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submitted: Sep 4th 2008 | by: PamNzi | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 434 | |

The "journey to Africa" or "Expedition" are two of the meanings of the word Safari which comes from the Swahili origin. Ernest Hemingway who wrote the book "The snows of Kilimanjaro" was inspired by the same mystery, romance and adventure found inscribed in the very name of the word Safari.

Africa is a continent that exudes magic and has a mix of the past, present and future combined that allows you to experience the same. The land is full of mystery that touches the heart and makes you to have a new perspective of the normal cycle of life.

Kenya is a country that is richly blessed with beautiful coastlines and nice tropical beaches which can turn out to be quite tempting to many and few people can match the huge scale and drama which are offered generously to those that visit this land. There are also other African countries out there that also have extraordinary wildlife and natural attractions.

A safari in Kenya gives you the opportunity to discover the nice scenic views and its prolific wildlife which are prime attraction of Kenya. You also get the opportunity to move off the beaten track hideaways to other popular tourist destinations. Some of Kenya's popular national parks include Nairobi Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Meru National park, Amboseli National park, Tsavo, Maasai Mara, Mt. Kenya National Park, Samburu, Aberdares Park, Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria.

The wildestbeest migration from Tanzania to Kenya was voted as one of the new Seven Wonders of the world and because of this, Kenya is considered as one of the prime safari destinations in the world. During the migration, millions of wildestbeest and zebras migrate from Serengeti in Tanzania to Maasai Mara to look for greener pastures.

The best time to view wildlife in the Mara and in particular the wilderbeest is during the migration period. You get to experience the opportunity of a lifetime as you see the millions of wildestbeests moving from one end of the horizon to the other making it look like a grey river of life.

The journey through Kenya is in itself is like traveling back in time where you experience a cultural mosaic which is as old as the story of creation. The experience will allow you to see the thorn enclosed villages of the Masaai, walk with Samburu warriors in the northern wilderness, or go fishing with the Luo, the master fisherman of lake Victoria in the west and meet the Swahili sailors at the coast. To experience a living breathing history and diversed cultures such as that of Kenya,ensure that you take the cultural Safari.

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