Thursday, 24 October 2013

"One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things!!": Success is a journey, not a destination!!

"One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things!!": Success is a journey, not a destination!!: In the past few years, the rise of exciting safaris has led to an influx of visitors, and along with the ever-increasing number of afforda...

Success is a journey, not a destination!!

In the past few years, the rise of exciting safaris has led to an influx of visitors, and along with the ever-increasing number of affordable flights to the capital, Nairobi, it is now possible to visit Kenya’s famous wildlife reserves on a long weekend.

Kenya was the first African country to establish national parks. There are also many large private reserves to explore, from the famous Masai Mara to the dry Samburu, each offer a unique safari experience.

The unique combination of wildlife, landscapes, beaches and culture in Kenya. One of the most iconic safari destinations, it is probably safe to say that Kenya Safari options rank as the original African safari experience. With over 40 parks & game reserves, Kenya has long been known as the Big-Game country.

The Big Five are undoubtedly Kenya’s biggest draw, and within the country’s borders, and south into Tanzania, you’ll find world-famous parks like the Masai Mara National Reserve. It’s home to lions, elephants, leopards  and the rest. Plus, it has the jagged peak of Mount Kilimanjaro as its cinematic backdrop. It is more common to see queues of jeeps full of goggled-eyed tourists than it is to see a lion, leopard or cheetah.

Listed are few famous national parks:

 Aberdare National Park
This park is part of the Aberdare Mountain Range, and encompasses fascinating landscapes. Kenya's third largest park, its dramatic mountains, and lush jungle valleys gave rise to the Kikuyu legend that it is one of the homes of Ngai (God).



Amboseli National Park
Amboseli, in the Masai language, means "Salty Dust". Despite its dry appearance, it has an endless water supply that comes from Mt. Kilimanjaro’s ice cap. This year-round luxury attracts huge elephant herds and many other large mammals. An Amboseli safari can     also be combined with several Tanzanian parks. The name Amboseli comes from the word “empusel,” which in the language of the local Masai tribe means “salty dust.



Masai Mara National Reserve 
This reserve is the most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya. It offers breathtaking views, and an extraordinary density of animals including the Big Five. And during July through September it is home to the great migration.




Lake Nakuru National Park 
This world famous reserve was created to protect its stunning flocks of lesser flamingo which literally turn its shores pink. It’s bird life here is world renowned: a beacon for leading ornithologists, scientists and filmmakers.




Mt. Kenya National Park   
At 16,000 feet, Mount Kenya is East Africa’s second highest mountain. As the altitude changes part of the Mountain’s fascination is the variation in flora, including the Giant Groundsel and Lobelia.





Samburu National Reserve 
These two reserves offer spectacular vistas of rounded rugged hills and undulating plains. The area is home to a wide variety of animal and bird life and some of the rarer species, like Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra.




Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo-East is one of Kenya’s oldest and largest National Parks. It’s beautiful landscape and proximity to the coast make it a popular safari destination. Highlights include camel safaris and the world's largest lava flow.




Tsavo West National Park
Over 7000 elephants make the park their home, making it the largest population in any Kenyan park. Fed by massive springs from Mt. Kilimanjaro the parks year round water supply attracts a wide variety of game year round.