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11. African wild dog
April 27, 2012
The African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) is a medium-sized canid found only in Africa, especially in savannas and other lightly wooded areas. It is also called the Painted Dog, Painted Hunting Dog, African Hunting Dog, the Cape Hunting Dog, the Spotted Dog, the Ornate Wolf or the Painted Wolf in English...
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12. The Samburu people of Kenya
April 21, 2012
The Samburu are semi nomadic people who inhabit an arid region in northern Kenya they belong to the Maa speaking group of people. They have traditionally herdeded cattle, though lately some have taken up farming. The Samburu share many customs with the Maasai. Changes in lifestyle have come as Sambu...
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13. The rendille people of kenya
April 04, 2012
The Rendille are a Cushitic tribe that inhabits the climatically harsh region between Marsabit hills and Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya where they neighbor the Borana, Gabbra, Samburu and Turkana tribes. They (Rendile) consist of nine clans and seven sub clans.
They are culturally similar t...
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14. The history of Tanzania
March 26, 2012
Although Tanzania is a country rich in culture and traditions, it’s history is also one of treasured heritage and pride. From the early days of mankind's history, man has called the land of Tanzania home - its verdant mountains, its scrubland plains.
It is a country of many outstanding adv...
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15. Trekking mount kilimanjaro
March 22, 2012
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a demanding, challenging feat. But despite the immense height, the expedition can be successfully climbed by any reasonably fit person. No technical skills are necessary, making Kilimanjaro the highest, most accessible, “walk-able” mountain on the planet.
With its thr...
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16. Africa birds migration
March 19, 2012
Bird migration is one of the great mysteries of nature. The earliest recorded observations of bird migration were 3000 years ago, as noted by Hesiod, Homer, Herodotus, Aristotle and others. The Bible also notes migrations, as in the Book of Job (39:26), where the inquiry is made: “Doth the hawk fly ...
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17. Climbing mount kenya
March 12, 2012
On the tropical land widely known as the craddle of mankind, sixteen kilometers south of equator lie a magficent land mark. It raises 5199 metres above see level making it the second highest mountain in Africa and the highest in Kenya. The highest peaks are Batian and Nelion – only mountaneers with ...
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18. The hyena facts
March 09, 2012
In the recent years the complexity of the hyenas has been revealed thanks to lots of time that has been dedicated to studying them. The savannahs of Kenya are home to a wide range of wildlife. One of the most frequently seen wildlife is the spotted hyena, yet little is known about them.
Thi...
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19. The hippopotamus
March 06, 2012
You will now have a look at the other Order, Artiodactyls, and learn a few field characteristics that will enrich your Safari once you are ready .This is where we meet the swines and the hippopotamus.
In Kenya, the warthog is one of the very common animals of this order. Others include the ...
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20. The swiftest hunter in Africa
March 03, 2012
A couple of times I have heard people confuse the cheetah for a leopard. And rightly so for the eye seeing the cheetah for the first time.
It has been recorded as the most primitive cat and one of the distinguishing marks are the long tear-drop shaped lines on each side of the nose from the ...
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