| Egypt and Kenya represent 2 very different sides | | | | by man. The Temple of Karnak is actually made |
| of Africa in terms of travelers' attractions. This is | | | | up of three main temples, smaller enclosed |
| true in all aspects - history, culture and the people. | | | | temples, and several outer temples located about |
| On the one hand is Egypt, rich in history and | | | | 3 kilometers north of Luxor. Karnak is actually the |
| archaeology and on the other hand is Kenya, | | | | site's modern name. Its ancient name was |
| famous for the Safari. | | | | Ipet-isut, meaning "The Most Select (or Sacred) |
| At tour of Africa combining the African wildlife | | | | of Places". |
| Safari experience of Kenya and the sojourn into | | | | The Valley of the Kings |
| the ancient civilization of Egypt is a not so | | | | The site today called the Valley of the Kings is a |
| resistible to serious travelers | | | | secluded dry gully were all the kings and |
| Getting the right flow of Your Egypt and Kenya | | | | occasionally other high officials of the 18th |
| Tour program | | | | Dynasty were buried. |
| You can never have enough time off your work | | | | The Nile Cruise |
| schedule to see enough of Egypt. And to add an | | | | In spite of the fact there are other means of |
| African Safari to it makes it appear like an | | | | transportation available for you while on your |
| impossible task to accomplish. But it can be done. | | | | great historical and archaeological adventures, the |
| To enjoy this combined tour, it is advisable to put | | | | Nile Cruise still remains an exciting way to enjoy |
| aside at least 16 days - 14 days for your actual | | | | your sight-seeing in Egypt. The cruise starts from |
| tours and the extra days for your flights into and | | | | Luxor or Aswan. From Luxor, the tours cruise |
| out of Africa. It is of course possible to have | | | | down the Nile to Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and end |
| shorter versions of the combination, but it might | | | | in Aswan. |
| not work out so well. | | | | You can also fly from Cairo direct to Aswan and |
| Assuming your begin your tour at Cairo and not | | | | then work your way northwards down the Nile to |
| Nairobi, you will need at least 2 days in Cairo just | | | | the same sights - Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna and end |
| for the antiquities in and around Cairo. This will | | | | up at Luxor. |
| include the Pyramids and the museums. | | | | For the Nile Cruise, there are many options to |
| Next, dedicate at least 2 full days for Luxor to | | | | choose from depending on your budget and |
| enough of the attractions in and around Luxor. | | | | desire for comfort. Many of the cruise ships offer |
| Traveling from Cairo to Luxor can be either by | | | | a considerable variety in form of entertainment |
| bus, overnight train or air. The choice will depend | | | | on board. . |
| on how much time you would like to save and | | | | Other Interesting sights in Egypt |
| also on your pocket. The bus journey can get | | | | Depending on the number of days you have, and |
| very uncomfortable in the hot weather. The flight | | | | your budget of course, the other interesting areas |
| is fast, but might be expensive. | | | | you would want to include in your program are |
| The Nile Cruise demands at least 3 days for | | | | Abu Simbel - 3 hours away by road from Aswan. |
| meaningful sightseeing before your return to Cairo | | | | Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of |
| and take the flight from North Africa to East | | | | Hathor are of interest. |
| Africa. | | | | Alexandria is just 2 hours 30 minutes by road or |
| It is recommended that you rest for a night in | | | | train from Cairo. The pace of life is much slower |
| Nairobi, Kenya before starting your wildlife | | | | than Cairo. |
| adventure. A fulfilling Safari in Kenya would take | | | | The Red Sea resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and |
| up at least 7 of your days. That would allow you | | | | Hurghada are a big hit with divers. And travelers |
| to visit some of the famous national parks. If you | | | | who enjoy nightlife will find their comfort zone |
| choose to take your safari by road as a means | | | | here too, as it is filled with nightclubs. Those |
| of transport, beware of the road conditions into | | | | traveling with kids will also find the Red sea idea - |
| the parks. The distances might appear short but | | | | the beaches. |
| the drive could be grueling due to the nature of | | | | KENYA - What to include on your Kenya Safari |
| the roads. Transportation by air by save you time | | | | portion of the tour |
| and enhance your experience too. If your flight | | | | Kenya is the wildlife safari's paradise. For the |
| out is not a late evening flight, try to spend your | | | | African wildlife lovers, there are over 50 game |
| last night in Nairobi so that you have enough time | | | | reserves, parks and private game sanctuaries |
| on your side. | | | | spread all around the country. And |
| EGYPT - Places you must visit while in Egypt | | | | accommodation in the main cities and even in the |
| Traveling to Egypt is like turning back the clock. | | | | parks provide services of international standards. |
| There are marvelous footprints of ancient man's | | | | You will find hotels run by top international |
| stroll on earth. Anyone interested in man's ancient | | | | companies like Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and |
| civilization thinks of Egypt. And this is with very | | | | Intercontinental. |
| good reasons. Because there are just too many | | | | Game viewing in Kenya is simply stunning. Some |
| intriguing and wonderfulthings in Egypt - the | | | | of the wonderful parks you are encouraged to |
| pyramids, the temples, the tombs, the Nile and | | | | visit are the Maasai Mara game reserve. At the |
| many more. | | | | Mara you will see the big five -Lion, Elephant, |
| The Great Pyramids of Giza are the last surviving | | | | Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo. At Amboseli National |
| members of the Seven Wonders of the ancient | | | | park you are not likely to leave without seeing |
| world. It has been a tourist destination for | | | | elephants - living side by side with the most |
| centuries and continues to draw immense interest | | | | celebrated culture in the world, the Maasai people. |
| from all over the world. Each of the 3 main | | | | Samburu game reserve is home to the Samburu |
| pyramids here is a tomb to a different Pharaoh. | | | | people and the Reticulated Giraffe and Beisa Oryx. |
| The Sphinx, a huge lion-like sculpture lies in front | | | | Tsavo National park - for the Hippos and Lake |
| of the pyramids, keeping guard. | | | | Nakuru National park - for the flamingos and |
| Luxor is Egypt's most impressive archeological | | | | Rhinos. |
| spectacles. The Temple of Luxor was the center | | | | If you include the famous Maasai Mara in your |
| of one of the most important festivals celebrated | | | | travel program, and you travel between June and |
| by the people of Thebes. This important festival | | | | October, you might witness the great animal |
| was known as the festival of Opet. Built largely | | | | migration. The wildebeest and zebra start their |
| by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II, it appears | | | | migration from Tanzania's Serengeti in May and |
| that the temple's purpose was for a suitable | | | | arrive Maasai Mara during July. They begin the |
| setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival | | | | return journey back into Tanzania towards the |
| itself was to reconcile the human aspect of the | | | | end of October. |
| ruler with the divine office. The temple of Luxor is | | | | This animal migration is an experience beyond |
| worth touring while you are in Egypt. | | | | belief. Many have described it as one of the most |
| The Temple of Karnak. | | | | impressive wildlife spectacles. A hot-air balloon |
| One of the most impressive archaeological sites in | | | | flight over the dotted plains of the Maasai Mara |
| Egypt is Karnak. Even though it is badly ruined, it | | | | will enhance your experience of seeing this great |
| stands as the largest temple complex ever built | | | | spectacle. |