Info about Kenya
Kenya tourism attractions
The name of “The Jewel of East Africa "attributed Kenya is slightly incomplete. In terms of natural tourist attractions, Kenya is a little piece of paradise on Earth. It takes more vacations to visit all the beautiful beaches, the magnificent wildlife, the coral reefs, the savannahs, the mountains, the parks, reserves, vineyards, valleys or historic monuments. Besides these “aspects”, peace, relaxation or adventure, available because of these "features" that nature gave Kenya, there are many animals, plants or birds in their habitats, that can be admired on in safari expeditions.
In Kenya live more than 40 tribes, each of them having its own language, culture and traditions. Among the major tribes are Kikuru, Luyia, mainly Luo and Masai, whose inhabitants still live a semi-nomadic life, based on growing sheeps and cattles. The Swahili culture, located along the coast, has prospered over the years due to trading dhow boats, between Arabs and Africans. The hot season is the most proper period for tourism. Since the country is located in the southern hemisphere, the season takes place during our winter (December-February). Then takes place a massive migration of exotic birds to the lakes of the Great Fault. From March until our early summer, there is a rainy season, more peaceful in terms of crowd, but equally enjoyable for the holidays. During this period the prices are low, in comparison to those in the tourist season.
• The main attractions are:
• Lake Nakuru National Park - with thousands of pink flamingos, sanctuaries for rhinoceroses, leopards, acacia trees.
• Masai Mara National Reserve - is distinguished by constant movement of two million zebras and other wild animals that live here between June and September. Here are the largest populations of lions in the country.
• Mombasa - the historical center is distinguished by Arabic atmosphere, light and sound shows at Fort Jesus.
• Bamburi Quarry Nature Park - with an impressive butterfly farm
• Mamba Crocodile Village - with numerous giant crocodiles
• Ngomongo villages - a comprehensive cultural park that shows the lives of 11 of the Kenyan tribes.
• Nairobi, the capital - here one can admire the archaeological and ethnographic exhibits of National Museum of Kenya, Karen Blixen Museum, in the suburb of Karen.
• Nairobi National Park - full of wild passions include wildlife
• Lamu Town - Swahili historical city, situated on Lamu island, which includes many Arab moscee and buildings, impressive designs and decorations. Here is the Swahili House Museum Lamu and Manda and on the Pate islands nearby are ruins of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
• Close to Watamu, Gedi town - there are preserved ruins of a Swahili town in the thirteenth century, Arabuko-Sokoke forest or village and Mambrui.
• Park Amboseli - Kilimanjaro can admire the snowy mountains, which reach a height of almost 6000 m.
• Laikipia Plateau - impressive conservation center that includes many sanctuaries for elephants, antelopes, lions, rhinoceros and elephants. There are spaces for luxury accommodation in the mansions of former farms.
• Solar Ice rink - pationoar country's first opened in 2005 in Panarea Hotel in Nairobi.
• Coral Coast - including the most popular resorts (Bamburi, Kikambala, Kilifi, Malindi, Nyala) for diving, water skiing, swimming, surfing or tanning. South Coast Diani Beach is a famous beach, which stretches 10 km of white sand.