Travel-Ring Holiday Safaris

06/03/2023

KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, NAIROBI, KENYA.
Among the numerous vantage points from which to view the city’s skyline, Kenyatta International Conference Centre (locally known as KICC) rooftop view outstands them all. It’s a 28-story (just over 105 meters) building located in the City Square of Nairobi. It is the premier conference facility in the East and Central African region.
From the KICC rooftop you have a 360-degree viewpoint of the Central Business District and the city’s skyline in all directions. It offers an amazing contrasting panoramic view of the city’s buildings and the green spaces like the Uhuru Park, The City Park, the Central Park and the Nairobi National Park, among others.

02/03/2023

Hot Air Balloon Safaris

Flying in a Hot Air Balloon over the Masai Mara plains is a truly once in a lifetime experience. The balloon takes off at the break of dawn gliding silently over the Savannah grasslands as you watch a variety of wildlife below. The flight takes about an hour and concludes with a Bush Breakfast at the balloon landing site.

01/03/2023

27/02/2023

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a non-profit wildlife conservancy in central Kenya. It provides a sanctuary for great apes and boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. It also houses the two remaining northern white rhinos in the world who were moved there from Czech Republic. The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is also situated here which provides a haven for orphaned, abandoned, and rescued chimpanzees. It is the only place in Kenya where chimpanzees can be seen. The Conservancy is a host to the "Big five " animals also, among a large selection of other African animals.

22/02/2023

In lake Nakuru you will enjoy a wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic, and game drives.

21/02/2023

Kenya is the home of safaris.

20/02/2023

KENYAN COASTAL CITY OF MOMBASA
Mombasa is the most popular tourist destination in Kenya and is the second largest city in Kenya after Nairobi, its capital city. It’s the gateway to the coast of Kenya and It’s famous for its beaches, world class beach resorts and its historical significance.
Mombasa boasts some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world. It has a beautiful white sandy beach surrounded by palm groves and lush tropical plants. Mombasa will offer you an exotic taste of African tropics steeped in centuries of seafaring histories.
You will have a nature walk in Haller Park to see wildlife. Haller Park plays host to a variety of wildlife including hippos, giraffes, buffalos, and antelopes, crocodiles as well as smaller mammals and birds.
You will visit the Fort Jesus, one of the best preserved and examples of the Portuguese military architecture of the sixteenth century and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
At Mamba Village Centre, the largest crocodile farm in East Africa, you will have a unique opportunity to observe one of the world's most spectacular predators at close range in a Crocodile farm. You will get to see the infamous Big Daddy (110-year-old now and had eaten 5 people before capture 30 years ago). You will also have a chance to see one of the most dangerous snakes, the black mamba, because they also have several snakes and tortoises. It’s an amazing place for children and families.
A visit to Shimba Hills National Reserve will give you an amazing wildlife, culture, and scenery adventure. You will have a morning game drive, hike to a waterfall and eventually have a refreshing swim at the bottom of the fall and then watch elephants from a hilltop camp.
At the beach you will enjoy sunbath, aquatic sports and enjoy a tour to the marine park.

15/02/2023

MOUNT KENYA CLIMBING FOR ADVENTURE LOVERS
Kenya is a land of adventures and one of the things it offers is mountain climbing.
Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in the country and the second highest in Africa: second only to Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro. Rising to 5.199 meters above sea level and set within the Mount Kenya National Park, it offers stunning views of snow-capped peaks, lush valleys, and Savannah. Conveniently located just about 150 kilometers north-northeast of Nairobi, it is pretty easy to get to.
The mountain has three summits: Batian (5.199 meters), Nelion (5.188 meters) and Lenana Peak (4.985 meters). Batian is the crown jewel of the mountain and the most sought after of the three summits, but is also the toughest, requiring advanced mountaineering skills.
The Sirimon route is Mount Kenya’s most gradual ascent route. It is on the dry side of the mountain and therefore is very scenic and offers the best acclimatization options.
The route starts from the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki town and passes through impressive yellow woodland forests. It also features abundant wildlife and beautiful alpine scenery higher up.

14/02/2023

Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Masai Mara Kenya.
Flying in a Hot Air Balloon over the Masai Mara plains is a truly once in a lifetime experience. The balloon takes off at the break of dawn gliding silently over the Savannah grasslands as you watch a variety of wildlife below. The flight takes about an hour and concludes with a Bush Breakfast at the balloon landing site.

13/02/2023

SAN NICOLÁS VIEWPOINT IN GRANADA, SPAIN.
It is situated in the southern city of Spain, Granada. The ultimate romantic corner and a place from where you can see a complete panoramic view of “La Alhambra de Granada “(the country’s most visited monument), “Sierra Nevada” (a mountain and a skiing station) and “la Vega de Granada”(the valley).
According to the USA ex-president Bill Clinton, the place has the “world's most beautiful sunset."

11/02/2023

WHAT TO DO IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city. In addition to its urban core, the city has Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras, and lions. In Nairobi, the city skyline forms the background to the national park.
There are various tourist activities in Nairobi that are utterly amazing and truly stand out. One of these activities include a thrilling safari game viewing and bird watching in Nairobi National Park, which allows for quality wildlife viewing all around the year.
The list includes:
• Nairobi National Park safari drive
• Giraffe Center Visit
• Elephant Orphanage Visit
• Lunch/Dinner at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant
• A cultural visit to Bomas of Kenya
• Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park
• Kenyatta International Convention Centre
• Nairobi National Archives
• Nairobi Railway Museum
Giraffe Center Visit
This is a nature education center and a conservation home for the Rothschild Giraffe. Here you will come into close contact with the magnificent creatures, learn about their behaviors and traits, and get to know why they are endangered. You will also have a chance to feed them under the supervision of a trained staff.
Elephant Orphanage Visit
It’s called David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. It is an elephant nursery that offers a haven to orphaned baby elephants which are rescued from parks and reserves in Kenya. You will see how they take care of the young elephants, rhinos, and other animals until they are old enough to be released into the wild.
Nairobi National Park safari drive
The Nairobi National Park allows you to view wild animals against the skyline of downtown Nairobi. A visit to the park will give you a likely encounter to sport black rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras, as well as some 400 bird species.
Lunch/Dinner at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant
This is a restaurant located on the outskirts of Nairobi. Also known as the Ultimate ‘Beast of a Feast’, a meat lovers’ den where vast succulent meats are charcoal grilled and carved at your table. Adjoining the Carnivore main restaurant is the ‘Simba Saloon’, a vibrant informal a la carte restaurant with a children’s playground.
A cultural visit to Bomas of Kenya
This is a cultural hotspot where you will live and learn about the fascinating range of cultures in Kenya. Here, you will be able to fully immerse yourself into the diversity of the Kenyan culture. You will enjoy traditional dance performances, songs, and folklore during your visit. A jaw-dropping acrobatic show is the highlight of the tour.
Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park
The main attraction here is the Freedom Corner, which was set up as a memorial to the struggles of Nobel Laureate Professor Wangari Maathai and other women for what they went through in a fight to protect the park from the construction of high-rise buildings.
Kenyatta International Conference Centre
Among the numerous vantage points from which to view the city’s skyline, Kenyatta International Conference Centre (locally known as KICC) rooftop view outstands them all. It’s a 28-story (just over 105 meters) building located in the City Square of Nairobi. It is the premier conference facility in the East and Central African region.
From the KICC rooftop you have a 360-degree viewpoint of the Central Business District and the city’s skyline in all directions. It offers an amazing contrasting panoramic view of the city’s buildings and the green spaces like the Uhuru Park, The City Park, the Central Park and the Nairobi National Park, among others.
Nairobi National Archives
This is a great storage point for important information about Kenya.
Nairobi Railway Museum
This is where old steam locomotives are exhibited, including the one from which Superintendent John Lyall was taken from by a man-eating lion in Tsavo in 1901.
August 7th Memorial Park
This is the site of the bomb blast that took place on the 7th of August 1998. This attack left a great mark in the Kenyan history.
The park is located at the 1998 United States embassy bombings scene.
Other places of interest:
• Nairobi National Museum
• Nairobi city tour and a visit to Masai Market
• Karen Blixen Museum
• Karura Forest

10/02/2023

WHAT TO DO IN MASAI MARA, KENYA.

If you want to go on a safari to Kenya, consider Masai Mara National Reserve. It is one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations and Kenya’s wildlife flagship conservation area.
Masai Mara offers numerous wildlife experiences for safari travelers and an excellent year-round game viewing thanks to its diverse population of wild animals like elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, hyena, eland, gazelle, and the famous big cats.
They vary from luxury Hot Air Balloon flights over the plains where you can see wildlife from below to a less costly visit to a traditional Masai tribal village where you get a fascinating glimpse into the unique way of life of the most popular nomadic people of Kenya: among other activities as listed below:

1. Game drives
- This is an adventure excursion by a vehicle into a wildlife area such as a National Park or Reserve with the purpose of exploring the park and seeing a variety of wild animals in their natural habitat. A typical Kenyan Safari Drive lasts 2-3 hours per drive; one, early in the morning and in the other in the afternoon till dusk. Travelers may also opt for a full day game drive in which case they will include a packed picnic lunch to be enjoyed at a specific picnic site inside the Masai Mara. There are also night game drives or full day photographer drives.
- The game drives are normally included in all safari packages.
- The vehicles used for game drives are four by four Wheel Drive Land Cruiser Jeeps or Tour Vans with game viewing roofs and are safari customized.

2. Masai Village Visit

- Here you will have an amazing experience by visiting a traditional manyatta (structures or huts) village and get a glimpse of the unique way of life of the one of the most World renown and iconic nomadic ethnic group of Kenya.
- This nomadic, warrior tribe still retain most of their traditions as they live untouched by modern day civilization.
- The visit normally takes approximately one hour, whereby you will get to interact with the Masai people and get a glimpse into their culture, unique way of life and see firsthand some of their customs and practices.

3. Bush Meals and Sundowners

- Here you will have a unique moment of ordering special meals that will be prepared right away as you enjoy them with views that are framed by stunning landscapes and magnificent wildlife.
- Bush dinners are enjoyed around a bonfire with entertainment such as light music or cultural dance performances.
- You can also end a day’s safari enjoying your favorite drink and snacks in the company of friends or loved ones as the stunning Mara sunset unfolds right before your eyes.

4. Hot Air Balloon Safaris

- Flying in a Hot Air Balloon over the Masai Mara plains is a truly once in a lifetime experience. The balloon takes off at the break of dawn gliding silently over the Savannah grasslands as you watch a variety of wildlife below. The flight takes about an hour and concludes with a Bush Breakfast at the balloon landing site.

09/02/2023

KENYA’S BEST NATIONAL PARKS AND GAME RESERVES
Kenya is well known to be the hub for documentary film creators when it comes to wildlife. Bordering the coastline of the Indian Ocean in East Africa, its terrain rises from low plains to high mountain trains: the Great Rift Valley, the Savannah, and the Lakelands are among the many sanctuaries all over the country. Apart from the scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves, Kenya is best known for its wildebeest migration.
With over 40 national parks and game reserves and with Nairobi National Park located right in the City’s capital, the choice can be overwhelming. Here is a list of the most preferred reserves and parks.
Maasai Mara National Game Reserve
Amboseli National Park
Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo West National Park.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha National Park
Nairobi National Park
Samburu National Reserve
Hell’s Gate National Park.

09/02/2023

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT KENYA FOR SAFARI TRAVELLERS
Below is a general information about Kenya for those who would like to know more about this world’s famous Safari destination.
Kenya is a country in East Africa and shares it borders with Ethiopia to the North, Somalia to the East, Tanzania to the South, Uganda to the West, South Sudan to the North-East, and the Indian Ocean sweeping the country’s coastlines to the South-East.
Together with Tanzania and Uganda, Kenya shares Lake Victoria, the World's largest tropical lake and largest lake in the African Great Lakes region, on its South-Western Border Line.
Kenya’s Capital and the largest city is Nairobi. The coastal city of Mombasa is the oldest and currently second largest, followed by Kisumu as the third largest and an inland port on Lake Victoria.
With a total Area of 580,367 square kilometers, Kenya is the world's 48th largest country by area, and with a population of more than 47.6 million according to the 2019 census.
Kenya’s geography, climate and population vary widely, ranging from cold snow-capped mountaintops of Mount Kenya with vast surrounding forests, wildlife, and fertile agricultural regions, to temperate climates in western and rift valley counties and dry less fertile arid and semi-arid areas, and absolute deserts like the Chalbi Desert on the North.
Kenya lies astride the equator, and the country’s highest point is Batian, the highest peak on Mount Kenya (5199m), about 10 miles south of the equator line and 90 miles northeast of Nairobi.
Mount Kenya (5199m), set within the Mount Kenya National Park is the second tallest Mountain in Africa, second only to Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro (5895) – just about 695m higher than Mount Kenya.
Kenya is a multilingual country, English and Swahili being the official languages, Swahili the national language and more than 40 indigenous languages, which makes it possible for almost every Kenyan to be able to speak more than 3 languages fluently: English, Swahili and their tribe’s language.
The main religion in Kenya is Christianity, with more than 85% of the population, followed by 10% of muslim and then the rest.
Kenya drives to the left and it’s currency is the “Kenya Shillings – Kshs).
Kenya's National Parks and Game Reserves are world-renowned as Safari destinations. Maasai Mara maintains it's rank as the world's best wildlife viewing destination and remains the most prolific area for big cat viewing, with the annual wildebeest migration being the epitome of the amazing spectacle.