Lake Victoria (Kenya)

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...***KENYA*** Geography ---------------- Kenya is in east Africa situated on the equator. It shares its borders with Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Sudan. Kenya is a very varied country in terms of its geography. You will find all of the following: * Tropical white sandy beaches with coral reefs (situated on the Indian Ocean). * Arid and semi-desert landscapes. * Highland areas (Mount Kenya). * Fertile areas (Lake Victoria Basin). * Grassy plains. Climate ------------ Kenya has a tropical climate on the coast with an average temperature of 30C. The coastal areas usually benefit from a nice breeze. There is conflicting information available on the rainy seasons if you look on the Internet, however long rains can usually be expected from April until June. Short rains can be experienced from July... Read review

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Advantages: Breathtaking Scenery, climate, wildlife, cuisine
Disadvantages: None

...Lake Baringo is the second most northern lake of the Great Rift Valley after Lake Turkana. The Lake is home to more than 470 bird species and temperatures are constantly high all year around. There is a variety of places to stay on or around the lake. A personal favourite of mine was Island Camp. There was a 20 minute boat trip to the island when you were certain to see Hippo and Crocodile on the banks or in the water beside the boat. Accommodation on the isand is superb, with guests staying in luxury, ensuite tents, with spectacular views of the lake and a surrounding mountainous landscape. The cuisine on the Island was second to none, with a superb variety of traditional dishes, game, seafood and homemade specials. During the day, there is so much to do. You can walk the Island and discover the many species of birds... Read review

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Advantages: Flamingoes, Spotting Leopards, Lions, Rhino
Disadvantages: No elephants, small park

...I used to live in Kenya, about 50km away from the town of Nakuru. A regular activity for myself and the family would be to visit Lake Nakuru National Park every Wednesday afternoon. Having lived in Kenya, I had the chance to visit so many different game parks, however Nakuru has always been a firm favourite of mine. The park is set around Lake Nakuru, and so provides the perfect setting for any visitor to enjoy their game drive. The Park is very easy to drive around, so driving yourself is not a problem. The Lake is famous for its huge attraction of flamingoes (sometimes seen in their millions) throughout the year, which adds to the beauty of the landscape. During your drive you are likely to see an extensive variety of animals and bird life. The park is home to 4 of the big 5 with the park being too small to hold elephant... Read review

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