Monday, August 11, 2014

LAKE NAKURU LODGE
Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in a wonderland, which lies in the heart of one of Kenya’s most densely populated wetlands and worldwide haven of birds. Originally a farm house, the lodge is located inside Lake Nakuru National Park.
The Lodge is an oasis of comfort and excellent service with commanding views of its surroundings and the animals which graze peacefully close to the lodge. Nakuru Road gives the visitor an unrivalled view of the majestic Great Rift Valley, winding through a series of lakes and forested uplands all the way to the bustling market town of Nakuru
...................................................................................................
Governors Camp
Governors Main Camp was reserved exclusively for Kenya’s colonial Governors and their royal visitors, almost a century ago, the Main Governors? Camp is today a site popular with both animals and people with emphasis on enjoying the wild splendours of Africa in the highest possible style.
The tented camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, in the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, 320 km South West of Nairobi.Read more...
....................................................................................................
SAROVA LION HILL NAKURU
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is nestled along the Lion Hill overlooking the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. Its location affords panoramic vistas of the Lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park. A short two hour drive from Nairobi, the Lodge is a favorite with residents and visitors to Kenya, among the Lake Nakuru lodges.
...................................................................................................
MARA SERENA LODGE
Mara Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a bush-cloaked hill, embraced by arcing vistas and washed by a sea of richly rolling grasslands. It stands center-stage to one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife arenas and has a ringside seat for the greatest wildlife show on Earth, the legendary migration of the wildebeest. Read More....
...................................................................................................
BASE CAMP
Base camp Masai Mara is one among the camps and lodges in the Masai Mara -the jewel of Africa’s wildlife areas, only 45 minutes by air or 5 hours by road away from Nairobi.
Particularly designed for adventurers, nature lovers, hobby naturalists and photographers, the camp has developed a site in the area, which provides you with optimal chances of experiencing the magic of the Masai Mara.
Positioned at the banks of the Talek River, this Award Winning Camp gets you as close to nature as you can get!
Accommodation:
The camp has 15 Spacious Tents each with:
: Double / Twin Beds
:Private Bathroom with a Hot Water Shower
:Own Veranda
: A Hammock
: Sitting Area
...........................................................................

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria

Watching, Hot springs, visit to Njemps fishing village at Baringo.North of Lake Nakuru, with unusually spectacular scenery is Lake Baringo, another fresh water lake. Cone-shaped islands make this stretch of water particularly interesting.
This is a breeding ground for many species of fresh water birds, such as Fish Eagles, Verreaux's Eagles, Darters, Cormorants and a large colony of Goliath Heron.Apart from the bird life there is also a large number of Hippo that live in the lake.
Baringo is the home to the Njemps fisherman who go about their traditional work in their amazing and unsinkable reed boats.Lake Bogoria itself occupies most of the reserve, which is really a spectacular sight, reflecting searing blue skies and the rose pink of Flamingo. It has significant ornithological interest with over 135 species of birds. Like Nakuru, the alkaline lake waters grow blue-green algae, which seasonally attract hundreds of thousands of Flamingo.
The surrounding bushed grasslands are home to a number of animals. The Reserve's herd of rare Greater Kudu makes it unique and other game to view includes: buffalo, zebra, impala, dik-dik and many other small animals. The south shore has acacia-ficus woodland and the north is a papyrus swamp. There is one lodge in the reserve "Lake Bogoria Hotel", but Liberty Africa Safaris prefers to use accommodation in Lake Baringo which is only 25 kilometers away.
Also reached on this circuit is Lake Kamnarok National Reserve opened in June 1983. It has a diverse landscape with a 4,000 ft. deep valley with semi-tropical vegetation on its slopes contrasting with the dry thorn bush at the base. The main game to see is bushpigs, waterbuck, buffalo, elephant, Rothschild Giraffe, dik-dik and warthog. Water birds include pelicans and grebe. There is no accommodation within the park. Kamnarok can be visited as a day trip from either Baringo or Bogoria.
Bisanadi/ Kora/ Rahole National Parks and Reserve

Bisanadi Park is the traditional division between the Meru and Boran tribes people. The Reserve was opened in September 1979 and occupies an area 606 sq. kms. A true wilderness area without any accommodation it is only accessible by 4WD vehicles. There is an airstrip at Korbessa.
Another area made famous by the Adamsons is Kora National Park. Opened in October 1989, 280kms. North east of Nairobi, it is an easy outing from Meru National Park. Covering an area of 1,787 sq. kms. bound by the Tana River, George Adamson’s camp was built here.
A feature is the sudden appearance of lush green “oasis”, created by the lines of doum palms which shelter the banks of the Tana River. Striking are the inselbergs-isolated rocky outcrops covered in vegetation which create random islands above the plains. Kora has diverse wildlife: 21 species of fish have been recorded, with 500 species of insect, 33 mollusks and 40 reptiles. Species to view include: elephant, Lesser Kudu, wild dog, striped and spotted hyenas, leopard and cheetah.
Other regional parks include Rahole National Reserve, offering a wide variety of plains game, hippo, crocodile and excellent bird viewing; also Mwingi National Reserve, formerly North Kitui. Game to view includes hippo, crocodile, buffalo and warthog.

Friday, March 28, 2014

http://www.moltenrocksafaris.com/7_day_tanzania_excursion.html
7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS
Day 01

Leave Arusha arriving by lunch time, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge/Eunoto Lodge.
Day 02
After breakfast depart for Serengeti passing through Olduvai Gorge the archeological site of Leakey’s family. Meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena/Sopa Lodge.

Day 03
A full day with morning and afternoon game drives to explore the plains. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena/Sopa Lodge.

Day 04
After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro, one of the natural wonders of the world. Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena/Sopa Lodge.

Day 05
After early morning breakfast, leave with picnic lunch for a full day crater tour, you will be taken 2000ft down the crater by a 4wheel drive vehicle. Explore the crater before ascending back to the Ngorongoro Serena/Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 06 After breakfast in Ngorongoro drive to 
Tarangire. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.


Day 07
After breakfast go for a morning game viewing drive in Tarangire National Park. Return to the Lodge for lunch before you depart for Arusha and thereafter drive to JRO/Nairobi.


Friday, December 20, 2013

MT KENYA AND KILIMANJARO
Kenya is located in the eastern part of Africa. It has an area of about 150,000 square kilometers. It is a very popular tourist destination and also a hotspot for climbing and hiking. In the central highlands a couple of hundred kilometers north of the equator lays Mt.Kenya. It is here, where the Kikuyu god ngai resides. It is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa. It is one of the few places near the equator on Africa with permanent glaciers. The name of the country has been known to have been derived from Mt.Kenya which was formerly known as Mount Kirinyaga.
The mountain is located 180 kilometers north of Nairobi and it can often be seen from high-rise buildings in Nairobi and from Thika. It is an extinct volcano, which formed a couple of million years ago. The mountain is located in the Mount Kenya National Park, which is a designated protected area around the mountain above 3200m altitude. The Kenya Wildlife Service manages the park. The national park covers an area of 700 square kilometers and was established in 1949.
Kenya enjoys an equatorial climate with average annual temperatures of about 26oC and diurnal temperatures of about 3oC. There are two rainy seasons on the mountain from April-June and October-December. The mountain is an important water catchment area and many rivers such as the Naro Moru emerge from the melting glaciers.
The first documented ascent of the mountain was by Halford Mackinders. At the moment the mountain attracts several thousand climbers both local and international annually. It is this popularity, which has contributed to the deterioration of the environment and the litter accumulation.
At the base and around this mountain are famous hotels such as the Mount Kenya Safari Club, Outspans, Naro Moru River Lodge, Treetops, Mountain Lodge, Bantu Lodge and several others. Tourists who do not wish to climb often visit the hotels for the view, luxury accommodation, fresh air and the tranquil atmosphere.
Compared to Mt. Kenya Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro is a
relatively easy climb and the main summit of Uhuru peak (5895m) can be
reached by most climbers. The mountain, though the highest is relatively
a boring climb with not much scenery or change in landscape. The origin
of the name Kilimanjaro still remains a mystery and is thought mean a
great hill in Kiswahili. It is also thought that Mount Kilimanjaro once
belonged to Kenya up until the division of the British empire in east
Africa when the Queen of England altered the border of the two nations to
accommodate the mountain onto Tanzania. After that local history has it
that the presidents of the two nations agreed on a trade; Mount
Kilimanjaro will be part of Kenya if Kenya hand over Mombasa to Tanzania
which did not happen as Kenya would loose a strategic port and its second
largest city.

Though Kilimanjaro is relatively dry and can be climbed all year round the
main dry climbing season begins from January-February and June-September.
For climbers with limited time one can easily fly to Kilimanjaro
International airport from either Nairobi or Dar es salaam and stay
overnight in Moshi or Arusha town.
The Mount Kenya Clean Up Mission 1998 was formed in May 98. It was an idea based on previous attempts by the community to clean the mountain. Financial backing and funding was done entirely by local companies. Today the establishment is not active and the main aim remains to create environmental awareness and educate climbers on the necessity to conserve the environment on the mountain. No Picnic on Mount Kenya.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Molten Rock Safaris: MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Molten Rock Safaris: MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE: "ELEPHANT WILDEBEEST LIONS HARE The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. It is the most fam..."

MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

ELEPHANT
WILDEBEEST


LIONS

HARE


The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara. A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Masai Mara grazing fields from late June. The dramatic crossing of the river and the preying on the migrants by predators can be viewed from early July to August. The reserve abounds with birdlife since dose to about 452 species have been recorded. Hot air balloon safaris are readily available in this park. Accommodation is plentiful in Masai Mara and ranges from five star lodges to luxury tented camps and campsites