Chale Island - South Coast
October 31, 2008
For those looking for a romatic gateaway, Chale Island is a small island south of Galu Beach and about 600 meters from the mainland and 10 km south of Diani on the Kenya coast.
Measuring 1,2 km long and 0,8 km wide with north-south orientation, Chale Island is divided into two parts: the hotel, main beach and immediate surrounds and the forest and wildlife (reserve). Wildlife abounds throughout the island:- troops of monkeys and baboons, nocturnal bush babies, many species of birdlife, small antelope, butterflies, to name but a few… Read more
Seychelles Islands
October 25, 2008
seychelles beach vacation
An island nation, the Seychelles is located in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km (1,000 miles) east of Kenya. The number of islands in the archipelago is often given as 115 but the Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles lists 155. Of these islands 83 are named and 46 are permanently uninhabited. Mahé is the principal island comprising of 142 sq km, with the islands of Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette being the next important . Situated about 1,600 km off the east coast of Africa, Mahe extends 27 km north to south and 11 km east to west and has a beautiful coastline of 127 km. Read more
Kenya cultural safaris
October 25, 2008
maasai moran
Kenya is an enchanting country and few places in the world can better its varied tourist attractions. The region has been crossed by the paths of a long and complex history. From the prehistoric records of early man to the present day, Kenya has been a land of unending change, contrasts and diversity.
The early tribal states saw cycles of migration and shifting power, with Kenya as a meeting place for peoples from the plainlands of the south, the forests of the West and the deserts of the North. Read more
A Mauritius Vacation
October 24, 2008
Most visitors to Mauritius visit this tropical Island paradise for beach vacations, but the Northern part of this Island also offers a chance to visit the Nicoliere Mountains and the Royal Botanical Gardens inland.
Fot those sports enthusiasts there are a lot of activities including big game fishing, golf, scuba diving and other watersports which you will often find in most tourist hotels.
At Grand Baie one can also experience the unique experience of undersea walking. Yatchs can also be hired from a number of tour operators.
If you are looking for things to take back home, there is shopping galore for locally produced clothes and artefacts. In Goodlands one can visit the model shipbuilding factory.
In the north there are a wide range of restaurants offering different cuisines in various hotels and also in the villages of Trou aux Biches, Pointe aux Canoniers and Grand Baie. nightclubs and jazz clubs are also concentrated in Grand Baie and Pereybere, and Trou aux biches has a Casino.
The best time to visit the North of Mauritius Islands is April to June and September to November. This does not however mean that one should avoid visiting at other times because these areas are pleasant at any time of the year.
The peak season is between December and early January and at these times holiday packages cost more. During the months of February its often hot, sticky and rainy and it is at this time when cyclones could occur.
Southern Africa
October 23, 2008
Namib Desert
Southern Africa offers an wide variety of attractions and landscapes from the enormous dunes of the Kalahari to the quasi-Siberian highlands of Lesotho where you can even go skiing in winter. There is also Wildlife viewing, and beautiful sandy beaches.
Southern Africa’s national parks and reserves rival those of East Africa and are also considered relatively cheaper. Among the most famous of these are Kruger National Park, Botswana’s Chobe National Park and the Okavango delta and Namibia’s Etosha Pan.
Namibia’s Namib desert is home to the worlds tallest dunes and the bizarre two leafed aloe also known as Welwitschia mirabilis, which can live for up to 2000 years.
For those thinking of canoeing then the Zambezi river is a great place to see animals from your canoe. It is this river that is responsible for the majestic Victoria falls. Victoria falls is accessible from both Zimbabwe and Zambia, and here you can participate in a wide variety of adventure sports, from bungee jumping and white-water rafting to helicopter rides.
For those looking for beach vacation spots, the Indian Ocean is the place, especially in Mozambique, teh island of Madagascar and the Comoros.
The island of Madagascar is best know for its biodiversity with new species being discovered all the time and the island is also popular with eco tourists.
For those interested in history there are remains of the slave trade that took part centuries ago as well as those of the first missionaries in the region.
Culturally southern Africa most emblematic people are the Zulu whose militaristic nineteenth century empire under the leadership of Shaka Zulu spread across this vast region and causing havoc. Southern Africa’s Bushmen or San are the original inhabitants of this region and survived on hunting game and gathering wild fruits and plants.
Kenya with something for every traveler
October 23, 2008
kenya safari
Scenic Safari
The Kenyan coast holds rare beauty, flaunting a distinct shade of the blue Indian Ocean outlined with white sand beaches. The ocean embraces glistering coral reefs reflecting life and beauty. Along the lamu and mombasa coast are Arab and portugese forts, old township, and ruins of swahili settlement. Mombasa and lamu are a perfect mix of natural beauty and fascinating history. The ideal beaches protected by the reefs are calm and appealing.
The offshore reefs enfold coral, innumerable fish, sea turtles and dolphins. The spectacular coral gardens and marine life is an ideal spot for divers and snorkellers. The Pemba Channel is an excellent base for big game fishing. Visitors can enjoy this natural paradise with a wide range of resorts around Diani Beach.
Lake Naivasha is another water-side flocked by nature lovers. This beautiful freshwater lake is surrounded by thick paprus and forests of the yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea. The region flourishes with bird life and is ideal for bird watchers to walk along the nature trails.
The picturesque countryside and the friendly people are the charm of the land rich in the wealth of its contrasts; the landscapes and cultures that keeps you intrigued every second of your awaken moment. From the colourful and diverse culture of the inhabitants to the colours that the sky paints from dawn to dusk, Kenya is truly Magical.
Culture Safari
Kenya’s people are just as diverse as its natural world. The 42 tribes with their different culture and traditions inhibit the region along with the migrant Arabic, Asiatic and European populace. The country demonstrates an outstanding multi-ethnic and multi-racial blend.
Kenya is most popularly known for its maasai people and their culture, but many other regions and ethnic communities have a rich culture too. Communities the likes of the Samburu that live in and around the samburu national reserve. Samburu is just as enchanting. The Ewaso Nyiro in the North of Kenya flows through three reserves, samburu, Buffalo springs and Shaba. The lush green region nurtured by the river draws wildlife in great numbers and is visited by large herds of Elephants and other game. The samburu vicinity has several common Northern species like Gerenuk, the Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra. The forests down the riverbanks are also home to many birds, Impalas, Zebras, Grant Gazelles, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Leopards, Lions and Cheetah.
Beach and Wildlife Safari
Kenya is a land of expansive savannas, white sand beaches, snow-capped mountains and extensive wildlife. Home to the world’s biggest concentrations of elephant, giraffe, antelope and zebra it boasts some of the richest and varied collection of game in its parks and game reserves. The game reserves also flourish with rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetah and are also abode of the rare green turtle, the sable and Hirola antelope and thousands of bird species.
Sports Safari
Kenya has embraced all modern international sports that one enjoys in other parts of the world. This includes the trilling spor of river rafting, steep rock climbing and the lot. All over Kenya, sport is a part of every day social life.
