Wednesday, September 24, 2014

One Of The Best Ways To Experience Africa's Magic Is A Kenya And Tanzania Safari

One Of The Best Ways To Experience Africa's Magic Is A Kenya And Tanzania Safari

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 neighboring Tanzania offer some of the best wildlife experiences one can dream of. This is where the Serengeti and Mt Kilimanjaro guard and groom the prolific fauna and flora that abound in vast plains. Imagine watching millions of wildebeest, gazelles and other plain game trekking over 800 kilometers in search of grazing? Or climbing to the summit of the highest mountain in Africa for a breathtaking view into infinity?

Between January and March each year, the Serengeti plains come alive with zillions of wild, wonderful creatures trekking from Tanzania's Ngorongoro area to the Maasai Mara Reserve in lower Kenya. This extraordinary natural phenomenon is the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world. It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa and one of the ten natural travel wonders of the world. Sadly, almost a quarter million wildebeest die en route due to thirst, hunger, exhaustion or predators.

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 where African safaris originated. This vast country and its magnificent variety and diversity of wildlife and natural resources, was in earlier years a magnet to especially the rich and famous, who flocked here to have a true African wildlife experience. Today, the country still attracts drones of people from across the globe, but its magic has become more accessible to include both rich and shoestring travelers.

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.

Today there are dozens of exciting tour packages for an unforgettable African experience. Both Kenia and Tanzania cater for luxury and shoestring travelers alike. Whether you want to play it rough, or be pampered amid the wild, a personalized itinerary can be arranged. Just don't miss the adventure of a lifetime and remember - Hakuna Matata!




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