Exciting Places to Visit in Kenya

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.