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A look at Kenya´s rites of passages

  Rites of passage are culturally significant ceremonies marking transitions in a person's life—such as birth, adolescence, marriage, and death. In East Africa, tribes have diverse, deeply rooted traditions that symbolize these life changes. In Kenya, they include the tumdo (a rite of passage from boyhood to manhood) and various rituals surrounding birth, death, and circumcisions. Learn more in this fascinating post. read post    

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Borana Lodge on central Kenya´s Laikipia plateau

​Located in central Kenya in the rugged wilderness of the Laikipia plateau - just under three hours from Nairobi and overlooking Mount Kenya - is one of the continent's most successful rhino sanctuaries, the Borana Conservancy. And its original eco haunt, Borana Lodge, is home to the official pride rock, the landmark featured in Disney's The Lion King. This eight-bedroom boutique lodge has few neighbours in its 32,000-acre backyard, ensuring safaris here have a more intimate feel than those in…

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10 things you should know/do before visiting Kenya

  Sergey Pesterev   Visitng Africa in general - and in particular Kenya, a land of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and abundant wildlife - is immensely rewarding and exciting, but too many visitors from abroad fail to understand that there are some factors to take into account before you travel. read post  

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A look at Kenya´s traditional arts and crafts

  For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin  - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive…

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  • Steve Natureman Safari March 6, 2010 at 4:19pm
    Thanks Maureen,keep in touch,we have the best in store for you.My e-mail,info@eyesonnatureexpeditions.com

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  • Maureen Blevins March 5, 2010 at 6:21pm
    I have my first trip to Africa coming up in August - I will be doing a safari in the Masaii Mara - would love any suggestions on how to make the best of this trip!
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