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Lake Elmenteita is about 30 km from Lake Nakuru. The lake si riche with abundant bird life and visitors will also get a splendid veiw of the vast Rift Valley.

Lake Elementaita Lodge

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In a rugged and dry landscape, which cannot deny its border position with the desert-like northern part of Kenya, lies the second freshwater lake in Kenya’s Rift Valley: Lake Baringo. Its dramatic backdrop consists of the stepped, fractured foot hills of the eastern Rift wall, and to the west, the Tugen Hills, a gigantic escarpment that tilted westward and then rose up as the Rift subsided. The colors of Lake Baringo change almost hourly, presenting a new mood each time. The color palette of its waters includes not only red, yellow, and brown but also purple, which would likely have satisfied any expressionist painter. The reason why this lake, located at 970 meters above sea level, contains freshwater remains unclear. Like Lake Naivasha, it has no visible outlet and should have long since become saline due to the continuous input of minerals. Scottish geologist John Walter Gregory undertook an expedition to the Lake Bogoria and Lake Baringo region in 1893 to prove his theory that the East African Rift is a crack caused by the separation of rock plates, which was later confirmed. He also suspected that the lake has an underground outlet. To this day, scientists have not proven this. It is possible that the hot springs which emerge 50 kilometers north at the Silali Volcano are seepage water from Lake Baringo.

The first European to view Lake Baringo from the Laikipia Escarpment was Joseph Thomson in 1883. In 1887, the expedition of Count Teleki and Lieutenant von Höhnel also stopped here on their way to Lake Turkana. The ethnic group living around the lake at that time is called the Njemps or Il Chamus and is of Nilotic-Cushitic origin. Despite their close relationship with the cattle-keeping Maasai, the Njemps traditionally practice agriculture and fishing. The modern irrigation system at the southern end of the lake is based on an efficient canal system, which the ancestors of the Njemps used to farm the rich alluvial soils. Because there were no suitable trees in the dry climate around the lake, the agile fishing boats, called Lkadich, were constructed by binding branches of the Ambatch tree together, similar to an ancient Egyptian papyrus boat. After drying, the material becomes light like balsa wood. However, the art of building Lkadich boats is increasingly dying out, and today, fiberglass boats are mostly used. Lake Baringo has various edible fish, including Tilapia species, catfish, and barbel.

On the other hand, the abundance of fish supports a large number of crocodiles and birds. The lake and the surrounding cliffs are home to over 450 bird species, including the endemic Hemprich’s hornbill, making it one of the best bird-watching areas in Kenya, attracting ornithologists from around the world. The so-called Gibraltar Island hosts the largest colony of Goliath herons in East Africa. Hippos are also quite common in the lake and often come ashore at many places during the night.

Island Camp Lake Baringo Club

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Borana Lodge
Lewa Safari Camp
Ol Malo
Sabuk
Wilderness Trails

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The Tea Hotel

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The Chyulu Range is sometimes referred to as the youngest mountain range on Earth. In fact, it consists of numerous individual volcanoes, whose craters are clearly visible, especially at the southeast end. The most recent volcanic activities also occurred there. The Sheitani volcano, which is already located in Tsavo West National Park, likely erupted only 200 years ago. The entire northeastern flank of the 80 km long and 7 km wide mountain range has been protected by a 471 sq km national park since 1983, but it is rarely visited and lacks gates or other facilities. The southwest side of the mountains, however, is covered by large Masai group ranches. In the higher mountain areas, there are still beautiful stands of jungle, while the lower regions are covered by grassland, interspersed with individual islands of trees. The region is extremely rich in wildlife, and you have a good chance of seeing congonies and eland antelopes. The forests are full of wild buffalo and monkeys, but giraffes, elephants, lions, and crocodiles can also be found at the Umani Springs in the plain at the northeastern base of the mountains. A small sensation was the discovery of a population of five black rhinos in the Chyulus who obviously feel comfortable here.

Aside from the Umani Springs near the Kibwezi climb, there is no permanent water source on the mountain. The volcanic soil is so porous that water seeps away immediately. Much of it reappears as a powerful spring at Mzima Springs in Tsavo West National Park.

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Umani Springs Camp

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Kilimanjaro’s Royal Court

Amboseli lies West of Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), on the border with Tanzania. It was established as a reserve in 1968 and Gazetted as a National Park in 1974. The Park covers 390.25 sq km, and forms part of the much larger 3000 sq km Amboseli ecosystem. Large concentrations of wildlife occur here in the dry season, making Amboseli a popular tourist destination. It is surrounded by 6 communally owned group ranches.

The National Parl embodies 5 wildlife habitats (open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bushland, swamps and marshland) and covers part of a pleistocene lake basin, now dry.

Within this basin is a temporary lake, Lake Amboseli, that floods during years of heavy rainfall. Amboseli is famous for its big game and its great scenic -beauty – the landscape is dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro and ‘floating’ elephants within the swamps.

What to see
Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
Visit Amboseli National Park for fantastic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) the highest Mountain in Africa rising at 5.896 m above sea level. It snowcapped summit dominates the landscape and on a clear day is easly visible during early morning and late afternoo. It is a superb backdrop for wildlife photographs.

Herds of Elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
The Park provides a unique habitat for approximatly one thousand elephants. Few visitors will go home without superb elephant images beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro.

The Swamps
The Enkongo Narok swamp and other permanent swamps, whice divide the grey landscape into broad green swatches, are favoured resorts for buffalo, hippo and elephant. Close by graze groups of Zebra, wildebeeste and impala while numerous birds feed, breed and nest in the lush vegetation. Look out for graceful Crowned Cranes, the long-necked Africa’s Darter, and Kingfishers, Egyptian geese are almost certain to be with a variety of ducks and plovers.

Observation Hill-Nomatior
From the observation hill there is a panoramic view of most of the park and the short climb is worth the effort. It was inhabited many years ago by the hunter-gatherer people- the Ndorobo. Signs and traces of their pottery and implements have been found here giving rise to the Maasai name ‘nomatior’, place of pottery.

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Ol Turkai
The heart of Amboseli woodland of ‘yellow fewer trees’ and the doum palm known as ‘Ol Turkai’ by the Maasai and ‘Makindu’ in Swahili. A cool oasis of trees, Ol Turkai is a retreat for wildlife and greatly favoured by Elephants

When to Go
Accessibility: The Park is Accessible all year round. (rain season 4 x 4 recomended)

Fact File
Altitude: 1150 meter sea level
Area: 390.26 sq km
Location/District, Province: Loitoktok District, Rift Valley Province
Distance from Nairobi: 250 km
Gazetted: October 1974
Climate: Mainly hot and dry. Amboseoi is in the rain shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The mayimum average of the warmest month is 33 c during the day, while that of the coldest is 27-28 c. An annual rainfall of 300 mm per annum is distributed in two seasons: April/May and November/December. Recurrent droughts and potentioal evaporation of 2,200 mm per annum typifies the region.
Vegetation: Swamps are dominated by Papyrus and Cyprus Immenses, the dominant plant species are Sporobolus, in the grassland, Acacia in woodland, and Suaeda Monica in the bush land.
Wildlife: Elephants estimated in approximatley 1500, buffalos estimated at approximatly 472, Lions estimated at aprosimatly 40.
Reptiles: Monitor Lizards, Chameleons, Egyptian Cobra, Python, Puff Adder, and black Mamba.
Birds: More than 400 recorded Species
Park Roads: Viewing roads network covers the park adequately. Many of the park viewing roads are not usable during the rains and because of the loose ashy nature of volcanic soil, the roads become very dusty during the dry season.
Park Gates: The Park has five Gates: Kelunyiet, Iremito, Ilmeshanan, Kitirua and Airstrip
Natural Features: Varied wildlife species, ice capped Mount Kilimanjaro, salty dust wir mirages, permanent swamps and observation points.

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

The Amboseli Serena Lodge is situated in the Amboseli National Park. It is build in a style like the Masai Manyattas. It is part of the famous Serena Hotels and Lodges

Kibo Safari Camp

This Camp is situated at the Kimana Gate, Amboseli National Park. Simple nice Tents, a small Swiming Pool, very good  Value for money.

Ol Turkai Lodge

This Lodge is inside the Amboseli National Park.

Lodges & Camps Outside the  Amboseli National Park

Amboseli Sentrim Camp

Just wenn you come from the Kimana GAter there is the Amboseli Sentrim Camp. It was build in the year 2008.It is part of the Hotel Chain Sentrim Lodges und Camps

Kilima Camp (Mada Holdings)

Just next to the Sentrim Camp is the Kilima Camp of Mada Hotels, it is just Opend.

Satao Elerai Camp

A very luxerious Camp inside the  Elerai Conservation Area.

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

A very nice Lodge outside the Amboseli National Park.

Tortilis Camp

The  Tortilis Camp  inside the  Kitirua Conservation Area.

Amboseli Porini Camp

Tawi Lodge

New build Camp

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Informationen on Lodges, Camps and Cottages

Encounter the african Wildlife not only on the traditional Safari but also meet the Nature in a relaxed enviroment at the most exiting places of your choice. In a Camp or Lodge in Kenya. To meet the many different Area´s of Nature, or if you like stay a longer time in your favorite Camp or lodge, we are there to offer you the places as per your dreams. Just ínform us what you like to see and do and we will organize it for you. Of course we take care for you so you will reach to all the places saftly without any delay.

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Please choose a hotel which can offer you all that what you wish to have in your Hotel in Kenya or Tanzania. We will find for you the right Accomodation, either a town Hotel in Nairobi, A hotel in Mombasa, a hotel in Stone town Zanzibar or Lamu. Do you need a Beach Hotel, a Cottage or a appartment on the Beach or on the Island Zanzibar? East africa has a well established Hotel Industry with many options on what they offer their clients, either in Town or on the beach. The most known Hotels you find here. In case you like a Hotel wich is not listed here please send us a short email with the name, so we will give you all the information on it.

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Massai Mara I Amboseli I Tsavo I Tsavo Ost I Tsavo West I Shimba Hills

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SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE
Floating a misty-cool 400 meters above the palm-fringed reaches of Kenya’s glittering coastline, the Shimba Hills National Reserve offers a unique blend of wood-cloaked downs, wandering elephant, breeze-fanned hills, plunging waterfalls, liana-strung jungle and the primeval stillness of one of the last remaining coastal rainforests on earth. Famed as the only Kenyan habitat of the rare and magnificent sable antelope, the reserve is within thirty minutes drive of the beach, commands panoramic vistas over the Indian Ocean and plays host to one of the most enchanting tree hotels in Kenya. What to see in Shimba Hills Home to some of the oldest plants on earth In the cool glades of the ancient coastal rainforests many of the massively buttressed trees are centuries old. Older still, in origin, are the fern-like cycads that grow in the depths of the jungle, the last survivors of a species that first flourished on earth some 200 million years ago. A unique elephant habitat For those who have enjoyed the spectacle of Kenya’s elephant against the mire usual backdrop of rolling savannah, Shimba provides a uniquely alternative opportunity to view them amongst the almost European scenery of gentle, green downs and leafy woodlands. Where to find them: the elephant hers can be found all over the Reserve but Elephant Hill is a particularly good place to start. The only habitat in Kenya of the sable antelope. The Reserve offers sanctuary to the last breeding herd of indigenous sable antelope in Kenya. Considered the most beautiful of the large antelopes, the hard-to-spot, solitary, territorial males have a satin-smooth, jet-black coat and majestic sweeping horns while the reddish-brown females congregate in groups and are thus more easily spotted. Where to find them: the sable antelope are most easily seen on the central grasslands (Buffalo Ridge) and around the old airstrip.

Activity options
Enjoy an adventure walk to the spectacular Sheldrick Fall’s For the more energetic, the trail leading down through the lush woodlands to the spectacular torrents of Sheldrick Falls offers a scenic walk, a plunge in the pool and a picnic by the cascades. Allow 30 minutes t descend to the fall and 45 minutes to return. Note: this walk must be accompanied by a KWS Ranger. The pick of the picnic sites Discover the range of panoramic picnic sites, situated at the main Makadara picnic site, Ocean view, Giriama Point, Pengo Hill or Elephant Lookout.

Make a circuit of the reserve
The reserve is pleasurable to drive round with easy to follow topography, good roads and clear signposting.Visit the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary A community venture between the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Eden Wildlife Trust, this informative elephant haven is several kilometers from the Reserve’s main gate and provides a working illustration of how best to minimize conflict between local farmers and potentially destructive elephant. Where to stay The Shimba Hills Rainforest Lodge, situated near the main Gate, is one of the most atmospheric and magical tree hotels in Kenya, offering luxury facilities and unique game viewing. Self-catering accommodation Sable Banda’s (3 Km from the main gate). Compromising 4 self catering banda´s (simple circular chalets) each with one bedroom (2 single beds with bedding, mosquito nets and kerosene lamps), bathroom (towels, cold shower and WC) and covered veranda with dining area. Facilities also include a caretaker and fully equipped communal kitchen with gas stoves and BBQ area.

Camping
The public campsite offers a forested camping area with excellent views. A pit latrine is available but there is no water on site. An additional special or private campsite is available and offers a broad grassy area with magnificent views, water, latrines and a seating area. The special campsite must be booked in advance on an exclusive use basis When to go The Shimba Hills National Reserve is accessible by 2 WD vehicles, and also by air, all year round. What to take with you Drinking Water, picnic items and camping equipment it you intend to stay overnight. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebooks.

FACT FILE SHIMBA HILLS NATINAL RESERVE
Altitude: 120-450 meters above sea level
Area: 250 sq. km
Location: South-west of Mombasa on the Kenyan Coast
Distance from Mombasa: 35 KM to the Main Gate
Gazetted: 1968
Climate: The normally hot and humid coastal climate is cooled by strong
Breezes and morning mist and cloud. Average temperature around 24 C. Rainfall approximately 1150 mm per annum.
Vegetation: Coastal rainforest and grasslands interspersed with woodlands And coastal bush.
Fauna: Include sable antelope, buffalo, waterbuck, bushbuck, hyena, warthog,
Giraffe, elephant, leopard, baboon, Sykes, vervet and colobus monkey, Serval, duiker, suni and bush pig. Introduced species include Maasai Giraffe and ostrich
Birds: The prolific bird life features 111 bird species of which 22 are Coastal endemic.
Roads: Good all-weather roads
Open: Daily 06.00 am – 07.00 pm Note: no entry is allowed on foot and Visitors will not be allowed into the park after 06.15 pm.

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