AFTER ALL, WE ALL NEED TO GET AWAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

The (almost) hum-drum rhythm of the City life is pretty much the same in whatever city you are in around the world. The Latitude and Longitude configurations aside, chances are you and the person a continent or two over pretty much go through the same routine every single day. This is especially so for work routines.


Careers vary, places of employment vary, heights of our bosses and their cultural backgrounds vary, but the core issues are the same. Every morning you wake up, leave the comfort of your home in search of that which appears elusive our entire lives. Whether you are trying to beat deadlines in respect to financial reports, bagging that oh-so-important client or even beating the start of the rainy season by ensuring you have planted in good time, we are all trying to beat deadlines of some sort at our places of employment.


Have you stopped, then, to ask yourself when the fast life comes to an end? When your hours of hard work and toil deserve to be rewarded?


How about we give you an answer?


There will never be the opportune moment or perfect timing for a holiday. You simply have to realize that you deserve the break for all your hard work; that everyone needs to "reboot" so to speak. A chance to seek inspiration for that which we work so hard for and an opportunity to reflect on ways to be better at it. Even more importantly it is a chance to allow yourself to appreciate your effort as , being human, we are folly to become resentful of even the things we were most fond of.

Where do we come in you ask?


We are offering you the chance to enjoy this time away without breaking bank. Yes, we said it! You can enjoy the fruits of your hard work without having to worry about tomorrow. We are offering you the chance to enjoy affordable Kenyan holidays.

You can visit Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu or take a trip to the beautiful Coastal province without a thought that you are spending too much or the worry that you may have to work double hour shifts to make up for what you spent, or the fear that you may have to work two jobs or give up some of the elements of your every day life so as to afford the holiday.

Masai Mara 3 Days Getaway offer.

We are offering you your dream getaway... on a silver platter! 


Need we say more? Visit our page http://www.facebook.com/groups/kenyaholidays and learn more!

'TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY!!!

When I think of Christmas, I think of old Christmas movies like 'Home Alone' and the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree, a new outfit and a 'mbuzi' that would have to sacrifice it's own life to serve (no pun intended) as our main delicacy (without a roast 'mbuzi' and 'chapati' Christmas was found terribly wanting!). I think of a trip upcountry to celebrate with my grandparents and, usually, entire extended family. It was the one day that family members set their differences aside and dined together.

Beaded African Christmas tree!

Fast forward a couple of years (quite a number actually!) and while 'Chapati' and 'Mbuzi' are not as special as they once were (from being available only once a year), Christmas is still a very special time of year! It is a time of great love and togetherness among friends and families, a time when all is forgotten and we celebrate the most important gift of all, the gift of love; that for God so loved the world he gave us, sinners, His only begotten son.

The Holidays are that time of year when offers and sales are abound and we at Kairi Tours are no different! With special discounted prices beginning on Christmas Eve for guests traveling to Masai Mara (for an adventure in the wild) or a beach holiday along Kenya's beautiful coastal city and extending to the New Year holiday we assure you that Christmas with us will be an affair to remember! Our aim? To spread great cheer during this period. In a society slowly but steadily becoming more and more modernized, with families opting for holidays at various destinations around Kenya as opposed to the traditional upcountry trips, we bring back the spirit of family at Christmas with great family offers and discounts.

A Bush Christmas adventure!!

Whether you have crossed oceans to enjoy your Christmas in Kenya or are a Kenyan looking to try something different this year, let us bring the spirit of Christmas to you and your loved ones!!!

THINGS FALLING APART WITH TALES OF A WHALE AND A MOCKINGBIRD PLUS THE MUST-HAVE BOOK FOR EVERY AVID TRAVELER!

Chinua Achebe wrote a tale of a leader and a local wrestling champion in his book 'Things Fall apart.' A book that did not only receive global critical acclaim, but that was also ranked on the prestigious Newsweek's 'Top 100 books' list. It paints a picture of the rich culture of the African society as was in the early days. 'Moby Dick' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird' are also widely acclaimed literally pieces; so much so in fact that we were curious as to why these books are mentioned in just about every great movie there is. We discovered tales of Ishmael and Captain Ahab and learned about one Atticus Finch who is without a doubt a moral hero. Literature is an aspect of life that no person that prides themselves as being widely conversant with the ways of the world can do without. Whether you are reading the local daily, a fashion or gossip magazine or tales from the world over that give insight on a people's culture, it all remains a piece of literature.

As a traveler, there are several books that one lives by. These are books that shed insight on new places with knowledge that would take years to acquire compressed into easily accessible pages. Petit Fute, the French man's guide on Safari, is one such book and Kairi Tours boasts a listing on this book. Lonely Planet is another fantastic guide to travel in East Africa with insight into everything from tribal culture, beaches and wildlife and everything else that Kenya has to offer. It is important to read widely and be conversant with a place before one visits and we advocate for as much knowledge as possible so grab your guide to East Africa and visit us. We will be sure to tell you tales that the books have not covered as we show you all the wonderful places that the books speak of.

Karibu Kenya!

Poaching ,for those who lack empathy and character

Why do people choose to poach wild animals?The act of poaching is very disturbing and it puzzles to think that a person enjoys taking away the life of an animal for material gain.Some do it so that they have a trophy to show off, well in my opinion, a live animal out in the wild is the best trophy there is.

Empathy is what these poachers lack.As the human race, we were entrusted as the custodians of this earth, to take care of the fauna and flora, sad to say man has injured both of these and even himself to say the least.It's interesting to note that scientists are working hard and are optimistic that life exists on other planets.Even if life does exist ,you know what that means?Go over there and dominate until injury comes to these life forms.

One may argue that this is human nature.This cannot be so because not all humans are inclined to this destructive tendencies.This can be seen in the worldwide conservation efforts aimed at saving what we have left.

Recent activities indicate that poaching is on the rise and the poachers are getting more and more aggressive.The governments aren't doing enough to help the issue, this would require reaching out to the hearts of the people and give them some empathy.

http://www.frequency.com/video/big-game-and-sa/5027484

(KFC)Kentucky Fried Chicken opens in Nairobi

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One of the world's most popular food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken just opened shop this month in Nairobi.

Popular in the US and in many places around the world for its fried chicken, KFC has now ventured into kenya and is set to expand even further.

So how will the local kenyans take it.Judging from the facebook fan page, many bleeding with excitement and are ready to queue in order to have some of that chicken."But i thought ken-chic was enough?" one would ask.Well, local fast food restaurants have not reached the standards of KFC and the likes of MacDonalds,BurgerKing and Starbucks.For one they are not consistent as their counterparts in US.

It is going to be rather interesting considering what many are predicting to be the outcome of this venture.High levels of obesity is one of them.This has been seen in the United States where many fast food empires exist, kids becoming obese due to overeating of food which has little nutritional value.Never the less,people are responsible for their own eating habits.What about our kids who need to learn to appreciate good food.Offered a meal many would choose to go to kfc setting aside their local healthy diet.

Ironically, there is an ongoing famine in kenya right now.It would be rather striking to witness obesity and famine in the same land.

Anyway we welcome KFC to Kenya and it's kind of cool to speak of kfc in Nairobi.

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Ultimately the best advice a traveler can get is from a fellow traveler who has visited the same destination. An honest opinion from a person who has experience travelling can be enough to assure anybody to go ahead with a trip.

Give A Helping Hand

If you are visiting an area , it is always good to help the local people as a show of gratitude.

Some do this by giving gifts to the local residents.

A good way to express your gratitude is to visit an orphanage and spend some time with the kids and perhaps sponsor one of them.

TELL A BROTHER, A FRIEND, EVEN A STRANGER...

It's no secret that getting a good review, no matter what business you are in, not only provides the motivation to keep doing what you are doing but is also a powerful selling point for your business. Word of mouth advertising they call it. Kairi Tours and Safaris enjoys this priviledge. The priviledge of being so good at what we do (our motto rings true;we make a good safari better) our clients want to share their experiences with their friends and sometimes even with the world.

We constantly receive referrals via email or visits to our websites and every so often we have a client raving about us on a travel forum. It is very humbling and it constantly reminds us that we must always remember that the customer is key and our purpose is to ensure that all our clients hopes and dreams, when they make that leap of faith and choose us as their operator, are not just met but surpased! One such client had this to say...

Masai Culture and Ceremonies

There are many ceremonies in Maasai society including Enkipaata (senior boy ceremony), Emuratta (circumcision), Enkiama (marriage), Eunoto (warrior-shaving ceremony), Eokoto e-kule (milk-drinking ceremony), Enkang oo-nkiri (meat-eating ceremony), Orngesherr (junior elder ceremony), etc. Also, there are ceremonies for boys and girls minor including, Eudoto/Enkigerunoto oo-inkiyiaa (earlobe), and Ilkipirat (leg fire marks). Traditionally, boys and girls must undergo through these initiations for minors prior to

circumcision.

However, many of these initiations concern men while women's initiations focus on circumcision and marriage. Men will form age-sets moving them closer to adulthood.

The Hornbill

Hornbills (Bucerotidae) are a family of birds found in tropical and subtropical Africa,Asia and Melanesia. They are characterized by a long, down-curved bill which is frequently brightly-colored and sometimes has a casque(a hollow structure that runs along the upper mandible). Hornbills are the only birds in which the first two neck vertebrae(the axis and atlas) are fused together; this probably provides a more stable platform for carrying the bill. Both the common English and the scientific name of the family refer to the shape of the bill.