Kenya, AFRICA
Airing Date: Jan 1st, 2002
Kenya, Africa is home to a truly special two-day wildlife safari where the babies come in jumbo sizes.
The journey starts at Lake Nakaru National Park, where a mind-boggling number of pink flamingos have gathered at the lake, creating quite an amazing sight.
From there, the driving safari takes you past no less than eight different species of animal - including lions, baboons, rhinos and zebras.
Here's an interesting fact about zebras - the animal's stripes are just like a human fingerprint in that no two are the same.
The final stop on day one is Lake Navaisha Country Club, an hour's drive from Lake Nakaru. There are huge acacia trees, which shade the old colonial house, and it's also where you can get a delicious buffet, included in the cost of the tour.
Day two of the tour gives you the option of jumping on board a motorised long boat for a tour of Lake Naivasha, which is three times the size of Sydney Harbour.
For a small cost you can get up close to the 'hippos' in the lake to witness their crazy toddlers and all the other amazing wildlife that surrounds you.
Finally, head to Nairobi and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, about a 10-minute drive from town. This is where orphaned baby elephants are hand-raised and visitors are welcome for one hour each day. There is no admission fee but a small donation will get you up close and personal with the baby jumbos.
The facts
South African Airways fly to Nairobi via Johannesburg and prices start at $2584 from Sydney and $2376 from Perth.
South African Airways
Tel: 1800 221 699 or 1800 099 281
United Touring Company offers a two-day safari for two people, which includes overnight accommodation, all meals, vehicle and guide. The deals starts at $845 per person twin share and is valid until 31 October 2001.
African Wildlife Safaris
Tel: 1300 363 302
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Africa's wilderness, particularly endangered species such as elephants and the black rhinoceros.
Visitors are welcome daily between 11am and 12 noon. There is no admission fee but a small donation of around $5 to $10 will get you up close and personal with the baby jumbos.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Tel: 0011 254 2 891 996 (interantional)
