Happy Sunrise @ Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rekero Camp, Narok, Kenya

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“The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara)  is  in southwestern, Kenya, contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, on the border of Tanzania.

It is globally famous for its exceptional population of lions, leopards and cheetahs, and the annual migration of zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October, known as the Great Migration.” (1)

“All balloon flights begin soon after dawn which gives wonderful views over the Plains and forest of the Masai Mara as the sun lights up the grasslands.” (2)

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Beautiful Sunset @ Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rekero Camp, Narok, Kenya

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“The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara)  is  in southwestern, Kenya, contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, on the border of Tanzania.

It is globally famous for its exceptional population of lions, leopards and cheetahs, and the annual migration of zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October, known as the Great Migration.” (1)

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Prison Island, 1893 Archipelago of Zanzibar, Tanzania

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“Prison Island is simply Paradise on Earth. One of Zanzibar’s best known attractions, the island lies 3 1/2 miles to the northwest of Zanzibar’s Stone Town, a short 20 minute dhow ride from Stone Town, and like Zanzibar has a fascinating history.

The old prison buildings – which were later used as a quarantine station – have been meticulously restored by the present owners to create a modern boutique hotel whilst preserving the historical treasures.” (1)

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Maru Maru Hotel, Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania

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” the UNESCO world heritage terrace site hotel!”

Only hotel that is superbly located in the confluence of Indian ocean with a 360º view across the roofs of stone town to the attractions like house of wonders, Old fort & Forodhani garden and Indian ocean. (1)

And first building with marble is steeped in history with deep ties to Stone Town’s past, present & future. Also the only building in town with elevator. (2)

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Stone Town, Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania

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Stone Town was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO In the year 2000. (1)

Zanzibar is the second largest island off the East African coast, roughly the size of Hertfordshire in the UK, approximately 53 miles long by 21 miles broad with an area of 640 sq miles. (2)

The Zanzibar archipelago is as mystic, beautiful and serene today as it has been for centuries. Once one of the world’s most important trading gateways, Zanzibar Island – known as the Spice Island – and its famous Stone Town are steeped in history. A cultural fusion of Africa and Arabia, immortalised throughout history as Dr. Livingstone’s expedition base, Vasco da Gama’s port of call having circumnavigated the Cape of Good Hope in 1499, Freddy Mercury’s birthplace and even the subject of Noel Coward’s famous song in the 1930’s. (3)

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