KENYA The Swahili word for journey, "safari", was invented in kenya. the land of "Out of africa" has become synonymous with teaming herds of wildlife wandering over the savannah plains of equatorial paradise. Kenya is amazing country of contrasts, tropical coastline rising through savannah plains to rich highlands, the Great Rift Valley and a snow capped mountain before falling to Lake Victoria, the second largest in the world. The ideal destination for the first time visitor to Africa, with a developed tourist industry, numerous wildlife sanctuaries, extensive selection of safari lodges and camps, good infrastructure of roads and airstrips andexcellent value for money. Kenya is almost a year round destination and is home to some of the finest wildlife spost in Africa, including Amboseli, famous for its elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, Samburu, in semi arid northern Kenya, lake Nakuru, the world famous flamingo sanctuary and the Masai Mara, the northern extension to the Serengeti in adjacent Tanzania, site of the annual wildebeest and zebra migration, as well as large numbers of lion, cheetah and leopard. Wildlife safari offers a selection of all luxury, inclusive "Signature Safaris" as well as tailor made private journeys to the best spots in Kenya, staying at luxury safari lodges and camps and travelling by Wildlife Safari 4WD vehicles with one of our expert guides throughout.   All text, photographs and maps remain our property and may not be reproduced without prior written consent © 2009 Wildlife Safari Call 1 800 998 558 or e-mail info@wildlifesafari.com.au