THE LAND OF CONTRASTS
Kenya is an amazing country of contrasts. This contrast is displayed in its attractions which include the wildlife, the coastline, mountains with Mount Kenya; Africa's second highest peak, The Great Rift Valley and its saline lakes, the cultural diversity of its people and to the north the Chalbi Desert
MAGNIFICENT WILDLIFE
See the big five, the lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard along with giraffe and herds of zebra and gazelle in their spectacular natural environments. With numerous National Parks and reserves in the country; The Maasai Mara, Tsavo East and West, Mount Kenya, Samburu, Amboseli, Aberdares, and the Marine parks.
TROPICAL COASTLINE
Kenya has 536 kilometres of coastline on the Indian Ocean. Characterised by white sandy beaches, spectacular coral reefs, diverse marine life, numerous off shore islands; Lamu, Mombasa, Wasini among others. Enjoy lying by the beach, big game fishing, water sports, diving and snorkelling.
AMAZING LANDSCAPE
Ranging from the savannah in the south, deserts in the North, to Lake Victoria in the west, tropical beaches in the east and snow capped Mount Kenya; the second highest mountain in Africa, The Rift valley and its Lakes. All this provide breathtaking sights and sceneries, mountain climbing opportunities for mountaineering enthusiasts and home to a diverse flora and fauna.
BEAUTIFUL LAKES
The Great Rift Valley contains seven lakes. These include the Lake Nakuru (which is home to millions of flamingos), Lake Naivasha, Baringo, Bogoria, Elementaita, Magadi and Turkana. Lake Victoria in Western of Kenya. The lakes range from emerald green to flamingo pink: lakes with land and water birds galore….an ornithologist’s galore
WARM ETHNIC TRADITION
Masai and Samburu herdsmen with lion spears, red cloaks, and beadwork; Kisii soapstone carvers: Akamba wood carvers; Swahili coastal villagers with their strong Arabic influence and more.
HOSPITABILITY
You have many choices: highland ranches, some dating back to first European settlements; relaxed and spacious coastal resorts; historic hotels such as the Norfolk, the Aberdare Country Club and the Mount Kenya safari Club. You will love the traditional Kenyan welcome-a big smile and a tropical drink.
PERFECT WEATHER
Kenya is a warm, dry country with seasonal rainfall. Rain falls mainly in two seasons: the first between April and July; the second in October/November.
Generally sunny and warm, with occasional showers-practically perfect vacation weather, amazing blue skies with an astonishment of clouds, and right on the equator.
The coast is humid and hot with an above average annual rainfall of over 1,000mm.
FOOD
Kenya’s cuisine reflects the diversity of its varied cultural influences especially at the coast which has developed a culinary style, thanks to its Indian Ocean trade. Traditional foods tend to be starchy with Ugali (maize meal cake) being the staple food, it is usually taken with vegetables and stews. Nyama Choma (mutton, goat or beef roasted over glowing charcoal is a typical Kenyan experience.
Must haves include game meat from “The Carnivore” and the coastal cuisine with sea foods dipped in exotic sauces fantastic coastal foods
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Kenya straddles the Equator on the east-coast of Africa and covers an area of 582,646 sq.km. The country shares common borders with Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia. The most impressive borderline is the Indian Ocean seashore where silver beaches alternate with mangrove forests. Nature has been very generous to Kenya. The country has every known landform ranging from the central lowlands extending to the sea. Kenya is traversed from north to south by one of the most spectacular geographical features on earth-the Great Rift Valley, a gigantic depression that extends for nearly 5000 kms. The floor of Rift Valley is dotted with lakes and extinct volcanoes. On account of this geographical diversity, Kenya experiences a wide variation in climate.Most of the country however enjoys favorable climatic conditions throughout the year. Kenya offers some of the finest natural attractions in the world. Its prolific and well conserved wildlife, supported by a superb network of professional managed game sanctuaries, is unparalleled anywhere. This is the land where the world’ remaining population of big cats, big mammals and plains game still roam in their natural habitat. Indeed, Kenya is one of the few places on earth where one may be able to sight the Big five (Lion, elephant, Leopard,Buffalo and Rhino) in one day. For the ornithologists, Kenya has an amazing wealth of birdlife. More than 1000 resident bird species have been recorded, besides the estimated 6 million birds that migrate to the country during the Northern Hemisphere winter. Millions of flamingoes paint the sky above Lake Nakuru Pink. Kenya’s scenic beauty, unmatched wildlife, abundant marine and birdlife, fascinating archeological sites, a good number of geological wonders and unspoilt sandy beaches shielded by spectacular coral reefs, make the country a destination of unlimited adventure. These combined with pleasant climate, magnificent hotels and cosy lodges/ camps, and friendly people with colorful heritage, give the tourist an unforgettable visit. It is no wonder, therefore, that Kenya’s game sanctuaries and holiday resort have over the years, received a seal of approval from royalties, Heads of State, Celebrities and millions of holiday-makers from all over the globe. Kenya is served by nearly all the major international Airlines. Kenya, Kenya’s capital and the Region’s principal industrial and commercial centre, is regarded as the gateway to East and Central Africa. |
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