If you are an adventure seeker and want to venture into the wild, holidays in Kenya will be the best bet for you. The country with its outstanding natural beauty and amazing wildlife is surely a traveler’s paradise. The local people are warm and friendly and ever wiling to receive their guests.
Kenya has about 40 national parks and game reserves which are famous for a great variety and concentration of wildlife. They are also home to some of the rare and exotic species of the world. A safari in Kenya is surely the best way to get a good overview of this diverse country. The world renowned Masai Mara National Reserve is the greatest wildlife reserve in Africa. It is known for its annual migration of zebra, Thomson’s gazelle and the wildebeest from the Serengeti in search of fresh pasture. The reserve is unfenced and the animals can move outside the park into the ‘dispersal areas’. It is home to about 450 species of birds and all the members of the ‘Big Five’ of the jungle. Lake Nakuru is a fresh water lake of the Rift Valley and has over 400 recorded bird species including the famous pink flamingo. The Aberdare National Park is the highest park in Africa with a large reserve of flora and fauna. You can find here a number of rare species like the black rhino, black leopard and the beautiful bongo antelope. Nairobi, the capital of Kenya is a modern city with the regular hustle and bustle of life. The University of Nairobi, Kenya Polytechnic and Kenya Conservatoire of Music are some of the interesting places you can visit. It is also a shopper’s paradise with colorful shops and local crafts. Other favorite tourist attractions include the Samburu and Shaba game reserves, Laikipia wildlife sanctuary, Amboseli Park, the Rift Valley, just to name a few.
Holidays in Kenya will also give you the opportunity to visit some of the beautiful beaches in the world. You can enjoy water sports activities like Scuba diving, rafting, fishing and water skiing. A perfect end to a safari in Kenya can be made by relaxing on these beaches.
Thursday, 19 May 2011
What are my favourite places to visit in Kenya
Kenya is a beautiful country with spectacular terrain from the seas of the Kenyan coast to the hills and plains of Central province. Every region has its own unique and outstanding features ranging from the people’s culture to the physical features.
There are a whole lot of places that one is inclined to visit in Kenya whether it is to the sunny beaches of the Kenyan coast, an adventure up Mt. Kenya, to the shores of Lake Victoria or game drives around the many national parks and game reserves.
The Kenyan coast is one major holiday destination its main features being the sunny beaches, the ancient history that such monuments and museums as the Fort Jesus hold as well as the rich and interesting culture of the Swahili people. At the Kenyan coast the marvel seems endless especially a trip top the old town of Lamu that has some of the oldest buildings in Kenya over a century old.
For a more interesting and adventurous holiday, there is the option of game drives around the country. The phenomenon of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve is the option that many would take because of the thrill of watching wildlife with so much ease facilitated by the open plains of the Mara. Here, the adventure is one of a kind especially camping overnight at the plains or if you opt for a balloon ride or even a bush dinner. The Maasai community at the Mara is also very interesting and will through some of their traditional dances and cultural practices.
Apart from the Mara, other adventurous safari parks include the Tsavo, Amboseli, Marsabit, and Sibiloi among a host others. In addition a few of the national parks are convenient for a nearby game drive like the Nairobi National Park if you are in Nairobi, Lake Naivasha National Park in Naivasha and Lake Nakuru National Park in Nakuru.
The lakes are another great attraction. Kenya has a couple of fresh water lakes as well as a few salt water lakes. In Western Province, Lake Victoria is not only a source of pride and employment for the locals but it also gets a lot of visitors down there. Other lakes include Lake Naivasha that is a huge source of fish and contributes to the ecosystem of Lake Naivasha National Park and Lake Nakuru that forms a part of Lake Nakuru National Park’s ecosystem. Besides this Lake Bogoria is a major attraction with its hot springs and so are the hot springs of Naivasha at Hell’s Gate.
More adventure seeking individuals are likely to head to the Mt. Kenya for the wild animals as well as to try their mountain climbing skills. The same goes for the Mt. Longonot that is a favorite of a lot of people as well as the Gong Hills that are a perfect choice for a hiking escapade.
In addition to all the above, the National museums of Kenya is another sight to behold. Nairobi is also home to an animal and a zoo, and Giraffe Centre is another reasonable choice. The plant lovers can head to the arboretum for the wide variety of tree species as well as that cool breeze under the trees.
The places cannot be exhausted and wherever you choose to go be sure of an experience of a life time.
There are a whole lot of places that one is inclined to visit in Kenya whether it is to the sunny beaches of the Kenyan coast, an adventure up Mt. Kenya, to the shores of Lake Victoria or game drives around the many national parks and game reserves.
The Kenyan coast is one major holiday destination its main features being the sunny beaches, the ancient history that such monuments and museums as the Fort Jesus hold as well as the rich and interesting culture of the Swahili people. At the Kenyan coast the marvel seems endless especially a trip top the old town of Lamu that has some of the oldest buildings in Kenya over a century old.
For a more interesting and adventurous holiday, there is the option of game drives around the country. The phenomenon of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve is the option that many would take because of the thrill of watching wildlife with so much ease facilitated by the open plains of the Mara. Here, the adventure is one of a kind especially camping overnight at the plains or if you opt for a balloon ride or even a bush dinner. The Maasai community at the Mara is also very interesting and will through some of their traditional dances and cultural practices.
Apart from the Mara, other adventurous safari parks include the Tsavo, Amboseli, Marsabit, and Sibiloi among a host others. In addition a few of the national parks are convenient for a nearby game drive like the Nairobi National Park if you are in Nairobi, Lake Naivasha National Park in Naivasha and Lake Nakuru National Park in Nakuru.
The lakes are another great attraction. Kenya has a couple of fresh water lakes as well as a few salt water lakes. In Western Province, Lake Victoria is not only a source of pride and employment for the locals but it also gets a lot of visitors down there. Other lakes include Lake Naivasha that is a huge source of fish and contributes to the ecosystem of Lake Naivasha National Park and Lake Nakuru that forms a part of Lake Nakuru National Park’s ecosystem. Besides this Lake Bogoria is a major attraction with its hot springs and so are the hot springs of Naivasha at Hell’s Gate.
More adventure seeking individuals are likely to head to the Mt. Kenya for the wild animals as well as to try their mountain climbing skills. The same goes for the Mt. Longonot that is a favorite of a lot of people as well as the Gong Hills that are a perfect choice for a hiking escapade.
In addition to all the above, the National museums of Kenya is another sight to behold. Nairobi is also home to an animal and a zoo, and Giraffe Centre is another reasonable choice. The plant lovers can head to the arboretum for the wide variety of tree species as well as that cool breeze under the trees.
The places cannot be exhausted and wherever you choose to go be sure of an experience of a life time.
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