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RWANDA, THE LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS

Rwanda is a small mountainous country in central Africa and is bordered to the north by Uganda, to the East by Tanzania, to the south by Burundi and to the west by the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is divided by great peaks of up to 3000m (9842ft), which run across from north to south. Rwanda has good climate, vegetation, and it is no wonder that Rwanda is commonly referred to as ‘The Land of a Thousand Hills’. Rwanda’s tourism sector has rich and beautiful attractions. Among these are the Akagera and Nyungwe National parks, forests, various flora and fauna, and the famous Silverback Mountain Gorillas found in the Parc Nationale des Volcans or the Volcano National Park. 
 

Rwanda Mountain Gorillas

Gorilla

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5 DAYS MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE & LAKE NAKURU CAMPING SAFARI

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A safari to the world famous Bird Sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, then South over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya's greatest concentration of game - the Maasai Mara- Kenya's most popular game park, with the possibility of seeing all the big five and many other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July –October each year

This safari covers the Great Rift Valley, Africa's famous canyon, continues to Lake Nakuru - home of hundreds of thousand of flamingos, pelicans and numerous other bird life The tour ends at the renown Maasai Mara which has been declared the 7th wonder of the world with its spectacular migrating wildebeests.

3 DAYS AMBOSELI CAMPING SAFARI

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Set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park gives the best chance to came too close to free ranging elephants of Africa. You will also have opportunities to meet Maasai and visit a Maasai village. The park also offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli offers some of the best opportunities to see African animals because its vegetation is sparse due to the long dry months. Amboseli National Park is home to wild animals, which include the African elephant, cape buffalo, impala, lion, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest among other African animals. There is also a host of Kenyan birds, both large and small, to see.

MAASAI MARA 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

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Footprint safaris brings you the jewel of Kenya's Wildlife Sanctuary, When it comes to game-viewing, there is nowhere in Africa richer in wildlife or more eventful in encounters than the Mara. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, The Masai Mara hosts the annual wildebeest and zebra migration of over 2 million animals between Kenya and Tanzania during the months of June-October.
This is the shortest and cheapest safari with the greatest chance to view Africa's big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and cape buffalo). If you are on a budget this is the ideal Kenya wildlife safari for you. Safari to the Masai Mara is available through out the season, you can have a group safari or a private tour depending on your budget.

HIKING AND TREKKING IN KENYA

Guest Post by Clare Kimosop : Hiking and Trekking in Kenya is an activity that can be done in most parts of the country. One gets a chance to enjoy being outdoors as you marvel at the beautiful sceneries and as you also take in cool fresh air. These exciting tours are designed for anybody with a big and young heart and most important with good health as it can be very exhaustive, but with plenty of fun! Hiking can be easy, moderate or those difficult ones that will definitely leave your heart thumping!  

 

Hiking Spots include;

1. Mt. Longonot

Mt. Longonot is situated in the South-East of Lake Naivasha in the amazing Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, and it is 1 to 1½ hrs drive from Nairobi depending on traffic.  Mt. Longonot which is 2,776m above sea level is characterised by scattered savannah vegetation with thick forest occurring within the crater. Moreover, it has nicely carved V-shaped valleys and ridges on its sides making it stand out beautifully.  

Hiking can be done half day or one can opt for a whole-day hiking which will take one to the top of the crater. Once on top of the crater, one can have a breathtaking view of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha and the plains and farms of the locals. While hiking, one will encounter herds of wildlife grazing leisurely. This trip is a guided one by the park’s warden for guidance and to ensure safety. It will definitely leave your heart thumping! 

2. Kerio Valley Hiking

This one takes place at Iten where there will be two options of hiking.

Option 1: A 3-hour hiking which will involve a trek from Iten to Kessup waterfall

Option 2: An 8-hour hiking involving a drop-off at the foot of the Torrok waterfall and a guided hike to the top of the fall. There will be a pick-up after the hike at the top of the escarpment at     a place called Kipkaren. 

3. Other hiking spots

Taita Hills, Chyulu Hills, Aberdares, Kakamega forest and Mt. Kenya