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Travel to Kenya: Amboseli National Park

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Amboseli National Park is located in the Rift Valley Province in Kenya . Its area is more than 390 square kilometers and it's close to Tanzania's border. It was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1991. One of the images of this park par excellence, is Mount Kilimanjaro, which can be seen at dawn on days without fog. That is perhaps the symbol of the park, along with his most famous animal: the elephant. No doubt the Amboseli National Park is the best place to monitor these giant pachyderms. Moving in herds across the savannah, their structure and hierarchy is evident: Females first, followed by males. They are not aggressive unless disturbed, and cross the park every day. Their biggest handicap is their sense of sight, but his their hearing is highly developed. For me, there is no greater satisfaction than being able to find dozens of families of elephants with their young. Even coming face to face with this huge mammal watching us suspiciously. I...

Travel guide and tips of a safari in Kenya

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After give you 7 reasons to travel to Kenya , could not pass without telling you my journey through this amazing country and some tips about documentation , vaccines and roads . Do I need a Visa? The answer is yes , you need a visa , whether for business or sightseeing. The visa for 3 months, a single entry in the country , is 5 0 U S Dollars . I got in touch with the Kenyan Embassy in Madrid and I processed the visa without a problem ; then they stick it for you in a page of the passport and you can enter the country with it . Another option is to process the visa at the Nairobi's Airport , but do not know how fast you get i t and if you would have any problems . If you decide to ge t it in Kenya, bring the exact money so you won't be in trouble and preferably new bills. Vaccinations and other recommendations before the trip I recommend the yellow fever vaccine , although it's not mandatory. It l asts 10 year...

Out of Africa

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The country that inspired Karen Blixen to write his famous Out of Africa , has been one of my favorite trips ever. Until then, only knew Tunisia form African continent, and in this trip I could discover tribal cultures and film’ landscapes. Would you like to travel through the heart of Africa? You won’t be disappointed. Here are seven reasons why you can’t missed this stunning country:   Photo Safari   The word safari means " journey " in Swahili and Ernest Hemingway was one of the first person to do so in 1.933, although formerly safaris were not like now. Fortunately, hunting was banned in Kenya in 1.977 and there are severe laws to control furtive hunters. To get on this pure nature "journey", and have the opportunity to watch the most amazing animals in their natural habitat, one of the best choices is the photographic safari. Personally, I love photography and I Kenya left me some images difficult to forget. I couldn’t imagine has ...