WILDLIFE FACTS
Kenya Big 5: Named by hunters as the 5 most difficult animals to Hunt. Some needed to tell them “Pictures only Boss”
Lion – Simbo on Safari Kichwa
African elephant- Ndovu
Cape Buffalo – Nyati on Safari Mbogo
African leopard – Chui On Safari Ya Juu ( roughly translates as can in the trees )
White/Black rhinoceros – Kifaru On Safari Pembe
The wildebeests, also called gnus or wildebai, are a genus of antelopes, Connochaetes. They belong to the family Bovidae, which includes antelopes, cattle, goats, sheep, and other even-toed horned ungulates. Connochaetes includes two species, both native to Africa: the black wildebeest, or white-tailed gnu, and the blue wildebeest, or brindled gnu. Fossil records suggest these two species diverged about one million years ago, resulting in a northern and a southern species. The blue wildebeest remained in its original range and changed very little from the ancestral species, while the black wildebeest changed more in order to adapt to its open grassland habitat in the south. The most obvious way of telling the two species apart are the differences in their coloring and in the way their horns are oriented. In East Africa, the blue wildebeest is the most abundant big game species and some populations perform an annual migration to new grazing grounds
but the black wildebeest is merely nomadic. Breeding in both takes place over a short period of time at the end of the rainy season and the calves are soon active and are able to move with the herd. Nevertheless, some fall prey to large carnivores. Wildebeest often graze in mixed herds with zebra which gives heightened awareness of potential predators. They are also alert to the warning signals emitted by other animals such as baboons.
- Elephants are the largest land animals in the world.
- The largest elephant on record was an adult male African elephant. It weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall at the shoulder!
- Elephants can live to be over 70 years old.
- Only one mammal can’t jump — the elephant.
- The average weight for an elephant heart is about 27 to 46 pounds!
- Elephants have highly developed brains and are the largest of all land mammals. The brain is 3 or 4 times larger than that of humans although smaller as a proportion of body weight.
- Elephants have a slow pulse rate of 27. For a canary, it is 1000!
- An elephant’s skin is an inch thick.
- Elephants have poor eyesight but an amazing sense of smell.
- At the age of 16, an elephant can reproduce but rarely has more than four children throughout her lifetime. At birth, an elephant calf weighs about 230 lbs
- Elephants have the longest pregnancy of all the animals. It takes a female 22 months from conception to give birth.
- Elephants purr can you order Ambien online like cats do, as a means of communication?
- Elephants prefer one tusk over the other, just as people are either left or right-handed.
- Tusks are an elephant’s incisor teeth. They are used for defense, digging for water, and lifting things.
- Elephants have four molars, one on the top and one on the bottom on both sides of the mouth. One molar can weigh about five pounds and is the size of a brick!
- The elephant trunk has more than 40,000 muscles in it.
- Elephants waive their trunks up in the air and from side to side to smell better.
- The elephant’s trunk can sense the size, shape, and temperature of an object. An elephant uses its trunk to lift food and suck up water then pour it into its mouth.
- Elephants cry, play, have incredible memories, and laugh.
- Elephants can swim – they use their trunk to breathe like a snorkel in deep water.
- Elephant feet are covered in a soft padding that helps uphold their weight, prevent them from slipping, and dull any sound. Therefore elephants can walk almost silently!
- Elephants use their feet to listen, they can pick up sub-sonic rumblings made by other elephants, through vibrations in the ground. Elephants are observed listening by putting trunks on the ground and carefully positioning their feet.
- Elephants are highly sensitive and caring animals. if a baby elephant complains, the entire family will rumble and go over to touch and caress it. Elephants express grief, compassion, self-awareness, altruism, and play.
- Elephants have greeting ceremonies when a friend that has been away for some time returns to the group.
- Elephants have large, thin ears. Their ears are made up of a complex network of blood vessels that regulate an elephant’s temperature. Blood is circulated through their ears to cool them down in hot climates.
- An elephant is capable of hearing sound waves well below our human hearing limitation. The far-reaching use of high-pressure infrasound opens the elephant’s spatial experience far beyond our limited capabilities.
- Elephants are social creatures. They sometimes “hug” by wrapping their trunks together in displays of greeting and affection.
- Elephants pay homage to the bones of their dead, gently touching the skulls and tusks with their trunks and feet. when an elephant walks past a place where a loved one has died, he/she will stop dead still; a silent and empty pause that can last several minutes.
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Madhur R
2023-09-29
A memorable trip
We had an amazing trip thanks to Imran who was there from Day 1 to make sure everything went to plan. Ben our guide and driver was wonderful with his knowledge about the animals. Nothing was too much for him as he readily and patiently took us out for game drives until we had our fill. We ended on a fantastic note watching the migration which is something we will never forget. Thank you to Imran and his entire team for making this such a memorable trip
Leila N
2023-09-29
Family greatest trip
We had the greatest time ever ! All very well organized by Imran. Hotels and Logdes were as great as expected (with view of Kilimanjaro in the first one 🙂 Our guide was just terrific : kind, patient, very good driver, and gave us lot of explainations ! Safe drive, and very efficient in finding good spots !Thks Raf 🙂 We saw the big 5 and a lot more , even a hunting episode ... that was intense Although I am a Mom, I felt I was kid ! I really appreciated everything and strongly recommend this agency
Anushree S
2023-09-25
Super experience, second time around!
This was our second time with Best Camping Safaris, and we had a wonderful experience yet again! From planning the itinerary, to meeting us when we landed in Kenya and briefing us regarding our impending travels with helpful guidance, being in touch regarding pick ups and drop offs and coordinating them without any problems, having a really lovely driver and guide (Ben), and ensuring extra care because we were travelling with our two young kids, to the point of final goodbyes, Imraan and his team were the absolute best. We got to see all the animals (the big five, and more!) we wanted, as well as a chance to see the wildebeest migration live! Best camping ensure you maximise your safari experience but without compromising on safety, and quality. We cannot wait to go back again on another adventure with them! Thank you for a lovely trip and amazing memories 🙂
A Rao
2023-09-25
Amazing experience!
An unforgettable experience thanks to Imraan and team! Everything was meticulously planned from arrival to the end of the tour. The team was always at the end of the line to answer any questions and gave the tour a real personal touch. Ben was a super guide on the safari and so helpful and accommodating and thanks to him we were able to see a huge amount of game as well the migration. Thanks again to Best Camping for everything and we can’t wait for our next experience with them!
Lisa K
2023-09-21
A Dream Experience
This trip was beyond our expectations. The arrangements were handled with ease, the accommodations were very comfortable, the staff were friendly and our guide Mohammed was the best! He was knowledgeable, patient and very friendly. I would highly recommend booking with Best Camping if you have an opportunity to visit Kenya.
Nomad797996
2023-09-21
Amazing experience
From the moment we arrived until we left everything was great. We saw lots of animals and our guide was very patient and experienced and just a great human being. I would highly recommend this company to anyone.
Sara M
2023-09-20
Best Csmping is Indeed Best
We spent five days with Muhammad touring the Mara and Nakuru. It was better than we imagined. Within 24 hours we had seen 4 of the big 5 and by the end had seen all 5 plus so much more. Muhammad is knowledgeable, patient, funny, and kind. I highly recommend!
Shashikala M
2023-09-19
Fantastic Safari experience
Our Kenyan Safari we choose to do with Imraan and best Camping Tours and Safaris as recommended by a friend. This proved to be the best decision of our lives. Imraan is very professional and accessible at all times to answer any and every question we had, taking care of us from pickup at the airport to drop back to the airport. The driver cum guide Robert was extremely safe and has a good eye to spot animals. All our Safaris were very productive and we were able to see all the big cats and the migration to our hearts content. Making sure all through the drive to the various parks and the safaris helping us spot animals while also following rules and keeping us safe this was a fantastic trip. I recommend a Kenyan Safari with Best Camping and tours to everyone keen on seeing animals in natural settings!
shashi m
2023-09-19
Memorable Trip
Wonderful Trip. The sightings of all Animals especially big 5 at Samburu and Masai Mara was outstanding and up close. The guide and driver Robert was very informative, pleasant and helpful. The Lodging and boarding was excellent and food was also tasty. The staff in all places were warm and welcoming. Imraan your suggestions wrt Samburu and the Ark was simply wonderful. The hospitality extended by you and Shivanand was truly outstanding and gave us afamily feeling. You simply crafted and created a truly memorable experience which will be forever embedded in us. Thanks a million for a wonderful time. I will be definitely be recommending you to my friends and relatives visiting Kenya.
sarala m
2023-09-19
Most memorable experience
We had one of the most amazing sightings of wild life !!! The big five , cheetahs, leopards and what not set amidst the most picturesque areas. A lot of care and thought was put into our itinerary and arrangements making it very enjoyable trip. Thank you Imraan , Shifana and team!!!
Madhur Rao
2023-09-30
A wonderful and memorable trip thanks to Imran and special mention of Ben our guide. Watching the migration was an amazing experience. The entire trip was so well planned and each hotel/accommodation unique in its own way. From tented rooms to the beach resort where we were spoilt for choice of food. Now we need to work on losing that extra weight! But every moment of our trip is one we will cherish. Asante sana
Anushree Shiroor
2023-09-25
This was our second time with Best Camping Safaris, and we had a wonderful experience yet again! From planning the itinerary, to meeting us when we landed in Kenya and briefing us regarding our impending travels with helpful guidance, being in touch regarding pick ups and drop offs and coordinating them without any problems, having a really lovely driver and guide (Ben), and ensuring extra care because we were travelling with our two young kids, to the point of final goodbyes, Imraan and his team were the absolute best. We got to see all the animals (the big five, and more!) we wanted, as well as a chance to see the wildebeest migration live! Best camping ensure you maximise your safari experience but without compromising on safety, and quality. We cannot wait to go back again on another adventure with them! Thank you for a lovely trip and amazing memories 🙂
Nabs Damji
2023-09-07
We had a wonderful experience on our safari! The booking experience was seamless, and the safari itself was amazing! Lucas was an excellent driver & guide! Highly recommend!
Shibu Cyriac
2023-09-01
Extremely overwhelmed by the experience we had with Best Camping tours .we were well taken care of during our stay . Really appreciate Imran’s prompt responses to address our queries and concerns not only during our stay there but right from the time we decided to plan for this trip . He was always in touch with us and we were assisted at every step whenever required which made us feel ‘ a home away from home’ .
Friendly and well experienced guide who was with us throughout our stay at Masai Mara camp, made us feel comfortable through his friendly and understanding behavior.
All over great experience and I strongly recommend Best Camping tours to all those who are looking forward for a visit to Kenya ..
Thank you Best Camps for your remarkable services !!!
Kai O'Donobhan
2023-03-12
I did a 8 day safari, and could not reinstate how happy I am that I chose Best Camping Tours and Safari. I wanted to do a trip around Kenya that provided me with the most local experience, alongside being able to witness as much of the country as we could throughout our holiday. Imran was always available over call, and listened to what we wanted out of our trip and organised a personalised experience that exceeded our expectations – Imran helped us on a scale beyond the scope that we would have expected from him, including preparation for the trip. We went across Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Elementaita and Amboseli (before ending the safari and exploring Mombasa, which Imran also kindly helped with). Mo accompanied us on the trip across the 4 reserves – I was very impressed by his knowledge of each national reserve, which was clear as we drove through. His expertise in the national reserves provided us with the opportunity to see the big 5 (which is very rare), alongside breath-taking views of 5+ cheetahs. Mo’s expertise enriched our overall experience significantly. Each accommodation (including the unique experience provided at the local Masai Mara site) was fantastic, and truly made this one of the best trips of my life. I could not recommend Best Camping Tours and Safari further, if you would like a safe, reliable experience of Kenya with local coverage to make the most out of each natural reserve.
Mike Guest
2022-12-03
5 stars isn't enough for the level of service that Imraan provides. Right from booking he was there for any questions, making sure we had everything worked out and even making suggestions we hadn't thought of. The tour he arranged for Masai Mara was amazing and our driver Ben was equally great! He always seemed to know where to stop for the best view and it didn't matter how long we did or didn't want to watch or take pictures.
Sometimes you meet someone for business and when you're done, that's the end of it and then sometimes you're lucky enough to do business with someone you consider a friend...and that's Imraan and the rest of his crew!
baptiste pilloix
2022-10-30
Super accueil, Imrann est attentionné, nous a beaucoup aidé pour nos premiers jours à Nairobi. Le safari s'est déroulé à merveille, avec un guide passionné, le tout pour un prix correct.
Je recommande vivement !
Punita Agarwal
2022-08-31
Just finished a 9 day tour with Best Camping tours....our experience was phenomenal.
Everything was well taken care of. Our driver knew a lot about the Amborsili and Masai Mara parks and the jungle and that was a great help in spotting the animals. The owner Imraan takes personal care of all your needs and that reflects in his staff too. All in all, an unforgettable experience .
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