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		<title>Kenya Lodge Safaris</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kenya is well known to be the best tourist destination and thus offering the best accommodation which ranges from hotels, camps as well as lodges with better services and facilities. A few of the Kenya lodge safari are off town, many of these are built within the park or close to it giving you a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kenya is well known to be the best tourist destination and thus offering the best accommodation which ranges from hotels, camps as well as lodges with better services and facilities. A few of the Kenya lodge safari are off town, many of these are built within the park or close to it giving you a wonderful night as you enjoy nature with enough privacy. If you would love to sleep in a hotel, these are found in towns like Nakuru, Mombasa, Naivasha and Nairobi.</p>
<p>Kenya lodge safari will give an opportunity to see the wildebeest migration, birds of all kinds, dense forests, Insects, wild plants and the beautiful mountains that provide a perfect view of the scenery in all corners of the country. Lake Nakuru is popular for its million flamingos and other bird species including raven, peregrine, golden plover, hen herriers, white tailed sea as well as the golden eagles. This is adventurous to all visitors that come to this place. Nearby accommodation around the park include the Chui lodge 2n along with the Larsen’s Camp 3n that will make you relax and have the best memories for a lifetime. You will appreciate the true wilderness of Africa and Kenya as a whole.</p>
<p>Maasai Mara National Park is well known for its annual wildebeest migration and other kinds of wild animals. Surprisingly the park is acknowledged as the seven wonders of the worlds and this is because of the wildebeest migration. The peak season for this migration is between June and October the experience is memorable for a lifetime. The best itinerary to follow if you are visiting the park is to set off for game drive very early in morning when the animals are returning to their habitat, later afternoon is good for boat cruise. You will enjoy your safari if you have all this done. There is various accommodation in this park and the choice will depend on what you want for example Mara Sarova tented camp, Bog Time safari camp for budget tourists, Keekorok lodge and Mara Sopa lodge.<br />
Lake Nakuru National Park is a must see and it’s a two hours drive, its famous for its pink flamingos and with very beautiful scenery. For birdwatchers, this is the best place to visit and have all your dreams come true, the park has over thousands of different birds.Somthing that will surely interest you on your tour is spotting the rare white and black rhinos. Lake Nakuru has the best accommodation ranging from Lake Elementaita lodge, Chester hotel for budget tourists, Sarova lion hill along with Lake Nakuru Lodge.</p>
<p>What makes a Amboseli national park different from other parks is the big population of elephants, many safari lovers visit Kenya particularly for viewing the animals. Right from this spot, you will get a good view of Mount Kilimanjaro which is acknowledged to be the highest mountain in Africa. The proximity between Amboseli and Tanzania is so close. The best accommodation in Amboseli ranges from Amboseli sopa lodge, Sentrim hotel, campsites for budget tourist and Kibo safari camp. Whichever park you decide to visit first, you will enjoy every moment of your safari in Kenya.</p>
<p>Mombasa is the second biggest city in Kenya and taking up a Kenya lodge safari will be to your advantage. It’s the most famous island with two interesting features like the major port as well as the airport. If surely you have enough time for safari in Kenya, you may stay longer and other sites of your wish. The tours accessible with Kenya lodge safaris include Eco-tourism and Cultural tours, budget camping tours, Kenya lodge and lavish tented safaris, beach holidays and Indian Ocean Island along with trekking and mountain climbing adventures.</p>
<p>If you are looking for budget friendly accommodation, luxury tented safari and Kenya lodge offers the best prices, this is because they are designed in a form of campsites with an expert cook to help you out. Keep in mind that these trips offer a wide range of safaris including Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro wildlife, Serengeti, Tsavo East and Tsavo West, Masai Mara, Mt Kenya, Mt Kilimanjaro along with Amboseli National Park. If you have enough time, you may decide to take a tour to Bwindi Impenetrable forest and enjoy tracking the gorillas in Uganda. You can as well engage yourself in big game fishing off the shores of the coast, scuba diving in the ocean as well as water rafting on river Tana.The experience is memorable and worth traveling to Kenya.</p>
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		<title>Kenya Family Holiday</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kenya is the best tourist destination anyone can think of visiting in Africa. When it concerns planning for a family holiday, Kenya is the best. All you must do at first is to get the best knowledge about the best attractions to visit as well as accommodation that will suit your budget. There are so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kenya is the best tourist destination anyone can think of visiting in Africa. When it concerns planning for a family holiday, Kenya is the best. All you must do at first is to get the best knowledge about the best attractions to visit as well as accommodation that will suit your budget. There are so many tours and travel companies that offer family holidays although you must book in time to avoid inconveniences, you just do some research on the internet to enable you get the most reliable company to work with. If you are a kind that loves booking a hotel early, travel companies in Kenya can do this best to your preference or taste.</p>
<p>Kenya is well known for its coastal area as it’s the best spot for holidays. This attracts big numbers of people and the majorities are children because they have various activities to engage in and these include visiting the parks, reserves, sandy beaches, water sport games like scuba diving, kayaking, snorkeling and many others. If you are to visit Mombasa, you will get an opportunity of having a holiday offer that involves game watching adjacent to the huge Tsavo National Park. The park is a habitat to many wildlife and the most common include the big five animals and others. A family holiday in Kenya will give you a chance to visit the Mzima springs that have a beautiful view of the gushing waters surrounded by big trees, green vegetation that give an amazing view of the rainbow in the clouds.</p>
<p>Tsavo has the best accommodation and this ranges from luxurious hotels, camps, guest houses and lodges that favor a family holiday. Once you are at the coast, your kids will love to visit the Halle’s park that is specifically designed for them. The big secret about this park is the old tortoise called Mzee that was used in movie and written about in many story books. The giraffe is a calm animal and so children get a chance to feed them as it’s the only park that offers that to kids.</p>
<p>The major activity done at the coast is water sports for instance snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving and many others. Children will learn a lot if given a chance to visit the Ancient Fort Jesus, it’s a common topic in history and so they must be familiar with the information provided. The Kenya coast is one of its kind and the best for a Kenya family holiday, the experience is for a lifetime.<br />
A holiday safari in Kenya will not live the same person; this is because the memories will be unforgettable. The most exciting thing about this country is that it has many tourist attractions to visit and sites which can be found in Kenya. Besides taking a family holiday, you may have your honeymoon in Kenya. It’s such an adventurous experience that is worth anything in the world. Children will love the bit of camping in the wilderness as they will see the great animals roaming around the park, they will appreciate the true beauty of Africa with only sounds of different wildlife in their habitat.</p>
<p>Family holidays in Kenya has its own benefits and among these include seeing the wild animals at a close range and in large numbers which can’t be found anywhere in the world. Common animals you are well assured of seeing include antelope,monkey,gazelle,buffalo,leopard,rabbit,hyena,elephant,rhino,zebra  and the lion. Nature walk is also allowed in many parks with an expert guide as you take photos of your choice. He will provide you with the best information about the wild animals and how they relate in their natural environment.</p>
<p>After having a tiresome day, you return to the hotel with your family and as you relax you wait to be served a delicious meal as you enjoy a beautiful view of the scenery. As you take an evening walk around the park, you come across people of different cultures who will entertain you and make your trip exiciting.Accommodation ranges from luxurious hotels, lodges and camps with better services and facilities. You will make your choice depending on what you most.</p>
<p>Truth be told, if you took a holiday to Kenya and intentionally missed out on visiting the Indian Ocean beaches at the coast of Mombasa, you may not have a lot of exciting information to tell the people back home. Since it’s a coastline, there are several sandy beaches to visit for instance Kilifi, Shimoni, Malindi, Diani and Lamu. Beaches are found on the island which means you will take a boat or airplane to get there. As you sunbath at the beach, you may decide to engage yourself in water sport activities which will make your holiday memorable. Marine cuisine will be the best dish to have at the beach. If you decide to visit Lamu, you will be welcomed by the local people who will still give a chance to ride on their donkeys since it’s the only means of transport used in the region.</p>
<p>A holiday in Kenya will give a chance to know the different cultures particularly the Masaai and Kikuyu and get to know how they live their lives and what they feed on. Some cultures live a hard life and they basically survive on God’s mercy, visiting them shows how there is still hope for the future. Besides all this, the experience is worth it.</p>
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		<title>Balloon Safari Kenya, Hot Air Balloon Tour Kenya Masai Mara Ballooning Safari</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A balloon is the best safari package that can you move smoothly over the plains without destructing the wildlife .Its designed with a hot air burner that makes it fly to higher altitudes and from any view point, you can catch a glimpse of the nature green vegetation. For an amazing experience on this beautiful [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A balloon is the best safari package that can you move smoothly over the plains without destructing the wildlife .Its designed with a hot air burner that makes it fly to higher altitudes and from any view point, you can catch a glimpse of the nature green vegetation.</p>
<p>For an amazing experience on this beautiful wilderness, dawn Balloon safari will surely give you a great encounter because you will see different kinds of wild animals retiring to their homes after a long night. Depending on the lodge you decide on, some can organize this package and it’s carried out on a daily basis. If not the safari company that you book with may include this activity on your tour. As you are in the air, you enjoy a wonderful view of Kenya’s scenic beauty and an opportunity to glide unremarkably over the wildlife below</p>
<p><strong>Ballon Safari over the Maasai Mara</strong><br />
The Masai Mara is situated within Kenya and it’s the most beautiful landscape that the country has. The games and plains of Kenya make it Africa’s best destination. A visit to Mara will make you enjoy a wonderful view of the area more so if you take on the dawn balloon safari.</p>
<p>Mara is one spot that is well known for its hot air ballooning, it’s unique from other areas because it has an excellent flying conditions well coordinated with an extensive large sky. Whichever direction you take, you will delight in the scenic beauty of the country. Its Kenya’s world prominent game in Africa.</p>
<p>As you take on a balloon flight, have it in mind that you have to wake up very early than the normal time for game drives. The time is a bit wired but rewarding when you get to see the wildlife and the beautiful landscape .From the lodges, guests taken to the place where balloons are operated, on your arrival they set it up and it keeps on rising higher until it stabilizes. As you enjoy the smooth fly, you will be welcomed by the morning sunrise. You will feel as though it’s a whole new world.</p>
<p>Balloon Safari over the Great Rift Valley</p>
<p>Kenya is surrounded by the Great Rift Valley and as you take on the Balloon safari, you will get a clear view of how the valley meanders through the plains. A breathtaking view is seen from above as you will also delight in the different kinds of bird species with a closer eye. You will see large concentration of flamingos on the shores of the lakes and some flying over the forests as well as volcanoes.</p>
<p>The Rift valley is such amazing feature, as you take on your journey you will enjoy a good view of the valley. Its covers an area of about 6000kms right from Mozambique to Jordan and has a width that ranges from 30 to 100kms</p>
<p>The valley is enclosed with volcanoes along with soda lakes, thus attracting large concentration of wildlife and bird species. It’s a bit challenging to discover the rift valley and still get a wonderful view; this can only be done with the help of the balloon. As it sets off from the ground, you can delight in the whole rift along with its surrounding features.</p>
<p>The balloon site is easily accessed from the safari hotels and lodges in areas like Nakuru as well as Naivasha.This is one of the most exciting and adventurous excursion one can have on a safari. The balloon safari starts off early in the morning rising with the sun over the plains of Delamere prior to seeing the shores of Lake Elmenteita.With a balloon safari, the experience is for a lifetime.</p>
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		<title>Kenya Attractions, What to see, Places to Visit, Top Tourist Attractions in Kenya</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A safari to Kenya is one of its Kind, it has the best adventure holidays that you may not want to miss out. Majority of the people that have been to Kenya will assure that they are planning for their next safari; this simply means that this destination is so amazing to all tourists. People [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A safari to Kenya is one of its Kind, it has the best adventure holidays that you may not want to miss out. Majority of the people that have been to Kenya will assure that they are planning for their next safari; this simply means that this destination is so amazing to all tourists. People that have not been to Kenya must be wondering what is so special about this country. Truth be told, it has the best attractions that will give a good experience of a life time. It’s what has made Kenya so popular across the world. Below are some of the top tourist attractions that will give you a clear picture of how country is endowed.</p>
<h3>Places to Visit in Kenya</h3>
<p><strong>Lake Victoria</strong> –It’s acknowledged to be the biggest lake in Africa and covers an area of about 68,800 square Kilometers. At this spot, you will be delighted by the different kinds of bird species along with the wild animals as you take a boat ride on the lake. You will get a chance to see large concentrations of animals such as elephants, buffalo, hippo and crocodile, they settle along the shores of the lake as they take water and others cool off the heat. Fishing is another great activity that you enjoy doing along with other local fishermen, catching fish will surely be exciting for your safari or tour to Kenya.</p>
<p><strong>The Great Rift Valley</strong> – Kenya is gifted with the Great Rift Valley, it’s such a breathtaking feature that the country owns. This vast valley elongates right from Central Mozambique to Northern Syria. It has a wonderful landscape surrounded with wildlife and the soda lakes that attract bird species.</p>
<p><strong>Mount Kenya</strong> – It’s such a prominent feature in Kenya and it has a height of about 5,199 metres tall. Hiking is the best activity done on this mountain and this normally takes around 4-6 days of adventuring. Getting on top of the mountain will enable you see different kinds of ecosystems and the scenic beauty of the country as well. Along your hiking, you will come across different types of vegetation. Once you succeed on your climb to Mount Kenya, you would have realized your dream.</p>
<p><strong>Masai Mara National Reserve</strong> –Its one of the most visited tourist destination in the world, it’s a habitat to so many wildlife and it’s a acknowledged to be the natural wonder of the world. The wildebeest migration of about 1.5milion kinds of animals move from Serengeti to the great plains of Masai Mara looking for greener pastures. Many tourists take their safaris during this season to catch a glimpse of these animals. It’s amazing to see them move as they care for the young ones as well; the experience is for a life time.</p>
<p><strong>Amboseli National Park</strong> – This area is well known for its large concentration of elephants, it has a total number of about 1,600.Place these beautiful wildlife right close to the mountain ranges of Mountain Kilimanjaro and you will get a wonderful view of Amboseli.Its one park you will visit and be sure to see at least a group of elephants with their young ones.</p>
<p><strong>Lake Nakuru</strong> – Its one spot in Kenya that is famous for its flamingos, it has over 1 million birds that settle along the shores of the lake to feed on the algae. Lake Nakuru National Park is a habitat to the big population of the black and white rhinos across the world. It’s such rare specie to find in the wilderness even if you visited the prominent safari parks in Africa.</p>
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		<title>Kenya Museums and Monuments</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[IPR Nature Trail, Karen Located in the Oloolua forest within Karen is the Institute of Primate Research-nature trail which is offers an amazing escape within the woods for those who love nature. The various attractions in the forest include a viewing tower, natural cave, campsite, spectacular waterfalls and picnic sites all within the scenic environment. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>IPR Nature Trail, Karen<br />
Located in the Oloolua forest within Karen is the Institute of Primate Research-nature trail which is offers an amazing escape within the woods for those who love nature. The various attractions in the forest include a viewing tower, natural cave, campsite, spectacular waterfalls and picnic sites all within the scenic environment.<br />
Kenya’s national museums have greatly helped to protect this very valuable and important natural heritage for the future generation too.<br />
Karen Blixen Museum<br />
Karen Blixen Museum was constructed in 1912 and is a haven to the Danish artist, author and poet Karen Blixen the museum came to limelight in after the ‘Out of Africa’ Oscar Award winning movie that was based on the autobiography of Karen which has the same title. In 1986, by then a farm house was recognized as a National Museum in Kenya.<br />
Located at the foothill of Ngong hill just 10km from the capital Nairobi, the museum is opened for the public daily including public holidays and weekends form 9:30 in the morning up to 6o’clock in the evening.<br />
Today, several visitor still visit the museum particular those mesmerized by the life story of Karen.<br />
Nairobi National Museum, Snake Park and Botanical Gardens<br />
The Nairobi National Museum was established in 1910, but in 2006 it closed to be renovated and reopened later in 2008 as a first-class Museum furnished with shopping plus dining facilities.<br />
The Museum endeavors to present the rich heritage of Kenya and provide a stopover for visitors to enjoy the heritage for education &amp; leisure purposes. It is opened daily including weekends and public holidays from 8:30 in the morning to 5 o’clock in the evening.<br />
In this museum you will find the complete history, culture, contemporary art and nature of Kenya in its full grandeur. You will also see renowned types of snakes, nature trails and verdant botanical gardens.<br />
To discover the complete heritage and pride of Kenya, visit the stunning National Museum.<br />
Nairobi Gallery<br />
The Nairobi Gallery is located in the heart of the capital city Nairobi adjacent to Nyayo House. It was constructed in 1913 and this ancient office of the PC was then commonly referred to as the “Hatches, Matches &amp; Dispatches” due to the several births, marriages and the many deaths that happened here.<br />
At present, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions all through the year and always offers something new for its visitors to marvel at.<br />
Uhuru Gardens<br />
These wonderful gardens are situated alongside Langata road. The Uhuru gardens are not only a national monument but also the biggest memorial park in Kenya. They are a symbol of independence as the very first flag of Kenya was hoisted in this place. Currently the park is a very peaceful picnic site, a renowned events venue and ideal destination for family outings.<br />
The park is free to the entire public and for theose using public transport, several matatus can get you there very easily.<br />
There are plans to establish a hero’s corner to honor the heroines plus the heros of this country.</p>
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		<title>Gedi Ruins, Malindi</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gedi – one of Kenya’s great unknown treasures Gedi is one among the unexplored treasures of Kenya and is a breathe taking isolated city located in the heart of the vast Arbuko Sokoke forest. It is a very mysterious place with an archeological puzzle which has continuously provoked debates among several historians. Today, despite the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gedi – one of Kenya’s great unknown treasures</p>
<p>Gedi is one among the unexplored treasures of Kenya and is a breathe taking isolated city located in the heart of the vast Arbuko Sokoke forest. It is a very mysterious place with an archeological puzzle which has continuously provoked debates among several historians.<br />
Today, despite the wide spread research together with the exploration made, people are still uncertain of what exactly toke place to the mysterious Gedi and all its inhabitants. The once upon a time immense civilization was very powerful and comprised of a multifaceted Swahili settlement made up of more than 2,500 people which was constructed in the thirteenth century. Today the Gedi ruins include several mansions, complex tombs &amp; cemeteries, houses and mosques<br />
Regardless of the complexity plus the size of this vast settlement which extends over 45 acres, this place has never been mentioned any known historical writing or home recorded history.<br />
The adjacent Portuguese settlement located in Malindi appears to have never had any contact with, not even aware of the Gedi existence.<br />
The town has an outward show of being a trade colony and yet considering its physical location far deep within the forest, and miles from the ocean, chances are so high that it was never a trading centre. What was Gedi trading in and with whom did it do business?<br />
The most outstanding mystery of the Gedi settlement was the sudden and incomprehensible abandonment of this place in the seventeenth century.<br />
The whole Gedi town was all of a sudden deserted by all its occupants living it to the forest which today only stands as a town of ruins. There aren’t any significant signs of disturbance, battle or plague that can be attributed to the sudden abandonment.<br />
One of the recent theories claims that Gedi town was greatly threatened by the forward move of the Galla people who are an inland tribe that where years ago renowned to be very hostile during that era, and that the Gedi people fled before the arrival of the Galls.<br />
But the local testimonial history never mentioned any such vast scale evacuation during that time. There are no written documents of the rise or abrupt fall of the people of Gedi town was ever accounted.<br />
The eerie ruins of the town of Gedi rest in the forest that has over grown and almost consumed the entire town. They ruins had turned out to be part of the myths in the area known as the sinister lair of malevolent spirits not until archaeologists started to slowly uncover the place in the twentieth century. The pace was gazette back in 1948.<br />
Presently, the place has a museum and professionally trained guides who take visitors all through the different parts of the ruins.<br />
Up to today, Gedi still stands as a mysterious place that has little been visited. The once strong stone wall and the pillars, the tombs plus the wrecked mosque all rest among the forest tress. The stone floors are covered with numerous leaves and the large shrews are seen in the abandoned houses as birds together butterflies glide in the air.<br />
Meandering around the ruins of Gedi is a wonderful way to spend your entire morning or even afternoon as you lose yourself in the mysterious secrets of Gedi.</p>
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		<title>Haller Wildlife Park Kenya</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Lafarge Ecosystems) Haller Wildlife Park/Lafarge Ecosystems is formerly an abandoned quarry that was rejuvenated as a small though private game habitat. An important project has been put in place to make green the quarry and these tireless efforts have transformed the place into a verdant area. The previously quarry today stands as a successful game [...]]]></description>
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Haller Wildlife Park/Lafarge Ecosystems is formerly an abandoned quarry that was rejuvenated as a small though private game habitat. An important project has been put in place to make green the quarry and these tireless efforts have transformed the place into a verdant area.<br />
The previously quarry today stands as a successful game reserve stocked with several reptiles, insects, animals among which are giraffes, hippos, Elands and Oryx, and the verdant botanical gardens. These animals can best be seen when you follow the trail giving you an opportunity to see them feed on various reptiles like snake but under close supervision of a guide.<br />
There are educational videos shown that emphasis the history and continuous improvement of this place. Previously being a very barren land that was severely robbed off its resources through mining of limestone, the area was later re -developed through conservation efforts and reforestation and today stands as a sanctuary for numerous wildlife species and a variety of vegetation.<br />
Owen and Mzee<br />
At the end of 2004 in the month of December, strong monsoon rains in Kenya cause a trivial flood in the river Sabaki north of the coast of Kenya. The increased water levels greatly affected the family of hippos that were residing near the river banks; these were washed down into the ocean.</p>
<p>Fortunately, the large adult hippos were able to swim back to their original territorial home, although a young calf which was less than one year old was sadly left behind in the wild open ocean.<br />
It was the local fishermen together with the tourists that later saw the male calf weighing 270Kg or 600 pounds wallowing vulnerably offshore for some days who became concerned about the calf’s life. This calf was later salvaged by rangers from the Kenya Wildlife Service who carefully wrapped him in a fish net and carried him onto a truck, driving him to Haller Wildlife Park which is located on the outskirts of Mombasa.<br />
This calf was later name Owen; after one of the persons that rescued him, and was finally released into a large enclosure housing 2 large tortoises plus some bushbucks.<br />
Surprisingly, baby Owen was soon after adopted by one of the large tortoises called Mzee.<br />
Initially, the 120 years old giant tortoise who because of his age was named Mzee; a title meaning old age, aggressively hissed at the very terrified calf but surprisingly after some few days, giant Mzee was seen sleeping and feeding together with the hippo and so much extending motherly care to the calf despite Mzee being a male tortoise.<br />
Meanwhile, baby Owen so much treated the old giant Mzee like a parent. He was often seen not only licking Mzee’s face but also following him wherever he went.<br />
You can always visit this unusual pair at Haller Park to have a personal view of this flourishing and still going relationship. The area has several trekking trails that have turned it into a very wonderful destination to pass your morning or even afternoon hours away from the vivid beach life.</p>
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		<title>Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those who read the book or watched the movie ‘Out of Africa’ by Karen Blixen and so enjoyed them, this particular museum is a must visit destination. From 1914 to 1931, Karen Blixen was staying on the coffee estate in a home called Bongani. This Karen Blixen Museum was established in the M’Bongani House [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those who read the book or watched the movie ‘Out of Africa’ by Karen Blixen and so enjoyed them, this particular museum is a must visit destination. From 1914 to 1931, Karen Blixen was staying on the coffee estate in a home called Bongani.<br />
This Karen Blixen Museum was established in the M’Bongani House which is the major building on the entire coffee farm of Karen Blixen just on the bottom of Ngong Hills in 1985.<br />
Following Kenya’s independence, the house together with the adjacent land was donated to Kenya by the Danish government. The house was well reinstated and used in the filming of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ which was based on Karen’s book<br />
Today the museum is recognized as one of the National Museums in the country and it is located just 15km on the outskirts of Nairobi city.<br />
Currently this region has developed into a modern community ‘of Karen’ just outside the capital city Nairobi.<br />
The house/home serves as a museum and has been well conserved in its original state for visitors to explore. For those who read the book or watched the movie which was shot in this very location, you will be able to recognize the impressive house surrounded by expansive gardens with scenic views of the adjacent Ngong Hills.<br />
Several efforts have been put in place to decorate the different rooms in the house while maintaining their original fashion. Most of the original furniture is well displayed in the house and the original kitchen was restored with a dove stove identical to the old one plus some kitchen utensils and now is open for public viewing. In an effort to restore the place back to its ancient days, the coffee factory and the farm machinery are being reconstructed.<br />
The Museum opens daily from 0930 to 1800 hours annually, including public holidays and weekends. It has become a center for various activities like research, private parties and visitations from all parts of the continent.<br />
The house is furnished with a blend of interior decorations &amp; furnishes together with props from the film production of 1985. On the ground are several displays of the farming tools and equipment that were used in the plantation.<br />
Furthermore there is a gift shop where you can look up a souvenir to carry home after this wonderful tour of this place. This museum is an ideal place to spend your morning or afternoon while in Kenya.<br />
There are professional and well trained staff in the museum who are very well knowledgeable about the history of this impressive house and the entire life of the author Karen Blixen. They are gladly ready and very willing to answer any questions that may arise and to personally guide you through your tours in this house.<br />
The proceedings collected from this place are utilized in refurbishing and maintaining the Karen Blixen Museum plus the adjacent local museums.<br />
You can readily reach the museum by taxi and bus boarding from Nairobi.</p>
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		<title>Nairobi National Museum Kenya</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best place to explore and learn about the history plus the culture of Kenya is Nairobi National Museum. This recently renovated museum was first established in 1929 on Museum Hill following the then government putting aside some land for its construction. On 22nd September, 1930, the museum was then officially opened and name d [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The best place to explore and learn about the history plus the culture of Kenya is Nairobi National Museum. This recently renovated museum was first established in 1929 on Museum Hill following the then government putting aside some land for its construction.<br />
On 22nd September, 1930, the museum was then officially opened and name d Coryndon Museum in memory of the legendary Sir Robert Coryndon who was once governor of this country and a very devoted supporter of the Uganda Natural History Society.<br />
The opening of this museum leads to the movement of the large library into this National Museum by the society.</p>
<p>Some of the proceeding collected made part of the foundation collection the present day Herbarium. During the early 40s and 50s, the now deceased Dr. Louis Leakey publicly appealed for financial help for enlarging the galleries of the museum.<br />
This appeal resulted in the galleries on the right side of the main entrance that we see at present day.<br />
These galleries were named in respect to the community members of Nairobi who generously contributed towards the construction of this museum. At present day you will find the Churchill Gallery, Mahatma Gandhi Hall and the Aga Khan in addition to others.<br />
Back in the early 60s, Nairobi snake Park was constructed primarily to educate the entire public regarding snakes and some of the common reptiles in Kenya. Today the snake park still stands as a major educative attraction in this museum.<br />
Coryndon Museum had its name changed in 1964 to National Museum of Kenya.<br />
The Museum slowly by slowly started intensifying its services plus its assets starting in 1969 far beyond the capital city Nairobi and later establishes several museums in Meru, Lamu, Fort Jesus found in Mombasa, Kitale and Kisumu.<br />
Furthermore, the renowned Institute of Primate Research is also very much connected to this great museum. Each of these smaller regional museums has its personal identity and develops its independent programs which are run directly under the Director for Regional Museums, Monuments and Sites office.<br />
Since the ancient 1969 era, the museums have all greatly grown and broaden their horizons. In 1976, the Leakey Memorial Building was also opened and it is here that the paleontology, administration and archeology departments are found.<br />
Additionally, the building houses a lecture hall/auditorium that has a sitting capacity of approximately 300 people and also hosts several museum events. Today, several research plus development programs have also been developed and started.<br />
Among these programs are collaboration with the University of Nairobi plus the Institute of African Studies specialized in culture anthropology and ethnography.<br />
Fortunately the Department of Education started up programs for hundreds and hundreds of children who annually visit the museum. In addition the department of Casting sells out casts of the very significant fossil discoveries found in the museum worldwide for exhibition and studies.<br />
The museum is opened daily from 8:30am to 5:00pm including public holidays plus weekends. It is a perfect destination you can visit to pass your morning or afternoon as you explore and learn more about the exciting mysteries of Kenya.</p>
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		<title>Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is situated adjacent to the renowned Nairobi National Park. This orphanage of rhinos together with elephant calves from all parts of Kenya was established and is still administered by Daphne Sheldrick a widow to David Sheldrick one of the popular and best game wardens. It should be remembered that one of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is situated adjacent to the renowned Nairobi National Park. This orphanage of rhinos together with elephant calves from all parts of Kenya was established and is still administered by Daphne Sheldrick a widow to David Sheldrick one of the popular and best game wardens.<br />
It should be remembered that one of the persons that spear headed the war against ivory poaching in Tsavo National Park was David Sheldrick back in the 1970s.<br />
At present day the Sheldrick orphanage is a vital focal point for conserving elephant<br />
The elephant calves which are majorly orphaned because of poaching are all gathered and brought in thid place. While here, they receive professional care and treatment and actually receive personal care and are monitored 24 hours in a day by dedicated caretakers who become mothers to these calves.<br />
The young elephants are carefully fed after three hours and taken daily by their care takers to Nairobi National park so that they can interact with other species of wild animals and also to get acquitted with the behavior of elephants such as using their trunks to feed and to pick grass. After some time when the calves are no longer depending on being fed by bottle which is usually at two years old, they are transferred to Tsavo National Park where they are cautiously reintroduced into the existing wild herds.<br />
The elephants in this orphanage are of an age range between just a few months to three years old. Each calf is assigned a personal care taker who serves as its stand-in mother until the elephant is old enough to be released into the wild. Because being orphaned is quite a distressing experience, the care taker or keeper does spend as much time as they can with the elephant especially during the very first days as they try to lavish the baby elephants. Take care of an elephant not only entails feeding it but also providing shade for it to avoid sunburns, and as it becomes older you take it for walks in the wild park.<br />
This center is opened to public viewing each day of the week including weekends and public holidays from 11 o’clock in the morning up to 12 noon. You will be able to see these large mammals feed and the guides will give you a briefing about the life history of the animals, they will tell you where the animals came from, how they are surviving and update you of the progress of the orphans. Normally groups of about 25 – 30 people are allowed to see the animals.<br />
The calves are exercised and well bathed while visitors are free to watch all this. This place is a good educational centre providing all general information about elephants and how to conserve them.<br />
It is in this elephant orphanage where man’s compassion exceeds anything else, it is a destination where people dedicate themselves willingly to save these large and impressive animals. So by visiting the park you will get the opportunity to closely encounter these very large animals.</p>
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