Monday, September 29, 2014

A Kenya And Tanzania Safari Will Introduce You To Africa's Unique Natural Wonders And Wildlife

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.

Africa's wildlife is world-renowned and it's small wonder that the term Big Five originated here. It refers to the most popular, most dangerous and also most difficult indigenous big game to hunt on foot in Africa, namely the African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, and the White/Black rhinoceros. Watching the King of the Jungle hunt, rein and conquer in its own untouched kingdom is a life-changing experience! One of the best ways to experience Africa's magic is a Kenya and Tanzania Safari.

Kenya and its neighboring country, Tanzania, boast some of the best national parks and game reserves in Africa. The Serengeti is world famous and a must on any adventurer's bucket list! It is the starting point of the annual wildebeest migration - rightfully one of the most spectacular sights in nature! Watching almost 2 million wildebeest trek from a sightseeing point is an unforgettable experience and if your vehicle is parked on their route, you can expect that one or two wildebeest will put their heads through the window to inspect the strange bipeds inside!

Another world-famous landmark in Tanzania is Mt Kilimanjaro (Mountain of Greatness) - the highest mountain in Africa. At 19,341 feet above sea level, this dormant volcanic mountain with three volcanic cones is also the highest free-standing mountain in the world. The challenge to reach its summit (Uhuru Peak) has become a major tourist attraction.

Tanzania also boasts several conservation areas and national parks teeming with wildlife. To the north is the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire national parks, while the Selous game reserve and the Ruaha national park grace the south. Watching prides of lions and other wild animals gather around the water holes at sunset is the kind of scenes that movies are made of.

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.

Visitors who want a true African experience can select any of a number of tailor-made safaris that include both Kenya and Tanzania. Combining these two iconic destinations offers one the best of both worlds and an unforgettable and authentic African experience of a lifetime!




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