Magical Kenya!
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Mt Elgon is a huge volcano with the largest crater of the major peaks in Africa. It is less crowded than Kilimanjaro, just as Spectacular, and since there are less people on the slopes, you have a much greater chance of spotting wildlife. There are several waterfalls on the slopes, and there are even hot springs to soak in inside the crater! Climbing the mountain is an experience not soon forgotten. Travel with www.homeviewadventures.com
The traditional music of Africa, given the vastness of the continent, is historically ancient, rich and diverse, with different regions and nations of Africa having many distinct musical traditions.
Traditional music in most of the continent is passed down orally and is not written. In Sub-Saharan African music traditions, it frequently relies on percussion instruments of every variety.
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The Matthews (or Mathews) Range is home to elephants and other large mammals, and was one of the last places in northern Kenya to have wild Black Rhinos. The last Black Rhino in the Mathew's was poached out in the 1990s. The Mathew's are also home to the Samburu people. The mountain range is a sky island: surrounded by plains, with Ndoto Mountains to the north and the Karisia hills to the west. Travel with www.homeviewadventures.com
Travelling as a family is important as it brings the entire family together. The family is able to share wonderful moments together and strengthen the bond that already exists. Make a decision today to take your family to an exciting safari only with www.homeviewadventures.com
Kenya is one of the few places in the big game fishing world where a fantasy slam (5 different billfish) is a definite possibility. The first achieved in March 2005, included 2 black marlin, 1 blue marlin, 1 striped marlin, 5 broadbill and 2 sailfish, all released. Travel with www.homeviewadventures.com
Time has stood still for the Kakamega Forest, a remnant of the rain forest that stretched all across Central Africa. This beautiful forest is home to various mammals including bush pigs, giant forest hedgehogs, colobus monkeys, Debrazzar monkeys and pottos. Some of the birds to be seen here include the Blue Headed Bee Eater, Black Billed Turaco, Turner’s Eremomela and Grey Parrots. Bird watching, hiking and rock climbing can be enjoyed here in the serenity of the forest that time forgot.
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During the Second World War, Nairobi was the headquarters of the East African Force and the base for the conquest of Jubaland and Italian Somaliland, the liberation of British Somaliland and the sweep north-westwards to open Addis Ababa for the return of the Emperor. It was also a hospital centre; No.87 British General Hospital arrived in June 1943 and was still there in December 1945, while No.150 British General Hospital was there for a period in 1943. The war cemetery was opened in 1941 by the military authorities. Besides the original burials, numerous graves were transferred to this cemetery from African civil cemeteries and temporary army burial grounds at Garissa, Gelib, Kinangop, Marsabit, Mega and other inaccessible places, so that it is now the largest war cemetery in East Africa. Travel with www.homeviewadventures.com
Kit Mikayi, a large rock with three rocks on top, is situated about 29 km west of Kisumu, and located about 1 km from the Kisumu-Bondo road. It stands tall above many surrounding rocks in Kangeso village. The 70 ft to 80 ft stone is also a weeping rock. It poses like a woman with a load on her back.
It is a place about a lot of stories and myths about the rocks, and you will be entertained hearing of the stories about them and also get the chance to visit the caves that have now been turned into worshiping abodes .Climb the rocks and observe the breadths and span of Lake Victoria, Kisumu City and the Kisumu International Airport as well as the rolling plains.Travel with us today! www.homeviewadventures.com
The African traditional 'handbags' are still trendy and beautiful. They complete ones look. Initially, they were made by the women and acted as carrying bags for the women while going to the market or their farms.
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The culture of Kenya can be seen through the arts and crafts designed by different communities. They are made of locally available materials and include woodcarvings, beaded necklaces, bracelets, masks, baskets, figurines etc. A good place to find Kenyan arts and crafts is the Masai Market in Nairobi. At the Nairobi National Museum you can experience Kenya’s rich cultural heritage through artifacts. There are also prints and paintings done by local artists. Travel with www.homeviewadventures.com
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve has been ranked the best park in Africa, according to the latest World Travel Awards (WTA). The game reserve bagged the trophy for its variety of wildlife, abundance of predators and the spectacular wildebeest migration. Travel with www.homeviewadventures.com
Menengai Crater is a massive shield volcano with one of the biggest calderas in the world, located in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. It is the largest volcano caldera in Kenya and the second largest volcano caldera in Africa. Travel with www.homeviewadventures.com
African foods are extremely delicious and nutritious. From the humble maize/grain porridges and root vegetables that form the basis of so many diets, to grand feasting dishes such as breyanis, tagines, stews and aromatic curries, Africa’s favorite foods offer something for every palate.
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A variation of the standard spotted leopard is a "melanistic" leopard, which means they have coats that are all black. Without their distinctive markings, these cats are not always recognized as leopards. They are commonly referred to as black panthers. To add to the confusion, black jaguars also exist, and they too are called black panthers. Black leopards are almost never seen in the grasslands, but only in the heavily forested parts of Kenya. In fact, nearly all of the leopards living in the Malaysian rainforest are the black variety. In Kenya, black leopards are quite rare. Travel with www.homeviewadventures.com
Akala sandals are made from recycled rubber tyres, which are cut and assembled with thread and glue. They are part of the Kenyan tradition and the footwear is popular amongst certain communities like the Maasai, Pokot and Turkana.
Legend has it that once you buy a pair of Akala sandals, they will never wear out due to the recycled tyre rubber sole. They will outlive you!
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This is a very common interaction between crows and hawks. Crows are known to relentlessly harass hawks. Crows are very smart and they recognize that hawks are birds of prey and that they do prey upon small birds sometimes. The crows are defending their territory from a recognized threat. It is fascinating to watch. Travel with www.homeviewadventures.com
African traditional way of living is unique and different to every community in Africa. But at the same time, these communities share a couple of traditions as well.
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The Old Dispensary (now known as the Stone Town Cultural Centre) laid in 1887, the building was only completed in 1894. Built by Tharia Thopen, one of Zanzibar's richest men to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is a grand four story building with a set of decorative balconies. It served as a dispensary during colonial times but fell into disrepair in the 1970's and 1980's. It is one of the Stone Town buildings that have been successfully restored, in this case with funding from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Travel with www.homeviewadventures.com
