One of Africa's great safari destinations, home to the reknowned Masai people, and a nifty coast and cool capital Nairobi to visit, as well!


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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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  • Oasis Adventures and Camps Ltd May 1, 2013 at 10:07am

    Oasis Eco Camp is an exclusive family friendly, alcohol free getaway on the shores of Lake Elementaita Kenya. Set in the midst of a natural acacia forest and bushes, it is home to abundant birdlife, with the lake area boasting of over 450 species of birds.

    The camp provides a serene, quiet and peaceful natural environment, conducive for romantic getaways, family retreats, friends getaways, birding enthusiasts, bush weddings and for corporate team building. The camp has been designed with minimum impact on the environment.

    Accomodation ranges from self catering cottages, catered bandas, safari style large walk in tents to a campsite by the Lake. All the rooms are furnished with comfortable rustic beds with warm  linen and are suited with clean modern flush toilets with hot showers and are solar powered.

    Attractions and activities include,birding walks along the lake with a dip at the lakes hotspring, hiking and biking to nearby hills, bush breakfasts by the lake. Being centrally located, the camp can be used as a base to tours Lake Nakuru Park, Menengai Crater, Kariandusi prehistoric site and Hells Gate park . Its proximity from Nairobi, an hour and half's drive from city towards Nakuru, makes it the perfect GETAWAY!http://www.oasis.co.ke

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  • Ed Wetschler September 10, 2011 at 5:53pm
    Have you seen this blog about the disappearing rhinos?  http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/africa-talks-by-shaza-holid...
  • Oasis Adventures and Camps Ltd May 20, 2011 at 6:41pm

    Lake Elementaita - This is a small lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. It teams with alot of birds with the lake area boasting of 450 species. The landscape is also sterning and its near other attractions like Lake Nakuru National park,Delamares Soysambu Conservancy and Kariandusi prehistoric site.

     

    If you are planning a trip to Kenya for yourself or your clients dont miss this jewel.

    http://www.oasis.co.ke/eco.html

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