is the place to be and certainly its more than just coffee.<br /><br />Pavement Club & Café<br />Westview centre Ring road Nairobi<br />The most exotic and sophisticated café and bar at westlands .specializing in international, Japanese and Thai cuisine .they have a fully stocked bar .Most appropriate for young and young at heart Ample and secure parking available<br /><br />Joe mwangi a Tour consultant based in Nairobi Kenya with .<a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a> . We are able to organise every aspect of planning your kenya Africa safari, kenya business travel, complete with hotel bookings, car rentals, air/rail bookings, activities transfers plus provide you with an itinerary that suits your personal requirements. .<a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a> takes the hassles out of planning and booking your Kenya vacation. No matter what your Africa Kenya travel requirements <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com </a>Kenya will ensure that you have the best possible vacation here in Kenya. For more info contact landmark safaris<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-4002892390365922931?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-4055887734471037922007-11-22T01:27:00.000-08:002007-11-22T01:34:00.486-08:00The rift valley<br /><br />The rift valley is the greatest valley in the world a continental fault system which stretches from the dead sea all the way to Mozambique .in Kenya, the valley forms a great rift through the middle of the country beginning from Turkana in the north to lake Magadi to the south. in between are a series of other lakes: Lake Barigo,Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, lake Elmentaita, and Lake Naivasha.only two of these lakes (Naivasha and Baringo) are fresh water lakes .the others are shallow soda lakes.<br /><br />Dozens of Volcanoes erupted in and around the Rift valley .most of them are now extinct, but have left their mark on the landscape in the form of half submerged islands, giant calderas, and the distinctive cone shapes which dot the landscape. The Rift valley evokes a sense of immense mystery and the power of time.<br /><br />Most visitors to Kenya first see the Rift Valley when traveling on the Nairobi-Naivasha road. This first view almost always a stunning surprise. After driving through cool conifer forests suddenly you are at the edge of the distinctive volcanic shape of Mt longonot dominates the scene. Forty-eight kilometers across rises the dark blue escarpment of the other side of the valley. At the viewpoints, persistent souvenir salesmen force you back to reality<br /><br />The Masai have been in the Rift Valley for centuries. Today the most popular tourist areas are around Lakes Naivasha, Nakuru and Baringo. All of these lakes have several accommodation options and are linked by relatively good tarmac roads. The lakes are known for their exceptional birdlife, especially the pink flocks of flamingos which feed in the soda lakes. National parks have been established around Lake Nakuru and lake Bogoria.<br /><br />Lake Naivasha Area<br />Lake Naivasha, 83 kilometers from Nairobi, is the highest of the Rift valley Lakes surprisingly; Lake Naivasha (1888 meters) is at a higher altitude than Nairobi (1670 meters). This beautiful freshwater lake has large floating islands of papyrus, a mysteriously fluctuating water level, a healthy hippo population and wonderful and diverse birdlife. Its shores are lined with yellow-barked fever trees and horticultural farms and vineyards .there is a yacht club on Crescent Island for sailing and windsurfing. Fishing is popular and there are even fresh water crayfish in the lake. There are a whole host of places to stay around the lake, ranging from bustling hotels to catered home stays. Naivasha proximity to Nairobi makes it ideal for a weekend (or longer) getaway. There is much to see and do in the area.<br /><br />Crescent Island <br />This small Island in Lake Naivasha is the outer rim of a submerged volcano. there is a private game sanctuary on the island and it si safe to walk among wild animals<br /><br />Hells Gate National Park<br />The geological formation of this park is particularly impressive with soaring red cliffs, isolated volcanic plugs, spreading grasslands dotted with game and deed gorges where visitors can walk. There is a geothermal project at the far end of the park.<br /><br />Elsamere Conservation centre<br />This former home of Joy Adamson of born free fame is now a residential conservation center. it is open to visitors for afternoon teas.<br /><br />Crater Lake sanctuary<br />A vivid green lake has formed in the caldera of an extinct volcano. This is a peaceful and remote spot with lovely views.<br /><br />Mount Longonot<br />This extinct volcano has a path to the top and around the rim. There are magnificent views.<br /><br />Joe mwangi a Tour consultant based in Nairobi Kenya with <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a>. We are able to organise every aspect of planning your kenya Africa safari, kenya business travel, complete with hotel bookings, car rentals, air/rail bookings, activities transfers plus provide you with an itinerary that suits your personal requirements. <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a> takes the hassles out of planning and booking your Kenya vacation. No matter what your Africa Kenya travel requirements <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a> Kenya will ensure that you have the best possible vacation here in Kenya. For more info contact <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmark safaris </a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-405588773447103792?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-25427034390850923162007-11-22T01:02:00.000-08:002007-11-22T01:15:31.665-08:00Stretched across the equator with peaks of Mount Kenya-the second highest mountain in Africa- rising out of the a natural environment of exceptional beauty, Kenya is a hugely rewarding place to travel. It’s not possible to see everything Kenya has to offer in one trip- and I don’t suggest you try.<br /> <br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Things not to miss on a safari</span></a> <br />Climbing Mount Kenya -Africa’s second highest peak, glacier topped Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano straddling the equator .you can hike the lower slopes at will but if you attempt the 5200-metre summit you need to go slowly enough to acclimatize to the attitude.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Turkana overland safari</span>- remote Turkana is most easily visited on a camping safari from Nairobi involving days of bumping though arid wilderness encounters with local people, wildlife and swollen rivers are all on the cards<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rhino sanctuaries</span> Kenya has several of these such as the Solia game ranch, close to Aberdares which offers the chance to see both black and white rhino.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Balloon safaris </span>are an un forgettable experience, almost worth every cent of the US$400 or so you’ll pay to be aloft over the plains at dawn (that’s around five bucks a minute)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Kakamega Forest</span>: An isolated patch of the equatorial forest that once girdled the breadth of Africa, Kakamega is a haven for hundreds of species that exit nowhere else in Kenya<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Eco lodges</span>- Kenya boats some superb if pricey, accommodation in pristine parks and reserves such as at Shompole conservancy.<br /><br />Cave skulls-the Taita keep the exhumed skulls of their deceased in concealed rock niches- an example of traditional religious practice that is becoming increasingly rare<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Dhow trips-</span> Sinbad the sailor for a day on a tranquil dhow cruise around Lamu<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bird watching</span>- Kenya’s diversity of habitats explains its extraordinary 1070 species of birds, including this Von der Decken’s hornbill. Even the uninitiated are soon converted so take a pair of binoculars <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Diving and snorkeling:</span> Kenya coral reef has supers underwater opportunities with diving schools in all the main centers, and snorkeling equipment widely available to rent foe a couple of hours. Wasini, Watamu and Kiwaiyu are outstanding sites<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />The Tea country of Kericho Kenya’s</span> tea capital and the most important centre for the bush in the whole of Africa is surrounded by an endless rolling sea of brilliant green plantations<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lamu</span> welcoming island getaway with no shortage of things to do it also has some of Africa’s best preserved ancient town architecture many of the houses dating back hundreds of years.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Crafts:</span> wooden carving is the stock of Kenya’s curio-sellers but there’s a huge range of other crafts to be tempted by gorgeous cloth wrap garments to musical instruments<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Maasai Mara wildebeest migration</span> observing the cacophonous herds from the banks of the flood-swollen Mara River –especially at one deadly, crocodile-infested crossing points –is one of nature’s most awe inspiring experiences. The migration takes place between July and October.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nyama choma Kenya</span>’s most popular big meal out is Nyama Choma or roast meat- goat, mutton or beef- and lots of beer. Nyama Choma bars are to be found throughout the country<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Live Music:<a href="http://landmarksafaris.com"></a></span> Any weekend it’s easy to find live music in the towns. Nairobi is the biggest focus with dozens of clubs and bands but wherever you are, taxi drivers or hotel staff can help point the right direction.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bush walks</span> immerse yourself in the bush experience by getting out the bush walks are on offer at game lodges in and around a number of parks and reserves, such as the Maasai Mara.<br />Gedi ruins eerily atmospheric ruins of a Swahili town abandoned in the seventeenth century-take time to wonder the jungle-shaded lanes away from the main site.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mzima springs</span> a remarkable oasis in Tsavo west National park. Bubbling with crystal-clear water and inhabited by hippos crocodiles and diversity of smaller species.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fort Jesus Mombasa</span>-The site of gruesome battles between Portuguese and Arab colonizers and local people: today the fort’s spacious leafy interior houses an excellent historical museum.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tiwi Beach simply one of the nicest beaches</span> in Kenya easily accessed from Mombasa and less crowded than Diani Beach, further south<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Kenya safari:</span> A must do Kenya safari activities while on an African safari include Overland safaris, Kenya Balloon Safari, Kenya forest safaris, Kenya dhow trips, diving Kenya tours, Kenya snorkeling adventure ,wildebeest migration tour and a must visit Kenya safari sites include Kenya beach vacation, national park safari tour Kenya historical sites, and African Kenya geographical safari sites <br /><br />Joe mwangi a Tour consultant based in Nairobi Kenya with <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a>. We are able to organise every aspect of planning your kenya Africa safari, kenya business travel, complete with hotel bookings, car rentals, air/rail bookings, activities transfers plus provide you with an itinerary that suits your personal requirements. <span style="font-weight:bold;">landmarksafaris.com<a href="http://landmarksafaris.com"></a></span> takes the hassles out of planning and booking your Kenya vacation. No matter what your Africa Kenya travel requirements <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com </a>Kenya will ensure that you have the best possible vacation here in Kenya. For more info contact landmark safaris<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-2542703439085092316?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-27402000769291606882007-11-22T00:52:00.000-08:002007-11-22T01:02:34.391-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">On Arrival </span><br />Jomo Kenyatta International airport-The airport is about half –an –hour drive from Nairobi city centre. taxis are readily available , but establish the fare before getting in.<br /><br />Moi international airport -The airport is about 10 minutes from the city centre allow an extra half –an-hour for your journey to the south coast because of the ferry crossing.<br /><br />Visas: most visitors to Kenya require a visa .multiple and singe entry visas are available .Applications can be made at any Kenya high commission or embassy prior to traveling. The single entry visa (obtainable upon arrival) is USD50 (correct at the time of printing<br />) or the equivalent in local currency.<br /><br />Lost Luggage: Visit the lost luggage desk in the baggage hall before going though customs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Getting around</span><br />Self drive-in Kenya most international car hire companies operate in Kenya. Vehicles travel on the left-hand side of the road and most cars are right hand drive .A current driving license with photograph is accepted for up to three month’s stay<br /><br />Public transport: City buses operate at reasonably low rates fare are paid to the conductor. Matatus –private minibuses are abundant but usually crowded <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Keeping in touch</span><br />Post offices: Open 8am-5pm weekdays, 9am-2pm on Saturdays.<br />Telephone services: Public pay phones (card and Coin) are automated .phone cards may be bought from post offices or international call offices. International calls can be dialed direct (Code 000) or operator assisted (dial 0195/6)<br />Mobile phones. Use either Safaricom or Celt. All major urban areas or many coastal regions have reception. Pay as you go SIM cards are readily available.<br />Internet <br />Internet cafes are increasingly common. Emails can also be sent from hotels, as can faxes and telexes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Money matters</span><br />Currency Kenyan shilling (KSH) currently around Ksh67 per USD<br /><br />Currency Regulations There are no restrictions on the movement of currency into Kenya for currency transactions <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Banking</span>: foreign currency can be changed at banks, foreign currency bureau or hotels .Banks are open from 9am-3pm Monday to Friday and 9am-11:30am Saturday of each month. Banks in coastal towns open half an hour earlier. Some airport banks stay open 24/7<br /><br />ATMS 24hour access can be found at most ATMs countrywide. Most accept international VISA cards<br /><br />Credit cards- All major international cards are accepted.<br /><br />Traveler’s choques Tcs are accepted at most banks, bureau and hotels.<br /><br />Hotel bill payments- This can be usually be paid in shillings or convertible foreign currency.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Your being well</span><br />Emergency services dial 911<br />Hospital: Nairobi and Mombasa have good hospitals offering a casualty service.<br /><br />Medical expenses Even with insurance cover, consultations and treatment will have to be paid for and the cost claimed back later.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">General information </span><br />Voltage: All regions in Kenya are supplied with 240 volts AC.The plug in use thought-out Kenya is of the three square pi ,13 amp type.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Security</span> it is a sensible precaution not to walk alone in the isolated towns or beach areas particularly after dark. Use common sense to prevent opportunistic <br />Tipping is appreciated. Most hotels and restaurants include a 10% service charge<br /><br />The water in most city hotels is usually safe for drinking However, if in doubt, bottled water is available. Most Safari lodges provide filtered water. Water is precious; your help in using it sparingly is appreciated.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Public holidays in Kenya</span><br />January 1st new years Day<br />May 1 Labour day<br />June 1Makadara (self rule)Day<br />October 10th Moi Day<br />October 20th Kenyatta Day<br />December 12th Jamhuri Day (Independence/republic)<br />December 25th Christmas Day<br />December 26th Boxing Day<br />Movable dates Good Friday, Easter Monday, Eid –ul-fitr<br /><br />Joe mwangi a Tour consultant based in Nairobi Kenya with <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a> . We are able to organise every aspect of planning your kenya Africa safari, kenya business travel, complete with hotel bookings, car rentals, air/rail bookings, activities transfers plus provide you with an itinerary that suits your personal requirements. <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com </a>takes the hassles out of planning and booking your Kenya vacation. No matter what your Africa Kenya travel requirements <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">landmarksafaris.com</a> Kenya will ensure that you have the best possible vacation here in Kenya. For more info contact <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner">landmark safaris</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-2740200076929160688?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-51422109496925774532007-11-21T00:51:00.000-08:002007-11-21T01:01:44.877-08:00For the visitor nurtured on the writings of Rider Haggard, Ernest Hemingway, Karen Blixen, Elspeth Huxley, Robert Ruark, Jim Corbett, Baden-Powell, Joy Adamson And the celluloid epics of the golden years of Hollywood, Kenya has always exerted a magic spell.<br />This nation at the heart of a great continent has remained a more powerful magnet for safari tourist from the western world than any other country in Black Africa. And its easy to se why. <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">Kenya </a>is scenically magnificent; 583,644 square kilometers (224,335 square miles) much of it dramatic wilderness unsurpassed anywhere in the world.<br /><br />Straddling the equator and riven down its middle by the great Rift valley, Kenya’s landscapes are varied and beautiful opposites-from snow-capped mountain peak to blazing desert from rain-soaked timber forest to glistening white beaches. And studded throughout the land are more than 40 wildlife national parks and game reserves which contain some of the world’s most interesting wildlife species. Kenya is also exceptional in other ways than the ageless wonder of scenery and wildlife .The country history since 1963, when independence was won from the British, under the leadership of freedom fighter “Mzee” Jomo Kenyatta, is one of remarkable social and economic advances. Symbolic of Kenya’s success in merging traditional Africa tribal society with modern technological society is the imposing Kenyatta international conference centre in the heart of Nairobi. The Center’s 30story tower is one of Kenya’s most imposing buildings; the cone-shaped roof of its amphitheatre inspired by traditional African round hut.A statue of Kenya’s founding father, Jomo Kenyatta who died in 1978, stands in the center’s foremost court.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">KENYA IN BRIEF</a><br />Kenya: Attained independence as a member of the commonwealth on 12 December 1963 after six months of self-government and declared itself a republic on12 December 1964.<br /><br />Nairobi: the capital was incorporated as a city on 30th March 1950 by royal Letters of patent presented by Duke of Gloucester the population is about 3 million<br /> <br />People of Kenya: The 2002 census recorded a national population of 30.3 million mainly African. Half of the population is under the age of 30.<br /><br />Cities and Towns: Mombasa is the oldest town dating to a 2nd-century settlement, is the second largest town in Kenya with a population approaching 1.5 million. Kisumu on the shore of Lake Victoria is the third with a population of about 800,000.<br /><br />Faith in Kenya: The Major religions are Christianity, Islam and Hindu <br /><br />Main Kenya Rivers: Tana; Athi-Galana-Sabaki; Ewaso Ngiro; Kerio; Mara; Nzoia; Turkwel; and voi-Goshi-Rare.<br /><br />Language: Swahili is the lingua franca and the national language although English is widely used in business, teaching and government. About 75 different languages are in use including Kikuyu and Dholuo<br /><br />Entry point by Land: Malaba and Busia (from Uganda); Lungalunga, Taveta, Loitokitok and Namanga (from Tanzania); Moyale and Todenyang (from Ethiopia); Kolbio (from Somalia; and Lokichogio (from Sudan)<br /><br />Entry point by Water: Lamu, Malindi, Kilifi, Momabsa, Kisumu, Homabay<br />Entry point by Air: Jomo Kenyatta international airport, Nairobi; Moi International Airport, Mombasa; Kisumu and Wilson Airport, Nairobi.<br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner"><br />Lakes Of Kenya</a>: Victoria (63,000 square kilometers); Turkana (6,500 square kilometers); Baringo; Bogoria; Nakuru; Elmentaita; Ol bollosatt; Naivasha; Magadi; Chala; and Lake Jipe<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">Mountains of Kenya:</a> Mount Kenya (17,058feet); Mount Elgon (14,178 feet) The Aberdares (ol Doinyo Lesatiama 13,120 feet); and the Cheranganis (11,055 feet)<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner">African Kenya Safari Planners</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-5142210949692577453?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-30727696266689325222007-11-21T00:43:00.000-08:002007-11-21T00:50:08.509-08:00For a long list of reasons <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">Masai Mara</a> is the best animal reserve in Kenya. The panorama sometimes resembles one of those wild animals’ wall charts, where groups of unlikely looking animals’ companions are forced into the artist’s frame. You can see a dozen different species or more at one time: gazelle, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, topi, kongoni, wildebeest, eland elephant hyena, jackals, ostrich and pride of lions waiting for a chance. When the reserve was created however the scene looked very different.<br /><br />Traditionally the Masai lived in some harmony with wildlife, hunting only lions and in times of famine eland and buffalo the “wild cattle”. Only the Okiek people (the “Dorobo in maa” meaning “people without cattle”) hunted for a living. When the first European hunting safari made Masai Mara world-famous in the early years of last century, they were ransacking a region recently deserted by the Masai. Communities and rinderpest had torn through their cattle herds. By 1961 the white hunters had succeeded in bringing the Mara’s lion population to nine and Masai Mara was created as a game sanctuary- and a tourist attraction to be administered by the Masai District council Narok.<br /><br />Nearly 2000m above sea level the <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">Masai Mara reserve </a>is a great wedge of undulating grassland in the remote sparsely inhabited southwest part of the country snuggled up against the border and indeed an extension of the even bigger Serengeti plains in Tanzania. this is a land of short grasses where the wind plays with dust devils from the baked surface Masai Mara climate is predictable with ample rain and the new grass supports an annual wildebeest migration of up to one and half million animals from the dry plains o Tanzania .<br /><br />To travel through the <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">Masai Mara game reserve</a> in August or September, while the wildebeest are in possessing is a staggering experience like being caught up in the momentum of phenomenal historic event. Whether you’re watching this or a pride of lions hunting a herb of elephants grazing in the marsh or hyenas squabbling with vultures over the carcass of the buffalo you are conscious all the time of being in a realm apart. There are few places on earth where animals hold such dazzling sway it’s as if you had found yourself in the New York of the natural world.<br /> <br />With its plentiful vegetation and wildlife the Masai Mara game reserve’s ecology appears at first sight to be relatively resilient to the effect of huge number of tourist who visit it every year. However, the Masai Mara is the most visited park in Africa .On entering the reserve you will be handed a copy of the relevant bylaws and rules which should be strictly adhered to. <br /><br />The vast majority of visitors to<a href="http://landmarksafaris.com"> Masai Mara</a> come on prebooked safari packages which invariably work out cheaper than under your own steam. Travelers on a budget aren’t well catered for in Masai Mara if you can’t afford the more expensive lodges and luxury tented camps there are very few alternatives to do it your self camping.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">Masai Mara safari</a>: exclusive luxury Kenya Masai Mara safari and adventure vacation safaris Budget Camping safari in Masai Mara Kenya and Wildlife Kenya safari adventures. Masai Mara is the most visited game reserve in Kenya and is the finest animal kingdom around Africa. Best Animal safari .The Masai Mara is also th most popular wildlife park in Africa<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-3072769626668932522?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-33077564878656594372007-11-21T00:27:00.000-08:002007-11-21T00:41:27.585-08:00<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" ><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">Treetops, Aberdare<span style=""></span></a><a> </a> </span><o:p></o:p><br />Located just inside the gates of the Aberdere national park, Treetops overlooks waterholes and a saltlick. The lodge rises straight and stark on stilts and is solely dedicated to game viewing. Climbing the narrow open stairs, you commit yourself to a night of close quarters and cold decks.The possibility of seeing wild animals close has created the Treetops tradition.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >The lounge is friendly, with big picture windows and warm wood, and there is a roof deck with open viewing in all directions.The narrow, dark paneled dinning room features long communal tables and bench seating. The guest rooms called "nests" are tiny bed closets with dark wood paneling, small windows, and no bathrooms.Small communal shower bathrooms are down the hall or sometimes downstairs. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" ><o:p></o:p><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">The </a></span><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><st1:state><st1:place><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Ark</span></st1:place></st1:state></a><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" ><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">, </a><o:p></o:p><br />Set in the heart of the </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Aberdare</span></st1:placename><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" > </span><st1:placetype><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >National Park</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >, this unique game lodge The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole which attracts a host of wildlife - elephants, rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog.<br /><br />Resembling and named after Noah's </span><st1:state><st1:place><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Ark</span></st1:place></st1:state><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >, The Ark comprises three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. A ground level bunker provides excellent photographic opportunities.<br /><br />Before embarking on the half-hour drive to The Ark, lunch is served at the charming Aberdare Country Club.Dinner and breakfast are served "On Board". <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" ><o:p></o:p></span><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"><st1:place><st1:placename><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Serena</span></st1:placename><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" > </span><st1:placename><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Mountain</span></st1:placename></st1:place><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" > Lodge, </span><st1:place><st1:placetype><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Mt.</span></st1:placetype><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" > </span><st1:placename><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Kenya</span></st1:placename></st1:place></a><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" ><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/"> </a><o:p></o:p><br />Located at 7200 FT (2195M) on the slopes of the snow-capped mount Kenya, Serena Mountain Lodge is the most luxurious tree lodge in </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Kenya</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" > with private ensuite bathroom facilities. At dusk the dense tropical rain forest comes alive with myriad sounds of creatures of various descriptions.<br /><br />The elephant, Rhino, several species of antelopes including the bongo and occasionally, both leopard and the lion are frequent visitors at the illuminated water hole which is connected to the lodge by a short tunnel to a specially constructed bunker affording a close up view of the game.<br /><br />For the ornithologists, over 200 species of birds have been identified while the indigenous tropical rain forest vegetation is of special interest to the botanists. The most rewarding experience is a clear early morning or afternoon view of the rocky peaks on </span><st1:place><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Mount Kenya</span></st1:place><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" > with its over half dozen glaciers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" ><o:p></o:p><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">Sabuk Lodge, Laikipia</a> <o:p></o:p><br />Sabuk Lodge is a stunning wilderness destination, perched on the high banks of the </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Ewaso</span></st1:placename><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" > </span><st1:placename><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >Nyiro</span></st1:placename><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" > </span><st1:placetype><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" >River</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" > in the Northern Frontier District, overlooking the Laikipia Plateau and Samburu land.<br /><br />The lodge has 5 rondavels (open sided cottages) with veranda, shower and toilet, each with its own fabulous view. Sabuk was fashioned out of the local landscape, built with local materials, the hillside, and flora, twisted wood and stone boulders incorporated into the architecture. Open walls and private verandas face out over the river gorge 150 feet below. This hilly area with dense acacia bush is host to a lot of game.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:11;" ><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/planner">African Kenya Vacation planners</a><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-3307756487865659437?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-45959575777745437302007-05-04T02:47:00.000-07:002007-05-04T03:08:07.177-07:00<a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Maasai Mara national park and game reserve luxury tented camps.Masai mara Kenya national park top camps to spoil your self</a><br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp </a><br />Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp nestles below the Oloololo Escarpment on the western boundary of the Masai Mara overlooking the endless, game filled plains shaded by dense forest canopy. <br />Each of the spacious tents affords total privacy and the privilege of sweeping views of the greatest grassland system on earth<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotels/">Sarova Mara Tented Camp </a><br />Sarova Mara Camp has an impressive entrance with exotic gardens and a high thatched lobby with ethnic decor. <br />The camp’s buildings are attractive and airy with a big dinning area that includes a big terrace with wide-angle views and a swimming pool. <br />There are seventy-five tents through sizeable grounds offering differing views and many paths winding through lawns and gardens and wooden walkways over wide lily ponds. All tents have a concrete addition for private bathrooms. <br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Siana Springs Intrepids Tented Mara Camp</a><br />Fringed by marshes and surrounded by ghostly Fever Trees, Siana Springs is situated on the eastern edge of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. <br />Perfectly recapturing the romance of the early pioneers, the camp possess a tranquil atmosphere, with spacious tents and shaded trees offering complete privacy in the lush, unspoiled setting. <br />All tents have en-suite bathrooms. A convivial dining area offers fine cuisine and the swimming pool is an irresistible oasis on hot days. <br />Bird life is prolific up to 100 different species can be seen in a day.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Rokero Tented Camp </a><br />Rokero Tented Camp is set amidst the teeming mass of wildlife in the Masai Mara area. <br />Rekero's tented camp is currently inside the Masai Mara Game Reserve, very close to the confluence of the Mara and Talek rivers. <br />This mobile camp is ideally situated for the annual migration, which is the movement of nearly a million wildebeest and other animals from the Serengeti through the Masai Mara in Kenya. <br />The camp is set up seasonally (June -October, December - March) and caters for between four and twelve guests. <br />The spacious canvas tents are equipped with hot showers and toilets together with a large dining tent<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Kicheche Mara Tented Camp </a><br />Located in the northern Koiyaki Lemek region of the Mara, Kicheche Mara Camp is hidden in a groove of wild cotton trees in a prime wildlife area. <br />The camp is a luxury bush camp with no permanent structures and can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests. <br />The tents have spacious rooms with adjacent private bathrooms with hot water. There are director's chairs and hammocks slung nearby trees to relax in<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Olarro Camp </a><br />Olarro Camp is perched on a vantage point in the scenic Loita Hills, offering superb views of the Masai Mara plains. <br />Situated on 150,000 acres of private land. It provides the freedom to walk in the hills and enjoy game drives in open-top land rovers and sip a sundowner in the African wilderness. <br />The camp comprises of 8 African-style cottages tucked amidst the bush with en-suite bathrooms. Olarro camp offers a personalized service in an intimate and homely atmosphere.<br /> <br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Mara Porini Tented Camp </a><br />Porini Camp has been set up in the exclusive wildlife conservancy of Ol Kinyei, one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Serengeti-Mara eco-system. It is in a pristine wilderness with open savannah plains, riverine forest, springs, streams and rivers, rolling hills and spectacular views across the Mara. Ol Kinyei belongs to Maasai communities who have recently set aside the conservancy as a sanctuary for wildlife.<br />The Camp has 6 guest tents sited in the shade of Yellow-barked Acacia trees along the banks of the Laetoli, a permanently flowing watercourse within Ol Kinyei . The tents are spacious and each has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and safari shower. The camp accommodates a maximum of 12 guests, giving the experience of real camping in the bush in an exclusive private wilderness but with all the comforts required by discerning travellers. Food is excellent with home baked bread, fresh salads and high quality meals prepared by the camp Chef.<br />Facilities and activities included for all guests:<br />Large Safari tents with a double and single bed, solar electric lights, en suite bathrooms with flush toilet and safari shower. <br />All meals and picnic lunches, free mineral water, sodas, gin, beer and house wine.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Mara Camp </a><br />Mara Camp is located on Koyiaki Group Ranch adjoining the Masai Mara National Reserve - west of Nairobi. <br />Mara Camp is a seasonal tented camp. There are 6 spacious double tents with ensuite toilet and shower. Each tent has a private veranda. <br />Here they have re-created the safari camp of "Out of Africa". Where guests are looked after by attentive staff who bring steaming hot water for your canvas showers, prepare sumptuous meals and offer your favourite "sundowner" cocktail. Every comfort is assured, your every need catered for. <br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Little Governors Tented Camp </a><br />Little Governors Camp was built in 1976 with its own independent structure around a small watering hole that teems with birds and wildlife. <br />It is an intimate camp with 17 tents, all which, are tucked away amongst trees. The tents have en-suite facilities with hot showers and bidets. <br />Verandas in each tent provide constant views of the beautiful rolling plains and wildlife.<br /> <br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Bateleur Camp de luxe Mara</a><br />Bateleur Camp is situated on the western border of the Masai Mara, in the South-Western Kenya.<br />The camp lies at the foot of Oloololo Escarpment on the fringe of the riverline forest looking out over the plains of the Mara Reserve. <br />The camp falls directly on the path of the famous annual migration of the wildebeest and zebras and the central area for guests include a comfortable lounge with viewing decks and a tree shaded swimming pool. <br />The tents have en-suite facilities, spacious area with shingle roofs, wooden doors and hard wood floors and a private veranda. <br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Top Africa Kenya maasai Mara national reserve tented camps. Comprehensive info about Maasai Mara game reserve luxury and exclusive tented camps</a>.<br /><br />For more info contact <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com">Landmarksafaris</a> or email info@landmarksafaris.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-4595957577774543730?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869423285534696622.post-30224870400515937532007-05-04T01:56:00.000-07:002007-05-04T03:49:45.437-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Amboseli Safari Tented camps-Top Three Amboseli exclusive safari Tented camps</span><br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Tortilis Camp, Amboseli National Park</a><br />Tortilis Camp Amboseli has 15 tents is set on a gentle slope at the edge of the Park. Each tent has a spectacular view of Mt. Kilimanjaro from the privacy of it's own veranda. The tents have been designed for comfort with traditional safari chairs, chests and beds, with private bathroom, hot water and electricity supplied by solar panels. The dinning room and the bar offer a good view of animals at a nearby waterhole. The tortillis camp has been kept small to ensure that each guest receives high quality and personalized services.<br />Also available at the camp are guided game walks for guests wishing to explore outside the Amboseli National park.<br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/"><br />Porini Camp In Amboseli park</a><br />Porini Camp consists of six spacious tents, sited among shady Acacia Tortilis trees, in a spot once favoured by big game hunters. The camp is small and exclusive, accommodating a maximum of 12 guests. It is set up along the lines of the traditional hunting safari bush camp, so there are no permanent structures like bar or restaurant or swimming pool – this is real camping in the bush, but with much more comfortable bathroom arrangements than were available to the hunters of earlier years!<br /><br />The Porini tents are large and comfortably furnished, each with a double and a single bed, solar-powered electric lights, and en suite bathroom with shower, washbasin and flush toilet. Meals are taken under the shade of an Acacia tree and after dinner we can sit around the campfire and listen to the sounds of the African night. The camp is staffed by members of the local Maasai community apart from the management couple who act as your hosts throughout your stay. Apart from big game like elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe and zebra, there are several less common species such as caracal, African wild cat, civet, gerenuk, lesser kudu and striped hyena.<br /><br /><a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/hotel/">Ol Kanjau Camp, Amboseli Kenya</a><br />Ol Kanjau Camp is located in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Ol Kanjau, the "Camp of the Elephants", is a traditional style tented camp just three kilometers east of Amboseli National Park. The accommodation is tented and exclusive to groups of 12 guests or less. The light structure of a traditional tented safari camp maintains the most direct contact with the natural world that you can sustain. It reminds us that the natural world is too often diminished by the permanent structures that people now build everywhere. Too often permanent boutique lodges and camps seem grand in inverse proportion to the amount and quality of wildlife that remains nearby Ol Kanjau camp at Amboseli national park<br /><br />for more info contact <a href="http://landmarksafaris.com/">Landmark Safaris</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8869423285534696622-3022487040051593753?l=africa-kenya-safari.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Joe mainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807660752874214953noreply@blogger.com0