Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Luxury Safaris to Tanzania and Kenya

By Ken Limits

When people hear the word safari they often have a vision of sleeping on the ground in canvas tents, eating only what can be cooked over a camp fire and digging a hole to be used as a lavatory. That may be what safaris used to be, but not anymore. Now you can enjoy all the excitement and adventure of a true African safari with none of the hardship. Now you can book a luxury safari in Tanzania and Kenya.

Tanzania is a fascinating place to visit. It offers something of interest for almost everyone. For those who enjoy natural sightseeing and hiking there is the incredible and varied landscape. Even those who had very little previous interest in wildlife will be impressed by Tanzania's animal population. From elephants to lions, zebras and wildebeests, all these and many more creatures might be seen on the safari.

You can get a customized itinerary that starts and ends at a time that is convenient for you. Whether you plan on staying a few days or several weeks, there is so much to do that you will never get bored. You may take the safari tours of the many National Parks. Theres Tarangire, notable for its large herd of elephants and unique Baobab Trees, or Arusha, where you can see breathtaking views of volcanic Mount Meru. Or you can safari in the Serengeti which boasts the largest concentration and variety of wildlife in the world. Don't forget, at the end of every day's adventures, you get to retire to comfort and gourmet meals.

It may be that you can only take so much of the great outdoors. If this is the case than you may want to finish your holiday on the Island of Zanzibar. Here you can partake of the very active nightlife or spend you days at one of the many beach resorts.

Kenya is where the whole luxury safari experience began and it remains one of the most popular safari destinations in the world. The wildlife is every bit as varied as what you will find in Tanzania. Kenya also boasts miles of coastline and warm ocean waters.

Perhaps the biggest attraction is the great wildebeest and zebra migrations. It is an awe inspiring sight to watch millions of animals travel across the Masai Mara, seemingly as a single unit. Timing is everything if you wish to see the migration at its peak. Although the exact times differ from year to year, it is possible to predict the herd's arrival in a particular spot based on when it left the Serengeti.

If you miss the mass migration, there will still be plenty of other things to see and do. Not only is there a great deal of wildlife to be seen, but you can also climb a mountain, visit one of the many interesting outdoor marketplaces, or just relax and sun bathe at the beach.

As people of the world become more aware of other countries and cultures, luxury safaris are becoming appealing to more and more people. The idea of getting to see the world's most interesting creatures in the wild while still enjoying five star accommodations is a very tempting combination to many people. You to may find that a luxury safari to Tanzania or Kenya seems like the perfect holiday for you as well.

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