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(See
map on the left for geographic location of Kenya)
We arrange for safaris to any of the locations featured
on this page. If you have a specific destination not
covered here, please use our enquiry
form to contact us. We shall be happy to accommodate
your custom made safari. |
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LAKE
NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Established in 1961 this 86 square km Park is situated in
the Rift Valley, south of Lake Nakuru
Special Features: World famous for its countless flamingoes.
High concentration of water bucks. The Park is also a sanctuary
 for
black and white rhinos. The Park is a Ramsar site - an area
of international importance where wetlands are protected.
Two educational resource centres are located here.
The
Lake after which the park gets it's name is approximately
150 kms (95 miles) northwest of Nairobi, and is one of a
series of shallow alkaline lakes that formed on the floor
of the Rift Valley. The park is well known for it's birdlife,
and the lake has been termed the greatest bird spectacle
on earth. The park was originally established as a sanctuary
for flamingoes. Surprisingly, they do not breed here. Besides
the flamingoes, there are more than 450 other bird species
which reside here including plovers and white pelicans.
ACCESS: Three gates namely; Nderit gate,
Main gate and Lanet gate are reached by road from Nairobi
and Kericho side. The park is also accessable by air.
Accommodations: Excellent accommodation
available at Lake Nakuru National Park including Lake Nakuru
Lodge, Maili Saba Camp, and Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. The
neighbouring Njoro and Elementaita towns, fifteen kms from
the park, also have very good accommodation.
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"At
Circle K Safaris, we believe the best safari is the one you
have carefully created after checking out all destinations
available. To reflect your style, the real you. What we simply
do is use our in-depth knowledge of East Africa to make it
happen. Every time, every safari"
Cyrus Kariuki, MD
Circle K Safaris - Kenya |
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Lake
Baringo and Lake Bogoria
To the north of Nakuru, the land falls away from the highlands
and gives way to two unique lakes; Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria.
Lake Bogoria was known as Lake Hannington during Kenya's colonial
era.
Lake Baringo is the second fresh water lake in the Rift, covering
approximately 168  square
kilometers (104 sq. mi). The imposing Laikipia escarpment
runs north-south to the east of the lake. The lake is particularly
known for it's bird life; more than 460 species have been
sighted here. In this area you will find pelicans, herons,
and storks; all attracted by the numerous small fish found
here. A boat ride will give you the opportunity to see, and
photograph, a large variety of water birds, crocodiles and
hippos.
At 975 meters (3,185 ft), Lake Baringo is hot and sometimes
humid. New roads and expanded accommodation at the Lake Baringo
area have attracted people to the area, though it is still
unspoilt and retains it's distinct exclusivity.
Lake Bogoria is a stretch of blue water lying in the shadow
of towering cliffs. Saline charged, Lake Bogoria has the added
attraction of hot geysers gushing from the earth bowels. The
boiling volcanic springs are a magnificent sight!
Greater kudu are found in Lake Bogoria National Reserve as
well as huge flocks of flamingoes. The reserve covers an area
of approximately 110 sq. km (44 sq. mi).
Circle K Safaris organizes exclusive safaris to these two
beautiful reserves. |
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Extra
Services!!
While
our clients wait for or after a safari, the following can
be organized:-
» Safari attire
» Office wear
» African attire
» Wedding dresses/suits
All the above are tailor made within 3 days. Materials available
include silk, wool, cotton, linen etc.
If interested, please indicate in the booking
form. Measurements are taken upon arrival in the hotel. |
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LAKE
TURKANA NATIONAL PARK
Lake Turkana National Parks is a group of three national
parks located in Kenya. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1997 and expanded in 2001. Reasons for
the park's importance include its use as a stopping point
for migratory birds, as a breeding ground for the Nile crocodile,
hippopotamus, and snakes. It also contains fossils in the
Koobi Fora deposits which are unique in the world. Lake
Turkana National Parks consist of Sibiloi National Park
and two islands on Lake Turkana
 Special
Features: One of the island is actually a dormant
volcano that occasionally emits sulphurous steam and smoke.
It is a symbolic relic of the massive upheavals that occurred
in the earth's crust 100 million years ago, opening a huge
geological divide stretching over 3,500 miles from Ethiopia's
northern Red Sea coastline to Mozambique, and that is now
known as the Great Rift Valley. The island is uninhabited,
and is famous as a breeding around for crocodiles. Lake
Turkana which is Africa's largest Rift Valley lake, has
a world's record population of over 10,000 crocodiles The
lake is also noted for being the only known location of
a genetically pure species of tilapia.
ACCESS: An hour's boat ride from Lake Turkana
Fishing Lodge near Kalokol on the western shore. Kalokol
is reachable from Kitale, via Lodwar, by air or motor The
remote but world-famous Sibiloi National Park, source of
the historic findings of early man, can be reached by boat
or air from Kalokol, 30 miles across the lake. Volcanic
vents, rising 1,000 feet above the lake, emit a ghostly
luminous glow at night. |
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Saiwa
Swamp National Park
This tiny park, which is near Mt. Elgon within
the Rift Valley, was actually created to  protect
the Sitatunga, a large beautiful webbed antelope. This antelope,
which spends most of it's time partly submerged in the swamp
waters, was threatened with extinction and a decision was
taken to create a special habitat to ensure it continued
breeding and survival.
A small
population of De Brazza's monkeys, marsh mongoose, bush
duicker, white tailed mongoose and the Bohor reedbuck are
found in this park. The area is famous for it's birds, and
views to fascinate most visitors. The open woodland is crossed
by densely forested valleys, the habitat of the white-crested
turacos. The colourful colobus monkey can be seen in this
park.
There are several good accommodation facilities within this
park including Lokitela farm and Sirikwa Safari's guest
house. A camp site is also available, complete with basic
amenities, which we use for our clients on camping
safaris.
This
area is generally known to develop cold temperatures, especially
during the rainy season. We recommend you bring warm clothing
if you are planning on visiting the Saiwa National Park.
The evening especially can be chilly. Click here to book. |
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