Tours Of Egypt And Kenya Safari

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Egypt and Kenya represent 2 very different sides ofEgypt is Karnak. Even though it is badly ruined, it
Africa in terms of travelers’ attractions. Thisstands as the largest temple complex ever built by
is true in all aspects – history, culture and theman. The Temple of Karnak is actually made up of
people. On the one hand is Egypt, rich in history andthree main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and
archaeology and on the other hand is Kenya, famousseveral outer temples located about 3 kilometers
for the Safari.north of Luxor. Karnak is actually the site’s
At tour of Africa combining the African wildlife Safarimodern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut,
experience of Kenya and the sojourn into the ancientmeaning "The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places".
civilization of Egypt is a not so resistible to seriousThe Valley of the Kings
travelersThe site today called the Valley of the Kings is a
Getting the right flow of Your Egypt and Kenya Toursecluded dry gully were all the kings and occasionally
programother high officials of the 18th Dynasty were buried.
You can never have enough time off your workThe Nile Cruise
schedule to see enough of Egypt. And to add anIn spite of the fact there are other means of
African Safari to it makes it appear like an impossibletransportation available for you while on your great
task to accomplish. But it can be done. To enjoy thishistorical and archaeological adventures, the Nile
combined tour, it is advisable to put aside at least 16Cruise still remains an exciting way to enjoy your
days – 14 days for your actual tours and thesight-seeing in Egypt. The cruise starts from Luxor or
extra days for your flights into and out of Africa. ItAswan. From Luxor, the tours cruise down the Nile to
is of course possible to have shorter versions of theEsna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and end in Aswan.
combination, but it might not work out so well.You can also fly from Cairo direct to Aswan and
Assuming your begin your tour at Cairo and notthen work your way northwards down the Nile to
Nairobi, you will need at least 2 days in Cairo just forthe same sights – Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna and
the antiquities in and around Cairo. This will include theend up at Luxor.
Pyramids and the museums.For the Nile Cruise, there are many options to choose
Next, dedicate at least 2 full days for Luxor tofrom depending on your budget and desire for
enough of the attractions in and around Luxor.comfort. Many of the cruise ships offer a
Traveling from Cairo to Luxor can be either by bus,considerable variety in form of entertainment on
overnight train or air. The choice will depend on howboard..
much time you would like to save and also on yourOther Interesting sights in Egypt
pocket. The bus journey can get very uncomfortableDepending on the number of days you have, and
in the hot weather. The flight is fast, but might beyour budget of course, the other interesting areas
expensive.you would want to include in your program are Abu
The Nile Cruise demands at least 3 days forSimbel – 3 hours away by road from Aswan.
meaningful sightseeing before your return to CairoGreat Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of
and take the flight from North Africa to East Africa.Hathor are of interest.
It is recommended that you rest for a night inAlexandria is just 2 hours 30 minutes by road or train
Nairobi, Kenya before starting your wildlife adventure.from Cairo. The pace of life is much slower than
A fulfilling Safari in Kenya would take up at least 7 ofCairo.
your days. That would allow you to visit some of theThe Red Sea resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and
famous national parks. If you choose to take yourHurghada are a big hit with divers. And travelers who
safari by road as a means of transport, beware ofenjoy nightlife will find their comfort zone here too,
the road conditions into the parks. The distancesas it is filled with nightclubs. Those traveling with kids
might appear short but the drive could be gruelingwill also find the Red sea idea – the beaches.
due to the nature of the roads. Transportation by airKENYA - What to include on your Kenya Safari
by save you time and enhance your experience too.portion of the tour
If your flight out is not a late evening flight, try toKenya is the wildlife safari’s paradise. For the
spend your last night in Nairobi so that you haveAfrican wildlife lovers, there are over 50 game
enough time on your side.reserves, parks and private game sanctuaries spread
EGYPT - Places you must visit while in Egyptall around the country. And accommodation in the
Traveling to Egypt is like turning back the clock.main cities and even in the parks provide services of
There are marvelous footprints of ancientinternational standards. You will find hotels run by top
man’s stroll on earth. Anyone interested ininternational companies like Fairmont Hotels and
man’s ancient civilization thinks of Egypt. AndResorts and Intercontinental.
this is with very good reasons. Because there areGame viewing in Kenya is simply stunning. Some of
just too many intriguing and wonderfulthings in Egyptthe wonderful parks you are encouraged to visit are
– the pyramids, the temples, the tombs, thethe Maasai Mara game reserve. At the Mara you will
Nile and many more.see the big five -Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard and
The Great Pyramids of Giza are the last survivingBuffalo. At Amboseli National park you are not likely
members of the Seven Wonders of the ancientto leave without seeing elephants - living side by side
world. It has been a tourist destination for centurieswith the most celebrated culture in the world, the
and continues to draw immense interest from all overMaasai people.
the world. Each of the 3 main pyramids here is aSamburu game reserve is home to the Samburu
tomb to a different Pharaoh.The Sphinx, a hugepeople and the Reticulated Giraffe and Beisa
lion-like sculpture lies in front of the pyramids, keepingOryx.Tsavo National park – for the Hippos and
guard.Lake Nakuru National park – for the flamingos
Luxor is Egypt’s most impressiveand Rhinos.
archeological spectacles. The Temple of Luxor wasIf you include the famous Maasai Mara in your travel
the center of one of the most important festivalsprogram, and you travel between June and October,
celebrated by the people of Thebes. This importantyou might witness the great animal migration. The
festival was known as the festival of Opet. Builtwildebeest and zebra start their migration from
largely by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II, it appearsTanzania’s Serengeti in May and arrive Maasai
that the temple's purpose was for a suitable settingMara during July. They begin the return journey back
for the rituals of the festival. The festival itself wasinto Tanzania towards the end of October.
to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with theThis animal migration is an experience beyond belief.
divine office. The temple of Luxor is worth touringMany have described it as one of the most
while you are in Egypt.impressive wildlife spectacles.
The Temple of Karnak.