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Rift Valley Province (Swahili: Mkoa wa Bonde la Ufa) of Kenya, bordering Uganda, was one of Kenya's eight provinces, before the Kenyan general election, 2013. Rift Valley Province was the largest and one of the most economically important provinces in Kenya. It was dominated by the Kenya Rift Valley which passes through it and gives the province its name. According to the 2009 Census, the former province covered an area of 182,505.1 square kilometres (45,098,000 acres; 70,465.6 sq mi) and would have had a population of 10,006,805, making it the largest and most populous province in the country. The bulk of the provincial population is a strip between former Nairobi and Nyanza Province. The capital was the town of Nakuru.
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1. Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 501 reviews
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a mosaic of grass plains, wooded grassland, Acacia woodland and evergreen thicket extending over 350 square kilometres. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary, is situated at the foot hills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kenya. Ol Pejeta boasts an astounding variety of animals including non-indigenous chimpanzees and the Big Five (the endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo & lion). The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.
Reviewed By Sino_Africa_Safari_ - Nairobi, Kenya
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a great conservancy in Kenya. It's famous because of Sudan. You will have a lot of activies in the conservancy including: dog tracking, guided bushwalk, night game drive, cross the equator, community visit, visit the chimpanzees and the blind rhino. It's one of the best organized park in Kenya!
2. Eyes on Africa Safaris
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5.0 based on 153 reviews
We specialize in Tailor made & Small group cultural and eco-Safaris primarily in Masai Mara. Unlike any other available attraction, we offer unique 'off the beaten track' tours by off-road vehicles, mountain bikes and by foot. Our exclusive tours let visitors experience authentic local culture while actively protecting the environment and local communities: getting back to nature, living alongside the wildlife, traditional culture and experiencing the dramatic diverse landscapes of East Africa is what this unique TOUR/ATTRACTION offers.
3. East Africa Adventure Tours and Safaris
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5.0 based on 256 reviews
Welcome to East Africa Adventures Tours and Safaris. We have 10 years experience as tour operators in Kenya.We offer trips or safaris tailor-made to your specifications, allowing you to explore this wild and beautiful land in any way you desire. The possibilities are limitless: from the familiar National Parks and Reserves to the more unknown and remote locales, from popular game lodges to exclusive boutique ranches, from balloon tours to camel-back safaris.
Reviewed By ramadeyrao
We chose the 14 days trip (exclusively for us) with Fred (East Africa Adventure Tours and Safaris). Overall an excellent never-to-be-forgotten vacation with 3 boat safaris, 7 national parks, including travel by road, and small aircrafts. 5 countries in all. The exquisitely good, the not so good... but MOSTLY the FABULOUS...... 1) Exclusive safaris planned and unplanned out for the two of us with excellent vehicles and executed with relative ease causing least anxiety to us. Lake Naivasha was unplanned and we are so grateful to Leonard for diverting us for a few hours there . Peaceful yet full of diversity in fauna -boat safari. Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara have to be experienced. Unique. The long drives were safe and fine EXCEPT the middle of the road stop between Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara for lunch. THAT stop needs to be taken off the agenda for all future clients. The food is awful , there are flies and there is really no need. Better a packed lunch. I am not a fan of the hot air balloon ride because it scared the animals when close to the ground but it was a rare experience so I am glad I did it. Expensive. Also due to our own fault we broke our camera right here and so the rest of the trip was with our phone cameras and Bryson's camera that he lent us to use. Oh well.... hakuna matata! The wait for 3-5 hours at the airport in Masai Mara Park to catch the flight to Migori could have been avoided if the front desk could have been queried about whether the plane was going to be on-time. A lunch could have been packed knowing that the plane was late. We did not get to eat till late afternoon when Bryson picked us up at Seronara airport in Tanzania and we bought some biscuits. Leonard made a quick drive into the forest during the delay time to try and get us to see a leopard and I will give him kudos for trying. But it was awkward.Travel glitches do happen and we were ready to weather them. I have to also comment on Leonard's excellent instincts as a naturalist. As we were driving out of Nakuru a full grown male baboon entered our 9 seater jeep through the open top. Quite aggressive. Picked up bag, picked out lens, dropped it... Leonard stopped. Faced the baboon and we stayed silent in our seats. Leonard did not speed away as I might have expected but calmly and forcefully faced the baboons ( the first was followed by 3 : all full grown males) one by one and they climbed out. Only after that did we drive on. I was extremely impressed and wanted him to know how much we appreciated that episode. To know that yes we are always dealing with animals in their habitat and it is not our place to scream and yell but to deal with circumstances the best we can and hope for the best outcome. That was a wild encounter perhaps a bit too close for comfort but we were heartened to see no harm come out of it and the strength of being with an excellent naturalist guide. 2) Knowledgeable naturalist guides with experience in both spotting and tracking. 3) Friendly 5 star tented resorts and lodges. Special thanks to Flamingo Hill Tented Camp in Lake Nakuru, Sopa Lodge outside Masai Mara Nat Park , Sound of Silence (a fabulous 5 star tented camp last minute alternative with exclusive dinner prepared for each guest ) at Serengeti Nat Park, Ngorungoru Farm House (most impressed to know that all food products were produced within the campus), and Ol Tukai Lodge at Amboseli. The best by far (by way of service) was Protea Hotel Livingstone, Zambia. I am biased because it was our wedding anniversary and although I had requested a surprise for my husband they went ALL OUT with champagne, fruits, flower decorations et al. Thank you ALL. I left little personal gifts in most places and I am hoping they were appreciated. The massages at Flamingo and FarmHouse are appreciated much and I hope the gifts were liked. It might be a good idea to inform your guests that there are resorts inside the parks. We would have absolutely chosen that. It cuts down the driving to the park, although we saw a whole lot even in those drives. So no worries about that. 4) The safaris were comprehensive. The best were at Serengeti and Ngorugoru where Bryson made sure of the packed breakfast and lunches and we were in the forest from 6am to 6pm. That is the way to maximize on what we experienced in the forest. (I hope you wife made use of the tiny gifts Bryson) All other guides could take a page from Bryson. Some guests might like the more relaxed lunch at resort, sleep in afternoons but it is a good idea to gauge right away who your guests are and what they want. Forcing them to return to lodges to have lunches is not always the best choice. Our water and land safaris at Chobe National Park, Botswana which we planned ourselves with the help of the Protea Hotel concierge at Livingstone , Zambia were spectacular. Not only did we get our very close encounter with leopard #4 but it was guarding a recently dead elephant which was a scene never to be forgotten. We spotted the rare sable antelopes which were spectacular. But they are so shy that we could not capture them in photos. Neither did we capture the many dik dik we spotted for the same reason or the ant-lion in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone, Zambia. Victoria Falls was very dry, although we could appreciate the immensity of what must be during season: we were happy to be in it's presence at all. Each National Park was better than the one before in diversity of flora and fauna. Each was special. I was interested in the flora since I am a botanist by training. So every tree had to be named. (Sorry!) and the diversity in Mosi-oa-Tunya especially was delightful. Whether watching the caldera through dried LeonOtis in Ngorungoru or spying the Euphorbia candelabra far away or the sausage tree (Kigelia), Adansonia (my favorite) , Coffee Bauhinia , Mopane , Rain tree, monkey-bread (piliostigma) Mungongo nut which our guide picked up delightedly from the elephant dung and cracked one for me to eat (delicious!!) or the Impala midden from which he picked out the perfectly sized poop to demonstrate them and talked of the poop spitting competitions they had when boys. It was just delightful. For biologists it is a dream come true. If you can... you MUST. Rama Dey-Rao, PhD
4. Odyssey Safaris
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5.0 based on 137 reviews
Odyssey Safaris is a leading African tour operator based in both the United States and Kenya specializing in unforgettable, breath-taking wildlife encounters around Africa. With a deep knowledge of the African bush and over 20 years’ experience of taking people on extraordinary adventures, no one does Africa better.
5. Freeman Safaris
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5.0 based on 78 reviews
Our Kenya Safaris for wildlife viewing and photography are designed to satisfy the desire to see the prolific game of the Kenyan plains, the wonders of the Maasai Mara migration and the big cats. Our camps are located in the heart of the parks allowing us to a full day of game viewing. The majestic big cats of the Mara continue to epitomise that which is Africa. Our one day Freeman Big Cats Safari takes you on an exclusive tour of the feeding, sun lounging and frolicking cubs in the Mara. If you've no more time to spare, our Big Cat Day Tour will give you a taste of Kenya.
6. Thiga Safaris
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Thiga Safaris and Summits can provide you with tailor made safaris to any of Kenya's safari areas, or treks to Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. We are very proud to be Kenyan, that's where we belong (Hakuna Matata) no problem. Visit us in Kenya and we'll help you discover East Africa. If you want to design your own itinerary, combining different safaris and/or treks, tell us what you want to do.
7. African Ascents
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
An outdoor adventure company that specializes in offering trekking safaris on Mt Kenya, Kilimanjaro and the Rwenzoris. As well as day trips and shorter climbing trips around the country.
8. Mount Kenya Safaris
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Mount Kenya offers a wealth of excellent diverse climbing possibilities on rock, snow and ice Your Climbing Guide on Mount Kenya,Trekking information ,Mt Kenya Climbing Rates, Climbing Routes Mount Kenya is the 2rd highest mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro. Most of the peaks,Batian,Nelion,Lenana have been summited.
9. Hisia Safaris
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Hisia Safaris was born as a result of a unique passion for an incredible continent. Through our agency we have the intention to take the traveler to Africa, not as a tourist, but as a person who gets into a wonderful culture and a different way of life. We want you feel Africa as we do, in so special way that will last in your memory for the rest of your life.
10. Safariman Expeditions
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
East Africa is a dream destination for travelers; It offers everything from thrilling action-adventure to sheer indulgent opulence. Our Safari Experts takes guesswork out of planning your dream journey, while our comprehensive Safari Guides puts the fun into finding out where you want to go and what you want to see. Our Experience is unsurpassed; our advice is based on firsthand experience:
