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	African wildlife Safaris - Whitewater Rafting in Kenya at Athi River.
		Arrive at the parking lot near Tsavo Safari Camp around 1100, and after an early lunch and having packed away the boats and river gear, we depart by road for Nairobi.
		The night's camp as with all our night stops on the river, will be upon a sand bank, at a point accessible to our Land Rovers which carry all food and equipment.
		Quite a short day on the river today, again with several sections of good class III rapids, with scenic calm water between.
	www.safariskenya.com /water-athi.htm

	AngolaPress - News
		It will also increase food security in the Tana River district, about 500 km south east of Nairobi.
		The Tana River area, one of the poorest regions in Kenya, has also the lowest levels of literacy.
		"The focus of the investment under the agreement will be the Tana River District which is an arid district with one of the highest poverty and lowest literacy levels in the country," he said.
	www.angolapress-angop.ao /noticia-e.asp?ID=374766 (406 words)

	Amboseli National Park adjacent to Kilimanjaro
		The main road into the Park is from Nairobi are via Namanga (240 km) on the Nairobi - Arusha Road, via Meshanani Gate.
		Amboseli was established as a reserve in 1968 and gazetted as a National Park in 1974.
		Many of the park viewing roads are not usable during the rains and because of the loose ashy nature of volcanic soil, the roads become very dusty during the dry season.
	www.kws.org /amboseli.html (450 words)

	urbana.org Global Urban Trek Cities - Nairobi
		Nairobi got its name form a Massai word "Nyarobe" which means "The Place of Cool Waters' due to the presence of the Nairobi river which was used as a watering place for the Massai's cattle.
		Between 1962 and 1979 Nairobi's population grew from 266,700 to 800,00.
		The World Bank and UN have important regional centres in Nairobi, and the city is global headquarters of UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) and HABITAT (United Nations Commitment for Human Settlement).
	www.urbana.org /feat.trek.cities.nairobi.cfm (360 words)

	Naked Wilderness Afrika - Accommodation - Kenya (Maasai Mara)
		Mara Intrepids is a short drive from the Mara River, where more than a million wildebeest and zebra make their perilous migration crossing every July and August.
		The river bank is left in its virgin state, while further back lush, landscaped gardens of indeginous plants and trees, attract colourful birds and butterflies.
		Surrounded on the three sides by the Mara River, all 50 tents have their own private river frontage, with four-poster beds, verandah, electricity, modern en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water.
	www.nakedwilderness.com /accommodation/ke-mara.htm (360 words)

	A Room With a View
		When Chet finally got the nerve to talk to this woman, at another chance meeting in Nairobi, he learned that she was a medical student on holiday and needed a place to stay.
		Chet went back to work and planned to hook up with her in Bolivia in May, but the climate for hitchhiking - the primary mode of travel for the Sadowskis - and the rainy season in Brazil, held him up until July.
		Chet was born with a traveling jones, perhaps some hereditary gumption passed on from his parents who emigrated to Canada from Poland.
	www.streetroots.org /articles/2004-Q1/01Jan04-1.html (2185 words)

	urbana.org Trackin' the Trek 2001
		Nairobi got its name form a Massai word "Nyarobe" which means 'The Place of Cool Waters' due to the presence of the Nairobi river which was used as a watering place for the Massai's cattle.
		Kenya has forty-five or so different tribes, most of whom contribute at least a small amount to Nairobi's population.
		Thus, Nairobi is a multi-tribal, multi-ethnic, international conglomeration.
	www.urbana.org /feat.trek.show.cfm?recordid=21 (266 words)

	Farming in the City of Nairobi: International Development Research Centre
		Farming households in the slum area of Kibera use the empty space bordered by the Motoine River and Nairobi Dam in the north, Langata Shopping Centre in the east, Langata Road and residential areas in the south, and residential estates in the west (Dennery 1995).
		The purpose of this paper is to describe urban farming in Nairobi in all its aspects: its magnitude, its characteristics, its importance for those involved, the constraints faced by the farmers, its impact on the environment, the legal and institutional setting, as well as its prospects.
		Not only in the low-income areas, but in Nairobi generally, the land on which the plots are located is in most cases public land (Table 1).
	www.idrc.ca /en/ev-7521-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html (11766 words)

	Maasai Mara
		In the Mara River, hippo submerge at the approach of a vehicle only to surface seconds later to snort and grumble their displeasure.
		When driving in the park remember that only two bridges cross the Mara River which effectively divides the park into two: the northern Mara River bridge is near Kichwa Tembo lodge; the southern Mara bridge is on the E176 main park track between Oloololo Gate and Keekorok.
		In terms of public transport, buses from Nairobi go as far as Narok, and private transport from there will have to be arranged.
	simbaeastafricansafari.com /maasai_mara.htm (11766 words)

	Mara River Camp, the Maasai Mara Game Reserve
		Nestled at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment and on the north west boundary of Kenya's famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, on a beautiful forested bend of the majestic Mara River, is one of Kenya's smallest and most charming tented lodges.
		Mara River Camp is favoured by naturalists, wildlife researchers, film crews, photographers and conservationists.
		The resident Hippo of Mara River Camp have long ruled out any possibility of a swimming pool, while roaming herds of bull Elephant have also put an end to any exotic gardens.
	www.savannahcamps.com /scl/maasaimara.html (11766 words)

	Ethiopia announced Tuesday its plan to construct a hydroelectric power project under the Nile Basin Initiative
		A Study enabling to launch Geba hydroelectric power project on Baro-Akobo river basin is also being carried out with a fund allocated by the government, said Tefera.
		The announcement came after a delicate meeting of water ministers from the NBI countries in Nairobi last week.
		The NBI is an intergovernmental organization formed by the 10 counties along the Nile, seeking sustainable socioeconomic development and management of Nile Basin water resources.
	www.tourethiopia.com /news/news06.htm (11766 words)

	Kenya Travel Information Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Take care in Nairobi, particularly around River Rd and Uhuru Park which are notorious for muggings as are the beaches near Mombasa.
		Northeast Kenya should be avoided due to violent clashes between nomadic groups along the border and readers have reported trouble spots along the Kitale-Lodwar road.
		Kenya has a long tradition of producing its own bootleg liquor, but you should steer well clear of chang'a or kumi-kumi.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/africa/kenya (366 words)

	African wildlife Safaris - Whitewater Rafting in Kenya at Ewaso Ngiro River, Yalla and Nzoia.
		It's a scenic river all the way, with plenty of game to be seen, particularly elephant and crocodile, we've even seen lion from the boats.
		Like the Athi River, the minimum time required is 3 days, however because there are much longer and more difficult sections of white-water, a lesser distance is covered each day.
		African wildlife Safaris - Whitewater Rafting in Kenya at Ewaso Ngiro River, Yalla and Nzoia.
	www.safariskenya.com /water-ewaso.htm (366 words)

	Tana River National Primate Reserve
		The reserve consists mainly of patches of riperian forests extending for 16km along the meandering course of the lower tana river, 350km east of Nairobi and 240km north of Mombasa.
		The Tana River National Primate Reserve was gazetted in 1976 to protect the Lower Tana riverine forests and two highly endangered primates, the Mangabey and the Tana River Red Colobus.
		At the time of establishment, the reserve occupied approximately 171 Km of forest, dry woodland and savanna habitat on the East and West of the Lower Tana River.
	www.kws.org /tana-river.html (218 words)

	Kayak & Canoe News, Spots, Kenya, Tana river guide (PLAYAK Print Version)
		River left is a narrow continuous section of grade III at low levels and doesn't need inspecting.
		Sagana River Camp is 5 acres of irrigated lawns.
		The river right route is very similar to the opening section by the put in.
	playak.com /print.php?sid=294 (930 words)

	Blythe Rotary Club - Blythe , CA , USA
		The Palo Verde Valley is comprised of approximately 100,000 acres, supporting a population of 30,000, with agriculture being the primary industry along with recreation activities on the Colorado River and in the Desert.
		The Eritrea Club has been provided Encyclopedias with transportation costs provided by Blythe, other endeavors in Africa include 100 biology books to professors and teachers in five African countries, and providing 210 prosthetics to crippled youngsters in Nairobi.
		Blythe Rotary is also an active supporter of the Rotary Group Study Exchange, Youth Exchange, Friendship Exchanges, RYLA, and the Four Way Speech Contest.
	www.blytherotary.org (930 words)

	About Gail Selby Wentink
		The river was full of fish in those days and we were master fishermen with our lines, tiny hooks and worms!
		My name is Gail Selby Wentink and I was born on January 4th 1959 in Nairobi, Kenya.
		Life in Maun was wonderful - when we weren't in the bush then I would spend my time fishing with the local children in the river infront of our house.
	gabrimaun.tripod.com /About_Me.html (930 words)

	The Wilderness Trail NAIROBI -
		After a bar-b-que lunch on the banks of the river, return to civilisation at a comforable country manor hotel near the Aberdare mountains.
		The Samburu Game Reserve is brought to life by the Ewaso Nyiro River- this unique habitat is home to a wide variety of animals including elephant, lion, oryx, and long-necked gerenuk.
		Africa Kenya Wildlife Viewing River Rafting/River Exp Camel Riding
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/9964.html (788 words)

	Home Safaris
		The Masai Mara is subdivided in two areas : East of the Mara river it is managed by the local authorithies of Narok (capital of the Maasai region) in the west the Mara Conservancy, a non-profit-company is managing the game reserve.
		The rivers Talek und Sand river and their tributaries flow into the Mara river which flows into lake Victoria.
		You can reach the Masai Mara either on roads from different directions or in one hour by plane from Nairobi.
	www.bushtrucker.ch /Parks/Masaimara_e.htm (788 words)

	M2 Presswire: New flood busting project for Africa's Limpopo River unveiled.
		MAPUTO/NAIROBI - A multimillion-dollar project to reduce the impacts of flooding on the lower Limpopo River was announced today.
		The project aims to improve the way land along the river is managed, boost the ability of governments, local authorities and communities to respond to extreme flooding events and establish early-warning systems.
		M2 Presswire: New flood busting project for Africa's Limpopo River unveiled.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_go1633/is_200409/ai_n6450817 (169 words)

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		NAIROBI, 5 Feb 2002 (IRIN) - A US $7.1 million conservation project in Tana River District, eastern Kenya, has stalled after the lead financier opposed the displacement of some 600 families planned under the scheme.
		The World Bank had "advocated the relocation of the community out of the belief that this would be the best for the conservation of the two monkey species", the World Bank Tana River Project manager, Richard Kaguamba, was quoted as saying by the East African.
		If you live in a protected area, that is not your land," an official of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), responsible for implementing the Tana River Primate Reserve Project (TRPRP) project, told IRIN on Monday.
	www.irinnews.org /report.asp?ReportID=20403&SelectRegion=East_Africa&SelectCountry=KENYA (883 words)

	The Wilder Side of Kenya Wildlife Viewing Whitewater rafting
		After that the river slows down and we are able to relax for about an hour or more and view the abundance of birdlife or take a swim.
		The river varies in temperament according to the recent rainfall in the Aberdare Mountains.
		This river flows from the Aberdare Mountains and eventually reaches the Indian Ocean.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/5800.html (1159 words)

	Traveljournals.net - Whitewater rafting on the Tana River, Nairobi, Kenya
		Traveljournals.net - Whitewater rafting on the Tana River, Nairobi, Kenya
		Savage Wilderness have a very pleasant camp by a calm stretch of the river, from where we drove up-river a few miles to the start point.
		The trip took us back out to the Mt Kenya foothills, to the Tana River, where we met up with some other fools/adventurers.
	www.traveljournals.net /stories/5135.html (515 words)

	Laswift Tours Safaris: Kenya White Water Rafting; Athi River,Tana River,Ewaso Nyiro, and more...
		A day trip for 95 Kms from Nairobi The Mathioya is a narrow, low volume river, which runs for 22 km with a descent of 450 m.
		Usually rafted as a day trip the river starts with 3 km of class 2 and 3 rapids, followed by 6 km of calm and scenic river,Abudant Bird life(over 120 species),before a final 7 km offast and exiting Grad 4 and 5 white water.
		After instruction in rafting techniques and safety on the river you are out in charge of your own 2-3 person raft.
	www.swiftsafaris.com /kenya/LSWRk01,02,03,04.htm (579 words)

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		NAIROBI, 14 Jan 2002 (IRIN) - Five people were killed and two others seriously injured in renewed violent clashes on Saturday between the Orma and Pokomo communities in Tana River District, eastern Kenya, according to humanitarian and news sources.
		While the Pokomo accuse the Orma of allowing livestock to encroach on their farms and of destroying their crops, the Orma complain that Pokomo farmlands are too close to the banks of the Tana river and prevent the herders from using the river to water their cattle.
		Following accusations that guns held by Tana River police reservists had been used in the year-long clashes, 638 reservists were disarmed in late December.
	www.irinnews.org /report.asp?ReportID=19075&SelectRegion=East_Africa&SelectCountry=KENYA (952 words)

	EDEN SAFARI: Excursions - NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK
		Nairobi National Park in an extensive area of unspoiled and varied countryside ranging from open grassy plains to forested river banks.
		Nairobi National Park is unique in that nowhere else in the world exists a wildlife reserve with such a variety of animals and birds so close to a major city.
		Nairobi National Park is also one of the best places to see rhino in Kenya.
	www.edensafari.com /7E_Excursions_Nairobi_Natl_Park.htm (952 words)

	Life in Nairobi National Park
		As I scan the landscape (for the land north of the river is the Nairobi National Park, while thast to the west is Kajiado -Maasailand)I often see the long shapes of giraffe out on the plains, well out of the park.
		Nairobi National Park is located just to the north of Kajiado District, the southern area of which is experiencing a hard drought.
		NNP does not (any longer) contain habitat consisting of short grass plains, which is why gnu are not resident throughout the year.
	lifennp.blogspot.com (952 words)

	Kenya 1981 trip list
		Common in rift valley lakes and on rivers in Samburu, Mara, and Amboseli
		Common in Nairobi and widespread Mt. Kenya to Mara, and a few near Malinde on the coast
		Pair along rushing river behind Naro Maro Lodge, flank of Mt. Kenya
	www.montereybay.com /creagrus/Kenya1981list.html (952 words)

	Maupin Tours : Up to 5% off Maupin Vacations - East Africa Safari
		Relax around the swimming pool between game drives during your two-night stay at the Mara Safari Club, which is surrounded on three sides by the Mara River.
		Later, relax at your camp on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River deep in the reserve.
		Each luxurious tent has its own private river frontage, plus a veranda, electricity and its own private bathroom.
	www.affordable-maupintour-river-cruises.com /Limited_Edition/Maupin_East_Africa_Safari.html (952 words)

	Roll Over Botswana - African Safari Tours Overland Backpackers Holidays Camping Budget experience South Africa Botswana Namibia Zambia Zimbabwe Malawi Mozambique Tanzania Kenya Uganda
		After a short orientation, we depart via Livingstone for Northern Namibia and set up camp for the night on the banks of the Kwando River in Nairobi.
		The afternoon's activities in the famous Chobe National Park consists of a boat cruise on the Chobe River during which we enjoy a close up view of the animals as they come down to drink.
		We journey through the waterlogged sandveld in 4x4 vehicles and motor boat before spending the evening 'bush camping' under the stars.
	www.nomadsafari.com /tours_rob6.htm (952 words)

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