It has been a while since the flamingos of Lake Bogoria migrated to Tanzania’s Lake Natron for breeding. The beautiful birds, which normally return between June and July, arrived recently with thousands of young flamingos. Lake Bogoria is now pink again after a six-month wait. The breeding season of the flamingos is between February to…
If you have ever been on safari in Kenya or Tanzania, you might have encountered these dog-like creatures roaming the savannas and woodlands. Hyenas and African wild dogs tend to have a similar appearance but are distant apart in their genetics and physical aspects. African wild dog also called the painted dog or Cape hunting…
There are now only two northern white rhinos left in the world. Naji and Fatu, both females live in Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The two rhinos are among the four of that kind which were moved to the conservancy in December 2009, from a zoo in the Czech Republic. Najin, her daughter Fatu, her father…
Spotting a rhino is a highly sought-after experience for safari. Understandably, rhinos are one of the critically endangered species in the wild due to poaching and habitat loss. There are just about 27,000 rhinos left in the world with white rhinos and black rhinos found exclusively in Africa. Despite being called “black” and “white”, these…
Kenya is blessed with large concentrations of wildlife including the Big-Five animals. The African lion, African leopard, African elephant, white or black rhino, and Cape buffalo are the priority for most tourists visiting Kenya’s national parks and game reserves. Why are they called the Big 5? The Big 5 is a group of animals that…
Kenya is a top tourist destination in Africa due to its breathtaking landscapes, abundance of wildlife, and world-class safari lodges. Planning a safari trip to Kenya is more than just booking a flight, you need to pack a few items that will make your safari safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. Most domestic airlines and bush flights…
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy also known as Lewa Downs is a thriving conservancy and tourist destination in northern Kenya. It is located in Meru County, near the Laikipia plateau, south of Isiolo town. The conservancy covers an area of 62,000 acres incorporating the Ngare Ndare forest. Lewa Conservancy started as a cattle ranch before it…
Porini Rhino Camp is located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary. The 90,000-acre conservancy near Mt Kenya is home to various animals including the BIG Five (leopard, elephant, buffalo, lion, and the critically endangered black and white rhinos). For ultimate intimacy with nature, Porini Rhino Camp is set in a…
Set on the bank of the Mara River, Karen Blixen Camp is strategically located for exclusive and undisturbed safari experiences in the Mara North Conservancy – one of the most densely populated wildlife conservancies in the entire Mara ecosystem. Karen Blixen Camp offers magnificent views of the Oloo Lolo Escarpment in the front and the…
Hello and welcome to Safariclock Adventures, your gateway to all things Africa. Today I want to share with you what it feels like living in a Masai village and what to expect when you visit. Masai village excursion is almost inevitable when on a safari to Kenya or Tanzania. The Masai people are found in…