Italy’s not best known for its beaches—at least not as well as somewhere like Jamaica or Mexico. And yet just because the beaches are underappreciated doesn’t mean that they aren’t special in their own way. Italian beaches and beach towns have a more rustic, Mediterranean feel to them then the pure whiteness and exoticness of a beach island. For some people, this is even more enjoyable. If you’ve been thinking about where to go for your winter holidays to get out of the cold, then perhaps it’s time to migrate to one of the warm and luxury villas Italy offers.

Villas to Stay In

There are many beachfront rentals available for visitors who want to make Italy and its coastline their home for a few days. These beachside villas offer those staying in them all they could need to have a good time. A beachside villa will also usually offer access to a swimming pool, gym facilities, flat screen TVs and other multimedia options, as well as much more. You can also get even more luxurious options that include chef service, all included food and drinks, hot tubs and Jacuzzis, and much more.

Some good villas along the beachfront are located in places like Positano and Praiano. An example of a good beachside villa is Villa Lagno, which has both a swimming pool and beach access. This villa on the Amalfi coast also offers an elegant atmosphere, comfortable abodes, and quite a few rooms for visitors to stay in, as well as other benefits.

The Best Italian Beaches

If you want to go to Italy, then you must make sure to go to one of the best beaches. Italy has quite a few beaches, and they were not all created equal. In fact, they’re all very different, with some pebble beaches and others sand, with some craggy and others flat, and with each a unique type of beauty.

One of the best beaches for visiting is Mondello, in the southern area of Italy. This is the perfect area for those who like to spend all day swimming, playing, and tanning at the beach, then the evening or afternoon shopping and catching sights. Mondello has many great restaurants, bars, and places to shop right near the beachside, not to mention sporting options for the whole family.

Other good Italian beaches include San Vito Lo Capo, Isola del Giglio, and Capalbio. You can make your way to all of these and more, or just choose one to base from and enjoy to the full.

Oasis of the seas is not only the most luxury, but also the most entertaining vessel of the world. The cruise ships of Royal Caribbean are well known as beautiful, luxury and comfortable vessels, which are making the standards in cruise shipping. Oasis of the seas is just one of these beautiful vessel, and also the largest cruise ship of the world. Oasis of the seas has length of 360 meters and beam of 47 meters. The ship has 16 passenger decks, where you can find whatever you want in entertainments. The ship has own art gallery, cinema, outside and inside pools, beauty salon, fitness hall, spa center and sport facilities. Also on board the guests can have good shopping in the mall, can get a coffee or read the latest newspapers.

Definitely Oasis of the seas is one of the most impressive ships, which we have ever seen. The cruise ship is divided on 7 neighborhoods, which totally have capacity for 5,400 passengers. The crew members on board are 2,600 and the service is from the highest quality. On board of the luxury cruise ship you can have dinner on more than 24 places and visit the most luxury restaurants ever. The ship has 42 elevators and more than 2,700 staterooms for the guests. The part of staterooms with ocean view and balconies are over 80%. All these features are proving that the cruise ship Oasis of the seas is not only the largest, but also most beautiful, most luxury and most comfortable vessel for having your holiday in.

Masai Mara Game Reserve was named “seven wonders of the world” for recognition of its conservation efforts and being one of the best tourists destinations in East Africa ,Central and African continent. For the best Africa vacation packages by private aero plane it is tailor-made and segmented to suit individuals, groups, corporate and executives holiday safaris. The lodges, camps have been designed to the African heritage and culture including beds, wall carvings, and chairs, tables which will give a picture of the culture of the people living around that national park or game reserve.

It is 1 hr 15 minutes flight time one way on the C-172/C-182 3 seater distance of 130 statutes miles and on C-206 5 seater flight time 50 minutes from Nairobi , Wilson Airport and it is situated in the Rift Valley Province and the inhabitants are the Masais whose its name derived from. The masais are pastoralists and they keep on moving searching fro grass and water for their animals especially during dry season we have some in the neighboring Tanzania and they are nilotes. Their houses are made of mad and grass thatched and their stable food is meat, milk and blood. At a certain age the boy is supposed to be initiated into being aman by having to kill a lion using a spear,so that he gets the title of” moran”. While in the masai mara in the evenings you are entertained with the cultural songs and dancers. For you to take their photos including the animals and their huts you are supposed to seek permission and even pay those before you do that.

The hotels are segmented into tended camps, lodges; mobile camping and they vary on prices as they are owned with different hotel chains. Most of these hotels are serviced by one airstrip or airport for example Keekorok airstrip serves, mara sarova, mara simba, sekenani camp, cottars 1920,siana springs,mara sopa,mara hippo among others. Olkiombo airstrip serves ,mara intrepid, basecamp explorer, mara explorer, mara fig tree, nyumbu camp among others. Kichwa Tembo airstrip serves,bateleur camp,mara river camp,kichwa tembo camp, mpata safari club, main governors while Musiara airstrip serves, little governors,olonana camp, ilimoran, main governors. Mara serena airstrip serves mara serena lodge while mara shikar airstrip serves david livingstone and kicheche camp.

Ngerende airstrip serves mara safari club, kicheche, saruni, david livingstone. Siana springs airstrip serves siana intrepid but due to safety aspect there is a limitation on take off and landing especially on the caravan and any other aircraft with more than 13 seats and the same applies to mara shikar. So going to the Masai Mara with a chartered plane don’t worry as you mention the name of the lodge you will be flown there. But when going by scheduled flights please be patient and listen keenly to the announcements made by the crew when approaching to land as this service goes to almost 5 airstrips in the Masai mara and you might alight at the wrong place.

When touring Masai mara you can hire private plane, celebrity jet charter, private aircraft from anywhere within Kenya and you will flown to masai mara.The African wildlife that you will see will include hippos, elephants, lions, giraffe, wildbeasts, rhinos, warthog, wild cat and many other animals. You will have the pleasure to see reptiles,  flowers and trees and the Masai in the cultural attires. From masai mara you can fly direct to Tanzania to any destination of your choice or to Amboseli, Tsavo, Samburu. Lake Nakuru, Mfangano Island, Rusinga Island by helicopter, executive jet or private aircraft. When using chartered planes you have advantage as you can do scenic safari, filming safari, bird watching safari as the aircrafts flies upto 8,000 feet above sea level and with high wings thus giving you the visibility of viewing lake Magadi,The Great Rift Valley and the Loita hills as you proceed to the masai mara.

Private charter flight planes are available in different capacities from 1 to 37 seater which one can hire at short notice. But be aware that the executive business jet aircraft citation bravo can only land in Kilanguni in Tsavo and Amboseli whereas the rest of the airstrips especially in Masai Mara only the super king air can land at Keekorok airstrip, Mara Serena, Kichwa Tembo, Ngerende airstrip. Vacation flying packages can be arranged on request and it works cheaper than having to purchase accommodation and meals then aircraft separately, this will mean also game drives and transfers from airstrip to camp will be separate whereas packages includes everything.

Aircraft fleet includes C-172/C-182 3 seats with pilot 4 seats single engine piston,C-206/C-210 5 seats with pilot 6 seats single engine piston engine, Baron 58/55 5 seats with pilot 6 seats twin engine piston engine,C-208 Caravan 12 seater single engine gas turbine engine, Citation Jet Bravo 7 seats with 2 pilots and flight attendant 10 seats with conference table and toilet,B200 superkingair 10 seats with 2 pilots 13 seats pressurized twin engine turbo prop, Let 410 UVP-E9-20 19 seats with 2 pilots 21 seats twin engine,B1900 c 19 seats with 2 crew 21 seats pressurized twin engine, helicopter AS350 5 seats with pilot 6 seater,AS 350 3 seats with pilot 4 seats, Dash 8-100 37 seats with 2 pilots,2 flight attendants 41 seats twin engine. Scenic flights are also available sharing which is charged per hour on either helicopter or fixed wing aircrafts.

For those who need privacy and hassle –free and comfort then V.I.P executive flights are also available depending on how many people you are. These services can even be provided on three seater for one person by creating more leg room, red carpet and providing V.I.P treatment and configuring the 5 seater to a 2 seater V.I.P seating.

Recent political violence in Kenya after disputed general elections led to a drastic decline in numbers of tourist’s visitors, and the busy national parks and beach locations are experiencing low turnover. This means there’s never been a better time to travel in Kenya and take advantage to cheap safari travel packages being offered. 2007 two million tourists traveled to Kenya, in 2008 as a result of last of violence, things took a nose dive January, usually one of the peak months, a mere 52,000 tourists traveled in Kenya. National Parks in Kenya are as “empty as a baggage carousel at Terminal 5″, said Esther Muthoni, in comparison to how crowded they were before last year’s troubles – scenes of safari vans queuing to see lions were far from uncommon – that means “there has rarely been a better time to travel to Masai Mara”. So where should you stay?

Tassia Lodge

Tassia Lodge is the ultimate luxury safari eco-lodge. No trees were cut down in order to construct the lodge, the energy is solar-powered and the water is heated in drums using small fires. Better still, it is Masai-owned, which means that profits go to the community. Tassia Lodge offers only walking safaris, accompanied by armed guides, many tented camps, lodge and camp sites in Masai Mara claim to be eco friendly yet their guests drive around the park in fuel guzzling safari vehicles

Kicheche Camp

Kicheche Camp luxury safari tented camp can accommodation 22 people; this translates to exclusive personalized services complete with proper beds and en suite bathrooms. It also offers excellent meals, given its size. Kicheche is located deep into the African Savannah were lions, elephants, buffaloes and leopards” roam, the camp is unfenced but the guards are on hand to escort you back to your room after dark. Kicheche Camp like Tassia Lodge has striking eco-credentials and laundry is done by hand and a charcoal-walled shed operates as a fridge for much of the food.

Masai Mara is the most popular game reserve in Kenya. It is an extension of the Serengeti Plains in Tanzania, and offers the best game viewing in Kenya. On these wide open rolling grasslands of Masai Mara reserve, you can often see an incredible variety of different animals at one time. Perhaps a cheetah sits on a termite mound with her punky looking cubs, while beyond, gazelle, antelope and zebra placidly graze.

Giraffe might peer curiously through the trees, while elephant pass on silent feet and vultures circle endlessly. Every year millions of wildebeest migrate north from the Serengeti to the green grass of the Masai Mara Kenya. This exciting spectacle in your Masai Mara safari usually occurs sometime between July and August of every year.

Even when animal are not highlighting the Masai Mara scene, the views by themselves are worth the safari, Imagine bright oblique rays of evening light slanting under blue-storm clouds. The rich golden expanses of waving grass are brilliant in this light, and the solitary flat-topped acacia tree is dramatically spotlighted on the crest of a hill.

Beyond rise the steep smoky blues of the Oloololo Escarpment-such distances, such breathing space. At sunup you may be hanging on to the open overhead hatch as your land cruiser plunges down a rocky track to ford a rushing stream in your Masai Mara safari. Your hands feel frozen solid, and the steep climb on the other side looks impossible. You loosen your knee joints, tighten your grip and grin inanely-what fun!

Some of the Masai Mara safari camps and lodges are within the reserve itself, others are outside. To enter the Masai Mara safari reserve you must pay a park fee. Places outside of the Masai Mara reserve do not have to adhere to park rules and can offer game walks as well as night game drives. Animals, however, are not confined to the Masai Mara reserve and are also found in good numbers outside. You are also likely to see human habitation, especially Masai with their herds, when you stay outside the mara Masai reserve.

Visits to a Masai Manyatta can be arranged from many of the Masai Mara safari camps or lodges. Another popular excursion is a romantic Kenya Masai Mara hot-air balloon trip and safari where you view animals from above and then touch down for an extravagant breakfast in the bush. Another day or overnight jaunt offered from the Masai Mara reserve is a flying trip to an island camp on Lake Victoria where you fish for giant Nile.

They roam freely on the savannah from country to country, from place to place with no consideration for customs rules or state borders. For centuries the Masai, in contrast to the Kikuyu, Luo, and other tribes were able to maintain ancient customs and a way of life which has existed for centuries. However the onslaught of civilization has meant that Africa is running out of tribes who have managed to preserve their culture, identity and ancient ways of life. One of these tribes is the Masai, sometimes spelt Maasai who to this day remain a primitive tribe of warriors living mainly in Tanzania and Kenya. The majority of the tribe which in total consist of about 100,000 people live in border areas of Tanzania and Kenya, in areas dominated by the huge mountain of Kilimanjaro.

According to one report, the Masai originate from Egypt specifically the upper reaches of the Nile, somewhere between the lands of modern Sudan and Eritrea. This goes somewhere to explain why, just like the inhabitants of those Northern African regions, Masai women shave their heads remove their two lower front teeth.

Masai people consider themselves to rank the highest and most noble tribe in Africa. They do not mix with European’s or any other Africans they regard as being from lower class tribes eg the Kikuyu, Meru, Kalenjin, Luyha, Luo, Kisii, Kamba, Swahili or Turkana.. They believe and indeed are entirely convinced that God gave them all the animals in the world. Furthermore this belief allows them to indulge, quite legitimately in the theft of cattle from other tribes without fear of retribution by the Kenyan Law.

They live from rearing cattle and other livestock. And because of their nomadic lifestyle they have developed a total lack of interest and in fact are completely unfamiliar with crop growing and agriculture. The Masai home is always temporary place of residence. Every 3-4 years, when the pastures are depleted, the tribe moves on to another location and a new village is built. See the picture below of a typical traditional Masai home.

They build small villages or camps which will be home to between five and seven families and their cattle. It consists of a group of very low huts which they construct from small branches and brushwood, supported by a framework of sturdy branches. This is then covered with manure, clay, mud and dry cattle dung. The entire camp is then surrounded by a coral (kraal) of thorns and prickly bushes in order to keep out lions, leopards and other wild animals. Their huts have no windows, but they do have a fireplace which is located in the centre or near sleeping area. Their beds are on the hard mud floor and covered with the skins of animals.

Whilst the men tend to the cattle it falls on the women to build the family home and having no beasts of burden to assist them they have to carry all the material required for the job on their backs. Traditionally the basic diet of the Masai is cow’s milk however when there is a shortage of milking cows in the village the warriors will add the blood from the animal and mix it with its milk. Sometimes they drink the pure blood which they extract from a vein, by making an incision usually in the bull’s neck and using a gourd as the vessel to catch it. This is supposed to give the warriors great strength. They seldom eat meat, their cattle are considered far too valuable to slaughter for food.

Whenever there is a marriage in the tribe by tradition, the tribe collectively will present the couple with a cow as a dowry. After marriage the husband can let his wife take care of a few cows from his herd, but they still belong to him. In general it’s the children who take care of small animals. Starting at the early age of 3 it’s the young ones who tend the cattle and herd them around the nearby grazing lands. When the children reach the age of between 7 and 8 years, they pierce their ear lobes with a tool made from the cow’s horns. The hole is expanding gradually with pieces of wood until, over time, the lobe is stretched so much, not only with wood but also heavy ornaments, that sometimes the lobe reaches down to the shoulder. The larger hole in the ear lobe, the more respect the person is given and the more beautiful it is seen to be.

The number of wives a male Masai has depends on the size of his herd. Women should be fit and strong enough to take care of all animals and children; they are required to carry water and firewood for the fire. Women are regarded as far less important as their husbands who are soldiers first and foremost, even in peace time. The men tend to do very little physical work but rather prefer to spend hours in conversations with other warriors on the savannah.

The relationship of the tribe is based on a strict set of rules. The Tribe itself is made up of several groups of men who are all around the same age. The most important event for these young men is the ceremony of dedication and circumcision.

After the circumcision the young Masai warriors leave their homes, armed with spears, sticks and swords to make their life on the plains where they will take care of the livestock. A warrior who manages to kill a lion receives the tribe’s highest honour and is then entitled to wear a head band made from the lion’s mane during ritual ceremonies.

After the early initiation test, the men become like brothers forming a very close community. Members of the community must pass a series of tests to advance in the hierarchy of the tribe, each of which can take up to 15 years to achieve. They have a kind of ranking order beginning with a young warrior then a senior warrior, an old warrior, a master warrior – and the elders. In the old days a young man in the tribe could not be regarded as a man until he had managed to kill a lion with his spear.

An important attribute of the tribe are the ornaments they wear. Men and women spend much time Masai decorating themselves. Women wear their hair short and prefer precious jewellery: long necklaces, earrings, silver, head bands and bracelets. Male soldiers on the other hand have long hair.

Years ago the Masai owned land in the Serengeti valley, in the vicinity of the Great African fault known as the Rift Valley. In the nineteenth and early twentieth century, they were able to survive and prove to the Europeans, mainly the British and the German colonists their right to inherited land of their ancestors. But unfortunately they have not been able to resist the onslaught of civilization towards the end of twentieth century. Over the past 30 years the Masai have been evicted from much of their land. The rich white tourists coming to Kenya and Tanzania on safari want “to see wild animals, not the evicted Masai.

Throughout the savannah, camping sites, bungalows and Lodges began to appear and the Masai soon realised that lions, antelopes, gazelles and tourists were more important than themselves. Left without a livelihood, many engaged in poaching.

Masai tribes have coexisted with nature for thousands of years, and now they see themselves frantically begin to destroy it. Their own livestock cannot support them, now elephants and rhinoceros horns are sold on the black market. And now the rhinoceroses in the Maasai lands are nearing extinction and the numbers of elephants have been reduced dramatically.

Today throughout Kenya and Tanzania the Masai are being hired as security guards to work in expensive hotels. Many work to entertain the visitors with traditional dances in hotels and theatres. Increasingly, you can see people dressed in red clothing complete with shields and spears, guarding the perimeters of many of the new luxury hotels which have sprung up over recent years.

Ngerende Island Lodge is a must place to visit for everybody. The rooms are exceptionally clean and the decor is out of this world. The service is excellent and the staff are very polite, concerned with their guests and giving guests a very personalized service. It has a magnificent pool that overlooks the river full of hippos and one feels like they are swimming with the hippos. The different dinning places are well thought and very well set up. Ngerende Island Lodge is located in the Ol Choro-Oirogua Conservancy, which borders the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The lodge is situated in a bend of the Mara river, the lodge on almost all sides.

The Conservancy Olchoro includes more than 5,000 acres and consists mainly of open savanna, except along the banks of the Mara River, which are forested and an ideal habitat for wildlife. There are over 140 species of birds spotted at the lodge. To lodge are three pools, where every day crocodiles, hippos and elephants show.

Being in the Masai Mara, game driving is at the core of the offer. Ngerenede offers morning, afternoon and night drives; guided bush walks; sundowners and bush breakfasts; as well as relaxation from massages and aromatherapy; There’s also a gymnasium and swimming pool. The resort is ideally suited for the hosting of weddings. The honeymoon suite makes a perfect getaway retreat.

A feature of the Conservation Ranch is an exclusive project to rear the White Rhino so that they can take their place back in the Mara society to which they belong in greater numbers. Over 180 varieties of birds have been spotted within the lodge itself and there are 3 Hippo Pools strategically located around the lodge.

Seven luxury en-suite tents complete with traditional fire place, lounge area, bedroom and bathroom with a bath tub with stunning views of the surroundings. Each suite has an individual character with a wide canvas openings onto a large verandah, overlooking the Mara River. All suites have a personal room attendant.

The lodge which is well known for its honeymoon and wedding packages has a swimming pool, a restaurant, a lounge, a bar, reception, a craft shop, and a spa. Activities include Game drives, Visit to the Rhino Sanctuary, Full day game drives to the park or Trans Mara, Night Game Drive, Guided bush walks, Bird watching, Planting trees in the conservatory and Bush Breakfast/lunch/dinner if the weather permits.

Safaris have been romanticized in films and have been a part of most veteran travellers’ itinerary for many years. The Masai Mara in Kenya is undoubtedly the world’s most popular safari destination and it has always fulfilled its promise of adventure and romance. The charm of the Masai Mara goes much beyond the viewing of animals in their natural habitat. The animals are beautiful and they have an amazing capacity to ignore the human beings who descend on them and peer at them unabashedly. Where else in the world can you watch a cheetah sitting on the roof of your safari jeep, while you wait for him to finish sunning himself. Can you think of any other place where you can watch wildlife while you sit outside your lodge having an early breakfast?

Most travellers to the Masai Mara Reserve speak of the wildebeest migration as the most astonishing sight they have ever seen. An annual migration of the wildebeest from Tanzania in July or sometimes in August, and their return from Kenya in October can leave you spellbound. Population density is a term which suddenly seems to make a lot more sense after this.

The open skies, the beauty of the natural reserve and above all the culture of the Masai people are among many other reasons why a holiday in the Masai Mara Reserve can be one of the most unforgettable voyages you will ever make.

Located in south-west Kenya, the Masai Mara is a reserve inhabited by the Masai people and run by their local county councils. There are strict rules on how many people can visit the reserved areas and there are also very tough laws against poaching. The character of the reserved areas has been maintained and there has been very little encroachment by western “civilization” on the whole. The safari tours are organised and conducted by guides who have spent years training for this, and whose knowledge and concern for the environment is part of their culture and training.

Accommodation in the Masai Mara ranges from the very luxurious camps to the budget lodges and camps. They have places which cater for every budget and for every type of tourist, and you are sure to find something that suits your taste, as long as you make sure that you plan well in advance.

The lodges in the Masai Mara are very popular places for the tourists to stay in. Each lodge is furnished with all the amenities that you may need and all of them have a veranda from where you can watch the surrounding areas and animals in the comfort of your abode.

Most people however prefer to stay in the tents provided at the safari camps. These tents are the ultimate in luxury, with state of the art bathrooms and all the comforts of a five star hotel. Wooden floors, comfortable furniture, enchanting views and a cool breeze are just a few of the add-ons which makes these camps a sought after tourist hub.

Whether you stay at a Masai Mara lodge or a Masai Mara camp, natural beauty and amazing views will always enrapture you. Above all a realization that God made all creatures equal and beautiful will definitely come in your mind.

Kenya has long since been recognised as the home of the modern day safari, a land of mystery and intrigue, imbued with a long and rich history and a natural diversity that is unrivaled anywhere it Africa. From sweeping coastal plains and pristine beaches to grand interior plateaus and the towering Mt Kenya, this is an eclectic country, a place that seems to encompass all the beauty and vibrancy of Africa within its heart. Of course at the centre of this microcosmic marvel of a country is the world renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, a region that has become completely synonymous with Kenya safaris. Known locally as ‘The Mara’ this area pulsates with pure African energy and displays the kind of rugged, unfettered landscape that you might have believed could only exist on a Hollywood film set.

Located south west of the capital, Nairobi, and neighbouring the Tanzanian border, the park offers of 583 sq miles of unadulterated wilderness and is home to some of the most impressive animal and bird species on earth. When touring the reserve you can expect to see a mind boggling variety of wildlife including the famed African ‘Big Five’ which includes lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo and elephants as well as other recognisable and not so recognisable animals such as zebra, crocodile, impala Thomson’s gazelle, kudu, jackals, hyenas and cheetahs.

Many of the predatory species that visit the area are attracted by the vast migratory herds that arrive during the autumn months. This annual movement makes up part of one of the most engrossing natural spectacles on earth, the great wildebeest migration. Millions of hooves trample across the savannah on their way to the replenished Masai Mara when the grasses of southern Tanzania have been withered by the dry season. The search for food brings literally millions of wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra, eland and antelope into the Masai Mara and with this influx a host of apex species including lions, leopards and cheetahs.

Along with the wildlife, it is the people, the ancient tribesmen who have for over six hundred years called the Masai Mara area their home and whose ancestors have roamed the African plains for thousands of years. The Masai people are one of the most recognisable emblems of Africa, a noble semi-nomadic collective with numbers in Kenya thought to exceed 500,000. The tribe’s colourful dress, large and elaborate facial adornments and their proximity to some of the most famous game reserves in Africa means that this represents of the most well reported traditional cultures in Africa.

Some of the best safari accommodation in Kenya has understandably been established in the Masai Mara to house the hundreds of thousands of tourists who make their way here every year. I would particularly recommend the Kitchwa Tembo Tented Camp, which is often recognised as one of Kenya’s most beloved and luxurious safari properties.

The Masai Mara Game Reserve is the most visited park in Kenya due to its large game concentration. This is also the only park you are guaranteed to see the big five (lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and the buffalo). Other than the big cats, you will also have a chance to watch large numbers of antelopes, gazelles, zebras and giraffes. You will see the cheetah, hyena, rabbit and various bird species. The ecosystem of the Mara reserve is unique with spectacular large open grasslands which cover an area of about 392 square kilometers. There are three permanent rivers passing through the park namely the Mara, Talek and Sand which provide adequate water for the wildlife. These rivers are also a home to many hippos and crocodiles which rely on the wildlife for their survival.

Being bordered by the Loita Hills and the Oloololo escarpment, the highlight of the Masai Mara is the great wildebeest migration from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The best time to tour this place is between the months of June and September when the migration is at its peak. During this time, there is little or no grass in the Serengeti, forcing the animals to migrate to the Masai Mara where there are enough green pastures. Watching thousands of animals cross the mighty Mara River is an unforgettable experience. Many animals especially the old, the weak and the calves drown in the water while others are killed by the hippos and the crocodiles.

During your adventure at the Masai Mara, you get to spend your nights in luxury tented camps which are located in various parts in the heart of this large reserve. From here you will get to enjoy the beautiful spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration. Whether you are a photographer, an artist or a writer, you will definitely have a private tent to meet all your requirements. Each tent has beds and bathrooms and also a dining room set on the open to allow ideal game viewing. All meals are prepared on open fire by expert chefs. The tents are hardly fenced but, Masai guards are always there to guard against dangerous animals. There are swimming pools built near the tents where you can swim and relax after a long day of game viewing.

Camping Safari in the Masai Mara will offer you a chance to view the wildebeest on a hot air balloon flight. This is a unique experience which is only available in the Mara. You can take beautiful photo shots as you watch the wildebeest from the hot air balloons. The hot air balloon flight is done early in the morning before sunrise.

The holiday season is here once more and there seems to be a mad rush for holiday destinations especially in the touring honeymoon industry. Now the wedding industry is all grown up with a number of companies coming up so as to cater for the newly weds on their first destination as a couple. More than ever, people are busy with many not having time to even plan for this lifetime event, yet every couple will tell you that they want a colorful ceremony that will leave all the guests talking about it their whole life to come. This time of the year, many venues that are famous for hosting weddings are fully booked with some offering professional services while others providing services that desire so much more.

Many couples are also willing to spend a bit more when it comes to their honeymoon, as long as they are offered an experience of a lifetime that shall never be forgotten. And what is the million dollar question that is in the minds of newly weds; what honeymoon packages are available to the love birds?

There is the rift valley tour for the couples who want to explore the entire rift in a span of one week, from Lake Naivasha to the ever so magnificent Maasai Mara National Park. The package is provided by Kenya safari holidays. The ten day Safari itinerary is as follows:

Day one will be a drive to the Tortilis Camp in Amboseli National park. The camp has 17 tents on wooden platforms with thatched roofs and private verandas with wonderful views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. There are over 1000 elephants in the parks eco-system, featuring some of the largest elephants in Africa. The stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, beer, house wine, and laundry and daily adventures such as game drives in the lodge vehicles, guided bush walks, bush breakfast, sundowner, and transfers to cultural village.

Day three you will be transfered to Nairobi by flight and then drive to the scenic Lake Naivasha. You will stay for two nights at Loldia House a beautiful country retreat with a six bedroom manor house and two cottages with lawned gardens sweeping down to the shores of Lake Naivasha. On the fourth day you will undertake an excursion to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its thousands of pink Flamingos and Pelican, a perfect place to experience one of the world’s greatest ornithological spectacles. Lunch will be served under the Acacia trees overlooking the laltake and then return to Loldia in the afternoon and dinner and overnight will be at Loldia House.

On Day five you will take a chatered flight to the famous Masa Mara National Park after lunch. You will then be transferred to Sanctuary Olonana situated in the Masai Mara, the heart of Kenya’s big game country. It has just fourteen luxurious and spacious ensuite tents bordering the banks of the Mara River where the resident hippos spend their days wallowing. The following day you will enjoy an incredible free hot air balloon flight over the scenic Masai Mara.an incredible free hot air balloon flight over the scenic Masai Mara for about an hour. Breakfast will be taken in the park.

One day seven you will be transferred to the luxurious Ngerende Island Lodge with just seven sumptuous en-suites built on raised platforms that provide delightful panoramic views down onto the Mara River and the woodland on the bank, opposite. Each elegant tent has polished mahogany flooring (including the terrace) and is extremely spacious. You will spend the next three days here enjoying the splendors of what the Mara has to offer and guests enjoy an intimate and relaxed stay and the pace of your safari may be as active or as leisurely as you wish. A wide range of activities are offered including walks with the resident naturalist, visits to the nearby Masai village.