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The below links are for tour operators approved by ATPS for the conference. They have a wide range of tours ranging from 2 to 6 days.
African Cats Tours and Safaris
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Out and about in Kenya
1. Nairobi National Park
The Nairobi National Park is Kenya’s oldest park. Established in 1946, the park covers an area of 117
square kilometres. The park is unique by being the only park in the world with a variety of animals and
birds close to a capital city. The park has a rich/diverse birdlife with 400 species recorded. However, all
species are not always present and some are seasonal. The park is located 7km from the city centre. The
park is a leading sanctuary to the Black rhino unique to Kenya. The park also shelters animals like the
lion, zebra, cheetah, crocodile and leopard. You should note that elephants are not found in the park.
2. Tsavo National Park
Stretching over an area of approx. 21, 000 sq km (8, 100 sq miles), the Tsavo National Park is the largest
national park in Kenya. The park is 333 km from Nairobi. In fact, the park has been divided into two
separate parks -Tsavo West and Tsavo East- for its good management and administration. The Tsavo
National Park is known worldwide for its spectacular landscapes and rich and diverse flora and fauna.
The Tsavo National Park offers breathtaking rolling volcanic landscape and amazing varieties of wildlife including the Big Five. The topography here mostly comprises of open savannah grassland and bush woodland, sheltering a wide variety of wildlife that include Elephants, Antelopes, Buffaloes, Lions, Gazelles, Giraffes, Rhinoceros and Zebras. Other commonly seen animals in Tsavo include the Lesser Kudus, Gerenuks, Fringe-eared Oryx, Elands, Waterbucks and Impalas. The Tsavo National Park also shelters over 450 species of birds that include Bustards, Hornbills, Sunbirds, Weavers, Herons, Egrets, Secretary Birds, Vultures, Fish Eagles, Buzzards, Kites, Harriers, Eagles, Ostriches to name a few. Among commonly seen reptiles are Crocodiles, Lizards, and Egyptian Cobras.
But the Tsavo National Park is primarily known for its great elephant and buffalo herds. Herds of up to 1, 000 elephants and buffalos are common sight in the park. Other major tourist attractions in the park include the picturesque Mzima Springs, known for its rich population of Crocodiles and Hippos. Large shoals of fish can also be seen here. Other major attractions in the park include the Mudanda Roack, Kanderi Swamp and the Aruba Dam and the two watering holes, which offer fabulous game viewing opportunities.
3. The Great Rift Valley
The Great Rift Valley is renowned for its unique ecosystem, having some of the finest wildlife parks in
Africa. The Great Rift Valley also offers excellent conditions for hiking, trekking, rock climbing,
mountain biking and much more. So whether you're an adventure seeker, wildlife enthusiasts or nature
lover, the Great Rift Valley is truly a destination to be in, at least once in your life.
Though one can find breathtaking scenery all along the Great Rift Valley, it's at its scenic best in Kenya. Near the famous Nakuru Lake its width is around 45 km, where you can see both walls of this astonishing fissure on the planet earth. Among must see attractions in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya include the Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementeita, Lake Baringo, all known for their scenic beauty as well as rich and diverse avifauna, including flamingoes. Other major tourist attractions in the valley are the Mount Longonot National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Bogoria National Park and the renowned Samburu Game Reserve. The wildlife in the Great Rift Valley region is unique and varied that include the endangered Colobus Monkey, Black Rhinos, Grevy's Zebras, Reticulated Giraffe, Zebra Mouse, and Lesser Kudu Antelopes. Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Giraffes, Gazelles, Hippos, Antelopes, Monkeys, Buffalos, and Impalas are also commonly found in the region.
4. Maasai Mara Game Reserve
The Maasai Mara is a large game reserve in south-western Kenya. The easternmost border is 224 km from
Nairobi. Named after the Maasai people (the traditional inhabitants of the area) and the Mara River which
divides it, it is famous for its exceptional population of game and the annual migration of zebra and the
wildebeest from the Serengeti every July and August, a migration so immense it is called the Great
migration.
The Maasai Mara is not the largest game park in Kenya, but it is probably the most famous. All members of the “Big Five” are found in the Maasai Mara. The wildebeest are the dominant inhabitants of the Maasai Mara and their numbers are estimated in the millions. Other animals found in the Maasai Mara are: Antelopes, gazelles, impala, topi, Zebra, giraffe, spotted hyena, vultures, marabou stork, hornbill, crowned crane, ostrich, long-crested eagle and African pygmy falcon.
The altitude at the Mara is 4, 875 – 7,052 feet (1,500 – 2,170 metres) above sea level. The temperature rarely exceeds 850F (300C) during the day and hardly ever drops below 600F (150C) at night.
July to October is dry and the grass is long and lush after the rains (April-May). This is a good time to see the huge herds of migratory herbivores.
Nature's Benefits in Kenya, An Atlas of Ecosystems and Human Well-Being.
World Resources Institute; Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Kenya; Central Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Planning and National Development, Kenya; and International Livestock Research Institute. 2007. Washington, DC and Nairobi: World Resources Institute.
Queries should be directed to Norbert Henninger or
Florence Landsberg.