Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is situated North West of Mount Kilimanjaro on the Tanzanian border. In the centre of the Park lies a lake basin. Within this basin is a temporary lake, Lake Amboseli , that floods during years of heavy rainfall.

Most of the Amboseli National Park consists of a dry, ancient lakebed and fragile grasslands with patches of acacia woodland, while in the southern area there are a number of small volcanic hills. Around theswamps the vegetation is lush with yellow-barked acacias and phoenix palms.

Amboseli was the first national Park established in Kenya and though it has undergone a drastic change caused in part by the overuse of humans and animals, scientists say the water table of Lake Amboseli is rising.  Because there is water in the lake more often, there are flamingos to be seen. However it is in Amboseli, more than in any other park of  Kenya , you are guaranteed to see many elephants rolling over grassy savannas, usually grazing their way to and from major feeding grounds or water holes

Lake Nakuru

The Lake bequeaths the visitor what is arguably Kenya's most famous image; thousands of flamingoes united into a massive pulsing pink swathe of life that carpets the water and is fringed to the shores of lake.

This 30 sq km shallow alkaline lake is world acclaimed as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth - myriads of fuschia pink flamingoes whose numbers are legion, often more than a million or two. The birds are a magnificent sight to behold. They flock to the lake to feed on algae which thrives in the warm waters. I's a spectacle to watch as the birds move back and forth, feeding and occasionally taking to flight, filling the sky over the lake with colour and splendor.

Lake Nakuru is set in a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and grassland next to Nakuru town. The landscape includes areas of marsh and grasslands alternating with rocky cliffs and outcrops, stretches of acacia woodland and rocky hillsides covered with a Euphorbia forest on the eastern perimeter.

Draining to the Lake are three major rivers, the Njoro, Makalia and Enderit, together with treated water from the town's sewage works and the outflow from several springs along the shore. The lake catchment is bounded by Menengai crater to the north, the Bahati hills to the north east, the lion hill ranges to the east, Eburu crater to the south and the maul escarpment to the west.

Exploring beyond the lake is always rewarding and there are forests, cliffs, waterfalls and more to be found here. Indeed Lake Nakuru park has more than just flamingos; it is a major National Park and an important sanctuary for the Black and White Rhino who are often seen resting under acacias by the Lake shore. In addition the park abounds with game. You are bound to see huge herds of waterbuck, zebra, buffalo, the endangered Rothschild Giraffe just to name a few. Indeed the park is one of your best chances of sighting a leopard in Kenya                                          

Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake and its surrounds are rich in natural bounty in ardently making it a major production area for fruit vegetables and, more recently, vineyards.

Much of the lake is surrounded by forests of the yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea, known as the yellow fever tree. These forests abound with bird life with over 400 birds having been recorded. It is no wonder Naivasha is become famous as a world class birding destination.

The shallow lake whose waters average a depth of five metres is almost 13kms across. It supports a large number of hippo and despite conservation efforts, the ecological balance has been tipped by the introduction of sport fish, including the Nile perch, the north American red swamp crayfish and various aquatic plantsits

The afternoon wind and storms can cause the Lake to become suddenly rough and produce high waves. For this reason, the local Maasai christened the lake "Naiposha"  meaning ''rough water'', which the British later misspelt as Naivasha

The lake provides an excellent breather for a safari or a weekend getaway since its lodges are built at the tranquil shores of the lake. There are great optional day trips to do from here, including visiting Elsamere, home of Joy Adamson, and Hell's Gate National Park or the Emerald Crater Lake which is one of the best places in the area to see the black and white coleus monkeys or take a swim

Meru National Park

Meru National Park was made famous by the book Born Free, detailing author Joy Adamson's hand-rearing of orphaned lioness Elsa in the Park. The beautiful Rojewero River bisects the Park, and along its banks birdwatchers may be fortunate enough to spot the handsome palm-nut vulture and the very elusive Peter's finfoot.

There is a diversity of scenery in Meru National Park, and a wide variety of habitats, ranging from forest, dry bush and grasslands to swamps and numerous rivers lined with doum palms, tamarind trees and acacias.

The wildlife is varied, and numerous. Lion, leopard and cheetah are present, as are elephant and buffalo. There are large numbers of hippo and crocodile in the River. Grevy's and Burchell's zebra, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk add to the diversity.

Masai Mara National Park

Arguably Kenya's premier wildlife area, the famous Masai Mara National Reserve covers an area of 1,510 square kilometres(575 square miles), and forms the northern extension of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It is famous for its annual Great Migration of more than two million herbivores.

The Masai Mara is famous for its annual Great Migration of more than two million wildebeest and thousands of Thomson's gazelle, zebra and impala. Aside from the Migration, game-viewing is excellent throughout the year. For the bird enthusiast 500 species have been recorded.

The Masai Mara is well-known for its spectacular black-maned lion and for up-close-and-personal cheetah sightings. Lake Victoria is accessible as a day's excursion from the Masai Mara.

Known as the land of the safari for good reason, Kenya is an ideal African safari destination. Witness the spectacle of the Great Migration in the Masai Mara, experience spectacular game viewing in the National Parks of Meru, Samburu/Buffalo Springs/Shaba, Amboseli, Aberdare and Tsavo. Gaze in awe at the magnificent Great Rift Valley, explore the rugged Kenyan Coast and visit the bustling city of Nairobi.
d More Known as the land of the safari for good reason, Kenya is an ideal African safari destination. Witness the spectacle of the Great Migration in the Masai Mara, experience spectacular game viewing in the National Parks of Meru, Samburu/Buffalo Springs/Shaba, Amboseli, Aberdare and Tsavo. Gaze in awe at the magnificent Great Rift Valley, explore the rugged Kenyan Coast and visit the bustling city of Nairobi.
 

Samburu Game Reserve  

Samburu Reserve covers an area of 104 km squared and lies in Kenya 's vast Northern Frontier District. This semi-desert area is home to the Samburu pastoralists who are cousins to the Maasai people.

This untamed terrain is not only rugged and dramatic but it is set against a backdrop of volcanic mountains, emaciated hills and withered scrub tree that punctuate the sparse and dry topography. Running along the southern boundary and separating Samburu from Buffalo Springs Reserve is the Ewaso Nyiro River the lifeline of this area.

The river is infested by crocs and hippos who are by no means a hindrance to the small herds of elephant who bathe in the muddy brown waters to wade off the heat of the day before going to browse on the lush vegetation of the river line forest latter.

The Samburu Game reserve is home to Blue flanked Somali Ostrich, Vulturine Guinea Fowl, elephants, African Buffalo, Cheetah, and of course the king of the jungle; lion. On as good day you will spot leopards dangling from trees while enjoying an afternoon siesta or reminiscing over their last kill the. However a special feature of this Reserve are the species unique to these northern parks such as Beisa Oryx, the long necked gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and the blue shanked Somali ostrich.

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