Friday, July 1, 2011

Kenya Safari Holidays - A Walk On The Wild Side

By Denver Burke


If you are getting bored with annual holidays at the coast, why not consider something different? Kenya safari holidays offer new and exciting experience. Untamed Africa with its plethora of wildlife, open plains and jungles offer new and exciting experiences.

The country is on the east coast of Africa and straddles the equator. It has a long Indian Ocean coastline and has a diverse geography, including savanna, jungle and mountains. It derives its name from Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa. It also boasts Africa's largest lake, Lake Victoria, which it shares with Uganda and Tanzania.

This country plays host to one of the world's greatest spectacles - the annual Wildebeest migration every June. The migration passes through the Masai Mara game reserve, with over one million Wildebeest stretching from horizon to horizon. Lions follow the migrating herd for easy hunting as they bring down the stragglers and the weak.

It is also a time of plenty for the crocodiles in the Mara River, as the herd makes its relentless way through the swiftly flowing water. Hyenas also follow the herd, attacking the weak and the young.

Viewing the Kenyan bush from a hot air balloon is an experience of a lifetime. Imagine the exhilaration of gliding silently through the air with a birds eye-view of the land and the wildlife. The balloon pilot will bring you down to treetop level for a close up and will also soar to greater heights to give you an overall view of this magnificent land.

Whatever your preference, you will find what you want on your Kenya safari holidays. If luxury and comfort is your thing, there are luxurious and comfortable lodges where you will be pampered. If you want to experience the bush and wildlife up close, you can choose a walking safari or a camel safari. These are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides who will ensure that your experience is one that you will treasure for life.




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