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Kenya - Brief Overview

Discover Kenya. So much to offer!

Kenya is one of Africa's prime tourist destinations. It has a fascinating culture and wonderful food, but is noted primarily for safaris. The country boasts several stunning national parks, including nature reserves and marine conservation areas. With over 40 parks and game reserves, Kenya has long been known as "big-game" country.

Kenya's wildlife is a national treasure. The movie "Out of Africa" did much to cement the romance of Kenya in the minds of many. A diverse country, Kenya offers many rewards for the first-time, as well as the seasoned, safari traveler. Magnificent wildlife, excellent accommodations, palm-fringed beaches and a warm and friendly population await you.

Breath-taking Scenery

Get to discover the dramatic Rift Valley and its soda lakes, snow-capped mountains on the Equator, the gigantic Lake Victoria and the beach-lined coast with its magical islands. Encounter the greatest concentration of free-ranging wildlife on earth and explore the customs of the proud Maasai people.

Visit Kenya and enjoy the brilliant blue waters and fine white sands at Mombasa. Explore the coral reefs of Malindi. Take part in a variety of water sports and other activities and visit the beautiful and unspoiled Swahili island of Lamu.

A Wonder Right in the Middle of Earth

Kenya lies astride the equator on the eastern coast of Africa. Kenya is bordered in the north by Sudan and Ethiopia, in the east by Somalia, on the southeast by the Indian Ocean, on the southwest by Tanzania and to the west by Lake Victoria and Uganda.

The Best of both worlds

An infinite landscape of varying climates, Kenya is punctuated by two distinct rainy seasons from April to May and late November to December.

Kenya's different topographical regions experience distinct climates. Generally, the hottest time is in February and March and the coldest in June and July.

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