Eric Onsafari Photography and Safaris

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve Masai Mara which is one of the best wildlife reserves in Africa and the world is located in South-west Kenya. It is characterized by scenic rolling…

Mt Kilimanjaro

Mt Kilimanjaro: Trekking Mt Kilimanjaro Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is the highest mountain in Africa and…

Why Nairobi is called the ‘green city under the sun’

Nairobi Capital City Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to “place of cool waters”, a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the…

Ruwenzori Mountains National Park

Ruwenzori Mountains National Park Ruwenzori Range, mountain range bordering Uganda and Congo (Kinshasa); the range is thought to be the “Mountains of the Moon” described by the 2nd-century-AD geographer Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus). The mountains were…

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve The Samburu National Reserve is a game reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro river in Kenya. On the other side of the river is the Buffalo Springs National Reserve. The park is 165 km²…

6 things to do in Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park: What to do in Serengeti National Park The name “Serengeti” is often said to be derived from the word “seringit” in the Maasai language, Maa, meaning “endless plains”. The…

Tsavo National Park

Tsavo National Park Tsavo is Kenya’s largest national park made up of two separate parks, Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park. It is located in Coast Province…

Zanzibar

Zanzibar Zanzibar Island also known as Ungunja, is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar. Stone Town, part of Zanzibar City, is an old trade center, with mosques…

Aberdare National Park

Aberdare National Park is a protected area in central Kenya, known for its diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, and stunning scenery. Here are some key details about Aberdare National Park: Location:…

Kibale National Park

Kibale National Park is a prominent national park in Uganda, known for its diverse ecosystems and significant population of primates, particularly chimpanzees. Here are key details about Kibale National Park…