| An African safari conjures up images of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, vast open spaces and of course - wildlife! The home of the famous Big Five (lions, elephants, buffalo, African leopard and white/black rhinoceros), Africa is renowned for its pristine natural beauty in which unique wild animal species abound. Africa's wildlife is world-renowned and it's small wonder that the term Big Five originated here. It refers to the most popular, most dangerous and also most difficult indigenous big game to hunt on foot in Africa, namely the African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, and the White/Black rhinoceros. Watching the King of the Jungle hunt, rein and conquer in its own untouched kingdom is a life-changing experience! One of the best ways to experience Africa's magic is a Kenya and Tanzania Safari. Kenya and its neighboring country, Tanzania, boast some of the best national parks and game reserves in Africa. The Serengeti is world famous and a must on any adventurer's bucket list! It is the starting point of the annual wildebeest migration - rightfully one of the most spectacular sights in nature! Watching almost 2 million wildebeest trek from a sightseeing point is an unforgettable experience and if your vehicle is parked on their route, you can expect that one or two wildebeest will put their heads through the window to inspect the strange bipeds inside! Another world-famous landmark in Tanzania is Mt Kilimanjaro (Mountain of Greatness) - the highest mountain in Africa. At 19,341 feet above sea level, this dormant volcanic mountain with three volcanic cones is also the highest free-standing mountain in the world. The challenge to reach its summit (Uhuru Peak) has become a major tourist attraction. Both Kenya and Tanzania boast breathtaking natural landscapes and an abundance of extraordinary wildlife. At any of the main natural waterholes, one can at any given time expect to find elephants, rhino, zebras, buffalo, leopards, gazelle - and of course lions! - competing for preference. Especially at sunrise and sunset, these waterholes attract thousands of game. The Ngorongoro Crater and conservation area, as well as Lake Manyara and Tarangire, are some of the main tourist attractions in Tanzania. More than 50 national parks and game reserves teeming with wildlife make Kenya one of the best places to get a true experience of African wildlife. The Great Rift Valley, Mt Kenya, Kyulu hills and the unique Maasai Village are just some of the main attractions not to be missed. Any trip to Kenya or Tanzania will bring you into close contact with the proud tribesmen of the Maasai culture, dressed in traditional red and proudly carrying a handmade wooden spear. The biggest part of the Serengeti was once known to outsiders as Maasailand. It will stand any visitor in good stead to learn some Zwahili words such as Jambo (hallo, how are you?) and Karibu (welcome) in order to show goodwill and respect to these fierce warriors. Dozens of agencies and tour groups offer a wide choice of African Adventure packages, tailor-made to suit any visitor's needs. Whether you want to stay in luxury in 5 star hotels, or have a more authentic tent-life experience of wild, wonderful Africa - it's there for the taking. To experience the best of both worlds in Kenya and Tanzania, choose a package that includes both countries as well as a visit to Zanzibar! Hakuna Matata! | ||
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