Lion in masai mara

Lion in masai mara
Marsh pride in maasai mara reserve Kenya

Friday, September 23, 2011

Birding syke holidays safari: Africa safari

Birding syke holidays safari: Africa safari: Africa is the world's second-largest Continent At about 30.2 million km² (11.7 million sq mi) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area. In this land lies unique wildlife, cultures and scenaries that amaze every traveler. For a lot of people who decide to visit Africa they main interest is to view the Wildlife. No other continent offers the same opportunities to see such diverse wildlife, free and often in very close proximity.

Birding syke holidays safari: Africa safari

Birding syke holidays safari: Africa safari: Africa is the world's second-largest Continent At about 30.2 million km² (11.7 million sq mi) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of...

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Birding syke holidays style




Birding syke holidays is a unique safari company specializing in small group nature-based tours for the adventurous traveler. We offer extensive range of safaris exploring the highlights and hidden delights of the Africa continent. The tours emphasize the unique scenery, wildlife and African culture of each country. We offer a range of accommodations, from budget safaris to camping and deluxe or private safaris. Tours range from 1 to 35 days with regular guaranteed departures. Tours can be combined from the list of itineraries to experience the uniqueness of each Region. Our style can be compared to none. Our clients receive professional guides specializing in the clients’ chosen interest. We have guides specializing in Ornithology/bird watching, mountain climbing, hiking/walking, culture and wildlife viewing. There are tours for everyone from the fit and adventurous, who want to get off the beaten track, to those who prefer the comfort of a hotel room at night. The safari jeeps are also designed for comfort during travel and game viewing ensuring that every client get a window seat to make animal viewing and photography easier.

TREKKING SAFARIS


Birding syke holidays is also a master when it comes to trekking safaris across Africa, with active travel becoming more popular we have even "invented" new trekking routes where no other travel company has dared to 'touch'. Our trekking safaris in the North equator deserts will leave you asking for more. We use camels as we explore the mystery of Chalbi dessert. The sun here can be unforgiving but it even gets better than that as we trek towards Maralal and later connect to Baringo route right on the shores of Lake Baringo which is one of the rift valley formed fresh water lake.
Ngong hills-Mt Longonot Trek takes six days, the trek will at least covers 120 km through the great rift valley. There terrain through the trek is mostly ragged and mountain reed-bucks , olive babboons, vervet monkeys and a good list of birds will be seen. The trek ends with a hike at Mt Longonot which is one of the dormant volcano. We will hike the mountain and take a walk along the huge caldera.
Loita hills trek with Donkey derby will take you through Loita highland forests towards lake Natron where flamingos breed, expect great viewing of Black and White Columbus monkey as they jump from one tree to the other. There is also a route for those who want to do Loita hill lake magandi 4 days trek. Trekking safaris can also be tailor made to fit your interests.

BIRDWATCHING SAFARIS
Africa has a prolific bird life. The continent is home to some endemic bird family and also a lot of bird species. Some of the bird families example Ostrich, hammerkops, barbets, mousebirds and wood hoopoe can only be seen in Africa. Our birdwatching itineraries are professionally designed to add as much lifers as possible to your checklist. The tours visit most of the IBAS and our bird guides and local guides wisdom is ranked among the top if not the best. Our tours emphasis green tourism and a fee from the tour goes to tree planting through community initiatives. Birdwtching tours can also be combined with mammal viewing as we visit most of the world re known national parks and reserves.

BIG GAME SAFARI
Mammal viewing safari will offer a chance for the client to 'view wildlife up close and candid'. The tour takes you through world class national parks and reserves. Our safari jeeps luxury is comparable to none. You will enjoy full day game viewing and have your picnic lunch as you either watch Crocodiles sun bathing, hippos trying to cool off in the rivers from the day heat, Monkeys trying to "snatch" your lunch box or just viewing the land scape. In the evening we will have a sun downer as you sip our tropical wine/beer under the acacia tree.

CULTURAL SAFARIS/HOME STAYS
Travel offers the best way to experience other peoples way of life. Culture is displayed where it is seen. Our cultural safaris emphasis RESPECT to peoples culture and learning as much as possible. Clients will have time to interact with the local communities and get first hand information when it comes to the communities ways of life. Expect enjoying local dances,food and wisdom. Evenings will be spend with story telling as we watch the sun set. Home stays offers the real feel of culture. The days and nights are spent doing what the locals do, By the end of it you will really feel like a local and appreciate the little things life has to offer.

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Africa safari


Africa is the world's second-largest Continent At about 30.2 million km² (11.7 million sq mi) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area. In this land lies unique wildlife, cultures and scenaries that amaze every traveler. For a lot of people who decide to visit Africa they main interest is to view the Wildlife. No other continent offers the same opportunities to see such diverse wildlife, free and often in very close proximity.