Taita Hills
The Taita Hills in Kenya are a fascinating destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Famous for their abundant wildlife, the hills offer spectacular views and diverse flora and fauna. Visitors can observe elephants, buffaloes, zebras and numerous bird species in their natural habitat. Exciting safari tours with experienced guides provide unforgettable animal encounters and deeper insights into the unique landscape. Comfortable lodges and camps in the middle of the hills offer the ideal starting point for explorations and relaxing evenings in nature. The Taita Hills are the perfect destination for anyone who wants to experience Kenya’s breathtaking beauty in its most pristine form.
Safari
A is an overland journey, usually a trip by tourists to Africa. In the past, the trip was often a big-game hunt, but today, safari often refers to trips to observe and photograph wildlife—or hiking and sightseeing, as well.
The Swahili word safari means journey, originally from the Arabic meaning a journey; the verb for “to travel” in Swahili is kusafiri. These words are used for any type of journey, e.g. by bus from Nairobi to Mombasa or by ferry from Dar es Salaam to Unguja. Safari entered the English language at the end of the 1850s thanks to Richard Francis Burton, the famous explorer.
The Regimental March of the King’s African Rifles was ‘Funga Safari’, literally ‘tie up the March’, or, in other words, pack up equipment ready to march.
In 1836 William Cornwallis Harris led an expedition purely to observe and record wildlife and landscapes by the expedition’s members. Harris established the safari style of journey, starting with a not too strenuous rising at first light, an energetic day walking, an afternoon rest then concluding with a formal dinner and telling stories in the evening over drinks and tobacco.
