WHY KENYA?
'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.
Lions in the Masai Mara, KenyaMagnificent 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 coastlineRelaxing by the Kenyan Coast
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.
Mount Longonot, KenyaAmazing 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 lakesLake Baringo, Kenya
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
Samburu girlsWarm 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
HospitabilityA tented Camp in Kenya
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.
Kenyan CuisineFood
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
