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08Jul 2022 by safarisense

3 Benefits Online Safari Booking

Conservation, Excursion, Game drive, History, Holiday, Nairobi Area, Wildlife Safari

I must confess that I was once a skeptic of online booking platforms. Living in an age of cyber crime had put me off the idea until I was forced to do so on a recent trip. When I booked online, I realized how simple the entire process is, as well as the perks one gets from the experience. Here are some advantages: It is practical No more standing in long lines or filling out forms. Online bookings, whether for a holiday or an excursion, are quick and easy. From the palm of your hand, you can book your dream safari to the ideal destination. It is less expensive Did you know you get discounts when you book online? Online bookings allow travelers to compare prices for various safari packages…

27Jun 2022 by safarisense

Fascinating Game Drive at Nairobi National Park

Conservation, Excursion, Game drive, History, Holiday, Nairobi Area, Wildlife Safari

As we approached Nairobi National Park, the sun began to cast a golden glow across the sky. We were entering through the Main Gate, located just off the Lang'ata Road. With our backs to the city, it was easy to forget we were only a few kilometers from an international airport. The bush land in front of us stretched almost as far as the eye could see; dusty, flat, and rich in flora and fauna. With our backs to the city, it was easy to forget we were only a few kilometers from an international airport It was surreal and quite beautiful to witness the harmony of man and nature in a way that few people get to see. Zebras stood shoulder to shoulder with their backs to us, watching…

04Feb 2022 by safarisense

Legendary Treetops Hotel – A Princess’s Turning Point

Bird_watching, Conservation, Excursion, Nairobi Area, Wildlife Safari

The visitor's book at Treetops Hotel, NyeriOn February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth’s life changed forever.Together with her husband Prince Philip, they were staying in Treetops, a game-viewing lodge built in a tree in Aberdare National Park, when her father died and she became Queen. She was just 25-years-old.It was actually the next day at Sagana Lodge, 20 miles away, that she heard the news, but it is Treetops Hotel that has become synonymous with the event. The lodge, known for its rustic design, was built in 1932, and sits right in the middle of an ancient migration route for elephants between the Aberdare Ranges and Mt Kenya National Park. Treetops sits close to a natural salt lick, allowing guests to see animals as they come to drink water and lick…

01Feb 2022 by safarisense

Fundi Chuma! Why the Hamerkop is known as the Flying Architect

Bird_watching, Conservation, Excursion, Nairobi Area, Wildlife Safari

Along the shores of Kenya’s rivers and lakes, the Hamerkop rakes the muddy banks with its short, heavy bill, searching for frogs and fish. Occasionally, It also employs other tactics such as wiggling its feet in the mud to stir up the menu, and may even fly into the wind at low level and dip at the water’s surface to pick on unsuspecting fish. Dull brown, with a pale chin and throat, the Hamerkop is named for its unusual shape – the word “Hamerkop” meaning “hammerhead” in German, and aptly describes the bird’s profile with a prominent heavy crest at the back of its head. It belongs to the heron family. Although only about 30cm high, breeding pairs use twigs, mud, and grass to build the most remarkable permanent spherical…

07Aug 2021 by Rei Mongela

Experience Tanzania: Your Ultimate Adventure Holiday

Conservation, Extreme, Game drive, Holiday, Wildlife Safari

While on safari, every game drive is a trip into the unexpected.., a chance to encounter nature at its most raw. No wonder that for many, a trip to Kenya is firmly at the top of their wish list. What many people don't realize, however, is that while Kenya is the world's best-known safari destination, it is far from being the only one. ‘When you go on a Kenya safari, you are watching the most amazing film in the world. But when you go on a Tanzania safari, you are the lead role,’ says our driver guide with a hint of pride in his voice. A herd of elephants makes its way across the savannah. A leopard stalks through the grass. A pack of hyenas munch on a kill. Reminiscing…

27Jul 2021 by safarisense 1 Comment

#Tuesday_trivia: How Much Do You Actually Know About Kenya’s Cusine? Find out!

History, Wildlife Safari

Has the idea of food tourism ever came to mind? Well, Kenya is the place to be. Kenyan dishes are among the best you will ever devour. Ask any Kenyan who lives away and they will tell you how much they miss Kenyan cuisine. Kenya is a country with 42 tribes and almost every community has its own unique dish. The culinary scene varies throughout the country. The fact is you will never taste all of them but make sure you try the quiz below to test your knowledge of Kenya’s cuisine… [wp_quiz id="5130"] Our passion for nature and travel is reflected in our understanding of the need to experience the natural environment in a sustainable and unique way. Our commitment to you is "The Perfect Balance between Nature &…

23Jul 2021 by Ernest Nyamasyo

Wildlife Photography Tips: Shooting Wildlife on a Cloudy Day

Bird_watching, Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Wildlife Safari

The sunrays peaking through the thick rain forest vegetation offer little warmth to the morning chill of the Aberdares. Raising the jacket zipper a little BIT, I scan the horizon somehow instinctively. I’m looking out for any disturbance in the lush green bush. An odd or sudden movement. Or a change in the natural flow. A few meters to the left, a lone male buffalo pushes through the brush, purposefully turning his head towards me, curious - sharp horns sending a clear message. I note the uniqueness of his boss; the bridge between his primary weapons… an indicator of his experience – an old male, probably at the end of his years. Finger on the shutter, I let go a few shots from the DSLR, but suddenly the clouds close…

06Jul 2021 by safarisense 1 Comment

#Tuesday_trivia: How Well Do You Know Kenya? Find out!

History, Wildlife Safari

Kenya is the home of the original safari and the cradle of humanity. The country is home to unique landforms, a myriad of blending cultures, and a long and rich history. But for many, Kenya is not so familiar. How much do you know about Kenya?Test yourself in the quiz below... [wp_quiz id="5023"]Our passion for nature and travel is reflected in our understanding of the need to experience the natural environment in a sustainable and unique way. Our commitment to you is "The Perfect Balance between Nature & Discovery, Adventure & Luxury"... Find out Experience more... Legendary Treetops Hotel – A Princess’s Turning Point Bird_watching, Conservation, Excursion, Nairobi Area, Wildlife Safari Legendary Treetops Hotel – A Princess’s Turning Point The visitor’s book at Treetops Hotel, Nyeri On February 6, 1952,…

11Apr 2021 by safarisense

Book of The Month: Theodore Roosevelt’s African Game Trails

Conservation, Excursion, Game drive, History, Holiday, Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Samburu, Wildlife Safari

It was a wild sight; the ring of spearmen, intent, silent, bent on blood, and in the centre, the great man-killing beast, his thunderous wrath growing ever more dangerous. At last the tense ring was complete, and the spearmen rose and closed in. The lion looked quickly from side to side, saw where the line was thinnest, and charged at his topmost speed. The crowded moment began. With shields held steady, and quivering spears poised, the men in front braced themselves for the rush and the shock; and from either hand the warriors sprang forward to take their foe in flank. Bounding ahead of his fellows; the leader reached throwing distance, the long spear flickered and plunged; as the lion felt the wound he half turned, and then flung himself…

10Mar 2021 by safarisense

Essential Destination: Shaba National Reserve

Wildlife Safari

Apart from receiving far fewer visitors than its better-known neighbours (Samburu and Buffalo Springs), Shaba National Reserve offers broad landscapes, the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River, lovely Doum palms and picturesque mountain backgrounds, perfect ingredients for an unforgettable adventure. Shaba home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, grevy's zebras, giraffes, gerenuks, buffalos, oryx, grants gazelles, dikdiks and waterbucks. It is also where the renowned Born Free author Joy Adamson spent her final years, and was the subject of her final book Queen of Sheba. The reserve was also put on the world map when it served as the location of the hit US reality series Survivor in 2001 making it the first African destination to be featured on Survivor. You can also experience unique social interactions with the local Samburu and Ndorobo people…

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