Nairobi safaris.

Nairobi city tour - 3 hours
This tour covers the city in the sun. This includes the city centre, city market, parliament buildings, the railway station, old Nairobi PC's office of the 1902 and the renowned National Museum with an array of spell binding displays of the early man, tribal regalia and the flora and fauna of Kenya. Visit to the adjacent snake park will also be included.


Karen Blixen and the giraffe centre - 3 hours
Depart either in the morning or afternoon and drive towards Ngong Hills passing through the Ngong village to the Karen Blixen Museum, for many years her home (as seen in the movie 'out of Africa'. Later proceed to the Giraffe Centre where you will have the chance to see the endangered Rothschild giraffe and hand feed them or drink tea with the giraffes. The tour returns to your city hotel.


Bomas of Kenya - 3 hours
Bomas is a Swahili word for villages. Bomas of Kenya is just a few kilometres from the city centre and has numerous homesteads reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures which has been faithfully recreated for visitors to see traditional village life for the Kenyan communities. The greatest excitement of this visit in the afternoon will be a display of traditional dances, music and other folklore traditional songs in a splendid arena.



Carnivore experience
Departs at 1200 hrs and 1900 hrs. We recommend dinner or lunch at the carnivore which is famous for the succulent stew and barbecue dishes of game meat, as an 'add on' Kenya's special visit. This will form an excellent welcome or farewell dinner/lunch.
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Lake baringo and bogoria

Watching, Hot springs, visit to Njemps fishing village at Baringo.North of Lake Nakuru, with unusually spectacular scenery is Lake Baringo, another fresh water lake. Cone-shaped islands make this stretch of water particularly interesting.
This is a breeding ground for many species of fresh water birds, such as Fish Eagles, Verreaux's Eagles, Darters, Cormorants and a large colony of Goliath Heron.Apart from the bird life there is also a large number of Hippo that live in the lake.
Baringo is the home to the Njemps fisherman who go about their traditional work in their amazing and unsinkable reed boats.Lake Bogoria itself occupies most of the reserve, which is really a spectacular sight, reflecting searing blue skies and the rose pink of Flamingo. It has significant ornithological interest with over 135 species of birds. Like Nakuru, the alkaline lake waters grow blue-green algae, which seasonally attract hundreds of thousands of Flamingo.
The surrounding bushed grasslands are home to a number of animals. The Reserve's herd of rare Greater Kudu makes it unique and other game to view includes: buffalo, zebra, impala, dik-dik and many other small animals. The south shore has acacia-ficus woodland and the north is a papyrus swamp. There is one lodge in the reserve "Lake Bogoria Hotel", but Liberty Africa Safaris prefers to use accommodation in Lake Baringo which is only 25 kilometers away.
Also reached on this circuit is Lake Kamnarok National Reserve opened in June 1983. It has a diverse landscape with a 4,000 ft. deep valley with semi-tropical vegetation on its slopes contrasting with the dry thorn bush at the base. The main game to see is bushpigs, waterbuck, buffalo, elephant, Rothschild Giraffe, dik-dik and warthog. Water birds include pelicans and grebe. There is no accommodation within the park. Kamnarok can be visited as a day trip from either Baringo or Bogoria.
Bisanadi/ Kora/ Rahole National Parks and Reserve
Bisanadi Park is the traditional division between the Meru and Boran tribes people. The Reserve was opened in September 1979 and occupies an area 606 sq. kms. A true wilderness area without any accommodation it is only accessible by 4WD vehicles. There is an airstrip at Korbessa.
Another area made famous by the Adamsons is Kora National Park. Opened in October 1989, 280kms. North east of Nairobi, it is an easy outing from Meru National Park. Covering an area of 1,787 sq. kms. bound by the Tana River, George Adamson’s camp was built here.
A feature is the sudden appearance of lush green “oasis”, created by the lines of doum palms which shelter the banks of the Tana River. Striking are the inselbergs-isolated rocky outcrops covered in vegetation which create random islands above the plains. Kora has diverse wildlife: 21 species of fish have been recorded, with 500 species of insect, 33 mollusks and 40 reptiles. Species to view include: elephant, Lesser Kudu, wild dog, striped and spotted hyenas, leopard and cheetah.
Other regional parks include Rahole National Reserve, offering a wide variety of plains game, hippo, crocodile and excellent bird viewing; also Mwingi National Reserve, formerly North Kitui. Game to view includes hippo, crocodile, buffalo and warthog.

Coastal city of Mombasa

MOMBASA SAFARIS

Mombasa Excursions:
While staying in Mombasa, you may plan to engage in some of these excursions available:
Mombasa Town Tour
The colourful island town of Mombasa with its blend of ancient and modern buildings on the Indian Ocean is Kenya’s principal port and the country’s second largest city. A comprehensive tour of the island include the old Arab town, with it’s maze of narrow twisting alleys displaying the beautifully curved doors and verandahs, bazaars with curio and antique shops, the Dhow harbour still in use, a Hindu temple, a visit to the Akamba wood carvers and a drive to the bazaar for a short shopping expedition. The high light of the tour is probably the visit to Fort Jesus. Built in 1593 by the Portuguese to guard the entrance to the old Dhow harbour, it is the island’s Landmark. Four hundred years old, the port still stands and serves as a historical museum.



Coastal Cultural Tour
The coastal countryside and its people offer a different perspective to Kenya’s tribal heritage. The tour provides a glimpse into the traditions and cultures of the coastal people with a visit to a Giriama or Digo Village with our local guide. Continue to Kaloleni to visit the local market and thereafter drive to Kenya Marine land on the North coast, which offers an opportunity to observe numerous species of tropical marine life in giant aquariums. A snake park, situated nearby is also visited and you can watch carvers at work producing the famous “Makonde” pieces of art.



Shimba Hills Tour/Mwaluganje elephant Sanctuary
The Shimba Hills are a short drive from Mombasa. South of the island, they are reached via the Likoni Ferry and are over a thousand feet high which offers one a view of both the Indian Ocean and the African bush. A visit to the MES is highly recommended and is located about 30 minutes from the glistening beaches of south coast. At MES you will experience a unique safari in a spectacular landscape. Elephants here never forget. Like them, you’ll always remember Mwaluganje. MES’s 60,000 acres feature dramatic cliffs and forested hills as well as bush land with baobabs – all striking for the wildlife. Apart from the elephant, you might see warthog, impala, bushbuck, sable, Cape buffalo and leopard.

Malindi and Gedi Tour
Depart from your coastal hotel and drive north to Kilifi through attractive country covered by extensive sisal plantations dotted with huge baobab trees. Cross the scenic creek and continue onto the ancient city of Gedi-a 13th century ruin in the heart of a dense forest. Thereafter proceed onto the coastal town of Malindi for lunch and an exploration of the marine park in a glass-bottomed boat where an experienced guide takes you on goggling and snorkelling. Later, visit a nearby village and watch the Giriama tribe perform exciting tribal dances before driving back to Mombasa by sundown.

City Tour and Nature Tour - Full Day
A comprehensive morning tour of the island including a visit to Fort Jesus is followed by lunch at Mamba Village. Mamba is the Swahili name for crocodile and this “village” is really a crocodile farm. Depart after lunch for the Bamburi Quarry Nature Trail. The wasteland of the stone quarry has been reclaimed and amongst the casuarinas trees and other tropical flora reside a variety of wildlife and birds, Eland and Buffalo, Crocodiles and other reptiles can be seen wandering with crowned cranes. The commercially viable aquaculture complex is also visited.

mount kenya and kilimanjaro

Kenya is located in the eastern part of Africa. It has an area of about 150,000 square kilometers. It is a very popular tourist destination and also a hotspot for climbing and hiking. In the central highlands a couple of hundred kilometers north of the equator lays Mt.Kenya. It is here, where the Kikuyu god ngai resides. It is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa. It is one of the few places near the equator on Africa with permanent glaciers. The name of the country has been known to have been derived from Mt.Kenya which was formerly known as Mount Kirinyaga.
The mountain is located 180 kilometers north of Nairobi and it can often be seen from high-rise buildings in Nairobi and from Thika. It is an extinct volcano, which formed a couple of million years ago. The mountain is located in the Mount Kenya National Park, which is a designated protected area around the mountain above 3200m altitude. The Kenya Wildlife Service manages the park. The national park covers an area of 700 square kilometers and was established in 1949.
Kenya enjoys an equatorial climate with average annual temperatures of about 26oC and diurnal temperatures of about 3oC. There are two rainy seasons on the mountain from April-June and October-December. The mountain is an important water catchment area and many rivers such as the Naro Moru emerge from the melting glaciers.
The first documented ascent of the mountain was by Halford Mackinders. At the moment the mountain attracts several thousand climbers both local and international annually. It is this popularity, which has contributed to the deterioration of the environment and the litter accumulation.
At the base and around this mountain are famous hotels such as the Mount Kenya Safari Club, Outspans, Naro Moru River Lodge, Treetops, Mountain Lodge, Bantu Lodge and several others. Tourists who do not wish to climb often visit the hotels for the view, luxury accommodation, fresh air and the tranquil atmosphere.
Compared to Mt. Kenya Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro is a
relatively easy climb and the main summit of Uhuru peak (5895m) can be
reached by most climbers. The mountain, though the highest is relatively
a boring climb with not much scenery or change in landscape. The origin
of the name Kilimanjaro still remains a mystery and is thought mean a
great hill in Kiswahili. It is also thought that Mount Kilimanjaro once
belonged to Kenya up until the division of the British empire in east
Africa when the Queen of England altered the border of the two nations to
accommodate the mountain onto Tanzania. After that local history has it
that the presidents of the two nations agreed on a trade; Mount
Kilimanjaro will be part of Kenya if Kenya hand over Mombasa to Tanzania
which did not happen as Kenya would loose a strategic port and its second
largest city.

Though Kilimanjaro is relatively dry and can be climbed all year round the
main dry climbing season begins from January-February and June-September.
For climbers with limited time one can easily fly to Kilimanjaro
International airport from either Nairobi or Dar es salaam and stay
overnight in Moshi or Arusha town.
The Mount Kenya Clean Up Mission 1998 was formed in May 98. It was an idea based on previous attempts by the community to clean the mountain. Financial backing and funding was done entirely by local companies. Today the establishment is not active and the main aim remains to create environmental awareness and educate climbers on the necessity to conserve the environment on the mountain. No Picnic on Mount Kenya.

MENENGAI CRATER IN NAKURU.

Menengai Crater is said to be the one of biggest volcanic calderas in the world. Accommodations such as Maili Saba Camp are right on the edge of the crater rim and are thus are able to enjoy the change of scenery by the hour. What makes the Menengai Crater unique is the fact that guests are able to hike down and explore the floor on foot. The Menengai Crater holds a wealth of rare bird species and quite some mammals. Dik-dik, Duiker, Hyena, Baboons and some limited numbers of cat species are found in the Crater. Most of the mammals found in Menengai Crater are nocturnal. Mostly after rains you will be able to see geothermal geezers. These steam jets are caused by water going down the trenches and come in to contact with the hot surfaces below the volcanic floor.
The economic challenges and growth of population among other things has placed enormous challenges on the local community and ecology resulting to the creation of a charcoal production industry. Looking at the crater floor from the crest, you can see the village at work creating charcoal for the purpose of selling. Molten rock safaris guests can distinguish charcoal burning and geezers by the color of the smoke/steam. The jets are white in colour while the smoke is grayish. Steam also evaporates quickly while the smoke can be seen blowing across the crater.
The legends of the Maasai state that thermal geezers are in fact Maasai warriors who have perished on the battle fields. The geezer steam are the souls of warrior ascending to the heavens. Local Kikuyu folk tale states that the name Menengai means: A Place Of No Gods. Another variation combines pidgin English and Kikuyu to refer to Menengai as an assembly of Many Gods. The choice is for you to discover.

Lake baringo and bogoria

Watching, Hot springs, visit to Njemps fishing village at Baringo.North of Lake Nakuru, with unusually spectacular scenery is Lake Baringo, another fresh water lake. Cone-shaped islands make this stretch of water particularly interesting.
This is a breeding ground for many species of fresh water birds, such as Fish Eagles, Verreaux's Eagles, Darters, Cormorants and a large colony of Goliath Heron.Apart from the bird life there is also a large number of Hippo that live in the lake.
Baringo is the home to the Njemps fisherman who go about their traditional work in their amazing and unsinkable reed boats.Lake Bogoria itself occupies most of the reserve, which is really a spectacular sight, reflecting searing blue skies and the rose pink of Flamingo. It has significant ornithological interest with over 135 species of birds. Like Nakuru, the alkaline lake waters grow blue-green algae, which seasonally attract hundreds of thousands of Flamingo.
The surrounding bushed grasslands are home to a number of animals. The Reserve's herd of rare Greater Kudu makes it unique and other game to view includes: buffalo, zebra, impala, dik-dik and many other small animals. The south shore has acacia-ficus woodland and the north is a papyrus swamp. There is one lodge in the reserve "Lake Bogoria Hotel", but Liberty Africa Safaris prefers to use accommodation in Lake Baringo which is only 25 kilometers away.
Also reached on this circuit is Lake Kamnarok National Reserve opened in June 1983. It has a diverse landscape with a 4,000 ft. deep valley with semi-tropical vegetation on its slopes contrasting with the dry thorn bush at the base. The main game to see is bushpigs, waterbuck, buffalo, elephant, Rothschild Giraffe, dik-dik and warthog. Water birds include pelicans and grebe. There is no accommodation within the park. Kamnarok can be visited as a day trip from either Baringo or Bogoria.
Bisanadi/ Kora/ Rahole National Parks and Reserve
Bisanadi Park is the traditional division between the Meru and Boran tribes people. The Reserve was opened in September 1979 and occupies an area 606 sq. kms. A true wilderness area without any accommodation it is only accessible by 4WD vehicles. There is an airstrip at Korbessa.
Another area made famous by the Adamsons is Kora National Park. Opened in October 1989, 280kms. North east of Nairobi, it is an easy outing from Meru National Park. Covering an area of 1,787 sq. kms. bound by the Tana River, George Adamson’s camp was built here.
A feature is the sudden appearance of lush green “oasis”, created by the lines of doum palms which shelter the banks of the Tana River. Striking are the inselbergs-isolated rocky outcrops covered in vegetation which create random islands above the plains. Kora has diverse wildlife: 21 species of fish have been recorded, with 500 species of insect, 33 mollusks and 40 reptiles. Species to view include: elephant, Lesser Kudu, wild dog, striped and spotted hyenas, leopard and cheetah.
Other regional parks include Rahole National Reserve, offering a wide variety of plains game, hippo, crocodile and excellent bird viewing; also Mwingi National Reserve, formerly North Kitui. Game to view includes hippo, crocodile, buffalo and warthog.

GREATER AND LESSER FLAMINGO

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus)  is white with a pinkish tinge, found scattered over western Asia, north and central Africa, with groups in southern Spain and southern France.

Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is distinguished by a dark carmine bill, is found in large numbers on the salt lakes of Africa south of the Sahara.

 

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