| Special
Interest |
Do you have a special
interest or hobby ? We can help you tailor
your safari to suit your particular areas of interest
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We can arrange species-specific safaris focusing
on specific animals, or tailor-made safaris in
search of individual hard-to-find birds. We can
arrange treks to encounter chimpanzees in Uganda
and Tanzania and specialist trips to get close
to mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda. We
can also plan itineraries focusing on Africa's
cultural richness and bring you close to the colourful
tribes of Africa, trekking with Maasai or Samburu
warriors and spending some time in their villages.
If it is a specific hobby or sport that
you would like to pursue in Africa, we will use
our in-depth knowledge of Eastern Africa to make
your dream come true. |
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Paragliding:
There are breathtaking flying sights in Eastern
Africa that so far have hardly been explored.
Soaring along one of the steep escarpments of
the Masai Mara and landing among herds of wildebeest
and antelopes and within sight of a group of elephants
and giraffes is a magical experience. Similarly,
after flying high above the Kerio Valley, the
Laikipia Plains or the Great Rift Valley into
the sunset and landing next to a small village,
it will take only a couple of minutes and you
will have at least a hundred kids and almost the
same number of adults running towards you, all
touching your paraglider (and you) to see what
weird thing came down from the sky. This will
be one of the many moments in Africa you will
certainly never forget. |
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Golf:
Little known, Kenya offers several golf courses
with international standard. The combination of
golfing and safari is the main draw, combined with
the fact that Kenya offers perfect weather conditions
for golfing all year round. With increasing interest
in the sport, the quality of golfing facilities
is improving every year. For golfers looking for
new challenges, we offer you a swing at Eastern
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Walking
Safaris:
Walking safaris were the original form of safari
as it was the only way to get around for the earliest
pioneers. It is a great way to explore Africa's
great wilderness regions as it allows you to get
closer to animal and plant life. You will not
get as close to predators as on a game drive but
you have the opportunity of very close encounters
with many other animals including elephant and
rhino. Many of the camps and lodges in private
reserves will arrange half-day walking safaris
as an alternative to heading out on game drives.
In addition, we can organize longer walking safaris
that can last between several days and two weeks.
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Camel
Safaris:
Kenya's camel safaris are walking safaris in all
but name, as few people would wish to spend days
on a camel when they could be strolling by their
side at much the same pace. You'll usually walk
for two to four hours or so in the early morning
and relax through the heat of the day, with the
opportunity to stroll further in the afternoon and
evening. |
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Horse
Riding Safaris:
There is nothing more exciting than cantering
alongside the elegant motion of a giraffe or galloping
amongst the great wildebeest migration. In Eastern
Africa, it is possible to ride for hundreds of
miles without seeing a fence post. Horseback safaris
are a fantastic experience and you will get extremely
close to game as the movement and shape of the
horse disguises your human form. There are many
places that offer short half-day rides, though
serious equestrians can choose from specialist
horseback safaris lasting days or weeks, fly-camping
out under the stars and getting up at dawn for
up to six hours in the saddle. |
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Boat,
Canoe & Kayaking Safaris:
Canoe safaris are possible in some of Kenya's
and Tanzania's national parks, for example in
Lake Manyara and Arusha National Park while Selous
and Saadani in Tanzania are fantastic places for
boat excursions. The Quirimba Archipelago in Northern
Mozambique is a great place to discover pristine
island paradises on multi-day kayaking trips.
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White
Water Rafting:
For a touch of adrenaline, whitewater rafting
can be done on several Eastern African rivers.
The most stunning and wildest white water in Eastern
Africa is undoubtedly a 30 kilometer stretch of
the Nile River in Uganda. As the river meanders
through beautiful scenery, rafters encounter mighty
challenges of some of the best grade V rapids
in the world. Kenya also offers several rafting
opportunities, from grade II family float trips
to exciting whitewater and expedition style multi
day river journey's. |
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Sailing:
The East African coastline with its long history
of seafaring is dotted with fascinating places
and islands to visit - all best approached by
sea. We can arrange sailing trips all along the
Eastern African coast, ranging from sundowner
cruises to trips lasting several weeks. Sail to
remote and unspoilt reefs, watch schools of dolphins
swimming alongside the boat and be mesmerised
by migrating Whale Sharks. Many yachts have diving
equipment on board and are a great base from where
to explore the rich and turquoise waters of the
Indian Ocean, white sandy deserted beaches and
palm fringed islands. |
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Diving
& Snorkeling:
Anglers love Africa for the sheer variety of
fishing opportunities that vary hugely in character.
The Indian Ocean is known for its deep-sea fishing,
and many lodges can arrange game-fishing boats
and skilled skippers to give you the best chance
of catching marlin or sailfish. You can also fly-fish
for trout and yellowfish in the upcountry rivers
of Kenya and catch Nile perch in Lake Victoria.
For more modest tastes, we can arrange for you
to join coastal fisherman on their early morning
fishing trip on a traditional dhow off the coast
of Lamu or to fish for tilapia alongside the locals
in the shallows of an African lake, and get your
catch cooked for supper. |
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Fishing:
Anglers love Africa for the sheer variety of fishing
opportunities that vary hugely in character. The
Indian Ocean is known for its deep-sea fishing,
and many lodges can arrange game-fishing boats and
skilled skippers to give you the best chance of
catching marlin or sailfish. You can also fly-fish
in Mozambique for giant trevally or for trout and
yellowfish in the upcountry rivers of Kenya. You
can also try to catch the huge Nile perch in Lake
Victoria. For more modest tastes, we can arrange
for you to join coastal fisherman on their early
morning fishing trip on a traditional dhow off the
coast of Lamu or to fish for tilapia alongside the
locals in the shallows of an African lake, and get
your catch cooked for supper. |
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Birdwatching:
Africa's colourful birdlife is an enchanting
feature of the bush, and for many people spotting
the individual species adds a fascinating extra
layer to their safari experience. Almost all African
countries have plenty of bird species to boast
about, but for the sheer number of species it's
hard to beat Uganda and Rwanda, with their combination
of habitats ranging from snow-capped peaks to
lakes the size of Ireland, swelled by annual migrants
that fly in from as far away as Siberia and Norway.
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Trekking
& Mountain Climbing:
Africa's mountains offer unparalleled hiking opportunities,
with ecosystems changing with each metre you climb.
We can arrange expeditions that climb Kilimanjaro
and Mount Meru in Tanzania, Mount Kenya, both the
Kenyan and Ugandan sides of Mount Elgon as well
as Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains, complete with skilled
guides and porters where required. We can also arrange
multi-day trekking trips, for example in Kenya's
Chyulu and Loita Hills or in Tanzania's Crater Highlands
and Usambara Mountains. For more adventurous hikers
we also offer trekking in northern Kenya and around
Lake Turkana, for example Mt Ololokwe, Mt Lossos,
Mt Kulal and the Ndotos. |
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Polo
You can combine a polo holiday with a safari in
Kenya and base yourself on a farm in the Great Rift
Valley where horses are trained for polo and you
can join a local team for games of polo. There are
also several polo clubs in Kenya, for example in
Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru and Timai. |
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Biking:
For the fit and adventurous, biking through
Eastern Africa is truly an exciting experience!
See Africa, the people and wildlife from the ground
as you cycle through deserts, forests, up mountains
and down valleys. Wind your way through tiny villages
and bustling market towns into a true wilderness
where you cycle past herds of antelope, graceful
giraffe and inquisitive zebra. Following
tracks and paths through the countryside, you
avoid the main roads and traffic, getting truly
off the beaten track as you explore the East African
countryside. We can arrange mountain biking as
a one-day activity as well as multi-day biking
trips. |
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| If you are interested in our Special
Interest Holidays , please click the Develop Tailor
Made Travel button and fill our questionnaire. Alternatively,
you can also contact us at info@enchanting.africa.com
and indicate your interest in our Special Interest
Holidays in the message box, also mentioning your
particular interests and hobbies. |