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The climate and weather of Arabuko Sokoke National Park: The Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve is located on the coast of Kenya, 110 km north of Mombasa, and is protected as a national Forest Reserve. The Arabuko Sokoke National Park, situated at the north-western edge of the Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve, is only a few square kilometers in size and constitutes only a small portion of the latter. The Arabuko Sokoke National Park was officially established in the late 1980s. Interestingly, part of the park …

How to Get to Shimba Hills National Reserve? Shimba Hills National Reserve is a small national reserve in the former coast province of Kenya, in Kwale County, Kenya. 33km from Mombasa and 15 km from the coast. The reserve is an area of coastal rainforest, woodland, and grassland, it is an important area for plant biodiversity over 50% of the 159 rare plants in Kenya are found in the Simba Hills, including some endangered species of cycad and orchids. It …

Best accommodation facilities at Kakamega Forest National Reserve: Kakamega Forest National Reserve is in Kakamega county in Kenya about 350 km road distance from Nairobi. It covers an area of 44.7 square kilometers of a protected area under the Kenya Wildlife Service. It is Kenya’s only remnant of a rainforest that stretches all the way to central Africa. The forest lies in the Lake Victoria catchment, about 40 km north of Kisumu, and just east of the Nandi Escarpment that forms …

How to get to Kakamega Forest National Reserve: Kakamega Forest is a tropical rainforest situated in the Kakamega, Vihiga, and Nandi regions of Kenya, which is northwest of the capital Nairobi, and close to the border with Uganda. This forest is special because it is the only tropical rainforest in Kenya and is often referred to as the ancient Guineo-Congolian rainforest that covers a large part of Africa. If you’re looking for an exciting adventure, check out how to get to Kakamega Forest National Reserve and reach out to …

Conservation Efforts Employed In Conserving National Parks : Tanzania is well-known as an off-the-beaten-track wildlife destination for wildlife lovers. The country is famous for the Great Migration, the Big Five, and various plants and animals. The wildlife is distributed in various national parks and game reserves nationwide. With much devotion to protecting the Mother Nature of the earth, Tanzania has almost 40% of its land as protected areas. Tanzania has made itself an interesting hotspot for wildlife explorers as it has …

Best accommodation facilities at Samburu National Reserve: Samburu National Reserve is one of the best places to see lions and wildlife in Kenya is one of the lesser-known parks in Kenya but nevertheless teeming with wildlife. Samburu National Reserve is located at the southern corner of Samburu district in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. It is bordered to the south by Uaso Nyiro River which separates it from the Buffalo Springs National Reserve.  Samburu National Reserve offers tourists the most comfortable …

How to reach Aberdare National Park? Aberdare National Park, located in Central Kenya to the east of the East African Rift Valley, is a safari park that covers an area of more than 767 sq km and stretches across the higher areas of the Aberdare Mountain Ranges.  To the east, it is covered by the Aberdare Salient. Located at 18,29 m above sea level, the park is relatively low in altitude but has been identified as a landscape park. Aberdare national park is managed by …

Exploring the pristine beauty of Aberdare National Park: Aberdare National Park is located in central Kenya, approximately 100 kilometers north of Nairobi. The park is located within the Aberdare Mountain Range. Established in 1950, the park spans an area of about 767 square kilometers, making it a significant part of the country’s rich biodiversity. The park is home to a diverse and abundant, attracting nature lovers and wildlife lovers from around the globe. The park is a dwell to various species …

A memorable Cultural tour in Kenya: Cultural tours in Kenya offer a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the country’s tribes. Engaging with these communities reveals to you their traditional beliefs, vibrant dances, and pastoral life as well as their unique festivals, marriage ceremonies, and polygamous customs. Visitors often find that the warmth and hospitality of the Kenyan people create a welcoming environment, making the experience even more memorable. The captivating aspects of Kenyan culture leave a …

Best destinations to see lions in East Africa: Besides the primates such as mountain gorillas, one of the wanted-see animals in East Africa is the renowned Big Five animals. This in particular the African lion which is one of the top wildlife species that visitors to East Africa aim to see on their safari. East Africa is home to around 60% of Africa’s lions, but some studies suggest that this population may decline by as much as 50% over the next two …

Exploring Mafia Island Marine Park: Mafia Island Marine Park encompasses an impressive area of 822 square kilometers, with over 75 % of it situated below the high-water mark. The park was established in 1995 and it’s located in the jurisdiction Mafia District of the Pwani Region in Tanzania. Mafia Island and its chain of small islets lie approximately 120 km south of Dar es Salaam and 20 km offshore from the eastern extent of the Rufiji is one of the largest …