Kenya & Tanzania Safari Archives - Dana East Africa Safaris

Top Tourist Attractions Kenya

Here are the Top Tourist Attractions Kenya Wildlife Kenya has some of the best wildlife parks and reserves in the world. It is home to the ‘big five’ which comprise the Lion, the African Elephant, the Cape buffalo, the Leopard and the rhino. In addition to the Big five, both countries are also home to hundreds of other wildlife species which include giraffes, cheetah, burchelle’s and Grevy’s zebras, hyenas, impalas, wart hogs, hartebeests, wildebeests, waterbucks among many others. Some of the best game parks and reserves where these animals are … Learn More

Big Five of Africa

In Africa, the Big Five of Africa are the African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, and Black rhinoceros. The term “Big Five” was coined by big-game hunters and refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot. The members of the Big Five were chosen for the difficulty in hunting them and the degree of danger involved, rather than their size. They are among the most dangerous. Countries where all the members of the big five can be found include Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, … Learn More

The Great Wildebeest Migration

The Wildebeest Migration takes place each year between the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya. Over 1 million Wildebeests are believed to participate in this mass exodus. The wildebeests’ journey is dictated primarily by their response to the weather; they follow the rains and the growth of new grass. Although there is no scientific proof that this is true, it seems that they, as well as other animals react to lightning and thunderstorms in the distance. The Wildebeests are accompanied by large numbers … Learn More