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The Beauty Of Mt Kilimanjaro

Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It’s found on the north eastern of Tanzania and Kenyan Border. It rises 5,893 above the sea level. It has three volcanic cones namely, Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira which are inactive today. It is the fourth mo... Read >
Author: adventure africa expedition

The Lesser Flamingo

Lesser Flamingo is a species of birds in the flamingo family. It’s a resident of Africa found in the Great Rift Valley lakes. It’s also common in Southern Asia. This subspecies of the birds is the smallest and its population is around 2 million. The bird ... Read >
Author: adventure africa expedition

The Geography Of Africa

Africa is one continent that offers the best in everything. From being the cradle of mankind, tourism and a very beautiful nature, it has 59 countries including the island nations. It covers an area of 30,368,609 km2 the islands included. The continent is... Read >
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KENYA, A TRIP TO PARADISE

Is a KENYA trip a trip to paradise? You may not have so much to say if you have not visited the land of Kenya. All I can say, you have missed and you need to plan a trip to the beautiful land in East Africa. The wildlife, culture, lakes, mountains, vall... Read >
Author: Lucy

Indulge In Safari Holidays

Safari holidays are very different from regular holidays and vacations. It is a combination of luxury and adventure. It is not just an adventurous holiday; it is an encounter with nature in its elements. The natural undisturbed nature looks very differen... Read >
Author: Lucy

The tropical jewel

Considered as a sultry jewel on the equator, Kakamega Forest National Reserve is the only tropical rainforest in Kenya, left over from past millennia when dense rain forest stretched from West Africa, across Central Africa and into the highland areas on t... Read >
Author: naturaltrack

The African Safari Holidays - Exploring The Wild

Going on African safari holidays is one of the best ways to enjoy nature's magnificence and purity. Waking up to beautiful sunrises and sleeping under a clear, star studded sky with a deep silence of the jungles is quite an experience. The Safari ... Read >
Author: Kristin

The great lake vacations at the equator

Uganda boasts one of the great and unique natural attractions in the region. More ideal is the fact that the country’s natural resources are yet to be explored thus giving you the best solitude experience in any African safari. Though the country boas... Read >
Author: naturaltrack

The Red Sea

Red Sea lies in Africa and Asia. It seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean. In occupies only a part of the Great Rift Valley and has a surface area of 438, 000km2. The lake has a maximum depth of 2211 metres and covers a distance of 2250 km. The shallow par... Read >
Author: adventure africa expedition

Lake Malawi

Lake Malawi is one of African Great Lakes and the third largest in Africa. It’s the eighth largest lake in the world and it’s located in Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It’s the second deepest lake in Africa and it’s a habitat for more aquatic life like ... Read >
Author: adventure africa expedition

The Aberdare Ranges

Aberdare ranges are found in Kenya at a place known as Nyandarua. They cover 160km on the northern part of the country and they have an elevation height of 3,350 metres or 11,000 feet. They form the eastern side of the Great Rift Valley on the north to ... Read >
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The Wonderful Lake Natron

Lake Natron is found in Tanzania and it’s very close to the Kenyan border. It’s a salt water lake that is located on the eastern side of the Great Rift Valley. The lake is fed by a river known as Ewaso Ng’iro and mineral rich hot springs that drain down... Read >
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Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park is located in the Great Rift Valley. It encloses the famous Lake Nakuru which is part of the Rift Valley Soda Lakes. The park covers 188km2 and was created in 1961. It’s famous for flamingos that flock around the shores of the ... Read >
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Nakuru; A Tourist Attraction Town In Kenya

Tourist’s attraction sites in Kenya are situated within the Great Rift Valley. Due to the attention that the Great Rift has attracted, major towns have developed to become big economic hubs. One town that commands a lot of respect in Kenya is Nakuru. It’s... Read >
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Tourism in Kenya

Tourism is Kenya’s largest source of foreign exchange followed by agriculture. It took the lead from 1997 when it overtook the coffee sector and has continued the trend since. The country has 19 national parks and game reserves. Other attractions includ... Read >
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