Kenya at a glance
583,000 sq km2 30,765,900 2.8% Nairobi Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret President Mwai Kibaki Kiswahili & English 70 including Kikuyu, Luo, Akamba, Masai Kenya Shilling June to October & December to January (day) 20-36°C or 65-95°F April to May & November Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Railway, Flying, Car Rentals, Driving, Taxis, Ferry
Kenya has long been recognized as “Big Game” country, with huge numbers of animals in over 40 National Parks and Reserves. The country has a history of protecting its wildlife, which gives the visitor a wonderful range of experiences in all sorts of different terrain, awakening images of beauty and romance, which it well deserves.
In terms of tourism, the country has a reputation for being almost too popular, with lots of minibuses and large safari lodges. This is especially applicable to the Masai Mara. However, Kenya copes very well with package tourists, but the recent trend is towards personalised tour packages, where you have the freedom of suggesting your own itinerary with a smaller number of guests in an exclusive remote setting. Likewise, Kenya has had its fair share of publicity, from adventurous hunters like Teddy Roosevelt and Earnest Hemingway to popular movies like 'Out of Africa' and ‘The Lion King'.
With its amazing landscapes - from the snows of Mts. Kenya, to the Great Rift Valley with its string of strange lakes, from open savannah with no evident horizon, to mountain ranges with extraordinary rock forms, from coffee plantations, tea and coconut palms to tropical lush green gardens with flowers and colourful birds, it is easy to see why Kenya is an ideal tourist destination.
It is not just outstanding wildlife and scenery that you come to Kenya for, it is also the rich culture of Kenya's tribes, of whom the Masai and Samburu are instantly recognisable. Their elaborate and colourful clothing is extremely distinctive and their lifestyle is a fascinating contrast to western culture. This mix of great wildlife experiences and eye-opening cultural encounters makes Kenya a very desirable safari destination.
In addition, the Kenyan coast is simply one of the best places in Africa to spend time at - the beach with miles of soft white sandy beaches, warm sea, bright skies, waving palms and coral reefs bright with exotic fish. There are hundreds of beach resorts most offering a multitude of activities. Several of Kenya's wildlife parks are within a reasonable drive from the coast including, Tsavo, Taita Hills and Shimba Hills.
On our camping or lodge tours you will explore the hills of Mount Kenya, the arid semi-desert of Samburu, the dry hot Chalbi Desert, the lush rain forests of Mount Elgon, Kakamega and Aberdares, the rolling savannah of the Masai Mara and the stunning Rift Valley and her lakes; you will meet and interact with the many tribes and cultures along the way; and you will get the chance to view wildlife and birds in the many game parks and reserves you cross. A combination of walks, game drives and village visits ensure an excellent introduction to Kenya's
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