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Wildlife in concrete jungles: These two African cities are home to a thriving wildlife population

Wildlife in concrete jungles: These two African cities are home to a thriving wildlife population

LUCY GITHUGO, BIRD STORY AGENCY KENYA, the most famous country in Eastern Africa, was named the world’s leading Safari destination for 2021 by the World Travel Awards for the seventh year in a row. With over 50 national parks and game reserves, the country’s vast wildlife preserves have remained a competitive destination among domestic and international tourists. Unbeknownst to many, two of Kenya's cities, Nakuru and Nairobi, offer a unique package in the nation's Safari tourism package. Both cities have national parks sitting right on their doorsteps. Nairobi National Park is the only national park in the world located within…
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Long-missed pink flamingos return to Kenya’s Lake Nakuru

Long-missed pink flamingos return to Kenya’s Lake Nakuru

EIGHT years ago, rising water levels in Kenya's Lake Nakuru drove away the clouds of pink coloured flamingos that were the park's biggest draw. Rangers say their disappearance triggered a drop in visitor numbers by for the Nakuru National Park. Now they're back. The return has rekindled hopes of a gradual rebound in an area heavily reliant on tourists for employment and revenues. On a recent visit, flocks of flamingos foraged for food in the lake's turquoise waters, while others flapped in a sine-wave formation above. A rhinoceros grazed nearby. "With the increase now of the number of flamingos we…
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