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Wednesday, 20 April 2011 09:45

Overview- Kenya:
Kenya has something for everybody. from the palm-fringed, tropical, white, sandy beaches are one of the key attractions for many who come, to the exiting experience of the Big Five wild attractions full of adventurerous encountours, in a whole variety of forms: deep sea fishing, water skiing, scuba diving, white water rafting, mountaineering, off-road driving, snake safaris, and skydiving! You name it; Kenya offers fantastic opportunities for adventure and excitement.

Going Wild - Safaris:ele_samb
Being home to Walt Disney’s “Lion King”, it would be a shame not to spend at least a few days going on a safari here. There are so many game-parks throughout this beautiful country; with each one having it’s own unique landscape, flora and fauna. Seeing the big 5 is the attraction for many visitors, which means; lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. In addition to the big 5, you’ll be sure to see an incredible variety of wildlife roaming freely through the open savannah. There are too many animals to mention here, but you’ll be sure to see many species of gazelle and antelope, zebra, different types of wild cats including cheetah, mongoose, monkey, bat eared fox, warthog, hyena, hippo, crocodile, crested crane and the extraordinary sight of lakes, literally pink with huge numbers of flamingo.

Wildebeest migration:
One of the most amazing wildlife spectacles in the world is the annual wildebeest migration which happens in the Masai Mara game reserve. Literally millions of these ungainly creatures attempt to cross the Mara River and escape the snapping jaws of hungry crocodiles. The sight and sound of this incredible event is one that will last with you for a lifetime.

Golfers Paradise:
Kenya is a golfers paradise; year long sunshine with a climate that is neither too hot nor too cold, there are almost 40 beautiful courses to choose from. Tropical vegetation surrounding perfectly manicured greens – what could be better?windsor-golf-hotel-country-club

Mount Kenya:
This is the second highest mountain in Africa being 5,199m above sea level. It offers a 3-5 day mountaineering experience to the top of the snow-capped peak. Some say it’s a more interesting climb that the neighbouring Kilimanjaro and this is no easy climb! Before undertaking a climb of this magnitude, climbers must be fully prepared.

Kenya’s landscapes:
Among the most diverse and dramatic on the African continent. The eco-systems range from vibrant coastal marine parks, indigenous forest in western Kenya (Kakamega), afro-alpine moorland, wetlands, savannahs, teeming with large mammals and in the North there are wild scant deserts, great for camel trekking and wilderness tours.

The People of Kenya:
Last, but not in any way least, is the beauty of the Kenyan people. As diverse as the landscapes they live in, the Kenyan people are vibrant and beautiful. Among the many other tribes, the colourful Masai and Samburu tribesmen and women, retain traditions that date back to the origins of mankind itself. Nomadic and regal, they continue to live in perfect harmony with their natural environment.

So, whatever your interest, you can be sure that Kenya will provide a wonderfully colourful, relaxing, exciting and fun filled time.

 
Nairobi- The Green City In The Sun PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 02 April 2011 09:46

Nairobi , Kenya


The largest city in East Africa, with a population of over 1 million, Nairobi Kenya started life as a railways depot in 1899. Today, the city skyline is dominated by modern high rise buildings and is a tourism and trade hub.

A vibrant city with a mix of races and cultures, providing the visitor with several sightseeing options such as museums, a national park, golf courses, resorts and posh night clubs.

Nairobi is one of the leading cities in Africa. Please see below for links to useful information for the traveller visiting the city.

 

Fact File on Nairobi City

 Area : 390sq km Altitude: 1155m [ 3790 ft ]: Location : Roughly south central Kenya
 Accomodation : Ranges from budget to 5 Star Hotels and Private Houses. See below
 Attractions: Nairobi National Park, Bomas of Kenya, Karen Blixen, National Museum, etc....See Below
 Access: Several international airlines fly to Nairobi from US, Europe and Asia.
Accommodation
Nairobi City hosts a wide range of accomodation options to suite every budget and pocket. Most of these hotels offer the usual 4 or 5 star amenities such as ensuite, airconditioned rooms with satellite T.V and round the clock service. Hotels also offer a choice of bars and restaurants in addition to state of the art gyms, steam and sauna facilities. There are also a wide variety of private houses and apartments within the city centre and also within the outskirts of the City.
For a complete list of selected hotels and private houses within Nairobi and their descriptions please click here.
 
What to see in the City
Game - Nairobi National Park
The Nairobi National Park:
Nairobi National Park was established in 1946, and is world famous for being the only National Park to be found within a capital city in the whole world. Being a mere 8 miles from the city centre, the parks vegetation is primarily savannah and plains and has areas of highland forest, acacia and riverine environments. It hosts over 100 animal species such as the rhino, lions, cheetahs (with an exception of the elephant) and an amazing 500 plus bird species. Click here for more information.
The National Museum
The National Museum:
The National Museum is located within Nairobi City and is an excellent place to visit while in the city. The museum is famous the Leakey prehistoric artefacts plus some of Kenya's best preserved tribal artefacts that date back hundreds of years. Other sights within the museum include well preserved birds, butterflies and animals and host of information about the country's rich past and culture.
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen Blixen Museum:
Karen Blixen Museum, the historic house of the famous danish woman, Karen Blixen, on whom the movie ‘Out of Africa’ was based, is located in the outskirts of the city within serene gardens. The house is ideally located near the Karen Blixen coffee garden, gallery and gift shop which echo themes of the museum.
Bomas of Kenya
The Bomas of Kenya:
Bomas of Kenya is located in the outskirts of the city and is an ideal spot for visitors to Kenya and locals alike to visit and savour the very best of the country's rich traditional dances performed by Kenya's many tribal communities. They range from the high jumping Maasai's to the breath taking Giriama and coastal dances.
 
Restaurants in Nairobi
The Carnivore Resturant
Nairobi is home to a vibrant restaurant industry with interesting culinary choices. In Nairobi you can get quality Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French, Lebanese, Brazilian and ofcourse local African cuisine restaurants. Most hotels offer continental and international menus as well.Well known restuarnats include Carnivore which offers mainly grilled meats.
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