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Fishing |
Fishing on the Indian Ocean is exhilarating and good
catches are to be had ranging from sailfish, marlin,
tuna and sharks. The sailfish run from October to
February; the tuna in September; the Black Marlin
between July and September and the striped marlin
from December to March.
Lake Victoria is famous for its fishing. There is
abundance of tilapia a sweet tasting local favorite
caught along the lakeshores. The real draw here is
the Nile Perch the world's largest freshwater fish.
The Perch reaches considerable proportions and is a
formidable fighting opponent. The lakes current
record is a 90 kg trophy. Fishing trips on the lake
in traditional canoes powered by an outboard engine
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Ballooning |
View the magnificence of Kenya as you float
effortlessly over herds of wildlife in the Masai
Mara in a colorful hot air balloon. There is
definitely no better way to see the game and the
savannah plains without the intrusion of vehicles
and loads of other people all trying to do the same
thing.
Balloon flights start shortly after dawn, when the
air is cool and calm and the animals are at their
most active. The balloon blow-up is part of the
show, and once the balloon rises, passengers have
the opportunity to watch the sunrise high above the
plains. The flight is magically silent, save for the
murmur of the burner.
The pilot steers the balloon
over canopies of trees and woodland, dropping down
to get closer to the game on the plains. After the
landing enjoy a champagne breakfast under the arms
of an Acacia tree to celebrate your flight, and a
flight certificate is issued on completion of the
balloon safari. |
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Bird Watching |
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For devoted birdwatchers, the west is one of Kenya's
most favored regions. A Visit to Mbasa Islands for
bird and reptile viewing is a must. These sister
islands are about an hour's boat ride from the
Village. In the confines of Lake Victoria Safari
Village more than 150 different species of birds
have been recorded, making the area a heaven for
birders. E-mail us for a copy of our Bird's
Checklist. Visit the homepage of Kenya Birds to see
photographs of some of the magnificent birds
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Elephant Feeding |
Directly next to the Nairobi National Park is a
nonprofit conservation trust which was established
in 1977, shortly after the death of David Sheldrick.
He and his wife, Daphne, were the first to use
techniques of raising orphaned black rhinos and
elephants, whose parents were killed due to
poaching, in order to reintroduce them back into the
wild.
Of these animals, the elephants seem to get
the most attention. It is for this reason that many
refer to this wildlife trust as simply the Elephant
Orphanage. For a donation of 300 Kenyan shillings
patrons can come to view baby elephants being fed,
playing soccer, and even receiving a mud bath from
11AM to Noon.
It’s inspiring to see the baby elephants trotting
along with floppy trunks and ears. One is reminded
of watching a playground full of kids, tearing
around, chasing each other, arguing, even standing
in a corner and sulking! When the calves reach two
years old they no longer need milk and are released
into Tsavo National Park. |
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Diving |
There are several diving opportunities along Kenya’s
coast in any of the country’s seven Marine National
Parks. Kenya’s entire 900 km coastline has been
largely protected from over-fishing and damage due
strict to Marine Park laws. Below the surface is an
abundance of hard and soft corals sustaining a
diverse and colourful population of marine life.
A range of dive sites affords divers a choice of
diving activities ranging from drift reef diving, to
deep dives and spectacular night dives. Wreck dives
can be done off the coast of Mombasa where the wreck
of the Globe Star, a grain carrying cargo ship that
hit a sand bank in the early 1970s.
The best time to
dive is from October to November before the short
rains and again from February to March before the
long rains when visibility is at its best. Water
temperatures vary between a comfortable 25 and 29°C
degrees and visibility ranges from 20 to 40 metres. |
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Boating |
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The calm waters of Lake Victoria are a natural
wonder, packed with glistening shoals of tropical
cichlid fish and massive Nile Perch. The inviting
shores and islands are alive with birds, monkeys;
hippo and crocodile. Above the air is filled with
the haunting cry of the stately Fish Eagle. Choose
from a number of interesting places to visit such as
bird islands and fishing villages to name but a few.
To gain a better understanding of the region visit
local fishing villages and have a chat with the
people on the beach or share a drink in the village
bar. |
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Safari |
The traditional African safari was born in Kenya and
now visitors can experience the legend on a Kenya
safari of a lifetime. The splendor and diversity of
the wildlife and landscape is unsurpassed. Kenya
offers a wide range of attractions, from vast plains
teeming with game to cultural experiences with the
Masai and Samburu people, making it one of Africa's
leading safari destinations.
The lakeside Ruma National Park is a refuge for two
very rare species of antelope, the large Roan and
the tiny Oribi. The Park is about 1 ½ hours drive
away. The Gembe Hills, in the vicinity of Safari
village, is ideal hill walking country, gently
rising to a peak of 3957 m. There are extensive
series of tracks and paths that wind through a
varied landscape of semi-arid scrub, farmland and
open fields. |
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Elsamere |
One of Kenya’s more educational activities is a
visit to the country’s most historic house. On the
banks of striking Lake Naivasha lies the previous
home of the conservationists George and Joy Adamson.
Built amongst giant yellow acacia trees, it is
resident to a troop of inquisitive black and white
colobus monkeys and fish eagles.
Elsamere, named after the best known lioness in the
world, is now a museum and conservation centre
dedicated to one of the most famous wildlife stories
ever told. The story of the Adamson's' relationship
with Elsa the lioness was immortalized in Joy’s 1959
book “Born Free” and the subsequent movie.
Today their house is a museum and houses a
collection of memorabilia from the Born Free story.
Everything has been left as it was when they lived
there; Joy’s typewriter still sits on her desk. The
Elsamere experience begins with a video about Joy
and George’s life, including an interview with Joy,
followed by a look around the house and a sumptuous
cream tea on the lawn overlooking Lake Naivasha. |
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Kenyan Beaches |
In addition to the Kenyan safaris, the Kenyan
beaches are likely the top Kenyan attractions. When
it’s chilly up in the northern hemisphere, it’s
definitely warm along the Kenyan coast. Due to the
fact that it is always warm along the Kenyan coast
and that rich blue water and soft white awaits you
make for a great beach destination.
The Kenyan beach resorts are without doubt some of
the best accommodations in the country. Coral reefs
found offshore makes the experience all the more
amazing. Mombasa, Lamu, and Malindi are the top
beach destinations in Kenya frequented by many
visitors. |
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