Saturday, November 12, 2011

The Safari Lodges of Kenya - The Trip of a Lifetime in The African Bush

 
Many of the safari lodges in Kenya are positioned in quiet, tucked away locations, on thickly wooded hills, allowing the guests to enjoy a completely private and tranquil vacation. The guest houses reflect the Africa of the past and present, and provide all the necessities you will need. There are also plenty of little luxuries such as sumptuous four poster beds, open fires and delightful, private outdoor baths where you can enjoy a soak in the moonlight. Each house is appointed a butler, a nanny, a valet, an international chef and a Maasai guide, all of whom will take care of your every need from your meals and drinks to childcare and guided tours and day trips.

A local Maasai guide will be on hand to drive you out on a private safari whenever you want. The conservancies, where the safari lodges in Kenya are based, are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species. If you are lucky you may well catch sight of spotted hyena, African wild dogs, kudu and even leopards. An absolutely incredible experience and some really superb photo opportunities.

If you don't fancy the truck, then you can experience the African savannah from the back of a camel, horse or quad bike. You set your own pace. Here you will experience the most picturesque expanse of ever changing terrain from lush, rolling green hills and valleys rich in abundant vegetation to vast woods and forests, peppered with fig and olive trees, offering cooling shade from the searing sun.

Back on site, the safari lodges in Kenya play host to luxury facilities. If you need to relax after a hard day on the trail, you can drop in on the spa for a massage or aromatherapy treatment, or take a dip in the swimming pools. If you prefer to relax with a good book, there is a private library, where you can also chat with some of the other holidaymakers.

A really fabulous feature of the safari lodges in Kenya are the viewing decks with GPS telescopes enabling you to view the wildlife and natural surroundings in comfort. The decks are also a rather pleasant place to sit and enjoy the majesty of a sunset across the plains of Africa.

The safari lodges in Kenya also offer a variety of recreational activities for those who prefer their holidays to be a bit more white knuckle. There's rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, kayaking and even jogging - but jogging in one Hell of a surrounding. Another really rewarding way to spend some of your time whilst vacationing in one of the gorgeous safari lodges in Kenya is to join in with some of the community and conservation projects.

You can get to know all about the traditional Maasai way of life and how they overcome the challenges of living in such a remote region. You can also learn some fantastic Maasai skills and crafts such as how to find and use medicinal herbs, house building, weapon making and traditional beadwork. You can also see how the tribes combine modern technology with ancient tradition in order to maintain the heritage of Kenya. Spending a vacation in one of the safari lodges in Kenya will be an experience never to be forgotten and a valuable insight into the contrasting lifestyles of the Maasai people.

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