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Kenya Collection (page 18)

Background imageKenya Collection: Traditional thatched homesteads perched on top of the

Traditional thatched homesteads perched on top of the fertile Tugen Hills, looking across the Kerio Valley to the western scarp of the Gregory Rift (the Keiyo Escarpment)

Background imageKenya Collection: Lesser flamingos (Phoeiniconaias minor) in flight over Lake Nakuru

Lesser flamingos (Phoeiniconaias minor) in flight over Lake Nakuru, an alkaline lake of the Rift Valley system where tens of thousands of them may be seen lining the shores for many months of the year

Background imageKenya Collection: An African fish eagle

An African fish eagle (Halliaeetus vocifer) swoops to catch a fish with its talons off Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria

Background imageKenya Collection: Brightly painted fishing boats of the Luo people find

Brightly painted fishing boats of the Luo people find safe harbour on Lake Victoria at Dunga Beach near Kisumu. The fishermen catch tilapia

Background imageKenya Collection: Tea pickers on a large estate near Kericho

Tea pickers on a large estate near Kericho, the centre of Kenyas most important export crop. Many of the estates adjoin the Mau Forest, an important watershed for Lake Victoria

Background imageKenya Collection: A Tea picker on an estate near Kericho

A Tea picker on an estate near Kericho, the main tea growing region of Kenya. Tea is Kenyas most important export crop

Background imageKenya Collection: During the annual migration of up to 1

During the annual migration of up to 1.5 million wildebeest from Serengeti, Tanzania, to the Mara and back each year, the animals ford or swim across the Mara River on several occasions

Background imageKenya Collection: Marabou storks

Marabou storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) roost in an acacia tree at sunset

Background imageKenya Collection: A pride of lions in Masai Mara with storm clouds in the distance

A pride of lions in Masai Mara with storm clouds in the distance

Background imageKenya Collection: Kenya, Central Highlands

Kenya, Central Highlands, Mount Kenya, 17, 058 feet high, is Africas second highest snow-capped mountain. The plant in the foreground is a giant groundsel or tree senecio

Background imageKenya Collection: Kenya, Aberdare National park, The Salient

Kenya, Aberdare National park, The Salient. A black rhino (Diceros bicornis) and calf rest in shade in the Aberdare National Park, which is an important sanctuary for this endangered species

Background imageKenya Collection: Kenya, Aberdare National Park, Aberdare Mountains

Kenya, Aberdare National Park, Aberdare Mountains. Mountain bamboo (Arundinaria alpina) grows on Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains at an altitude of between 7, 000 feet and 9, 000 feet

Background imageKenya Collection: The Jamia Mosque in the centre of Nairobi during Friday prayers

The Jamia Mosque in the centre of Nairobi during Friday prayers

Background imageKenya Collection: The Nairobi city skyline with Kenyas Parliament

The Nairobi city skyline with Kenyas Parliament buildings in the foreground. A Black Kite (Milvus migrans) flies overhead

Background imageKenya Collection: The Nairobi skyline from Uhuru Park where city residents

The Nairobi skyline from Uhuru Park where city residents enjoy rowing boats on a small artificial lake. The clock tower of Kenyas Parliament can be seen in the background

Background imageKenya Collection: A hardy Commiphora tree thrives beside Lake Magadi

A hardy Commiphora tree thrives beside Lake Magadi, an alkaline lake of the Rift Valley system, situated in a vey hot region of southern Kenya

Background imageKenya Collection: Great White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) at Amboseli

Great White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) at Amboseli

Background imageKenya Collection: Built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1598

Built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1598, Fort Jesus overlooks the entrance to the Old Harbour of Mombasa. The fort is now a museum

Background imageKenya Collection: A Pokomo drummer from the Tana River district of Kenya

A Pokomo drummer from the Tana River district of Kenya

Background imageKenya Collection: A young Galla herdsboy with his familys cattle outside their homestead

A young Galla herdsboy with his familys cattle outside their homestead

Background imageKenya Collection: A jovial group of Msai girls are chased by warriors during a ceremony

A jovial group of Msai girls are chased by warriors during a ceremony

Background imageKenya Collection: Two Msai women in traditional attire chat to each other

Two Msai women in traditional attire chat to each other

Background imageKenya Collection: A Msai warrior blows a trumpet fashioned from the

A Msai warrior blows a trumpet fashioned from the horn of a Greater Kudu. The strap is decorated with cowrie shells. Kudu-horn trumpets are only sounded to call men to arms or on ceremonial occasions

Background imageKenya Collection: A back view of a Msai warrior resplendent with long

A back view of a Msai warrior resplendent with long ochred braids tied in a pigtail. This singular hairstyle sets him apart from other members of his society

Background imageKenya Collection: One of the most important Msai ceremonies is the

One of the most important Msai ceremonies is the eunoto when warriors become junior elders. Early one morning before the cattle are taken to pasture, their mothers shave their long ochred locks

Background imageKenya Collection: Msai warriors resplendent with long ochred braids

Msai warriors resplendent with long ochred braids relax and wait for the start of a ceremony. Red has always been their preferred colour

Background imageKenya Collection: Donkeys are indispensable beast of burden

Donkeys are indispensable beast of burden, assuring the nomadic Turkana of complete mobility. These study little animals carry the few essentials of life in oval panniers strapped to their flanks

Background imageKenya Collection: A young Turkana herdsboy sneaks a drink of milk straight

A young Turkana herdsboy sneaks a drink of milk straight from a camels udder. Camels are important to stockowners in the arid regions of Turkanaland since they are browsers

Background imageKenya Collection: As the sun rises above the forested peaks of Mount Nyiru

As the sun rises above the forested peaks of Mount Nyiru, members of a Turkana family chat and plan their days activities

Background imageKenya Collection: As weeks without rain turn into months

As weeks without rain turn into months, the vegetation of the semi-arid thorn scrub country of south Turkana district begins to turn brown and many trees shed their leaves

Background imageKenya Collection: At the onset of rain

At the onset of rain, thorn trees burst into leaf and the vegetation of the semi-arid countryside looks fresh and green for a while. The sharp peak of the impressive mountain range is called Kakurotom

Background imageKenya Collection: Inhospitable

Inhospitable, semi-arid, thorn scrub country northwest of Lodwar, the administrative centre of the Turkana people. All the hills and mountains are of volcanic origin

Background imageKenya Collection: Semi-arid, thorn scrub country

Semi-arid, thorn scrub country, littered with lava debris, near Parkati. Being extremely hot and dry, the area is only used by the nomadic Turkana for grazing goats and camels

Background imageKenya Collection: An aerial view of the southern end of Lake Turkana

An aerial view of the southern end of Lake Turkana, which is named Von H_hnel Bay after the Austrian naval officer who was part of an epic journey of exploration to reach the lake in 1888

Background imageKenya Collection: A month after a Samburu youth has been circumcised

A month after a Samburu youth has been circumcised, he becomes a warrior. He will go to the nearest stream or Waterhole to wash off a months grime

Background imageKenya Collection: A Samburu warrior has his Ochred hair braided by a friend

A Samburu warrior has his Ochred hair braided by a friend. A mixture of cows urine and ashes is often rubbed into the hair first to help straighten it

Background imageKenya Collection: A young Samburu man leads a donkey carrying the basic

A young Samburu man leads a donkey carrying the basic structure of a temporary home. The curved sticks will be tied together in a dome and covered with hides

Background imageKenya Collection: A Samburu man looks out over a vast tract of unspoilt

A Samburu man looks out over a vast tract of unspoilt country as storm clouds gather in the far distant

Background imageKenya Collection: Kenya, Mount Kenya, Lewa Downs

Kenya, Mount Kenya, Lewa Downs. Msai warrior at Lewa Downs with Mount Kenya in background

Background imageKenya Collection: Reticulated giraffe (Giraffa reticulata) feeding on an acacia bush

Reticulated giraffe (Giraffa reticulata) feeding on an acacia bush, Lewa Downs

Background imageKenya Collection: Kenya, Amboseli National Park

Kenya, Amboseli National Park. A pair of Crowned cranes in the swamp with Mt. Kilimanjaro behind. Kenya, Amboseli National Park. A pair of Crowned cranes in the swamp with Mt. Kilimanjaro behind

Background imageKenya Collection: Watching the sun go down behind Longido Mountain on

Watching the sun go down behind Longido Mountain on a game drive from Tortilis Camp

Background imageKenya Collection: A herd of Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi)

A herd of Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi)

Background imageKenya Collection: At the end of an early morning game walk

At the end of an early morning game walk, breakfast is set up out in the wilds of Masai Mara. & #x26; #x26; #x0B; At the end of an early morning game walk

Background imageKenya Collection: Women watch from the side as warriors sing and dance

Women watch from the side as warriors sing and dance at a Laikipiak Msai marriage near Sabuk

Background imageKenya Collection: Bush shower at a flycamp during a camel trek at Sabuk

Bush shower at a flycamp during a camel trek at Sabuk

Background imageKenya Collection: Looking down over the Ewaso Nyiro River whilst horse riding at Sabuk

Looking down over the Ewaso Nyiro River whilst horse riding at Sabuk. (MR)

Background imageKenya Collection: Beaded cross-belts worn by a Laikipiak Msai elder

Beaded cross-belts worn by a Laikipiak Msai elder



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