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Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Park info & Tour Packages

Kenya Safari Deals — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:28:18 +0000

The Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve is one of the best wildlife reserves in Africa for a quintessential safari experience.
The Maasai Mara is home to over 95 species of mammals and over 570 recorded species of birds. Aside from the excellent wildlife viewing and photographing opportunities, there are also a number of exciting things to do here from visiting traditional Maasai villages to romantic hot air balloon rides and Nature Walks !

Amazing Migration Trails – Maasai Mara This fascinating safari will lead you to the most famous reserve in Kenya. We normally have this safari during the annual wildebeest migration but year round safari tours to Maasai Mara are amazing and not to miss! kenyasafarideals.com will offer incredible Masai Mara tour packages to suit your interest and pocket.

The Maasai Mara National Reserve, which borders Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Every year, between the months of June and September, millions of wildebeests and zebras migrate into the Mara in search of water.
The timing of this phenomenon varies, depending on the rains, but they usually start heading back to the Serengeti in October. Whether you see the migration or not, the grassy plains and lush landscape offer a huge variety of game including lions, cheetahs, buffalo and abundant bird life such as ostriches, cranes and storks.

Even on short stay in Kenya you can book a 2 day or 3 day safari tour to the reserve, There are multi-day Kenya safari tours that include Masai Mara in their itinerary, get a true taste of African wilderness, stay in tented camps for an authentic bush experience or stay in luxurious wilderness lodges

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Samburu National Reserve, Guide & Safari Packages

Kenya Safari Deals — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:33:40 +0000

Found at the rugged semi-desert region of northern Kenya the reserve is known for the rare species like Gerenuk, the Reticulated Giraffe, Oryx, Somali Ostrich and Grevys Zebras.

Samburu National Reserve – Kenya

The Samburu National Reserve is located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro river in Kenya. On the other side of the river is the Buffalo Springs National Reserve. The park is 165 km² in size and is situated 350 kilometers from Nairobi.
In the arid North of Kenya, water means life. The waters of the great Ewaso Nyiro river draw wildlife in great numbers to its banks, creating an oasis of green.
This river flows through three great northern reserves, Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba. This is spectacular country, set against a backdrop of the mighty Mountain Ol Olokwe.
The verdant riverine forest is a stark contrast to the arid thorn studded plains. Samburu is visited by large herds of Elephants, drawn by the promise of water.
In the dry season, the elephants use their tusks to dig deep into the dry river beds, unearthing precious water. These waterholes then become a focal point for other game.
The Samburu region is the best place to find several endemic Northern species, including Gerenuk, the Reticulated Giraffe, and Grevys Zebra.Lions are also frequently seen on the riverbanks, and Cheetah can be found on the open plains.
On rare occasion, packs of African Hunting Dogs are sighted passing through the reserve.
The entire Samburu region is a place of breathtaking and magical beauty, a place where the vision of a deep red sunset silhouetting the doum palms along the river as a leopard emerges to hunt brings the perfect end to a day on safari.

Book Samburu safaris with kenyasafarideals.com and experience an exciting adventure, see the rare species of Samburu not seen in other wildlife parks.

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The Big Five Safari Animals of Kenya and Tanzania

Kenya Safari Deals — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:24:00 +0000

Know The Big Five Safari Animals in Kenya and Tanzania

1. The African Lion
One of the Big Five safari animals, Often referred to as the “King of Beasts” or the “King of the Jungle”, the lion is without a doubt one of the most sought after and powerful creatures in the animal kingdom.
The African lion is also thought to be the most social of all the big cats.

They can be found roaming around together in groups called ‘prides’. Each pride usually consists of a herd of about 15 lions which includes only one or two males (with one being the dominant male) and the rest of the members include females and cubs of different ages.

With an average lifespan of up to 15 years old, you can generally tell how old a lion is by looking at its mane – the darker it is, the older he or she is.

The female lions are the hunters of the pride – usually on the prowl at night, in the afternoon or early morning. Their prey includes Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe, Buffalo – and even young elephants.

You can usually spot lions hanging around in open plains, where their ‘victims’ often congregate thanks to plenty of grazing and permanent water sources in these areas.
Though they are found throughout Africa, however, they are best spotted on safaris in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya.

2. The Black Rhinoceros
What makes the Black Rhinos stands out from its ‘cousin’ the white rhino are their double (two) horns.
Their front horn (located just above their nose) is considered the prominent one.
It may grow as much as 3 inches annually and up to five feet long. This prominent horn is the main reason why this species is still poached.

It is thought to have potent medicinal use and is often highly sought after in Asian countries such as China and Taiwan. Whereas in North Africa and the Middle East, it’s usually sold as ornamental dagger handle. The Black rhinos can be best spotted in Kenya almost year round.

With the exception of females and their offspring, the Black Rhinos are actually solitary creatures – preferring to live alone. They feed at night as well as during dawn and dusk.
Their sustenance mainly comes from leaves and fruits found in trees and bushes. Rhinos actually have poor vision but an excellent sense of smell and hearing.

Though its name refers to its color as black, its actual colors vary from brown to gray. A native to Eastern and Southern Africa, unfortunately,
this species is still one of the most hunted animals in Africa and it is the most endangered out of the Big Five animals.

3. The African elephants
Compared to their Asian ‘cousins’, African elephants are much larger in size as they can grow up to 13 feet tall (up to 4 meters) and weigh up to 14,000 lbs (6350 Kg). The largest land animal in the world, they can be found in 37 different countries in Africa.

There are actually 2 different species of the African elephant: the savannah elephant and the forest elephant, both of which are fiercely poached. The forest elephant is usually smaller with rounded ears as well as tusks that grow downward.

Highly social animals, they are known to be able to communicate with others across large distances at a low frequency which can not be heard by humans.
Also, you’d be interested to know that many plant species have seeds that depend on being passed through the elephant’s digestive tract before they can germinate.
See huge herds on a Kenya trip at Amboseli National Park

4. The African Leopard
A solitary, secretive and nocturnal animal, the African leopard is difficult to spot as they like to rest and stay hidden during the day. Because of this, they tend to be the most elusive and less seen out of the Big Five animals when you go on a safari.

African leopards have a preference for rocky landscapes with dense bush and riverine forests. That said, they are known to adapt quickly, seldom staying in an area more than two or three days at a time.
Thanks to their adaptability, they are able to survive the loss of their previous habitat due to increasing human settlement.

Excellent climbers, the leopard’s spotted coat provides almost perfect camouflage which comes in handy when they hunt. A stealthy hunter, once they caught their prey, they’ll often safeguard it by taking it up to the trees to prevent other animals such as lions or hyenas from stealing their food.
What you may not know about this beautiful creature is that they are also strong swimmers and would even occasionally consume fish or shellfish like crabs!

5. The Cape Buffalo
The lesser known species out of the five on the list, the Cape buffalo are formidable animals thanks to their size, large herds, and horns. They may be active throughout the day and night. On average, they spend 18 hours a day foraging and moving around in herds of up to 500 buffaloes.

Often hunted by the lion, they are extremely loyal to its herd and would often try to rescue another member if they are caught by attacking the predator.
Sometimes hunted by humans, they reportedly kill more hunters in Africa than other animals. They have an excellent memory and known to ambush hunters that have wounded or injured them – even years after the incident.

Also known as the African Buffalo, the Cape buffalo is actually not closely related to the water buffalo (commonly found in Asia) though they do look somewhat similar to each other.
Unlike the water buffalo, they are actually quite dangerous and has never known to be domesticated. Kenya Safari Deals guarantees you memorable game drives.

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Amboseli National Park Info & Tour Packages

Kenya Safari Deals — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:16:10 +0000

The photogenic park is 39,206 hectares (392 km2; 151 sq. mi) in size at the core of an 8,000 square kilometers (3,100 sq. mi) ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border.

Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s most popular parks.

Visit Amboseli National Park in Kenya

The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close.

Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands.

Amboseli has an endless underground water supply filtered through thousands of feet of volcanic rock from Kilimanjaro’s ice cap, which funnel into two clear water springs in the heart of the park.
However, the climatic pendulum can swing from drought to flood, and in the early 1990’s ceaseless rain changed Amboseli into a swamp. A few years later the rains failed and the grass-covered plains turned to dust.

Attractions

Large Herds of Elephants
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Big Five
Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants,
Swamp below observation hill hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose
Contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle.

Book 2 or 3 days Amboseli trip if you are on a short stay in Kenya, if you have enough time you can book multi-day tours that include a visit to Amboseli National Park.

You can as well visit the Park if you are on a combined Kenya and Tanzania tour package crossing over Kenya to Tanzania through the Namanga border point.

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