| Destination |
Description |
| Lamu Island |
Lamu is a place of
fantasy and other-worldliness wrapped in a cloak of
medieval romance. With an almost exclusively Muslim
population, Kenya's oldest living town has changed little
in appearan.. |
| Lake Turkana |
Turkana is home to
a burgeoning population of crocodiles, who are unmolested,
by poachers because the lake's waters are heavily alkaline:
a trait that makes their skin worthless. Consequently,..
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| Loita Hills |
The Loita Hills are
one of Kenya's last remaining 'true wilderness' areas.
There are no roads, tracks or footpaths, and the likelihood
of our seeing anyone else on the trek is remote. Indeed
t.. |
| Marsabit National Park |
This northern park
is home to Kenya's larger mammals including lions, leopards,
cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, warthogs, zebras,
giraffes, hyenas and gazelles. Because the area is thic..
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| Lake Nakuru |
Nakuru means "Dust
or Dusty Place" in Maasai language. Lake Nakuru
National Park, close to Nakuru town, was established
in 1961. It started off small, only encompassing the
famous la.. |
| Lewa Downs Sanctuary |
At the foothill of
Mt. Kenya lies a treasure that goes beyond conceivable
thought. Lewa Downs Sanctuary is a heaven for the one
time almost extinct African rhino. Initially a vast
ranching are.. |
| Sweetwaters Private Reserve |
Amidst 20,000 acres
of privately owned Kenyan wilderness, at the heart of
the Laikipian plains lies a private reserve with some
of the most captivating scenery. Sweetwater’s,
as it is co.. |
| Meru National Park |
Meru National Park,
Bisanadi and Rahole National Reserves and Kora National
Park Meru National Park is, of course, the lonely wilderness
which became world famous as the place Elsa, the lioness,
was.. |
| Soysambu Wildlife Sanctuary |
Great Rift Valley,
the world's largest fault, is 2,500 feet deep, 30 kilometres
wide and some 2,500 kilometres long. It is home to a
chain of fascinating lakes, millions of Flamingos and
other.. |
| Lake Elementaita |
The shallow Lake Elementaita
lies 1,942 metres above sea level, 20 metres higher
than the Lake Nakuru Flamingo Sanctuary, some 30 kilometres
away. The beautiful mansion, situated a few kilomet..
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| Maralal |
Some of the Laikipia
settlers would have dearly liked to set themselves up
around the cool, conifer-draped highlands of Maralal.
But even before British administrators made this the
district c.. |
| Mt. Elgon |
Mount Elgon, whose
peak on the Kenya-Uganda border rises to 4,320 m, represents
the remains of a once powerful volcano. There is no
permanent snow on Mount Elgon, but the high altitude
peaks c.. |
| Chalbi Desert |
Kenya is best known
for its abundant wildlife, rolling hills and traditional
cultures. With this comes the famous safari and hospitality
from the many communities. The coast is also known for..
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| South Coast |
The coastal paradise
of Kenya stretches from the northern area, Lamu and
Malindi, through to the southern parts, which include
the Wasini Island. South coast is an enchanting part
of the coast.. |
| North Coast |
The north coast, reached
by crossing Nyali Bridge, offers beautiful beaches and
a number of other interesting places worth a visit.
Bamburi Farm has a nature trail, nursery, fish farm
and croc.. |
| Mombasa |
The largest port on
the coast of East Africa, Mombasa is hot, steamy and
historical. Its earliest history dates back to the 12th
century. A Muslim haven for centuries, it was attacked
by the P.. |
| Nairobi |
The cosmopolitan capital
of Kenya, today home to 1.5 million people, began as
a swampy tent city at the turn of the century. Until
the late 1800s, it was nothing more than a watering
hole for.. |
| Mt. Kenya |
Africa's second highest
mountain is one of the continent's most popular destinations
for mountaineers and trekkers. Its two highest peaks,
Batian (17,058 ft./5,199 m.) and Nelion (17,023 ft./5..
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| Lake Baringo |
A part of the Earth's
great scar, the Rift Valley, Lake Baringo is largest
the largest amongst the sting of lakes across the valley
floor. Together with Lake Naivasha, these are the only
two f.. |
| Amboseli National Park |
The most distinguishing
feature of Amboseli is its dramatic setting. Mt. Kilamanjaro,
Africa's highest mountain, raises a majestic 19,340
feet (5,895 meters) just across the Tanzanian border,..
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| Samburu National Park |
Samburu National Reserve
lies north of Nairobi, adjoining with Buffalo Springs
and Shaba National Reserve. The lifeline of these three
sanctuaries, the palm fringed Uaso Nyiro River, attracts
vast and.. |
| Masai Mara National Park |
It is located in East
Africa, and covers an area approximately 1500 km2 .
Masai Mara is known as the “Jewel of Africa”,
a site with of the largest and the most spectacular
animal migra.. |
| Aberdares National Park |
The Aberdares National
Park is part of the Aberdares mountain ranges; the mountain
range slopes on the western side of the wall, adjacent
to the Rift Valley, are steep compared to the eastern..
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| Rusinga Island |
Indulge yourself in
a time of island enchantment and relaxation. Rusinga
Island has an interesting history as the birthplace
of the late Tom Mboya a prominent minister in the first
free Kenyan.. |
| Thika |
Off the tourist route,
Thika’s claim to fame is its literary reference
in Elspeth Huxley's book about colonial life in Kenya,
'The Flame Trees of Thika.' However there do not seem
to be.. |
| Nairobi National Park |
Nairobi is the only
city in the world which neighbours a natural game protection
area, harbouring more than 100 species of mammals. The
park borders the traditional South Kapiti Plains and
Kit.. |
| Wasini Island |
Only five kilometres
long and one across, Wasini is a great place to escape
into. Heavily wooded with no cars, roads or running
water, you have guaranteed peace here. It takes a couple
of hour.. |
| Carnivore |
Nairobi Carnivore
Experience Kenya A Carver at Carnivore The Charcoal
Grill Pit Ranked among the top 50 Restaurants in the
world, the world famous Carnivore is a must for anyone
who loves Barb.. |
| Lake Naivasha |
The highest of the
Rift Valley lakes Naivasha lies at about 1880 m. The
lake level varies quite considerably - in 1926 it was
reported 6 m higher. Eons ago it was a great deal higher
than that.. |
| Bomas of Kenya |
This is a dance arena
for all 42 tribes of Kenya. Every day there is a spectacular
perfomance of some of the most acrobatic dancers. The
terrain also has a sectiom where many of the homesteads..
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| Lake Bogoria National Park |
Most of the reserve
is occupied by Lake Bogoria, which is a spectacular
sight reflecting searing blue skies and the rose pink
of flamingo. It has significant ornithological interest
with 135 speci.. |
| Mt. Longonot |
Standing over the
shores of Lake Naivasha, at 2886 metres this massive
dormant volcano dominates the landscape for miles around.
The brooding hulk of the Mountain is lined with spectacular
fiss.. |
| Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Centre
|
Karen Blixen Museum
is located on the outskirts of Nairobi on Karen road.
Its history dates back to 1914, during the First World
War, with the arrival of Karen Blixen from Denmark.
At the foot.. |
| Kericho |
This is Kenyan tea
country! Kenya is the world's third largest producer
of tea after India and Sri Lanka and Kericho is in the
heart of Kenya's tea plantations. There are rolling
hills carpete.. |
| Shimba Hills National Park |
Even if your primary
interest is the beach and the sun, you should not pass
up an opportunity to explore at least one of Kenya's
game parks. Easily accessible from the coastal highway
(Mombasa.. |
| Kisumu |
Located on the eastern
shore of Lake Victoria, Kisumu is Kenya's third largest
city. At one time, Kisumu was a transportation center,
having a railroad line from Mombasa and the water routes
o.. |
| Lake Victoria |
Lake Victoria is the
world's second largest freshwater lake covering an area
of 67,850 sq km. This vast expanse, about the size of
the Republic of Ireland, forms the headwaters of the
River Ni.. |
| Hell's Gate National Park |
Despite its name,
Hell's Gate is an ideal family getaway for a day trip
from Nairobi or stopover en-route to Lake Nakura or
the Masai Mara, located just beyond Lake Naivasha. Famous
for its na.. |
| Crater Lake |
Another attraction
in the Lake Naivasha region is the privately owned Crater
Lake Game Sanctuary. Situated on part of the former
estate of Lady Diana Delamere, the scenery around the
lake loca.. |
| Kakamega National Reserve |
The Kakamega National
Reserve is 36-km2 in size and situated at the north
end of the Kakamega Forest, in Western Province Kenya.
Along its eastern edge rises the partially forested
Nandi escar.. |
| Taita Hills Sanctuary |
The Taita Hills Sanctuary
is a privately owned game ranch operated by the Hilton
Hotels International who own and manage two game lodges
within the sanctuary. In relation to its giant neighbou..
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| Tsavo-West National Park |
Tsavo West National
Park is a 9,000 sq km game park in southern Kenya, located
about 200 km south-east of Nairobi. Separated only by
the Mombasa/Nairobi road from Tsavo East, Tsavo West
is par.. |
| Tsavo-East National Park |
Tsavo East National
Park covers an area of about 12,000 km2, 40% of Kenya's
parks' total area. This vast park lies in low semi arid
country at the eastern edge of the inland plateau, north
of.. |
| Gedi Ruins |
The Gedi Ruins are
one of Kenya and East Africa's great mysteries. The
puzzle surrounding this abandoned town adds to its haunting
beauty that captivates and frightens locals and tourists
alik.. |
