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At Kenny Tours and safaris, we know and realize that excellence is an ideal rather than a reality. We are constantly striving to learn and improve as we refine our tours and safaris to create personal memories to last for a lifetime.

Gorilla Trekking

Carried out in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park and Parc de Volcanoes in the Republic of Rwanda.
Game drives

Carried out in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls,Lake Mburo and Kidepo Valley National Park

Chimpanzee trekking

Carried out in Kibale forest, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls National Park.

Hiking Safaris

Carried out in Rwenzori Mountain which is known as the mountain of the moon and mount Elgon National Park

Bird watching safaris

Carried out in all the national parks in Uganda.

Boat cruise

Carried out in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Park

Cultural tours

Experienced all over the country according to the culture of your wish

Sport fishing

Carried out along Lake Victoria, Lake Albert, and many fresh water bodies

Nature walks

Carried out in all national parks, at Lake Bunyonyi, Mabira forest and at Uganda Wildlife Education Center

 

CAR HIRE SERVICES

Our vehicles include; 4WDS, Saloon Cars, Mini- buses and Coasters which   are comprehensively insured, in a good sound condition, air conditioned with enough leg room to make the clients confortable, in case of long term contract..We usually offer free airport transfer and give open mileage

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-          Visa arrangements

-          Passport arrangements

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Hotel and lodge bookings, camping safaris

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Sipi falls

Sipi Falls in Mbale is actually a series of three tall waterfalls which all plunge along the lower slopes of Mt Elgon (the 4th highest peak in Africa which is shared between Eastern Uganda and and Western Kenya). The name of the falls was often associated with only the main falls in the literature, but I was able to explore the area with a guide and see the other two impressive waterfalls as well. 

During my trip, it turned out that visiting all three waterfalls involved a rather difficult 7km loop hike that was full of steep ascents and descents, flimsy ladders, flimsy catwalks, lots of farms, and lots of mud.

Although it might have been possible to visit the other two waterfalls through a combination of driving and shorter walks  which was something I would find out during my long hike, I would imagine just doing the big walk  which  probably would be  easier logistically.

I was able to see the main drop of Sipi Falls (which also happened to be the tallest tier at about 100m) from the eco-lodge called Lacam Lodge, where we stayed. It was visible from numerous positions around an amphitheater with views downhill towards the valley below with Mbale in the distance. There were also a handful of other lodges built around this amphitheater so I would imagine if you were staying there instead of the one I was at, it would be just as easy to see and photograph the main drop of Sipi Falls.

After coordinating with and paying the local guide at the lodge, I embarked on a hike that he guided. It began by descending through some local farms before descending further towards the base of the main falls. It had rained during this descent so that made it a bit tricky as soon as the steps gave way to the steep, slippery, and muddy dirt trail. It was because of this muddiness that I didn't go right in front of the base of the waterfall as it didn't seem to be worth the trouble.

Beyond the base of the falls, the trail then climbed steeply towards a small cave with a view back at the main Sipi Falls. From this unusual vantage point, I was able to get similarly angled views of the falls that I was able to get from the lodge except this was now from the other side. 

As I continued the hike, the trail then went through a farm and back onto the tarmac road eventually reaching another property where we followed a trail uphill to a flimsy catwalk leading to views of the second Sipi Falls. 

This second waterfall was said to be 75m tall, and it consisted of some upper cascades before making its big plunge. The guide led me around a faint path took us to a tiny cave right behind this middle waterfall.

Continuing with the hike, we climbed up some more steep and muddy sections until we made it to the top of this middle waterfall. The view from this vantage point allowed me to appreciate how cultivated the western slopes of Mt Elgon were as undoubtedly its rich volcanic soil must've been very fertile land for farming.

Next, I went through some more farms before ascending more slippery tracks. It was a good thing the guide was there to help pull me up on sections where I felt like I would lose traction with each muddy step that I took. In any case, I would ultimately reach the base of the uppermost of the Sipi Falls. 

The walk between the second and third falls seemed like a long way, but seeing that third waterfall made it well worth the effort. Like the other two waterfalls, this 85m falls was tall and columnar. Given its height, we were able to see it from pretty far away as we were making the final approach.

I added up following a path that took me real close to the falls where I could really appreciate its height as well as the vigor of its flow as it spewed mist all over the place. It was a result of this mist that I did see faint rainbows from the partial sunlight that momentarily broke through the overcast skies.

After experiencing this last of the Sipi Falls, the hike was pretty much all downhill as we would eventually rejoin the tarmac road near the Lacam Lodge, where the hike ended. In total, the overall hike took me about 3 hours and 15 minutes, which might have been a little faster than average. If I were to plan a trip involving this waterfall, I would not count on allocating at least 4 hours to do do this hike at a very leisurely pace.

Masai Mara National reserve

Masai Mara National reserve

The reserve stands as one the most famous and most visited reserve in Kenya with an extra ordinary density of animals including lions, elephants, buffalos, rhinoceros, buffalo and varieties of plains.

What is most interesting in Masai Mara Reserve?

The reserve has an impressive feature of annual migration of the wildebeest, Zebras and gazelles from the plains of Serengeti that cross the Tanzania boarders and rivers to reach the Mara’s grassland from early July. They are tracked by predators including lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena.

Game viewing is also more pronounced in the reserve and is excellent year round. Mammals to be viewed include;  Elephants, black rhino, buffalo, plains zebra, hartebeest and big cats. The rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles. 452 species, 53 of which are raptors
 

 


• Annual Migration
• Annual Migration of wildbeests
• Traditional Maasai Culture
• Exceptional Game Viewing: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant
• Mara River Hippo Pools
• Views accross the Plains and Rolling Hills

Where to stay in the park

Accommodation in the park ranges from built lodges to luxury tented camps

There are four tented camps and two lodge in the reserve

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park

 The park is a unique ecosystem by being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. The park is located only 7 km from Nairobi city. The Savannah ecosystem comprises of different vegetation types. Open grass plains with scattered acacia bush are predominant and on the western side of the has a highly dry forest and a permanent river with a riverine forest.

The major wildlife attractions are the Black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffaloes, Giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elands and diverse bird life with over 400 species recorded.  Other attractions include the Ivory burning site Monument, Nairobi Safari Walk, the Orphanage and the walking trails at hippo pools.
 

Access to the park

By road

The park can be accessed by road 10 km south of Nairobi city center

By air

By charter, the park can be accessed using Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson airports.

My gates to the park

The park has 7 gates including;, Cheetah Gate,Langata Gate,Maasai Gate,Mbagathi Gate and

Banda Gate

Major attractions

The park is a home of Black rhinoceros which is an endangered species.

Activities in the park include;

Game viewing

Corporate Events such as Bush Dinners,

Team Building, Video and Film Production.

Special Events such as Weddings.

Tourism attractions include;

Large predators- lion, leopard, hyena and cheetah.

Aggregations of large herbivores- eland, buffalo, zebra and wildebeest

Ivory Burning Site Monument

Walking trails at hippo pools

Nairobi Safari Walk & the Orphanage.

Spacious accommodating picnic sites

Fauna in the park include

 Buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, baboon, zebra, wildebeest and cheetah

Where to stay

There are no accommodation facilities in the park however one can decide to be accommodated in the city of Nairobi

Kisite Mpunguti National park

Kisite Mpunguti National park

The park is located 40 km from Ukunda town in Msabeni district of Coast province. The park is located Roads

The park is located 85 kms from Mombasa via Ukunda to Shimoni in Msambweni district, coast province and lies 6 km off the Kenyan coast and 8 km North of the Tanzania Boarder.

The eco-systems covers a marine area with four small islands surrounded by coral- reef. Kasite Island is covered in low grass and herbs while Mpunguti Islands have dense coastal equatorial forest. Sea grasses Cymodocea serrulata and Syringodium isoetifolium cover a large area of the sub-littoral zone of the reef. Marine algae include Padina commersonii, Dictyota bartayresiana, Bostrychia binderi, Ulva lactuca, Dictyosphaora sp., Udotea indica, and Halimeda opuntia. Major attractions include the Dolphins, coral gardens and it is an important site for snorkelling, diving and bird watching. The beautiful sandy beach is good for environmental friendly recreational activities.

Access

The park can only be reached by boats or local community dhows.

Major attractions

Prestine Coral gardens

Kisite and Mpunguti Islands

Sandy islands formulate during low tide

Beautiful and special Sandy beach

Dolphin watch

Endermic coconut crab found at lower Mpunguti Island

Shimoni historical slave cafe Managed by local community while Kenya Wildlife Service provides Capacity building

Wasini Mangroove women boardwalk by  Wasini women self-help group while Kenya Wildlife Service provides Capacity building

What to carry along

When visiting the park, you should carry drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight at special camp site. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebooks

Hell’s Gate National Park

Hell’s Gate National Park

The park is located in the environs of Lake Naivasha about 90 km from the capital Nairobi. The park is 14 km after the turnoff from the old Nairobi- Naivasha highway. It is readily accessed via a tarmac road from Nairobi. Hell’s gate national park is characterized by diverse topography and geological scenery. The major attractions  include; wildlife viewing ,scenic land scape, raptor nesting in cliffs, spectacular gorge walks, hot springs, Maasai culture and the Geothermal station. The park was named after a narrow break in the cliffs, once  a tributary of the prehistoric lake the fed early humans in the Rift valley and was established in 1984.The outstanding activities in the park include; bird watching, wildlife viewing, camping, hiking and rock climbing.

Tourism activities in the park

Wildlife viewing

Hiking

Biking

Bird watching

Camping

Rock climbing

What to take with you

When visiting the park, you should take along with drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, walking boots and guidebooks

Access to the park

By road

The park can be accessed via a tarmac road from Nairobi 90 kms via Naivaisha Town on the lake Road South at a junction approximately 5 km south of Naivasha.

By Road: This Park is accessible via tarmac road from Nairobi (90kms) via Naivasha Town on the Lake Road South at a junction 5km south of Naivasha

By Air:

There is an air strip at Naivasha

Park gates

The main park gate is Elsa Gate.The other gate is Olkaria Gate

Major attractions in in the park

Game viewing

The Mervyn Carnelley Raptor Hide

Fischer’s Tower

Tourist circuits, nature trails and

Raptor nesting in cliffs

Spectecular Gorge walk

Hot springs

The Olkaria Geothermal Station

picnic sites

The existing fauna in the park include; Buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and giraffe, babooms, serval cat and klipspringer antelopes.

Avi-fauna/bird species

About 103 species  of birds have been recorded

Where to stay in the park

Accommodation facilities are available in Naivasha town and along Moi South lake Road

There are camping facilities in the park including; Oldubai campsite( on the cliff top south of Fischer’s Tower),Nairburta campsite and Endchata campsite (across the gorge on the northern cliffs)

Activities in the park

Hiking

Camping

Rock climbing

Bird watching

wildlife viewing 

Kenya's National Park

Kenya National parks

Kenya's national parks form the pillar of the country's tourism industry. Over one million international tourists visit Kenya annually to partake in wildlife safari and other forms of nature-based tourism.

Kenya straddles the equator and covers an area of some 583, 00 square kilometer, which includes around 13,600 square kilometer of inland water in form of part of Lake Victoria. It is bordered to the north by the arid bush lands and deserts of Ethiopian and Sudan, to the East of Somalia and the Indian Ocean, to the west by Uganda and Lake Victoria and to the South by Tanzania. The country is divided into four main zones; the coastal belt, the rift valley and the central highlands, western Kenya and they Eastern Kenya.

Approximately 23 national parks in Kenya do exist and have been branded differently. The already branded parks include; Lake Nakuru National Park which has been branded as the paradise of bird watchers, Tsavo west national park- Branded as the Land of Lava, Springs & Man-Eaters, Tsavo East National park branded as Theatre of the Wild, Amboseli National park- branded as Kilimanjaro Royal Court, Kisite Mpunguti Marine park branded as home of the Dolphin and Coconut Crab, Hell’s gate national park branded as a Walk on the Wild Side, Ol Donyo Sabuk National park branded as Ultimate Panoramic Experience, Mt Kenya national park- branded as Come touch the sky, Mombasa marine National park branded as  the allure of Kenya’s coast, Meru National park branded as Complete Wilderness, Mt Longonot national park branded as Sheer Adventure, Ndere Island National park branded as the Island of Serenity and Beauty, Shimba hills national park branded as Paradise of the Sable Antelope, Kisumu  Impala Sanctuary branded as  a Lakeshore Walk With the Impalas, Watamu Marine Park  branded as  Haven for Green Turtle, Unique Coral Garden, Mida Creek and so much more, Mt. Kenya national park  branded as Come touch the sky,Malindi Marine park branded as Africa’s Oldest Marine Park, Magic Islands and  Zebra Fish,Rauma National Park branded as Dramatic valley of the Roan Antelope and  Oribi, Nairobi National park, branded as the world’s only wildlife and Nairobi Safari Walk and Nairobi Orphanage branded as refugee of the wild.