Kenya

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Kenya, `Kingdom of the Golden Sun' and home of the safari, is one of the world's most fascinating tourist destinations, with its amazing contrasts of jungle, desert, water, snow-covered peaks and green hills. Nairobi features several leisure parks plus the National Museum which offers a good overview of the country's history. The Carnivore Restaurant is also worth a visit and features the many varieties of meat that are to be found in Kenya, cooked to perfection! One of the many lakes in The Great Rift Valley is Lake Naivasha, on the shores of which Joy Adamson raised Elsa the lioness, and her cubs, for the film, `Born Free.' Lake Nakuru is home to countless thousands of birds and British ornithologist Peter Scott referred to it as `The largest ornithological spectacle on Earth.' Lake Bogoria is favored by tens of thousands of pink flamingos, attracted to the many kinds of algae created by the lake's mineral content. The animal-rich Massai Mara, what could be glibly described as `Hollywood's idea of Africa,' is home to the tall and proud Masai people who live in small villages known as Kraals. It also accommodates the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros. Crocodiles and hippos also lurk. At the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro is the Amboseli National Park; its savannah is not only abundant with elephant, but also a spacious backdrop for the spectacular Masai Mara game reserve? Just one part of the kaleidoscope that is Kenya.

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. Kenya, with its numerous natural wonders gives a tourist the joy of a seaside holiday and the thrills of a safari. One can sit in the shade of a palm tree and swim in the emerald green water of the Indian Ocean, which runs out to the white, sandy beaches. We can take a look at Mombasa, the most important port of Eastern Africa, the city of the Tusk Gate and the Jesus Fort. How about a typical African safari to Tsavo? Naturally, in the meantime we can meet elephants, lions, giraffes and dolphins. We can marvel at the 13th century city of Gedi. We can take a boat trip among the coral reefs of the sea national parks, or be amazed by the war dance of the Masai people, and can have a dinner at a coral cave.

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes.

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes.

DVD. Nature Parks The Massai Mara Nature Reserve is the most famous and most visited nature and game reserve in Kenya. Ninety-five varieties of mammals roam its paradise-like terrain and for bird lovers, there are around 500 different species. An estimated 1.4 million gnus live on the reserve and in addition, there are around 550,000 gazelle, 200,000 zebra and 64,000 impala. The nature reserve offers visitors comfortable furnished accommodation, Massai style, plus a range of fascinating safaris. At the beginning of the dry season in July and August, the gnu's annual migration from the Serengeti takes place when, with a tumultuous din, countless thousands of animals fight their way through river torrents until they reach the lush vegetation of the Massai Mara. The Massai exist by breeding cattle and throughout the year, these semi-nomads move through the savannah seeking out fresh pasture for their herds. The Massai live in `kraals', low, igloo-shaped huts erected only by the females of the tribe and made from twigs, grass and a mixture of cow dung and mud. The huts are divided into a children's room where the young Massai spend the night with new born calves and lambs, There is also a combined living and sleeping area that is also used for cooking. Crocodiles, hippos, giraffes, hyenas, lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, this nature reserve is home to all of them. The most species-rich savanna grassland on Earth, and its legendary wilderness, provide a fascinating glimpse into a wonder world of nature, a remarkable harmony of wild animals and wonderful landscapes beneath huge African skies. Africa's largest wildlife spectacular gives its visitors an abundance of exciting adventures and countless unforgettable moments.

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. The most important nature reserve in Kenya, the Massai Mara, is an untouched grassy plain that seems to reach far beyond the distant horizon. This nature reserve is one of the most animal-rich places in the world and over half a million gazelle roam the magnificent plains of the savannah. It is also well known for its black-mane lions. The Mara River is the lifeline of this fascinating park and amazing world of wildlife. Each year the migration of wildebeests within the Massai Mara is considered to be among the most beautiful natural spectacles on the African continent. Indeed, the diversity of its wild animals and amazing natural scenery make it one of the most attractive wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya.

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. Close to Kenya's provincial capital of Nakuru is a unique habitat that extends along Lake Nakuru, a shallow soda lake that is paradise for huge numbers of birdlife. Today, there are around 400 bird species within the nature reserve and on the shores of the lake, there are a large variety of impressive mammals. Close to the water there are buffalo, even though the strong smell of natron deters them from spending more time in the water than is necessary. The dense acacia forests to the south of the nature reserve have become home to various monkeys, among them the black and white colobus. The eastern shores of the lake are well known for their wonderful vegetation that is unique in Africa and they also contain a magnificent forest of euphorbia trees. The national park is much more than just an important bird reserve as it also plays a vital role in the preservation of various endangered species. Due to the commitment of both animal rights campaigners and environmentalists, the unique flora and fauna of NAKURU have been preserved to the present day.

Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Nairobi is Kenya's busy, expensive yet dangerous capital city, but it is also both fascinating and modern. Nairobi is the country's most important and beautiful city and, with the finest temperate climate between Johannesburg and Cairo, is located at an altitude of almost seventeen hundred metres above sea level. The government district of City Square contains the Conference Centre and the Kanu Tower, the headquarters of government and the city's tallest building. Canon guard the main entrance to the National Museum that is situated on Museum Hill. A fascinating building that covers much of Kenya's culture and history. The museum provides an interesting insight into Pre-history as well as to various cultures and the country's flora and fauna. Directly in front of the city gates is the Nairobi National Park, the oldest of all Kenya's nature parks. Groups of ostriches can be seen bathing in the hot sand and a number of springboks stroll around elegantly between scattered rocks and trees that have been uprooted by elephants as zebra pasture close to the city's skyline. Nairobi is a metropolis in the `Realm Of The Golden Sun' and is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating cities in the world.

40 Minutes Africa: The Serengeti vividly details life and death in an unforgettable film experience. Filmed entirely on location in Kenya and Tanzania, Africa: The Serengeti brings you spectacular vistas and dynamic aerials. It also features Africa's greatest predators -- lions, crocodiles and cheetahs -- in deadly pursuit of the migrating prey. "There is a place on Earth where it is still the morning of life and great herds still run free." -James Earl Jones Narrated by James Earl Jones, with musical score by Hans Zimmer and George Cadebe. Directed by George Casey. English, Castillian, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish English 40 minutes Color. c2002

40 Minutes Africa: The Serengeti vividly details life and death in an unforgettable film experience. Filmed entirely on location in Kenya and Tanzania, Africa: The Serengeti brings you spectacular vistas and dynamic aerials. It also features Africa's greatest predators -- lions, crocodiles and cheetahs -- in deadly pursuit of the migrating prey. "There is a place on Earth where it is still the morning of life and great herds still run free." -James Earl Jones Narrated by James Earl Jones, with musical score by Hans Zimmer and George Cadebe. Directed by George Casey. English, Castillian, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish English 40 minutes Color. c2002

DVD. The Compulsive Traveler. 30 Minutes. The Compulsive Traveler follows the adrenaline trail! He is incurably addicted to travel and since adventure is the ultimate travel there he goes! Searching the world’s most exciting adventure spots. First on a game drive safaris in Kenya’s Mara and Samburu. Among the highlights is a staring contest with a female lion with a fresh zebra kill nearby. Then he follows herds of wildebeests (someone counted 1.5 million heads) as they try to cross the Mara River and avoid the hungry crocs. He lives a day with a Masai tribe, one of the Ancestral cultures of East Africa and dances on cow dung with them …. Namena near Savu Savu in Fiji is the ultimate pilgrimage site for a diver.. Being on l’Aventure, Cousteau’s dive boat to get there is a religious experience. This dive site is the reason Fiji has been called the soft coral capital in the world. Strong currents bring an avalanche of nutrients and every predator show up. St Vincent is a place for adventurous spirits of all kinds It’s is a string of 32 islands in the Southern Caribbean with primal forests, unspoiled palm fringed beaches, virgin reefs and definitely outside mass tourism, thank God. The main island is home to a volcano, so it’s hilly and great for cycling. St. Vincent has ancient history: he explore archeology. St. Vincent is known as a sailor’s paradise. So he sails. And all without tourists in sight. Great while it lasts. If you are totally addicted to travel, the only cure is MORE travel! The Compulsive Traveler is undeniably hooked! Follow him around the world as he shows us the world's Greatest Ports, Magical Dive Sites and the most Romantic Spots. Go on a Hemingway Adventure, a Shopping Spree, a Culinary, a Spiritual and an Anthropological Journey. Travel to the Hottest Cities and most Festive Locations, traverse the High Seas and explore Weird America.

DVD. Nature Parks With the 6,000 m high Mount Kilimanjaro as its superb backdrop, Kenya's Amboseli National Park attracts visitors from all over the world.

DVD. Nature Parks Surrounded by the picturesque mountain range of Mount Longonot and located 1,900 metres above sea level is Lake Naivasha, the highest and most beautiful lake in Kenya's

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. Lake Naivasha, approximately 100 kilometres distant from the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, is the larger of two extraordinary freshwater lakes within the Great Rift Valley. Lake Naivasha covers an area of 250 square kilometres. Its waters are cold but with a maximum depth of only fifteen metres, relatively shallow. The biosphere of Lake Naivasha is of great ecological importance for the wildlife of Rift Valley and the landscape is of particular interest to ornithologists. To date, around 350 bird species have been recorded, among them are rare and spectacular varieties such as Marabus and Cormorants. The lake's huge quantities of fish attract a large number of seabirds, most notably the Pelican, that has seemed to have taken a liking to the second largest freshwater lake in Kenya. The nesting places along the shores of Lake Naivasha are mostly located high up in the trees and are very popular with both the indigenous birds and many migratory varieties. This region became world famous after Joy Adamson, a British artist and nature conservationist, wrote a famous book about lions that was subsequently made into a film, 'Elsa the Lioness'.