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Mombasa Marine Park

In 1986, the Kenyan government established the Mombasa Marine Park with the aim of protecting both the corals and the seabed off the coast of Mombasa. The result is a wonderful marine park characterized by warm waters (25 to 31°C), including a long, beautiful tourist beach and the nearby city of Mombasa as well. TheyContinue reading "Mombasa Marine Park"

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara. This is probably the best known natural area in the world. Every single TV nature documentary has described this region, at least once . We have all dreamed of adventure, incredible sunsets, wild landscapes while watching the migration of wildebeests, the running of the gazelles, lions chasing their prey. We have all imaginedContinue reading "Maasai Mara National Reserve"

Malka Mari National Park

Tourists hardly know a place called Malka Mari. But it exists, and it is a beautiful natural area on the northern border of Kenya, very close to Ethiopia. It is quite recent, as a national park, and unfortunately it rises into a troubled region. The Mandera County is not always a safe place, as forContinue reading "Malka Mari National Park"

Welcome to Lake Nakuru National Park

Welcome to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's highest natural reserves - at 1754 metres a.s.l. This park takes it name from the town of Nakuru and the lake of the same name, which is a special lake. Its water, in fact, contains high levels of soda which allow the growth of a particularContinue reading "Welcome to Lake Nakuru National Park"

Exploring Kora National Park

Kora National Park, in central Kenya, is not just another protected region of Africa. This place has a story made of animals, plants, scientists and heroes. This is where the British naturalist biologist George Adamson lived most part of his life, studying lions and learning the traditions of local people. He soon became "baba yaContinue reading "Exploring Kora National Park"