FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
If you are about to travel to Kenya for the first time, you will probably have all sorts of questions. We have compiled a list of questions (and answers!) we get asked every day by our guests. If your question is not listed below please contact (Link) us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Why Should you choose a Kenya Safari? Why travel to Masai Mara?
Kenya has some of Africa’s finest national parks, offering one of the best and most accessible game viewing in the world, including the hard-to-resist attraction of the "Big Five" (Link). The country also offers a breathtaking natural beauty. From the snow-capped mountains, white sandy beaches to the deep Rift Valley with its extinct volcanoes, and
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For your own safety, do not hang your hand outside the window during the game drive.
What type of language should I take?
When travelling on safari, baggage should be kept to a minimum since you will be using a chartered aircraft from Nairobi to Masai Mara. This should be in soft duffle bags as opposed to hard suitcases in order to fit in the baggage compartment on small aircraft. Most internal flights allow a limit up to 15Kg (33-lbs) of luggage. On road safaris, the weight and size allowance is not as important but you should still try to travel light. Please read your itinerary carefully and pack accordingly. See more details on our recommended Packing List (Link).
Do mobile/cell phones work on safari?
Yes, there is an extensive mobile (cell) phone service coverage throughout the country. Before traveling, we suggest you contact your local provider regarding International use of your mobile device. Since most people come on safari to get away from the outside world, we feel that we must set some limitations to the use of these phones in our camps and on safari. If you use your phone during your safari please respect other guests and do not use the phone during game drives or while within the camp's common areas such as the
During the time period 1850-1914, even though Britain imperializing, Kenya was, in turn, very beneficial for the inhabitants of Kenya. However, the direct rule of Britain put Kenya through a massive transition from being independent to being colonial dominant, in which the natives of Kenya had lesser rights than did before and were treated inhumanely. Before being imperialized, Kenya was already divided into forty-two tribes. The two main kinfolks to be known are the Masai and the Kikuyu. These tribes helped in making the country's diversity, rich culture and heritage. Nonetheless, Kenya didn’t have much global contact; however, they did trade with the Arab merchants but kept it limited because they wanted to preserve their traditional
Located in Eastern Africa, Kenya lies across the equator in central Africa. Kenya is surrounded by Somalia to the east, Ethiopia to the north, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Sudan to the northwest. Kenya has a young population of 45,925,301 people with 5.3 percent of the adult population living with HIV/AIDS in 2014. English and Kiswahili
The British was interested in the land of Kenya because it had cash crops growing. In document #7 by chief Kabongo, who was the leader of the Kikuyu tribe. Chief Kabongo point of view was to try to end slavery and help out Africans. In the document it states, “ The children make marks which they call writing, but they forgot their own language and customs, they know not the laws of their people, and they do not pray to Ngai. They ride fast in motorcars, they work fire-sticks that kill, they make music from box.
Kenya was affected by colonialism in multiple ways. Although some of them were bad like taking away their land and changing their religious beliefs. Others were good like establishing schools and raising their average earnings.
From what my mom told from her time in Kenya. She stayed on a base located in Nairboi and went out several times on safari to visit multiple villages. She described the people “as vibrant as you can imagine” and “the highest spirited people with lots of faith”. She also told me in certain areas they have very specific traditions. For example, the Kenyan people love to dance, their dancing style is known as “benga”. The food has a wide range of ethnic diversity. My mom tried a plate called “irio” which is basically made up of green peas and potatoes. These ingredients are boiled together after which corn is added to give the meal texture and is usually served with beef stew. One thing Kenyan people cherish above al is family and friendship. Kenyan families tend to be on the larger side including many members of the extended family. Even when times are tough Kenyan families usually welcome guests as if they were family. However, the guest is expected to help with the daily chores just as the family does. The Kenyan people are made up of different tribes. Each tribe has strong tribal beliefs for instance it is easy to distinguish one tribe from another by the way they dress. For example the Samburu tribe, the tribe my mom visited, wore traditional clothing of bright red material that is wrapped around like a toga. The women as well as the men accessorize their toga with beaded necklaces, bracelets
In the documentary scientists aim to answer which one from Lucy all the way to Kenyanthropus platyops led to humans, they all exhibited bipedalism and chimp sized brains. The scientists explained the one key difference is the length of the childhood between apes and humans. They know that chimps are fully development by 3 years of age, while in humans the growth is slow, taking up to 2 decades to fully develop. Scientists argued that this change in climate pushed the brain to grow. Better problem solvers like Homo habilis survived, whereas A. afarensis died out. Our ancestors adapted to change, propelling us to where we are today – wonderful creatures of climate
The African Savannah is home to many animals, but it's filled with the unexpected. The scenery found here is beautiful, although it had to go through many changes. Problems occur here every day and the entire ecosystem must cope with it. Although this experience was very vicarious, it felt like I was watching them in real life, even though it was just through a tv screen.
Over the course of the trip, I will get to see so many amazing things including but not limited to Elmina and Cape Coast Casters, the Nkrumah Memorial, WEB Dubois Centre, Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Aburi Botanical Garden, and Kakum National Park. We will participate in a variety of service work with community organizations.
Africa is a place thriving with adventure. Across the land no matter where you go there will be a new sight to see and a new thing to experience. These wonderful opportunities are available due to the variety of intricate aspects that make up Africa. Africa’s diversity can be seen by its help in mankind’s early life, physical regions, wildlife, and the inhabitants.
Some of these groups are made up of just a few thousand people while others consist of millions of people. Arab (100 million), Bereber (65 million), Yoruba (30 million), and Igbo (30 million) are among the most popular ethnic groups in Africa(5). Each group usually has there own language, culture, and traditions. Many African countries also have numerous tribes within their borders. For example there are more than 370 tribes within Nigeria alone. (Population) Africa's general population is rapidly increasing due to vast improvement in medical care and resources for children and infants(5). The population has grown from 221 million in 1950 to 1 billion in 2009 and is estimated to reach 2 billion by 2045. (Languages) There are over a thousand different languages spoken the continent of Africa. Most Africa tribes or ethnic group have own languages or dialect. The languages spoken in Africa can be separated into six different categories. #1 Niger-Kordofanian, #2 Hilo-Saharan, #3 Khoisan, # 4 Afro-Asian, #5 Indo-European,# 6 Maya-Polynesian.
Tourism in Kenya has expanded since 1963. People travel to Kenya because it is such a beautiful country and has the most spectacular wild life. I attended African
Though Kenya’s impoverished and underdeveloped conditions were certainly not highlighted in the film, I believe it is important to observe. These conditions are best displayed by the state of the primary school. In the film, students were forced to sit 5 students to a desk and were crammed into a tiny room. Moreover, the Kenyans were highly grateful for the concept of free education. This highly contrasts the state of American schools, which are typically well funded. Americans are used to the concept of free education, so much so, that people now desire free higher education. I believe this theme is important to note because it is the key difference between the Kenyan and American
Kenya is also the preferred entry point for companies wishing to expand further in the region. Moreover, East Africa’s largest economy is one of the most innovative on the African continent, which bodes well for future economic development.
Jomo Kenyatta’s ethnography, Facing Mt. Kenya was written in the 1930’s about Kikuyu society during 1890-1910, the early years of British colonialism in Kenya. Since the coming of the early colonization the Kikuyu people have tried to develop a religious attitude that would define it’s own culture while adapting forcefully to the European conforms of religion.
The paper seeks to understand the political, social and cultural variables that have thrown Kenya into the geo-political limelight insofar as the so-called ‘War on Terrorism’ is