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Keekorok Lodge Masai Mara Review

Keekorok Lodge Masai MaraSituated in the fascinating Masai Mara Reserve, the Keekorok Lodge Masai Mara is a great place to stay while you are in Africa. You can arrange a stay at the lodge as part of one of African safari vacations, and this is a popular option. One of the advantages that this lodge has is that it is located inside a nature reserve, and the amount of native wildlife in and around the lodge is astonishing. This is also true of other lodges in the area, like the Mara Sopa Lodge, but Keekorok offers amenities that others do not. The rooms are extremely comfortable, but they are a little small in most cases.

Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Review

Kichwa Tembo Masai MaraWhen it comes to African safari vacations, one of the most popular places to stay is Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara, and this is for a variety of reasons. This camp offers two tent types, standard and luxury. The luxury tent is off the ground on a wooden platform, and the beds are incredibly comfortable. The food served in the camp is excellent, and guests get the luxury treatment that is unexpected in the wilds of Africa. Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara also offers staff that goes beyond their duties to ensure you have an excellent stay while at the camp. Set in the camp is a pool area, where you can relax after a long day on safari drives.

Baobab Beach Resort Review: Pros and Cons

Baobab Beach ResortThe Baobab Beach Resort is a nice place to stay while visiting Africa, but this resort does have a few disadvantages as well as many benefits. Knowing the pros and cons before you go can help you decide whether or not this resort is the right choice for you. There is a beach located right by the resort, and the level of service you will get is very personal and above reproach. The beach does have a lot of hawkers though, and when you try to walk along it you are constantly bombarded by sellers. On the up side, some of the merchandise being offered is excellent.

Diani Beach Resort Review: Pros and Cons

Diani Beach ResortThe Diani Beach Resort has a lot to offer if you are visiting this area of Africa, but there are a few drawbacks with this resort choice as well. Near Mombasa this resort and spa getaway is near the very center of a lush and tropical setting in the park. Siani Beach is also located right in the same location, so your stay is guaranteed to be memorable. There are other resorts to stay in, such as the Baobab Beach resort, but many tourists prefer Diani. When you weigh the pros and cons of this beach resort you will be better able to determine whether this resort is right for you and your vacation.

Top 10 Places in Kenya to Watch Wildebeest Migration

Wildebeest Migration1. Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara

The Kichwa Tembo camp is the perfect location to watch the migration of the wildebeest. You will have the ideal vantage to watch the animals cross the Mara River where crocodiles wait.

2. Sayari Mara Camp

The Sayari Mara Camp can be a great place to watch the wildebeest migration in Kenya. You will be close enough to watch the action in every detail.

Great Rift Valley – Great Place for Outdoors Lovers!

Great Rift ValleyThe Great Rift Valley is a very popular destination for those who love the outdoors and fascinating scenery. This valley is actually a fissure or crack in the earth, it measures almost six thousand miles long, and is still being changed by numerous active volcanoes. These Great Rift Valley volcanoes are responsible for the many hot springs which can be found, some of which contain water at boiling temperatures. The area in and around the valley is lush, with many native plant and animal species, and outdoor activities abound for visitors. There are rivers, mountains, both fresh and saltwater lakes, and many other natural formations to explore and discover.