Thursday, September 25, 2014

A Kenya And Tanzania Safari Is A Sure Way To Experience The Best Of African Wildlife

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By Elsa Noel


An African safari conjures up images of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, vast open spaces and of course - wildlife! The home of the famous Big Five (lions, elephants, buffalo, African leopard and white/black rhinoceros), Africa is renowned for its pristine natural beauty in which unique wild animal species abound.

Who would not like to see the King of the Jungle and his family in their natural habitat? A bonus would be if one witnesses in close proximity how a lion hunts a buck or a buffalo and move in for the kill! What few people know and even fewer have had the opportunity to see, is that lions love to laze high up in trees to get away from ants and wet grass. But there's much more to see in the African jungle and a Kenya and Tanzania Safari is a sure way to experience the best of African wildlife.

Exploring the magnificent abundance of wildlife and unique features of Kenya and Tanzania fills one with awe for nature's unsurpassed beauty. The world-renowned Serengeti (meaning endless plains) is the starting point of the annual great wildebeest migration between January and March, when about 260 000 zebra, 1,7 million wildebeest, 470 000 gazelles and thousands of other animals embark on a 800 km journey to greener pastures. This migration from Tanzania's Ngorongoro area to the Maasai Mara Reserve in lower Kenya, is one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena in the world.

Between January and March each year, the Serengeti plains come alive with zillions of wild, wonderful creatures trekking from Tanzania's Ngorongoro area to the Maasai Mara Reserve in lower Kenya. This extraordinary natural phenomenon is the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world. It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa and one of the ten natural travel wonders of the world. Sadly, almost a quarter million wildebeest die en route due to thirst, hunger, exhaustion or predators.

To the south is the equally beautiful Selous game reserve and the Ruaha national park. The magnitude of wildlife and unique fauna and flora one finds at these reserves are beyond compare. The highlight of any visit to Tanzania is Mt Kilimanjaro - climbing this majestic mountain has become one of the most popular extreme outdoor adventures in the world!

Kenya is the place where the concept of African safaris originated centuries ago when explorers, adventurers and the rich and idle came to find solace and escape from city life in the heart of the African jungle. Thanks to conservation efforts, most of the original features and creatures have been conserved in protected national parks and game reserves so that modern day's travelers and tourists can still enjoy the unique experience - albeit in a different, more sophisticated manner.

Kenya boasts over 50 national parks and game reserves, each abuzz with a huge variety of unique African creatures and features. Its majestic landscapes and features include the Great Rift Valley, Mt Kenya, Kyulu hills and many more. The locals speak Swahili and the indigenous Maasai tribe with their rich history and ancient traditions still evoke respect as one of the most celebrated cultures in Africa.

Dozens of agencies and tour groups offer a wide choice of African Adventure packages, tailor-made to suit any visitor's needs. Whether you want to stay in luxury in 5 star hotels, or have a more authentic tent-life experience of wild, wonderful Africa - it's there for the taking. To experience the best of both worlds in Kenya and Tanzania, choose a package that includes both countries as well as a visit to Zanzibar! Hakuna Matata!




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