Kenya with something for every traveler
October 23, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Kenyan coast holds rare beauty, flaunting a distinct shade of the blue Indian Ocean outlined with white sand beaches. The ocean embraces glistering coral reefs reflecting life and beauty. Along the lamu and mombasa coast are Arab and portugese forts, old township, and ruins of swahili settlement. Mombasa and lamu are a perfect mix of natural beauty and fascinating history. The ideal beaches protected by the reefs are calm and appealing.
The offshore reefs enfold coral, innumerable fish, sea turtles and dolphins. The spectacular coral gardens and marine life is an ideal spot for divers and snorkellers. The Pemba Channel is an excellent base for big game fishing. Visitors can enjoy this natural paradise with a wide range of resorts around Diani Beach.
Lake Naivasha is another water-side flocked by nature lovers. This beautiful freshwater lake is surrounded by thick paprus and forests of the yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea. The region flourishes with bird life and is ideal for bird watchers to walk along the nature trails.
The picturesque countryside and the friendly people are the charm of the land rich in the wealth of its contrasts; the landscapes and cultures that keeps you intrigued every second of your awaken moment. From the colourful and diverse culture of the inhabitants to the colours that the sky paints from dawn to dusk, Kenya is truly Magical.
Kenya’s people are just as diverse as its natural world. The 42 tribes with their different culture and traditions inhibit the region along with the migrant Arabic, Asiatic and European populace. The country demonstrates an outstanding multi-ethnic and multi-racial blend.
Kenya is most popularly known for its maasai people and their culture, but many other regions and ethnic communities have a rich culture too. Communities the likes of the Samburu that live in and around the samburu national reserve. Samburu is just as enchanting. The Ewaso Nyiro in the North of Kenya flows through three reserves, samburu, Buffalo springs and Shaba. The lush green region nurtured by the river draws wildlife in great numbers and is visited by large herds of Elephants and other game. The samburu vicinity has several common Northern species like Gerenuk, the Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra. The forests down the riverbanks are also home to many birds, Impalas, Zebras, Grant Gazelles, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Leopards, Lions and Cheetah.
Kenya is a land of expansive savannas, white sand beaches, snow-capped mountains and extensive wildlife. Home to the world’s biggest concentrations of elephant, giraffe, antelope and zebra it boasts some of the richest and varied collection of game in its parks and game reserves. The game reserves also flourish with rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetah and are also abode of the rare green turtle, the sable and Hirola antelope and thousands of bird species.
Sports Safari
Kenya has embraced all modern international sports that one enjoys in other parts of the world. This includes the trilling spor of river rafting, steep rock climbing and the lot. All over Kenya, sport is a part of every day social life.
