Located in the eastern side of Africa, Kenya has a lot of interesting features like mountains and deserts, beaches and coral reefs and a colorful tribal culture that add on to the curiosity of travelers who are keen in exploring their adventurous instincts.
Nairobi
Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya is popularly known as the ‘Green City in the Sun’. The major attractions in Nairobi are the Nairobi National Park and the Nairobi National Museum. Uhuru gardens, the largest memorial park in Kenya is another interesting place of visit. Nairobi has several museums, sites and monuments that are a must see for tourists. With the most popular restaurants in place, Nairobi serves as the centre place for tourists heading for Safari.
Masaimara
Masaimara, Africa’s largest wildlife reserve also happens to be the country’s most popular safari destination. Masai serves as home to many of the big cats and other wild animals like hippos, rhinos and zebras to name a few. The wild beast migration, the hot air ballooning and the lion sightings are the specialties of this reserve. The “Big Five” – lions, leopards, African Elephants, Black Rhinos and African Buffaloesand more than 470 species of birds are found in abundance in Masai Mara which makes it an interesting place to visit.
Mombasa
Mombasa, a coastal town located in the Mombasa Island is home to Kenya’s only large seaport, the Kilindini Harbour. Mombasa is popular for its world famous beaches, hotels and friendly people. An exciting nightlife with dance clubs and casinos and retreating water sports like scuba diving and sailing can make for an enjoyable trip. With a diversified culture, cuisine and language added to its credit, Masai is the most ideal place for a perfect vacation.
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru exhibits one of Kenya’s most amazing pictures. The sheer flock of flamingoes feeding on the algae on the river bed present a spectacular view. It is not just the flamingoes but one can also spot a herd of black and white rhinos, waterbucks, zebra and buffaloes on the riverside providing a splendid experience to its observers.
Big Five
The Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and The Cape Buffalo make the “The Big Five” of the African Safari.The term Big Five was coined by some hunters who found it difficult to transit the animals after they were shot owing to their ferocious nature. The same term was later used by the tour operators in this region as a marketing strategy.
Safari
Going on a safari could be the most thrilling and exciting thing to experience. For the nature lovers and sporty folks, a safari could be nothing short of an adventure. South Africa is a well known destination for Safari. The Kruger National Park is a perfect choice to spot the wildlife at its best. The Big Five and other species are easy to locate in the Kruger than in any other park.
