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FIVE Reasons Kenya Remains A Top Holiday Destination In Africa

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Samuel Mwangi

The country’s amazing landscapes, breathtaking wildlife and a wide variety of cultures, are indeed why many tourists prefer Kenya as their dream vacation spot. Safari adventures to this East African country, are guaranteed to make the whole experience so captivating, … Continue reading →

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Mount Kenya National Park Receives World-Class Status

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

Mount Kenya National Park recently joined 22 other world-class National parks in Kenya when it received a new logo, flag and slogan. It becomes the 22nd park to be rebranded since 2005 when the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) began the … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Perfect Flying Creature Can Be Found Right Here in Kenya

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Henry Muuthia

Of the more than 1,000 bird species recorded in Kenya, I find the Rüppell’s Vulture (Gyps rueppellii), to be among the most fascinating. With a current estimated population of about 30,000, the Rüppell’s Vulture (also known as Rüppell’s Griffon), like … Continue reading →

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Meet The Women Handicraft Merchants of Namanga Border Town

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

Namanga is a border town that has taken long to grow. Nevertheless, it is an active transit point for big business between Kenya and Tanzania. Heavy trucks ferrying goods from either country are a key feature here. The town also … Continue reading →

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More Security At The Mara As Peak Season Sees More Arrivals

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

As the tourist season hits fever peach, the Kenya government has taken extra precautions to enhance security, especially at the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, where the greatest migration on earth is taking place as thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross … Continue reading →

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The World’s Greatest Migration Has Began

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

That time of the year, when thousands of wildebeest start migrating from Serengeti in Tanzania to Maasai Mara in Kenya in search of pasture, is here again. This magnificent spectacle that is as exhilarating as it is saddening to watch … Continue reading →

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Death of the Maasai Mara Seems Inevitable Now

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

The world-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve may soon lose its glory and fame (and revenue) as a popular tourist destination if the current decline in wildlife in the expansive national reserve continues unchecked. It is no wonder it is getting … Continue reading →

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