SABUK Holidays

11/09/2024

Climb to the top of Mount Satima, the highest point in the Aberdares! 🏞️ Breathtaking views and volcanic wonders like the "Dragon's Teeth" make it an unforgettable adventure. 🌋✨

11/08/2024

Kenya has the most medals so far for African countries at the Paris 2024 Olympics

01/08/2024

28/07/2024

The term Khoisan (pronounced /ˈkɔɪsɑːn/ KOY-sahn or [kxʰoesaːn]) refers to the indigenous peoples of Southern Africa who traditionally speak non-Bantu languages. It encompasses two primary groups: the Khoekhoen (formerly known as "Hottentots") and the Sān (also called "Bushmen"). The Khoisan people are known for speaking languages that feature click sounds, and they were predominant in Southern Africa before European colonization. Their historical presence spans from the Cape region to Namibia, including notable groups like the Nama and Damara people, and into Botswana. Over time, there has been significant interaction with Bantu-speaking communities, leading to the integration of click sounds into some Southern African Bantu languages, like Xhosa.

The Khoesan are believed to be descendants of one of the earliest migrations of anatomically modern humans into Southern Africa, occurring more than 150,000 years ago. Recent research suggests that the Khoisan might have played a role in the development of anatomically modern humans. Their languages, while sharing some typological similarities, particularly in the use of click consonants, belong to three distinct and unrelated language families: Khoe-Kwadi, Tuu, and Kxʼa. It is theorized that the Khoekhoen might have arrived in Southern Africa during the Late Stone Age and were possibly displaced by the expansion of Bantu-speaking peoples between 1,500 and 2,000 years ago.

The Sān are often associated with a foraging lifestyle in regions such as the Kalahari Desert and parts of Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Northern South Africa. The term "Sān" comes from the Khoekhoe language, meaning "those who pick things up from the ground," and was used to describe hunter-gatherers who did not practice livestock ownership. This term primarily refers to their economic way of life rather than a specific ethnic group, distinguishing them from pastoralists or agriculturalists.

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27/07/2024

By 1200 AD, over 35 Swahili city states had emerged, and spanned the Eastern coast of Africa, from Somalia, to Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique, and the islands of Comoros. This area was known to the Arabs as bilad al Zanj, to the Persians as Zanjibar, and the Chinese as Tsengtan, all meaning 'the land of the black people'. The people would be called 'Swahili' from the Arabic word 'Sawahil' meaning 'people of the coasts'. The name would also be used to name the area as the Swahili coast, and the language as Swahili. The Swahili language emerged in around 600 AD, as a trading language, and has thereby borrowed heavily from Persian, Arabic and Hindi in addition to the bantu languages that form the proto swahili language.

22/07/2024

22/07/2024

One at a time

19/07/2024

13/07/2024

Amazing

09/07/2024

With Loisaba Conservancy – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

07/07/2024

Amazing

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07/07/2024

We're kicking off the weekend with a slow and steady superstar: the African leopard tortoise! 🐢✨

Did you know that these gentle giants, with their striking leopard-patterned shells, can live up to 100 years? That makes them one of the longest-living tortoise species! 🌿 These ancient wanderers play a vital role in maintaining vegetation and soil health. They roam vast distances in search of food, water, and nesting sites, spreading seeds through their droppings, which helps maintain and regenerate ecosystems.

Let's take a moment to celebrate these amazing tortoises and spread the love for wildlife. 🐢❤️

📸 © Nico Smit

06/07/2024

That was a noble thought

In 1992, Tom Silvester arrived at Loisaba and was shown the skull of the last black rhino to inhabit this land, poached in the 1970s. This poignant moment ignited a dream in Tom—a vision to bring these magnificent creatures back to their rightful home.

Today, Tom sits with that same skull, but with a significant difference: 21 black rhinos now roam the lands of Loisaba once again. This dream, born over 30 years ago, has become a reality thanks to the support of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), our donors, partners, supporters, and of course, our local communities.

Kenya's journey in rhino conservation is nothing short of miraculous. From the brink of extinction, losing 98% of its black rhinos between the 1970s and 1990, to now boasting over 1,000 eastern black rhinos. Yet, the challenge remains: ensuring sufficient habitat for these incredible beings. Sanctuaries like Loisaba are vital for their survival and continued recovery.

This monumental achievement is a testament to collective effort and dedication. A heartfelt thank you to The Nature Conservancy, San Diego Zoo, Space for Giants, The Elewana Collection, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and all who made this historic translocation possible.

📸 © Ami Vitale Photographer

06/07/2024

With The Wildebeest Sightings – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

15/06/2024

Check out our Wildebeest migration offer?

03/06/2024

Have you ever thought of snake safari ? We have this safari just like beach or bush Safari.

Visit us at watamu East Africa Reptiles and get to interact with reptiles.

A brief statistics
There are 140 known species of snake in Kenya.
33 of those species are dangerous;
2 are pythons
2 are rare fanged snakes ( Boomslang and Vine snake)
4 are Burrowing Asps
12 are elapids ( cobras,mambas and allies
13 are Vipers.

Only 21 species are known to have caused death.

The 2 pythons are non venomous but a python longer than 3.5M is dangerously strong.

The two rear fanged snakes have caused death but the risk are negligible.

The two Burrowing Asps (Atractaspis fallax and Atractaspis irregularis) are to have caused death - like due to unusual circumstances.

A couple of fatalities are known from the Green Bush Viper, with unclear clinical picture - they pose minimal risk to o humans.

The Jameson's mamba, Gold tree Cobra , Yellow Bellied sea snake , Gabon viper and Rhinocerous Viper all have DEADLY VENOM but are so secretive and have such restricted ranges this pose minimal risks.

8 Species pose a significant threat to humans. ( Powerful venom and wide spread )
5 cobras ( Egyptian Cobra, Forest Cobra , Black necked spitting Cobra, Red Spitting Cobra, Ashe spitting Cobra, )
Black Mamba
Puff Udder
North East African Viper
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These are the main culprits for snake bite.

Hope above is very informative to you . For more visit us in Watamu will take you through the snake safari.

24/05/2024

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03/05/2024

Its also a member of the BIG FIVE animals to look out for

Today is International Leopard Day! Leopards are expert climbers, agile runners, and formidable predators, yet they also exude an aura of beauty and mystique.

Let's celebrate these magnificent cats and pledge to preserve and safeguard their habitats for generations to come!

What do you call a Leopard in your mother tongue/native language?



📷 Meetal Mehta
📌Tsavo East National Park

27/04/2024

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Today is International Hyena Day! Let's celebrate the vital role hyenas play in maintaining the ecosystem.
By scavenging, they clean the environment, prevent the spread of diseases and promote ecological harmony, thus ensuring healthier habitats for all species!

What other facts do you know about the hyena?

Karibu, Tutunze Fisi Wetu Pamoja!



📷 Keitan Safaris Kenya
📌 KWS Amboseli National Park

29/03/2024

Blessed Easter from SABUK Holidays

10/02/2024

The Abasuba people are a heterogeneous Bantu group drawn from the Ganda people, Luhya people, and Soga who are mostly concentrated in Rusinga and Mfangano islands with small pockets in mainland Kenya.

Although their own language has been classified as endangered the Abasuba have kept a distinct ethnic identity regardless of being highly influenced by the neighbouring Luo tribe.

06/01/2024

Amboseli with all its glory in Kenya 🇰🇪 And the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

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06/01/2024

Samawa is short for “Samawati”: the vast blue of the skies and turquoise waters of Africa’s tropical paradise, Zanzibar. Come and visit us soon!

19/08/2023

wonderful!!!

08/08/2023

08/08/2023

Embrace the unknown and charge through the muddy waters of life with unwavering courage.


📷Courtesy/This is Kenya