One more reason why I love Kenya!

Nationmedia.com Daily Nation NEWS 7th Wonder of the world: "7th Wonder of the world

Story by ERIC SHIMOLI
Publication Date: 11/18/2006
Kenya's tourism received a shot in the arm yesterday when a panel of experts and a major American television channel declared the annual Wildebeest migration one of the seven new wonders of the world.
Broadcasting live from the Maasai Mara to millions of American homes, the channel made the declaration during its breakfast show 'Good Morning America.'

Wildebeest cross a river during their migration from the Maasai Mara in Kenya to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The unique event has earned the animals and the two parks a distinction as one of the new wonders of the world. Photo/Camerapix
Every year, the wildebeest migrate from the Mara in Kenya to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, attracting thousands of tourists to witness the rare event in nature.
Yesterday's TV show, which featured a live interview with Kenya Wildlife Service director Julius Kipng'etich, was the culmination of six days during which panelists invited by the channel voted for new wonders of the world.
The new wonders are separate from the conventional Seven Wonders of the World known for centuries and which are classified by Unesco.
Coming at a time when the West, including the USA have been issuing travel advisories warning their citizens against travelling to East Africa over alleged security threats, the declaration and exposure during the live broadcast will be a major boost to the tourism industry in Kenya and Tanzania.
The panel of experts included an oceanographer, a tour expert, a range and wildlife management expert.
The Maasai Mara and Serengeti and the wildebeest migration were selected as one of the new wonders "

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