http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/Shaba+Game Shaba Game Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:31:41 -0500 Kenya is possibly the best wildlife destination in Africa where you can enjoy uninterrupted game drive in national parks seeing all the big five animals. The Kenyan Safari Holiday involves travel by road or air to different parks which have quite distinct features. The most visited wildlife safari parks in Kenya include the samburu, amboseli and Masai mara game reserves. Cheap Kenya Wildlife Holidays in Amboseli Park Amboseli is the Kenya elephant safari holiday destination since it has the largest number of elephants anywhere in Kenya. The elephants are more than 1500 in the park and they are the longest studied group in the world. The elephants of amboseli like this park due to its fresh swamp waters which are fed through underground rivers that emerge from the park and are fed by the melted water of Kilimanjaro ice caps. The most popular attraction to amboseli national park however is the view of mt. Kilimanjaro which can be seen early in the morning. The summit of the mountain is visible with its snow covered bald top protruding among the white clouds in the sky.Safari in Kenya]]> Kenya safari]]> Safari in Africa]]> east africa holiday]]> Kenya wildlife safari]]> Kenya tour safari]]> tour to Kenya]]> holiday in Kenya]]> vacation in]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Discount-Kenya-Wildlife-Safari-Prices--Go-On-A-Discounted-National-Park-Safaris-In-Kenya-Africa/3652167 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:12:43 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Discount-Kenya-Wildlife-Safari-Prices--Go-On-A-Discounted-National-Park-Safaris-In-Kenya-Africa/3652167 Kenya is the home of the traditional safari and besides for the well known Maasai Mara, there are other, less known but nonetheless extremely popular areas to visit on a Kenya Vacation. Here are a few: Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs The Samburu National Reserve is located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro river, opposite Buffalo Springs National Reserve in the northern part of Kenya. It is 165 square km in size and 350 kilometers from Nairobi. Geographically, it is located in the arid Samburu District of the Rift Valley Province. In the middle of the reserve, the Ewaso Ng'iro flows through doum palm groves and thick riverine forests that provide the water without which the game in the reserve could not survive. Samburu Reserve was one of the two areas in which conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa, the lioness made famous in the best selling book and award winning movie "Born Free". Samburu Reserve is also the home of Kamunyak, a lioness famous for "adopting" Oryx (or Gemsbok) calves.kenya vacations]]> lake nakuru]]> meru national park]]> holidays in kenya]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Other-Kenya-Vacation-Destinations/962150 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:33:12 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Other-Kenya-Vacation-Destinations/962150 Samburu Serena Safari Lodge is a luxury Game Hotel located on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the center of the Samburu Game Reserve Kenya. The Samburu Serena Lodge echoes the robust rhythms of Africa riverfront life. Serena Samburu Lodge was inspired by the architecture of the indigenous Samburu tribe; it blends into its natural environment by making full use of native materials. Thatched cabins built using exotic African woods create an escapist atmosphere. Accommodation in Samburu Serena Hotel is cooled by breezes off the river and overhead punkah fans. All guestrooms have private verandahs with uninterrupted vistas of the languid river and the wildlife it attracts, as well as the countless crocodiles that make the waters their home. Gracious dining and lounge areas are enhanced by Samburu details and murals depicting local nature. The Samburu dancers will entertain you during one of your days here, and it might even be possible to visit one of their villages if you're interested, for a nominal small fee. Samburu Serena Safari Lodge, which is managed by Serena Hotels, Luxury Safari tented Camps AND amp;Samburu Serena Safari Lodge]]> Samburu Reserve Kenya]]> Serena l]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Samburu-Serena-Safari-Lodge-Samburu-Kenya/822904 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:54:31 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Samburu-Serena-Safari-Lodge-Samburu-Kenya/822904 Ol-Malo Lodge or 'The Place of the Greater Kudu' the perfect Luxury Africa Safari Lodge is set in a 5000 acre ranch and game sanctuary along the Uaso Nyiro River, overlooked by the massive snow covered Mount Kenya in the background, and it overlooks the Mukagodo home of the nomadic Ndorobo people. Ol-Malo hotel was built by the Francombes who were both born and raised in Kenya, and they both knew exactly what was required when they built the lodge, and how they wanted it to be. To stay at Ol Malo Hotel is to live by a different rhythm - measure the day by the time-worn patterns of nature, wake up to see the mind-blowing sunrise, framing the snow-capped peaks of Mt Kenya. Celebrate the new day with a dawn ride into the wilderness, feel night's chill burn off with the rising of the great equatorial sun, keep tempo with the world by the roll of the camels stride, tour the colourful Samburu nomads of the North and sink with the dying sun into the waters of the pool.Ol Malo Lodge]]> Cottages]]> luxury]]> hotel]]> accommodation]]> Laiki]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Ol-Malo-Lodge-Cottages-Laikipia-Kenya/822888 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:48:28 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Ol-Malo-Lodge-Cottages-Laikipia-Kenya/822888 Samburu Lodge - the most classical facility in the reserve, property of Block Hotels. It was built on the former camp site of the famous elephant hunter Arthur Newman, right at the north bank of the Ewaso Nyiro, today close to the reserve's HQ. It offers 59 rooms and services like swimming-pool, bar, restaurant, petrol station and mechanic workshop. At dusk, employees lay a bait for the leopard up a tree at the opposite bank. Larsens Camp - Larsens is a luxury tented camp belonging to Block Hotels. The camp is located at the north bank of the Ewaso Nyiro, downstream Samburu Lodge. It offers 17 tents, restaurant and gift shop. Children under 7 are not admitted. Samburu Intrepids Lodge- This tented camp belongs to Prestige Hotels and has 54 beds. It is located at the north bank, west of Samburu Lodge. Samburu Serena Lodge - The Hotel belonging to the Serena Hotels AND amp; Lodge is located at the south bank, west of Samburu Lodge. Technically, Serena lodge is outside the reserve, though it must be accessed from the inside and there's no gate to cross for accessing the lodge.Samburu tented camp]]> Buffalo Springs Lodge]]> Shaba Game]]> Safa]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Samburu-Tented-Camp-Shaba-Lodge-Safari/818314 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:36:20 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Samburu-Tented-Camp-Shaba-Lodge-Safari/818314 Sarova Shaba Lodge is a luxury lodge accommodation built near a natural spring which feeds into a multitude of streams and pools throughout the grounds creating an oasis of lush tropical vegetation. Décor is thatched roof, stone and timber, tastefully combining local materials and architectural style. Each room has en-suite facilities, mosquito netting and fans. The open air restaurant overlooks the pool, river and lodge grounds. Shaba Sarova lodge Hotel is a deluxe Kenya accommodation set in "Born Free" country, where the glories of nature are concentrated in this semi-desert oasis of Shaba National Reserve. Spring water flows throughout to form beautiful water cascades and sparkle into the Uaaso Nyiro River, the habitat for crocodiles. Unique to this area are reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, beisa Oryx and the Somali ostrich. The Shaba Lodge basks in a legacy bequeathed by Joy Adamson of the 'Born Free' fame. She was wife of a prominent conservationist, George Adamson, who was a senior game warden of the area. Joy raised her adopted animals next door to the current Sarova Shaba Lodge's site. She first came to Kenya in 1910 with her first husband whom she latter divorced.Sarova Shaba Lodge]]> Samburu national reserve]]> Kenya]]> Shaba l]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Sarova-Shaba-Lodge-Samburu-National-Reserve-Kenya-Africa/818312 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:35:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Sarova-Shaba-Lodge-Samburu-National-Reserve-Kenya-Africa/818312 Kenya safari tourism boom isn AND rsquo;t only happening in Mombassa Kenya alone, but also in the Mt Kenya safari circuit, some 665km away from the sunny and sandy coastal beaches of Mombasa and Malindi. Mount Kenya region is emerging from a dry spell that saw lodge and hotel bookings hit the rock bottom because of post-election violence and the global financial crisis. At Serena Mountain Lodge Hotel, 15km inside Mt Kenya National Park, hotel rooms are fully occupied according to the hotel manager, tourists started coming in late last week. AND ldquo;At the moment we are fully booked. Sometimes we are actually over-booked, AND rdquo; said the lodge AND rsquo;s general manager Mr.Mburugu. More than 100km from Mountain Lodge Sarova Saba lodge in Shaba game reserve is also brimming. Bookings have risen by more than 87 per cent since January, according to the manager, Ms Nguatah. AND ldquo;The going was very bad in the last one year, but things are really changing for the good. We are fully booked for August, AND rdquo; said the lodge manager. A similar scene was witnessed by African safaris and Adventures tour consultant Esther Muthoni at Treetops Lodge, the tree hotel famous for hosting British royalty.Serena Mountain Lodge Hotel]]> Sarova Saba]]> Treetops Lodge]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Serena-Mountain-Lodge-Hotel-Sarova-Saba-And-Treetops-Lodge-Overbooking-Report/765625 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:26:24 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Serena-Mountain-Lodge-Hotel-Sarova-Saba-And-Treetops-Lodge-Overbooking-Report/765625 The Aberdares are an isolated volcanic range that forms the eastern wall of the rift valley, running roughly 100km north south between Nairobi and Thomsons Falls. The Aberdare National Park was formed in 1950 to protect the forested slopes and moors of the Aberdare Mountains. While the park has elephant, rhino, black leopard, lion and the beautiful but elusive bongo antelope, it is rarely visited by safari companies and individual travelers. Soils are volcanic origin and red. There are two main peaks Kinangop (3,906m) and Ol Donyo Lesatima (3,999m) separated by a lengthy saddle of alpine moorland at over 3,000m. The high rainfall turns the roads to mud and you need a 4x4 to get anywhere. The park often closes in the wet season. There are many clear streams and waterfalls. Shaba National Reserve, which lies east of the road linking Isiolo with Marsabit, form a trio of unusual and attractive game sanctuaries very different from others in Kenya. Shaba National Reserve has a particular place in the history of Kenya game conservation for it was in this reserve that the authoress, Joy Adamson, died;Animal immigration on the Safari]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Great-Tour-To-Kenya/445820 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Great-Tour-To-Kenya/445820 DAY 01: NAIROBI - AMBOSELI After an early breakfast, commence your safari and drive south to Amboseli National Park. The park lies at an altitude of about 1200m - 1400m and principal attractions of Amboseli are the spectacular views of Kilimanjaro and the profusion of the wildlife that the park's supports. Large herds of elephant, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, lion, African fish eagle etc all attracted to this park by permanent supply of water that filters through volcanic rock from Mt. Kilmanjaro. Lunch will be served at your lodge. Ol-Tukai Lodge is camouflaged in a forest of fever trees and palms and well designed cottage style accommodation spreads out on either side of the main lodge. Afternoon game drive, dinner AND overnight at Ol-Tukai Lodge (LD). DAY 02: AMBOSELI - ABERDARES After early breakfast, continue with your safari by road to Nairobi via Namanga for an early lunch. After lunch drive further north through coffee plantation to Mountain Lodge. Mountain Lodge is one of the exotic "Tree Hotel" situated at the heart of Mt. Kenya forests.Kenya Luxury Lodge Safaris Covering Masai Mara]]> Amboseli]]> Lake Nakuru]]> Lake Naivasha]]> Baringo]]> Bogoria]]> Samburu and Kenya Beach Hotels]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/9-Nights-10-Days---Amboseli---Aberdares---Samburu---Lake-Nakuru---Masai-Mara---Nairobi/308019 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/9-Nights-10-Days---Amboseli---Aberdares---Samburu---Lake-Nakuru---Masai-Mara---Nairobi/308019 DAY 01: NAIROBI - ABERDARE On arrival, you be met by our representative and depart with a drive north to your base hotel Aberdares Country Club for lunch. Later after lunch you will be transferred to your "Tree Hotel" The Ark situated at the heart of Aberdares forests. Resembling and named after Noah's Ark, it comprises three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. This unique game lodge overlooks floodlit waterholes and saltlick that attracts a host of wildlife, elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck, and bongo. Dinner and overnight at The Ark (BLD) DAY 02: ABERDARE - SAMBURU After leisure breakfast, depart for Samburu National Reserve and drive north through the high wheat fields of Timau, crossing the equator and then down into the thorny landscape of Samburu country. This area boosts of unique northern species of wildlife which are not found in any other part south of equator, here you will find the grevy's zebra, beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, somali ostrich, long necked gerenuk, herds of elephant and their predators abound. The life-giving Uaso Nyiro River plays the factor in ecosystem of this region.Kenya Safari]]> Kenya safaris]]> Tours Kenya]]> Travel Tanzania]]> Wildlife Safaris Kenya Tanzania]]> Lodge Camping Safari]]> Kenya Incentive Group tours]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/15-Nights-16-Days-Kenya-Tanzania-Lodge-Safari/308008 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/15-Nights-16-Days-Kenya-Tanzania-Lodge-Safari/308008 ACTIVITIES: Birdwatching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives,Game Viewing,Wildlife Viewing The safari starts by taking you to northern Kenya across the equator to Samburu National Reserve, a beautiful and game abundant park home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra,blue-necked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe. The safari then heads down to the floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, world famous bird sanctuary before proceeding to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you have the best opportunity of spotting the "Big Five" - lion, leopard, buffalo,rhino and also Voted 7th Wonder of the world.(Cross Masai mara to Tanzania without coming back to Nairobi ) Tanzania will include a brief visit of Olduvai Gorge, more accurately called Oldupai after the wild sisal in the area, which is the site of some of the most important fossil hominid finds of all time - "Nutcracker Man" or Australopithecus boisei who lived 1.75 million years ago.then a visit to Ngorongoro crater another wonder of the world and Heritage site then to Zanzibar for a beach relaxation.Kenya Safari]]> Kenya safaris]]> Tours Kenya]]> Travel Tanzania]]> Wildlife Safaris Kenya Tanzania]]> Lodge Camping Safari]]> Kenya Incentive Group tours]]> ]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/11-Days-Kenya-And-Tanzania-Wildlife-Safari/308007 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/11-Days-Kenya-And-Tanzania-Wildlife-Safari/308007