General Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the World. Governments in countries at all stages of development are increasingly dependent on it as a veritable source of revenue, an important employer of labor, and a stimulus for political and social development. KENYA NATIONAL PARKS Nairobi National Park: Only seven kilometers away from Nairobi's city center and a little over 112 square kms, Nairobi National Park is Kenya's oldest park. Its location provides the unique opportunity of being in the midst of wild game and still within sight of the city's skyline. Tsavo East & West National Park: With 21,000 square kms of rolling plains and scrubby vegetation, Tsavo is Kenya's largest park. It is home to approximately 60 species of mammals and hundreds of species of birds.

Large herds of elephants, lions, Burchell's zebra, the beautiful lesser kudu, a variety of antelope and cheetah can be spotted here. Two other natural attractions are the Shetani lava flow near Kilaguni Lodge and the famous Mzima springs. The northern area of Tsavo west which is the most developed offers great scenery that is best enjoyed at the end of the rainy season when nature has bloomed.

Amboseli National Park: South of Nairobi, Amboseli spreads its 3,225 square kms at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro. Home to the proud and brightly painted Maasai tribe, the acacia woodlands and grasslands of the park attract an abundance of game, including buffalo, lion cheetah, spotted hyenas, zebras and wildebeest. Watching herds of elephants crossing the plains with Mt. Kilimanjaro in the backdrop leaves a lasting impression and Amboseli is the best place for a chance to spot a black rhino.

Aberdare National Park: This park which covers much of the Aberdare (renamed Nyandarua) range of mountains, is predominately forested and spreads over 584 square kms, some of which is moorland. The latter is home to the druiker, rhino, buffalo, eland, elephant, suni and the very rare nocturnal bongo. One of its distinctive feature are the Gura Falls which drop down a full 300 meters.

Marsabit National Park And Reserve: The Marsabit National Park is home to a wide variety of the larger mammals including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhino, buffalo, wart hog, Grevy's zebra, the reticulated giraffe, hyena and gazelle. However because of the thick forest covering most of its surface, animals are not always easily seen.

Samburu & Shaba National Reserves: Home of the Samburu pastoralists, Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves are characteristic of the environs of northern Kenya. The dry grasslands dotted with volcanic peaks offer a refuge to rarely found species such as the Beisa oryx, blue-necked Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk, all of which have adapted to the arid environment. However, its permanent river insures a wide variety of game and close up sightings of elephants are frequent.

MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK
These forest belts are host to many different animals and plants with at least 11 unique species. Game to view includes: Black and White Colobus and Sykes monkeys, bushbuck, buffalo, elephant and lower down Olive Baboon, waterbuck, black rhino, black fronted duiker, leopard, giant forest hog, genet cat, bush pig and hyena. More elusive is the bongo, a rare type of forest antelope.

A number of other rare or endangered species can be found here: Sunni Buck, Mt Kenya Mole Shrew, skinks (lizard), and a variety of owls. Occasional sightings have been recorded of albino zebra.

SAFARI ITINERARIES IN KENYA --Briefs

1. TOUR CODE ESL/KT/130: NAIROBI--MASAI MARA -3 DAYS

• DAY 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve: Depart Nairobi and travel along the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley heading south for the Masai Mara National Reserve. View game en route to camp/lodge.
  
• DAY 2: Masai Mara: After an early breakfast depart for a full day of game viewing inside the Reserve.
  
• DAY 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru: After breakfast set out for Nakuru. Arrive at camp/lodge at Nakuru in the late afternoon and relax for the evening.
  
• DAY 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi: After breakfast enter Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive. There is ample wildlife at Nakuru. A morning walk along the lake is a refreshing experience. After lunch proceed back to Nairobi arriving in the mid to late afternoon.

  
  
  

2. TOUR CODE ESL/KT/132: SAMBURU--NAKURU -4 DAYS

• DAY 1: Nairobi to Samburu: Leave Nairobi early and drive north to Samburu National Reserve, located along the course of the Ewaso Nyiro River. En route you will have a hot lunch before stopping at the equator for pictures. Game drive en route to camp. Dinner and relaxation at camp/lodge.
  
• DAY2: Samburu: Morning and afternoon game drives.
  
• DAY 3: Samburu to Lake Nakuru: After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru. After crossing the equator, head south stopping for a hot lunch. Crossing the northern tip of Aberdare Mountains we head into lush farmland passing tea and coffee plantations. We then descend into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru. Arrive at camp/lodge in the late afternoon and relax for the evening.
  
• DAY 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi: Enter Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive. After lunch proceed back to Nairobi arriving in the mid to late afternoon.
  
  

  
  

3. TOUR CODE ESL/KT/133: MASAI MARA---LAKE NAKURU ---5 DAYS

• DAY 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara: Leave Nairobi and set out along the floor of the Great Rift Valley for Masai Mara. You will see plenty of game en route to camp/lodge.
  
• DAY 2: Masai Mara: After an early breakfast depart for a full day of game viewing inside the Reserve. Back at camp/lodge the evening is yours to enjoy.
  
• DAY 3: Masai Mara: Full day of game viewing.
  
• DAY 4: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park: After breakfast set out for Nakuru viewing game as we leave the area. Arrive at our camp/lodge at Nakuru in the late afternoon or early evening and relax.
  
• DAY 5: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi: After breakfast proceed on safari to Lake Nakuru. After lunch proceed back to Nairobi arriving in the mid to late afternoon.
  
  

  
  

DEPARTURES ALL YEAR AROUND ( in case of bad weather you will be notified)