| Taking a safari vacation is one of the most | | | | waterways and architectural marvels to be |
| exotic options available. Deep in the heart | | | | seen and experienced. |
| of Africa is Tanzania, with the great | | | | |
| Serengeti plains extending into the distance | | | | Some have described Kenya as having |
| as far as you can see. Herds of animals run | | | | everything that is beautiful in Africa. It |
| free here in an untamed wilderness. Predators | | | | has rolling savannahs, icy peaks on Mount |
| still hunt for prey here. The Serengeti name | | | | Kenya, and the white coral beaches of the |
| comes from the Maasai word meaning 'the place | | | | Indian Ocean. There are holidays of all |
| where the land runs on forever.' This flat | | | | types, such as camel safaris in Samburu land. |
| and grassy plan that makes up about one-third | | | | You can participate in walking safaris for |
| of the park, together with the savannahs, is | | | | bird-watching or go golfing and fishing. You |
| packed with game. | | | | may choose to visit Maasai Mara, where |
| | | | thousands of wildebeest and zebra migrate in |
| One of the most famous events that occur on | | | | July and August. This is an exciting sight |
| the Serengeti is the wildebeest migration. | | | | for visitors. The coast of Kenya provides |
| Every year, about two million animals move | | | | many attractions, and Lamu Island has white |
| around the 14,764-square kilometer ecosystem | | | | sand beaches with archaeological sites |
| in a clockwise direction, looking for good | | | | providing a view into pre-colonial African |
| grazing land and water. These animals are | | | | history. Malindi offers good fishing, |
| closely followed by predators. | | | | surfing, and snorkeling. |
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| You can spend your time among lions, | | | | Just because you are on safari doesn't mean |
| elephants, cheetahs, impala, hyena, and | | | | you'll have to stay in canvas tents. There |
| warthogs. You'll sit at a campfire under the | | | | are also numerous hotels, game lodges, tree |
| African sky, which is home to millions of | | | | hotels, and self-catering chalets. All of |
| stars. You can experience the unchanged | | | | these venues offer rest rooms, clean beds, |
| Africa, exploring historic and exotic places. | | | | and fine dining. There are good modern roads |
| You will see amazing sunsets and landscape | | | | that connect one exciting location to |
| and be hosted by open-hearted people. | | | | another, and most parks and reserves are |
| | | | easily accessed, so you can see big game. |
| When you go to Kenya you can begin your own | | | | |
| adventures by traveling as an observer or | | | | You can hire cars, motor coaches and luxury |
| participating in the many opportunities to | | | | minibuses for transportation, as well as air |
| see exotic wildlife and natural wonders. You | | | | services with sophisticated charter networks. |
| can explore archaeological sites and | | | | One of the best journeys runs from Nairobi to |
| antiquities. There are also many calm | | | | Mombasa. |