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                                 Kenya's Top Attractions

Discover Kenya's top attractions and find out why Kenya is East Africa's most popular tourist destination. What to see when you're visiting Kenya includes Kenya's best safari destinations, mountains, beaches and towns.

1. The Masai Mara

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If you want to see the 'big five' in one morning, Masai Mara in western Kenya is the place to be. During the dry season from July to October the wildlife spectacle is unparalleled. Nowhere else can you watch the annual migration of over a million wildebeest from a hot-air balloon. The 'Mara' is as close to "Out of Africa" as you can get.Masai Mara -$189/PersonMasaiMara.MaraGates.com100+ Happy Customers. Get Discount Deals For Kenya Safaris.

2. Lamu

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Lamu is one of Kenya's oldest towns, settled by the Swahili about 700 years ago. More recently discovered by backpackers, Lamu is a great place to unwind and wash off the dirt and grime accumulated from some hard traveling. No matatus or mini-buses here, just donkeys and the sound of the ocean waves. You can take a Dhow and explore the islands or enjoy wandering the narrow alleys of Lamu's old town.
Where to Stay on Lamu: Shela Beach area: Lamu Retreats offer several houses for rent; the cheapest is probably the Banana House. More upscale is the Peponi Hotel.
Lamu Town Petley's Inn is the best place to stay. Cheaper options include Pole Pole Guest House and the Kipepeo Guest House.
Getting to Lamu: Fly from Nairobi.

3. Lake Nakuru National Park

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Lake Nakuru is famous for its huge flocks of flamingos that enjoy the alkaline waters of this shallow soda lake. Other than 1 million flamingos and many more species of birds, the park is also home to white rhino, warthog, giraffe, hippo, ostrich, and lion. Lake Nakuru is slowly recovering from several environmental pressures that caused its flamingo population to decline in the 1990's. Best Time To Go: Year-Round
Where to Stay: There are lodges and several public and private campsites in the park.
Getting There: By road from Nairobi (3-hour drive).
More about bird life in Kenya.

4. Mount Kenya

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Mount Kenya is Africa's second highest peak. While the highest peaks Batian (5200m) and Nelion (5188m) require some technical climbing, Lenana (4985m) is the peak trekkers head to. Mount Kenya's slopes are cloaked in forest and moorland which gives way to rock, ice and snow. The mountain is part of a larger reserve.
The best time to climb Mount Kenya is between January - February, and July - October. There are huts on the mountain, or you can camp. Expect to pay around $850 per person on up, depending on the route you take.


5. Amboseli National Park

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Amboseli is a popular park with breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania). The park is centered around Observation Hill, which offers great views of the plains below. The Maasai live around the park and other than their cattle, Amboseli is home to more than 50 species of mammal and over 400 species of bird. You can see elephant, hippo, cheetah, leopard and more, see images of Amboseli. Best Time To Go: June - October
Where to Stay: There are several lodges and campsites in the park.
Getting There: By road from Nairobi (4 hours) or a daily scheduled flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport.

6. Lake Turkana

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The lunar landscape around Lake Turkana, a northern Rift Valley lake in Kenya, is a true spectacle. Lake Turkana is the largest permanent desert lake in the world and it is jam packed with large Nile crocodiles. The desert landscape is a paleontologists dream come true, as early hominid remains continue to be unearthed by the Leakey family around Koobi Fora. The Lake itself is a shimmering entity that changes color with the wind. The area is home to various unique tribes and one of the main attractions for visitors. Turkana is off the beaten track.
Best Time To Go: June/July
Where to Stay: Lake Turkana Lodge; Desert Rose; and Oasis Lodge
Getting There: Charter flights, check with the lodges in the area.

7. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

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Lewa is a private reserve set up primarily to protect black rhino, sitatunga, and the endangered Grevy's zebra. The park is excellently maintained, there are over 60 species of mammals and over 200 species of bird. You can even enjoy your game viewing on foot, on the back of a camel, or in a traditional safari vehicle. Best Time To Go: January - April and June - October
Where to Stay: There are several lodges in the park and on community land outside the park.
Getting There: By air from Nairobi on Safari Link.

8. Tsavo National Parks

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Tsavo National Park is split into Tsavo East and Tsavo West. The Tsavo parks are vast and the landscape is wild. Tsavo East is less developed than Tsavo West but more accessible. In Tsavo West you can watch elephants bathe among the hippos and the crocs from a unique vantage point of an under-water glass tank. The "Big Five" do live here, but you have to look carefully to spot them.
Best Time To Go: May to October
Where to Stay: Tsavo East has Voi Wildlife lodge; Tsavo West has several lodges. Both parks have private campsites.
Getting There: By road from Mombasa (3-4 hours) or Nairobi (10 hours); Or charter flight.

9. Malindi and Watamu

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Malindi is a small town, but the beaches that surround it make it one of Kenya's top attractions. Silversands lies just south of town and is lined with villas and small resorts. A Marine Park keeps the area free from fishing and therefore great for snorkeling. Farther south is Watamu, a National Park with two main lagoons, Turtle Bay and Blue Lagoon, with plenty resorts and hotels. Popular activities include sunset sails on a dhow (traditional sailboat), sunbathing, dolphin watching, diving and all kinds of water sports. Air Kenya and 540 airlines both fly to Malindi from Nairobi, or catch a matatu from Mombasa. Check out the Gedi ruins while you're here, a deserted Swahili trading town.
AfricanMecca Safaris has more info about tours.

10. Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves

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Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs are 3 Reserves bordering one another in the dry landscape of North Central Kenya. The wildlife congregates around the Ewaso Ngiro River which runs through the Reserves. Besides the wildlife (elephant, giraffe, leopard, zebra, blue-legged ostriches), a highlight of any visit is to meet the Samburu people. Camel safaris are on offer at most of the lodges and if you're in the area, visit the Laikipia Plateau. Best Time to Go: June to October
Where to Stay: There are several lodges in each of the parks.
Getting There: Daily flights from Nairobi or a full day drive.

Kenya's Attractions

Amazing Attractions at the Rift Valley

Kenya’s 173,854km2 Rift Valley is Kenya’s largest province. Its name is derived from the Rift Valley escarpment which passes through it. Its capital is Nakuru town. Besides being Kenya’s main bread basket, it’s also vital to the economy as through tourism, it brings in foreign exchange. The Rift Valley has some of Kenya’s top tourists’ destinations that make touring it worthwhile.
1. Masai Mara

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Rift Valley’s most famous tour destination is the 1530km2 Masai Mara National Reserve. Its home to the 7th wonder of the world dubbed the great migration that annually draws hundreds of thousands of tourists. The migration sees millions of wildebeests and browsers in July and November, cross the crocodile infested Mara River to and from Serengeti in search of green pastures.
The reserve has all of Africa’s “Big Five” wildlife, the elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion and rhino. Tour companies offer foot, game and air safaris to better explore the vast picturesque Mara grass plains.
2. Lake Nakuru National Park

Home to the “greatest bird (ornithological) spectacle on earth” the Lake Nakuru National Park is habitat to millions of pink flamingoes that dot Lake Nakuru’s shores. The 188km2 Park with diverse ecosystem, has over 550 plant species and sustains over 400 bird species and 56 mammal species. Consequently this wooded and bushy grassland has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The birds are best viewed from the baboon cliff. The park is a destination for scientists, wildlife filmmakers and ornithologists interested in conducting studies. There is also a white and black rhino sanctuary established in 1984 by Rhino Rescue Trust. Lodges, camping and picnicking sites offer accommodation for visitors.
3. Mount Longonot National Park

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Located near Lake Naivasha is the 53km2 Mount Longonot National Park. This Savannah ecosystem is home to Mount Longonot, the 2776 above sea level dormant volcano. The mountain has V shaped ridges and valleys with scant vegetation and a thick forest in the mountain’s crater. Buffaloes, elands, lions, zebras, leopards are some of the wildlife in the park.
The Longonot’s mountain peak offers viewpoints of Lake Naivasha and the Rift Valley escarpment. Visitors can hike, bike or climb the rugged Longonot terrain. Various hotels in neighboring Naivasha town offer accommodation. It’s an ideal destination for visiting all year round.

4. Menengai Crater

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Overlooking lakes Bogoria and Nakuru and 2300m above sea level, is the 12km and 500m deep Menengai Crater, a caldera formed by past volcanic activity. It’s 12km from Nakuru town and ideal for hiking and picnicking. The crater has rare bird species and mammals like dik diks, hyenas, baboon and others. When it rains geothermal geezers spray hot steam jets and grayish smoke fills the crater.
5. Lake Baringo/Lake Bogoria

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Other destinations worth visiting in the Rift Valley are Lake Baringo a hippos and crocodile and a birding haven. Also is Lake Bogoria a volcanically active soda lake spews hot geysers to the atmosphere and has bubbling geo-thermal pools. Around 200 bird species make Lake Bogoria their habitat they include fish eagles, flamingoes. Visitors can go biking, visit the hot and mud springs or wildlife spot.

3days Flowers and Choclate in the Jungle

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Classic world Ventures has a Valentine's Day date your sweetheart won't soon forget.

The theme park is offering couples a Serengeti Night Safari, featuring encounters with hippos, lions and hyena s on the evening of Feb. 14.

Couples can witness nighttime behaviors of wildlife in their enclosures before heading out to the Maasai Mara with night-vision monoculars to view free-roaming herds of giraffes, zebra, rhinos and other animals.
The evening will end with a bonfire and tales of African folklore.

The cost is $180 per person and includes appetizers and drinks before the excursion and champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries after.
Guests must be at least 18 years old and can reserve a spot by emailing info@classicworldventures.net +254788218600

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 Wasini Weekend Hideaway

Located off the shores of Mombasa, on the Kenya-Tanzania border, it is a marine life lover’s heaven, and a perfect example of the harmony between man and nature.

The Kisite Marine Park and Mupunguti Nature Reserve near Wasini are the jewels in any visit to the island. The park covers 39 sq km on the southern part of the Kenyan coastline and is managed and protected by the Kenya Wildlife Service. It is a complex of several small islands, coral reefs and channels with more than seven fantastic snorkeling and diving locations in, near or around it.

Adventures:

Enjoy Dhow Sail from Diani and Romantic Dinner at Afrochic Hotel

Great offer for anyone looking forward for a relaxing night out. This offer is a wonderful opportunity for couples and lovers who want to have an exclusive romantic moment away from all cares of this world.   After an hour of sailing, while enjoying a glass of wine, you will reach one of the most [...]

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park

Kisite-Mpunguti is a Kenyan marine park located in Msambweni District of the Coast Province. The park is eighty-five kilometers south of Mombasa City (an area which is famously called south coast), forty kilometers from Ukunda Town and about six kilometers from the Shimoni beach.

Amazing Zanzibar

Whale watching in Zanzibar

Zanzibar is still the best-kept secret in the Indian Ocean, with its fascinating historical Stone Town and magnificent beaches and adventure places such as  Zala Park, Jozani Fores.

Safari Adventures are such as: 

8 days Tanzania Beach and Bush:-

9 days Taste of Tanzania & Spice Island

7 days Mara and Zanzibar Beach Escape

Camping In East Africa

Camping

Our African Camping Wildlife Safaris are not strenuous and people in all age groups - from children to those in their seventies travel with a lot of ease, simplicity and in a real adventure set-up. We bring the African bush real close to you. Our drivers / tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable and will assist you capture that picture of a lifetime. Join one of our camping safaris today and save money! We offer camping safaris to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda or a mix of two or all the three East African countries;

Who gets involved

We cater for individuals, small and large groups - of all nationalities to suit the dietary requirements of each individual. We have a wide range of regular departures that can be mixed and matched to fit everybody's taste.

Prices

Every African Camping Wildlife Safari that we offer is based on a simple formula: "Low prices for an unbeatable value

INCLUDED In Our Africa Camping Safaris

·        Transport in a 9-seater safari minibus (sometimes on sharing basis)

·        All game park entrance fees

·        All campsite ground fees

·        All campsite equipment

·        Roomy two-person tents

·        Foam mattresses

·        Benches / Simple Tables and Chairs

·        Three well-balanced hot meals a day

·        All government taxes and levies where applicable

EXCLUDED in Our Africa Camping Safaris

·        International airfares

·        Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)

·        Tourist Entry VISA fees to the specific country

·        Accommodation whist in Nairobi before of after the safari

·        Transfers from or to the airport upon arrival and departure respectively

·        All expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls and laundry

·        Tips and gratuities to driver guides, lodge, or hotel staff.

East Africa Corporate Travel

Great Corporate tours

Nowhere in the world can corporate travel, adventure and leisure travel be so perfectly mixed and matched like in East Africa. East Africa has so much to offer for ...

East Africa, Kenya in particular, house excellent hotels and state-of-the-art meeting facilities. This, together with a myriad of natural attractions, easy accessibility from all major cities, affordability and a favourable climate, make East Africa an excellent choice for corporate incentive travel events, meetings and conferences. Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa is an ideal venue for conferences, workshops and seminars whether involving a large or small group of participants. Most Nairobi hotels have state-of-the-art ultra modern conference facilities. This makes East Africa the perfect destination for major international conferences and events.

East Africa is also an attractive incentive destination for smart global companies seeking to reward their employees in style. More and more companies are seeking new and innovative strategies to increase revenue, improve customer satisfaction and remain competitive in the global marketplace. Most of them have discovered how to do it in an African Safari style.

Best of Africa Honeymoons

14 Day Honeymoon to South Africa and Mozambique - From $8,075.00

Highlights: Start your honeymoon in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa-famous for it's gorgeous scenery. Continue to a private reserve near Kruger for a luxury "Big 5" safari. Finish on a romantic island getaway on the beaches of Mozambique.

Day 01 Travel.

Day 02 On arrival in Cape Townyou will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight Winchester Mansions Hotel or Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront.

Day 03+04 Days at leisure. Optional tours available either as a scheduled group tour or with a private guide and vehicle (highly recommended). 2 nights Winchester Mansions Hotel or Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront.

Day 05 Fly to Mpumalanga. On arrival you will be met and transferred by charter flight to the Kruger Sabi Sands area. Continue with your game ranger to your private game lodge. Overnight MalaMala Main Camp, Sabi Sands or Camp Jabulani in Kapama/Timbavati reserve.

Day 06-08 Enjoy three days of game viewing. 3 nights Mala Mala or Camp Jabulani.

Day 09 This morning fly by scheduled charter flight to Vilanculos airport, Mozambique. On arrival you will be transferred to your accomomdations on Benguerra Island. Activities include snorkeling, hobie cat sailing and dhow rides. Bird watching is also popular. Overnight Benguerra Lodge or Azura Lodge.

Day 10-12 Full days of leisure and optional activities in paradise! 3 nights Benguerra Lodge or Azura.

Day 13+14 After breakfast you will be transferred back to the airport for your return flight to Johannesburg. Onward connecting international flight.

Vacation Apartments for rental

The twenty four (24) exclusive, self catering villas are located on Diani Beach in Kenya, 40km from Mombasa.Diani beach is world renowned for its pristine beauty and soft white sand, not to mention perfect

conditions for a variety of water sports, created by the presence of several coral reefs off the coast of East Africa. These Villas are ideally situated next to excellent service providers offering different types of activities from scuba diving, golf playing, specialty restaurants as well as ample, modern shopping centers.
The Villas are classified into Standard Villas, Superior, Deluxe and Premium Deluxe Villas.

Karen Apartments are situated in the lush Nairobi suburb of Karen on fair acres road off Lang’ata road about 15km from the city centre and 10km from the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport.

Set on manicured lawns the luxurious boutique hotel is suitable for short term rental for business travelers as well as holiday makers. This facility boasts of 15 uniquely appointed and furnished bedrooms.

Holiday Property for sale and to let in Kenya

A 3 bedroom bungalow with spacious rooms on an eighth of an acre with freehold title located in a developed neighborhood.The property has its own gate and a high stone wall all around with two lockable garages and a servants quarter. There is also ample water supply from a borehole with 12,000 litres water storage..

Town house in Karen,(miotoni) for Sale, Kenya :A lovely townhouse for sale in karen, Nairobi, four bed all ensuite, SQ, family room, set on a beautiful 0.5acre garden, in a gated community(Miotoni terraces) with shared swimming pool, perimeter wall with electric fence.

House for rent in Lavington: An enchanting 4 bedroom(all ensuite) town house with exquisite modern fittings, lounge with fireplace, family room, and staff quarters.

House for sale,old Muthaiga,Nairobi, on one acre, : This Lovely home for sale in muthaiga is a 4 bedroom house with staff quarters on just under 1 acre of mature garden in this sought after prime neighbourhood in old Muthaiga. The garden is beautifully landscaped.

Ocean view beach front holiday villa,galu:This vacation rental in Diani, a suitable alternative to a beach hotel in the kenyan coast, is an enticing 5 bedroom villa set on a 4.5 acre beach plot with spectacular ocean views from a full length terrace. On offer are spacious well lit rooms, a swimmimg pool and a tennis court. The villa sleeps 10 people. There is also a 4 bedroom villa next to it with its own swimming pool and panoramic views and thus can accomodate a total of 18 people.

It is a perfect getaway for your Holiday.

Kenya Attractions

Wildlife Parks

You can get unedited glimpses into the lives of Kenya animals at the following spots:

·         Masai Mara is Kenya's (and the world's) original "lion country." It is famed for its surreal annual wildebeest migration and an up-close encounter with Masai Warriors.

·         Tsavo National Park, administered as 2 units of Tsavo East and Tsavo West, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the country.

·         While Lake Nakuru National Park is home to considerable populations of Kenya animals, it is more famous for its millions of flamingoes whose plumes turns Lake Nakuru into a sea of pink

·         Nairobi National Park offers an unbelievable wilderness experience in the heart of the capital of Kenya. Equally astounding is that it is home to all the 'Big Five' except the mighty elephant.

Wildlife Sanctuaries

·         The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust runs an orphanage for elephants and rhinos. Here we get nerve-tingly close to some adorable orphaned baby elephants.

·         When we want to see a giraffe close up, we visit the Giraffe Center to pose with and feed the world's tallest mammals

·         The Nairobi Safari Walk, a family favorite, is one of the popular tourist attractions in Kenya and is great for anyone craving a quasi-wild experience

·         The Mamba Villages in Mombasa and Nairobi offer you an opportunity to witness Nile crocodiles jostling for meat at feeding time.

·         Haller Park sits on a disused cement quarry in Mombasa. It is a fascinating lesson in reclamation. Haller Park was the site of an unusual friendship between a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-year old male tortoise!

Beaches

The best places to laze on the Kenya beaches, reputed to be some of the finest in Africa are:

·         Mombasa, the gateway to the Kenyan coast, is home to some secluded, dazzling white and powder-soft beaches.

·         Lamu, an island town famous for using donkeys and dhows as the main modes of transport and its laid back attitude

·         Malindi, the water sports and deep sea fishing capital of Kenya

·         Watamu, home to some of the best coral reefs in the world. It therefore offers some great snorkeling and diving opportunities.

Lakes and Rivers

·         Lake Victoria is the second largest fresh water lake in the world. It is great for Nile Perch fishing and unwinding.

·         Lake Naivasha is a fresh water lake located in Naivasha town, about an hour's drive from Nairobi.

·         Lake Baringo is located in the Great Rift Valley.

·         Lake Bogoria is a saline lake located in Kenya's Rift Valley that is famous for its geysers and hot springs

·         Lake Turkana, formerly referred to as Lake Rudolf, is located in Northeastern Kenya. It is the world's largest permanent desert lake. It is home to crocodiles, vipers and even scorpions

·         The crocodile-infested Tana River is the country's longest and hosts the country's largest Hydro electric power stations.

Mountains

·         Mount Kenya is the highest of the mountains in Kenya. Its jagged edges offer a lifetime adventure for those with a knack for high altitudes.

·         Mount Elgon straddles the Kenya-Uganda border. It has 5 major peaks, the highest of which is Wagagai located in Uganda

·         It is often said that although the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro is located in neighboring Tanzania, the best views of it are in fact in Kenya

Museums

·         Nairobi National Museum displays some impressive archeological exhibits such as those of Mary and Louis Leakey which confirmed Kenya as "the cradle of humankind"

·         Karen Blixen Museum is the former house occupied by Karen Blixen, the Danish author of the bestselling Out of Africa novel.

·         Fort Jesus was built the sixteenth century and was the scene of several gruesome battles between the Portuguese and Omani Arabs

·         Kisumu Museum's notable displays include hissing snakes, crocodiles, a Luo homestead and traditional artifacts from the Luo community

·         Gedi Ruins are the remains of a Swahili town constructed in the twelfth century. It is one of the popular tourist attractions in Kenya and is highly recommended for archeologically inquisitive minds.