Kenyan Tourism on The Rise

New Market for Kenya's Tourism Sector


The Kenyan tourism sector has been shaken by the kidnapping of tourist by militia men from Somali September of this year. The government (Kenyan) has put in place very tight security around the affected areas. 

Despite this shake up in the sector the minister of tourism received a delegation of 180 tourists from Russia who were welcomed in much dancing and jubilation. The gesture goes to show that the Russians are confident of Kenya as a tourist destination of choice.

This will also see weekly direct flights from Russia to Mombasa starting from November 2011. Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya after Nairobi and many International flights land in the city. Russia is among the latest emerging markets in Kenya's tourism with others such as Iran, China and Poland.

The number of tourist arriving in Kenya has also started to pick up with more and more tourists choosing to ignore travel alert on Kenya.

 

In a recent development on the same issue, Israel is sending experts to Kenya to help police secure major towns and cities says Israel ambassador Gil Haskel. 

In Lamu where a British couple and a French woman were attacked in September, measures include a military presence on the ground and aerial and naval surveillance, plus an increase in security at hotels.

In the concluded World Travel Market held in London Excel early this month, Kenya launched a new gold guide. Kenya has breathtaking golf grounds in Mombasa and Kenya like the Fairmont Golf Course where the golfers can enjoy a game of golf under the shadow of Mt Kenya. 

The course lies on the Equator,this means that the guests can start their game in the northern hemisphere and end it in the southern hemisphere.The guide will contain comprehensive reviews on Kenya’s 40 golf courses, including factsheets on the individual courses.

This is what David Stogdale, Chairman of KGMA has to say about Kenya as a World class Golf destination: “No other country comes close to offering the same combination of unique wildlife, beautiful beaches, fascinating cultures, and world-class golf.Kenyais unbeatable in every single one of these categories.”

Whether on land, in the skies, at sea, at the peaks of Mt Kenya - Kenya highest mountain and a popular destinations for climber around the world, whether it is the wild animals, the innocent colonies of ants in their ant hills, the elusive leopard or the child sleeping peacefully on the back of her mother's back in the quite village of Masai Mara or the child salvaging for something to eat in Kenya's biggest slum,  there is not a dull moment for the Kenyan tourist.

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My Masai Mara Safari Experience

My Masai Mara Safari Experience

It’s a whole different thing hearing about how wonderful a place is and being there... and its another thing to experience it,
I had quite an experience and this is how my safari rolled out. I woke up at around seven(0600hrs), took a quick shower then had breakfast.
At around 0800hrs Timut (my masai tour guide/driver) came to fetch me and my safari began...
We set off half an hour later and since he has had experience and vast knowledge of over 20 years as a tour guide/driver
he knows the wilderness  and its amazing since there are no road signs to guide him as is the case in my county.
Like the paparazi, hungry to catch that shot that stops any wildlife lovers heart, my camera starts clicking, not so far away are some wildebeests and gazelles grazing peacefully. As we moved further into the interior I started seeing the big cats, my first was a family of cheetahs which were catching some shade under a tree. They weren't about to make any kill any time soon so we moved on. The next cats I saw was Simba and his pride. This time there was some action as the pride had made a kill, the lion moved towards the catch chasing off the lionesses and its cubs. It then, facing its pride settled down to its share as the others watched just waiting for their turn.

My safari was turning out to be better than I had imagined because further in were the largest land mammals, the elephants (known as Ndovu in Swahili). They were huge, they could easily overturn our vehicle good thing we stayed a good distance back.
I was getting hungry and I guess Timut(driver/tour guide) heard my stomach grambling so he drove around looking for a safe spot. He parked the vehicle right under a leafy tree, a couple of metres away was a river with some hippos. He took a basket and laid down a mat where he took out our snacks. Who would have thought that we would be having a snack in the Mara with wild animals almost everywhere. So I helped myself to some delicious sandwiches, my guide signalled across the river and I not sure where he was pointing towards rolled my eyes around then they came to a complete stop...he had spotted a lion. My heart was racing and got pretty uneasy, I looked at Timut and he seemed as calm as ever. I settled down as soon as he told me that it wouldn't dare come over as it had to face the hippos first.
  It was getting late and after our snack we started heading for our camp. On our way back I was met with yet another surprise...all day long we had missed this particular cat, the leopard. It is very elusive and shy, if it hadn't moved we could of missed it for the tree provided a very good camouflage.

In all my safari turned out wild...

02/11/2010 Kristine

Naked Man-Hungry monkey: Samburu National Reserve Kenya

Today: 08/10/2010


What would you do if you found a monkey holding your cup of tea. when you wake up in the morning what you are looking forward to is a nice cup of tea or your favourite morning beverage. Well, this was the case for our guest who had gone camping with her husband in samburu. Most campsites, camps and lodges in kenyan game reserves and national park have resident animals. The friendly ones - not lion, cheetahs or any of the other cats or the fierce wild animals. What we are talking about here are, antelopes, zebras or monkeys.


In our guests case, it was the resident monkey that had decided to pay a courtesy call at the most appropriate time. Having poured herself a cup of tea while the husband was in the bath having a shower, the monkey was at its favourite spot, it is something it has done before it waits patiently for the right moment. This does not take long for the lady goes to the bathroom to check what was taking her husband so long. A small conversation is all the 
monkey requires for it to reach the table and help itself with the cup of tea and some biscuits that had been left on the side plate.


Ohh! you say, what a naughty monkey. You see before the camps, lodges and campsites were put up in the kenya game reserves and national parks these fields used to be their homes. So they decide, why dont we stay and share our land with all these people, so that we eat and drink with them or just help ourselves. 


I can imagine what the monkey thought of while it waited for the opportune moment." were you not informed to zip your tents at all times. but of course you all human beings and unlike us, you guys forget alot.I wish  i did'nt have to do this but at least next time you will surely remember".


Monkeys' do not fear women, lets just say they are sexists. Women cannot even fool them by wearing trousers
they do not fall for that trick. 


Imagine the face of the lady who thought that her sight alone would drive away the monkey just seeing it staring at her with a face that had an impression so as to say " can i help you". With all the might in her she screamed untill four porters and the manager of the camp came running to her rescue. The husband  who might have thought the wife was being attacked by a lion or someother cat, afterall they were in the african jungle, came out of the bathroom naked to her rescue.


I dont know who was worse, the wife or the husband, but i think the wife had survival skills because she got help on the way and fast although the husband scared the monkey to death with his nakedness i don't  think it would have worked for the big cats.


The money took off with the cup and the staff also took off after the sight of a naked man. Our couple got a fresh pot of the best kenyan tea they had ever had.One thing you will not be disappointed with  while on a kenya safari is a unique encounter with nature at its rawest.


Will keep you updated on events from accross the country, masai mara, samburu,tsavo east, tsavo west, amboseli, mombasa, mt kenya.


Question:
What do we learn from this experience? 


Answer:
Even monkeys love a good cup of tea.

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Publish Post

The Most Faithful Spouse in the World (Dik Dik)

The Dik Dik
Hei guys, am back a little late than I thought. As I had promised on the last post,  I will take you into the life of the Dik Dik. The dik dik is in the family of the antelop and it is the smallest of the lot. Dont be fooled by its size because this baby has some quality characteristics that could benefit humankind. You know the phrase "small but mighty", we can say so for this little animal. Not mighty in strength but in character.


The dik dik grows to be 28 inches in length and weighs 7kilos when fully grown. This mini super animals move in pairs and are loyal to each other, opting not to get involved with another should one of them die.Unlike the human race where we run to remarry if one partner dies. 


As for manners, it is well trained and has a particular place that it goes to do a poo(waoh this baby is organised, we could learn some  organisational skill here guys). This is always the same spot so for those guys whose hobby is collecting stuff, this is made quite easy since the stuff is in one place. I am just thinking that one can get the history of this wonderful creatures in one place, from its first poo to the size of their territory.


Talking about the territory, they mark these by using a sticky secreation produced by a gland below their eyes. The dark sticky secreation is inserted to the grass stems and twigs marking the territory with its scent. Since the dik dik is small, long grass endangers its survival in the wilderness and this calls to it moving to a secure place where the grass is short enough. As before it marks its territory and continue with the other traits.


Lessons to be learnt:
1. One partner for life. 
2. Organisational skills.
3. Using own initiative.
4. Love


When on safari to kenya you will spot this incredible animals though they are shy they are a must see treat. Unlike the big five(elephant, rhino, leopard,buffalo and lion) the dik dik is not as famous but it should be in my own opinion for the mere fact of its living qualities.


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Last Minute Kenya Holiday Tours and Safaris: Africa Nature Trails and Safaris Welcome Note

Last Minute Kenya Holiday Tours and Safaris: Africa Nature Trails and Safaris Welcome Note: "Jambo everyone! I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to my blog. In this blog I will be covering: 1. Kenya travel news..."

Africa Nature Trails and Safaris Welcome Note

Jambo everyone!


I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to my blog. In this blog I will be covering:
1. Kenya travel news 
2. Travel Tips on Kenya and East Africa 
3. Answer your queries 
4. Make this blog as lively as possible
5. Quizzes


Kenya has  a lot to offer with regards to tourism, culture,climate, atmosphere and serenity. The Kenyan wilderness does not only boost an abundance of wildlife, it nourishes the mind and calms the soul. 


No shopping malls, no theatres, no buses or fast cars, no loud music in cars or pubs or in the estates just calm air whispering in your ears, your eyes feasting on the beauty of the landscapes, birds waking you in the morning and soothing you to sleep at night as the ants do a guard of honour as they pass you by to their ant hills. Every animal and bird welcoming you in the best way they know how 'jungle style'.


At this precise moment your mind is so calm that you become entwined with nature as you learn its ways. Leaves pat your  back as they dance their way to the ground you learn to appreciate their every encounter as this is their unique way of welcoming you to their world, they are just saying "am glad you are here have a great time".


You hear some music like that of whistling, beautiful melodies like you've never heard before and then you realise that its coming from the trees communicating with each other and as you close your eyes to digest this heavenly experience you find yourself in a different world, the African Safari.


I have heard people  talk about the amazing wildlife, how it was wonderful to see so many animals some of which they did not know existed, animals behaving just wild as they should  in their natural habitat, hunting prey, running/hiding from their predators but  the most rewarding experiences they had was the peace and tranquillity that the African Safari offered. 


This experience cannot be done justice by just explaining it or writing it down on paper, you have to experience it, it is an amazing gift to purchase for your heart for it acts as a natural remedy for calming the mind in time of distress.


The best African souvenir for the heart.


Thought of Today
They say a journey starts with  one step, we say a safari starts with Africa nature trails and safaris. For great Kenya holiday deals visit http://www.antsafaris.com .

Today's Quiz

why is the dikdik (the smallest antelope in the world) a good mentor to family life.

Thanks for stopping bye. Do stop again next time and learn what leasons the dikdik has for us humans.


Wangui