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Kenya Safari Holiday
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3 Days Masai Mara Luxury Trip
3 Days Amboseli Lodge Safari Tour
3 Days Samburu National Reserve
4 Days Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara
4 Days Budget Masai Mara
Safari
5 Days Lake
Nakuru | Masai Mara
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6 Days Samburu |
Lake Nakuru | Maasai Mara
6 Days Lake Nakuru | Maasai Mara | Amboseli
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Masai Mara Wildebeest
Migration
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Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon
Ride
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Mount Kenya Climbing Routes
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Mount Kenya Trek Chogoria Route
Mount Kenya Hiking Sirimon Route
Mount Kenya Climb Naru Moru Route
Mt Kenya Technical Climbing
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Mount Kenya + Masai Mara Safari
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12 Days Mount Kenya & Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Tanzania
Kenya Budget Joining Safari
Daily Departures - Kenya Budget
Joining Camping Safaris
3 Days Masai Mara Camping Joining Safari
4 Days Masai Mara Camping Tours
4 Days Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru Joining Safaris
4 Days Tsavo West - Amboseli Joining Tours
5 Days Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
Camping Safari
6 Days Amboseli - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara Safari Adventure |
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TANZANIA ...
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7 Days Best of Tanzania Serengeti Wildebeest Migration
The Serengeti Migration is rightly ranked as one of the most amazing
wildlife spectacles to occur in the natural world. So what route do
the wildebeest follow, when is the best time to go and who are the
top three companies to go with?
The Serengeti Migration Route
The wildebeest migrate in a clockwise direction from the Serengeti
in the South to the Masai Mara in the north and then back again. The
cycle is repeated every year and the exact timing is dictated by the
rain.
When the water and grazing disappear in one area due to a seasonal
drought the wildebeest need move along to where the seasonal rains
are falling to survive by finding new grazing and water.
The wildebeest have to cross a number of rivers in their perilous
but amazing 300 mile journey like the Grumeti and the Mara in the
north and this is where a lot of them don't make it falling prey to
crocodiles and drowning. Only the very fittest survive.
They are also preyed on by lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena as they
have no choice but to move through the territories occupied by these
predators in their quest for fresh grass. The predators have a food
bonanza when the migration passes through their territory.
The Best Time To Experience the Serengeti Migration
It's important to remember that there are no guarantees when it
comes to the timing of the migration. It's all dependant on the rain
and the seasons start at different times every year which means the
herds might not be where historically they should be.
You can make a rough estimate based on the past and hope that things
run accordingly. Historically the times to see the migration in the
Serengeti are...
January: The massive herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle are
to be found on the plains of the southern Serengeti.
February: The wildebeest begin foaling and they do this at
roughly the same time with all the predators in close attendance.
Many people only want to see the migration and don't realise that
this is a comparable wildlife spectacle. One of the best times to
see the predators.
March-April: Heavy rains are approaching and the grazing is
starting to get worse. The herd begins to move northwards along the
western corridor of the Serengeti.
May-June: The herd moves towards the Grumeti controlled area
where there is still good grazing and they begin to cross the
Grumeti river where crocodiles lie in wait for their annual feast
and you find the scenes occurring that has made the wildebeest
migration famous in so many wildlife documentaries.
July-August: The herd is drawn ever northwards towards the Masai
Mara in their quest for better grazing. They have one more dangerous
river to cross, the Mara, before they receive their reward in the
sweet grazing plains of Kenya.
Your Wildebeest
Migration Safari
Close Encounters Travel offer individually arranged wildebeest
migration safaris, letting you choose the style of accommodation you
want - from luxury game lodge to living under canvas - and the
length of your trip. Why not combine you wildebeest watching with a
different type of safari or some more relaxing holiday activities in
kenya.
The Wildebeest Migration has been called the greatest show on earth
and the perfect time to see it is between July and October, when the
vast herds are gathered in the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
Tanzania Camping Safaris
The cheapest way to experience Tanzania is by choosing a camping
safari. These type of safaris are excellent for a person who enjoys
outdoor activities! With our camping tours, we use our 4 wheel
safari vehicles with roof hatches excellent for sight seeing.
Our camping safaris are Private and not group tours. This means that
it will only be you with your travel companion on our safari
vehicle, of course accompanied with our knowledgeable and friendly
guides. Our safaris can be arranged at any date.
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When to go on a Tanzania safari
As a rule the climate is warm and humid at the coast, cool and humid
in the interior.
The rainy season is divided into two periods: the long rains fall
between March and June, whereas
the short rains take place between October and November. In general,
temperatures are highest
during January, February and March.
TANZANIA
Discover the adventure of trekking to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Embark on a boat safari along
the mighty Rufiji River. Watch the sun rise on the world famous
Ngorongoro Crater, or discover the
ancient traditions of the Maasai. Create your adventure - the
perfect beginning to an unforgettable
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Safari Tour Packages in Tanzania:
EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF AFRICA
Take a breathtaking journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in
Tanzania.
Witness the awe-inspiring wildlife migration across the Serengeti
and Maasai Mara.
Be captivated by the majestic beauty of East Africa Beaches - one of
the natural wonders of
the world.
Uncover the mysteries of the elusive Mountain Gorillas of Uganda and
Rwanda.
The Tanzania Wildlife Extra is a comprehensive safari of all the
main Northern Parks, giving you
time to explore them from the comfort of characterful lodges and
camps. It is for the traveler who
wants to see the real Tanzania, on a safari that not only takes in
Kilimanjaro, but also explored
the Serengeti from 2 different lodges in two different terrains.
Private vehicles and guides -
Tanzania Car Hire
[Private safari vehicle in Tanzania] On our Tanzanian safari we use
comfortable Land Rover/Cruisers
and they are used exclusively for your group, whether you are
travelling as a couple, family or
group. These are equipped with large roof-hatches which ensure ideal
game-viewing and photographic
possibilities. Combine this with beautiful lodges and some of the
finest game-viewing in the world,
and you have the ultimate safari destination.
Kenya Tanzania Combined Safari |
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Zanzibar Beach Holiday
- Zanzibar is
an archipelago made up of Unguja and Pemba Islands, and
several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25
miles from the Tanzanian coast, and south of the
equator. Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as
Zanzibar internationally) is 60 miles long and 20 miles
wide, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square
miles. It is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches with
fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town -
said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa.
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We Offer Tanzania Tours and
Safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing, Tanzania Lodge Safaris and
Tanzania Camping Safaris Tanzania Tours and Safari
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Lake Manyara National Park
The Serengeti
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Zanzibar Beach Tours
Tarangire National Park
Saadani National Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Ruaha National Park
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Arusha National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park
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Mount Meru Climb
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Serengeti Great Wildebeest
Migration Safari 2011
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Serengeti Hot Balloon
Safari
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Uganda Gorilla Trek
Rwanda Gorilla
Tracking Safaris |
UGANDA
Uganda Safaris, Gorilla Tracking, Uganda National
Parks and Reserves
Uganda is considered "The Pearl of Africa".
The famous tour sites in Uganda include The River Nile, Kampala,
Entebbe, Gorilla
in Bwindi National park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison
Falls National Park,
Mount Rwenzori National Park,
Semliki National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Kibale
National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Mount Elgon National Park,
Kidepo Valley, Uganda Mountain Gorilla, Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda
famous wildlife parks and reserves, Uganda rainforests, Uganda
Hotels and Camps and Uganda luxury tented camps. |
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