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Kenya : Amboseli | Kenya
coast | Lake Naivasha | Lake
Nakuru | Mt. Kenya | Maasai
Mara | Samburu
The
Land
of
Contrasts
'
Kenya
is an amazing country of contrasts. However, nothing can
prepare you for how
diverse it is. The main attraction remains the big five
- Lion, Elephant, Rhino,
Buffalo
and Leopard which can be viewed in
Kenya
's numerous parks. Apart from the game,
Kenya
boasts 536 kilometers of coastline. Relax on the sandy beaches
or engage in water
sports. Mount Kenya,
Africa
's second highest pesk is a mountaineer's delight.
The
Great Rift Valley
slices through the country and on its bed lies saline
lakes which support
millions of birdlife. To the north lies the
Chalbi
Desert
which should do well to test your
endurance
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
settings. The Maasai Mara Game Resrve forms
the northern part of the Serengeti which has the largest concentration
of wildlife in the world. Come and experience the 'The Great
Wilderbeest Migration'
from July to October.
Tropical coastline
Kenya
has 536 kilometers of coastline on the
Indian Ocean
. Her coral reefs are spectacular and are regarded by divers as
one of the world’s top three diving destinations after
Australia
’s Great Barrier Reef and the
Red Sea
. There are numerous off shore islands, including Kiwaiyu,
pate, manda, lamu,
Mombasa
, Chale, Funzi and wasimi.
Enjoy lying by the beach, big game fishing, wind surfing
and snorkeling.
Amazing landscape
Mount Kenya,
Africa
’s second highest mountain makes for excellent viewing and climbing
for mountaineering enthusiasts. Other mountains include the Elgon
on the
Kenya
–
Uganda
border,, Aberdares mountains.
Kenya
is bisected by the Great Rift Valley which has on its floor which
stretches 6,000 kilometers from
Mozambique
in south eastern Africa to
Jordan
north of the red sea.
Open savannah with no apparent horizon: plantations of coffee,
tea, and coconut palm to tropical gardens lush green and brilliant
with flowers and colourful birds.
Beautiful lakes
The Great Rift Valley contains seven lakes among those are the
Lake
Nakuru
which has the largest collection of the flamingo in the world -a
must see for bird watching followers. Lake Victoria on the western
part of
Kenya
, lakes ranging 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
November/December.
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
Kenya : Amboseli | Kenya
coast | Lake Naivasha | Lake
Nakuru | Mt. Kenya | Maasai
Mara | Samburu
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