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Tourist attractions in Murchison Falls National Park : Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) is a Uganda’s protected area managed by the Uganda wildlife authority. The park is situated in north-western Uganda, it spreads inland from the shores of lake albert around the Victoria Nile up to the Karuma falls.  The park is surrounded by several district such as Bulisa, Nwoya, Kiryandongo and Masindi.  This stanning national park was gazetted in 1952 and covers an area of about 3,893 square kilometers. The park is bisected …

The Mara River Crossing : The Great Migration is one of the greatest wonders the world has witnessed. If you love wildlife documentaries, you have probably watched one featuring this spectacular event. One of the interesting scenes is the Mara River crossing—a dramatic scene when over 1.7 million hoofed animals take on the great Mara River. This event is full of tragedies. Animals struggle for their lives; a few make it back to the southern Serengeti while many die due to …

Plants in Serengeti National Park : Serengeti National Park is probably the top wildlife sanctuary in Africa. It is famous for its wildebeest migration, the Big Five, and incredible predator concentration. Visitors coming to the Serengeti usually explore its rich wildlife and endless plains. The iconic wildlife moves usually capture their attention and might ignore the rich flora species that feed the animals and provide habitats. The flora of Serengeti National Park is also amazing and worth a glance. The widespread …

5 best top safari destinations to visit in Uganda in 2025: Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa.  It is bordered by numerous countries such as Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania. Uganda is home to where the source of river Nile began its journey to the Mediterranean Sea and substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania. Uganda is in the African Great Lakes. more so the land is known for its breathtaking scenery. …

Tanzania Hiking safaris : Mountains are a common sight in Tanzania to explore on a safari. They might perhaps be considered among the richest things to so on a safari. It can be challenging to choose which Tanzanian mountain best suits your interests if you enjoy hiking or mountain climbing. Mount Kilimanjaro: The Highest Mountain in Africa. Without a doubt, Tanzania’s most well-known mountain is Mount Kilimanjaro. It is not just Africa’s highest mountain, but also the highest peak in Tanzania. …

What are the wildlife species found in Lake Nakuru National Park? Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the rift valley lakes situated at an elevation of about 1,755 meters above sea level. Lake Nakuru national park is located in the south of Nakuru County with Nakuru Town as the nearest developed town, about 164 kilometers about 2 hours drive from Nairobi City the capital of Kenya. Lake Nakuru National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized in 2011, …

How to get to Nairobi National Park: Nairobi National Park is the closest National Park to Nairobi in Kenya. It is located a mere half-hour drive from the city, making it a good safari destination for a day trip. It was established in 1944 and covers an area of about 117 square Kilometers of the virgin savanna and the scattered acacia trees and bushes because of these wonderful habitats.  Nairobi National Park is home to several wildlife species including a pride of lions, buffaloes, …

Best accommodation options at Amboseli National Park: Amboseli National Park was previously known as Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, the park is located in Loitoktok District in kajiado country, it covers an area of about 392 km2 (151 sq mi). The park was later gazetted as a game reserve in 1906 and later upgraded to a national park in 1974 to protect the unique ecosystem, which became a UNESCO Site in 1991. The park is one of the parks in Kenya that is known for the …

Best activities to do at Maasai Mara National Reserve: Maasai Mara National Reserve is situated in Southwestern Kenya and close to the Tanzanian border.  Maasai Mara National Reserve was originally established in 1961 as a wildlife sanctuary.  The reserve covers an area of about 1510 square kilometers.  This remarkable reserve is combined with the neighboring Serengeti National Park of Tanzania, making the one best safari wildlife destinations in Africa. Maasai Mara is one of the wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa, …

Best Accommodation Options at Mount Kenya National Park: Mount Kenya National Park is situated northeast of Nairobi, surrounding Mount Kenya, which is the second tallest mountain in Africa, rising at 5,199 meters above sea level. This mountain acts as a water catchment area that supplies several river systems including Lake Tana and the Northern Ewaso Ngiro ecosystem.  The park itself spans an impressive area of about 2,800 square kilometers, reaching heights of over 300 meters above the surrounding landscape. This remarkable …

Hiking routes on Mount Kenya: Mount Kenya is one of the extinct volcanoes that dominates the landscape of Kenya lying within Mount Kenya National Park. The mountain has three peaks with two main peaks covered with snow namely Batian which is 5199 meters and Nelion which is 5188 meters above sea level the third peak is Point Lenana stands at an elevation of 4895 meters above sea level. Mount Kenya is encompassed by several vegetation zones from the base to …

Exploring the beauty of Lake Turkana: Lake Turkana, formerly Lake Rudolf, lies in the Rift Valley of East Africa. It is about 250 kilometers long and 15–30 kilometers wide, with an average depth of about 30 m. Lake Turkana is one of the largest desert lakes in the world, and it lies in a closed basin in northwestern Kenya and southwestern Ethiopia. These images show the delta of the Omo River, which provides more than 80% of the water to the …