#tag: Kenya

#tag: Kenya

Events

Kenyan calendar is full of attractions. There are a plenty of cultural activities, traditional festivals and sport events so whenever you arrive there is always a lot of things to do and everyone will find something for oneself.

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Cuisine

Because traditional Kenyan food reflects many various lifestyles of different communities it is difficult to decide which one particular dish represents all of Kenya. In general Kenyan dishes are filling and relatively cheap to prepare. Staple food in Kenya contains: maize, corn, millet, sorghum, potatoes and beans.

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People and tribes

Kenya is an example of multi-ethnic county. This area is inhabited by population descended from Bantu, Nilotic and Cushitic groups. In Kenya there are almost 70 different tribes, the most powerful are Kikuyu (21%) and Luo (14%). This country is also multi- faith with 18,3 million Protestants, 9,01 million Catholics, 4,3 million Muslims and 53,393 Hindus.

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Mt. Meru National Park

Mount Meru is located in east part of the Great Rift Valley. This is a volcanic mountain with the height of 4566 meters altitude above the sea level. Mt. Meru National Park is characterized by spectacular mountain with amazing scenery and wildlife.

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Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves

Three reserves are located in the hot and dry part of North Central Kenya, 350 kilometers from Nairobi. One of the feature of this place is Uaso Nyiro River which runs across the park. Abundant wildlife includes elephant, giraffe, leopard, zebra and blue-legged ostriches. It is home to over 350 species of bird. There is also a possibility to meet Samburu people and learn something about their local culture. Best time to go there is from June to October.

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Amboseli

Amboseli National Park is situated in Loitoktok District, Rift Valley Province of Kenya. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa which gives possibility to get close to free-ranging elephants among wildlife. Amboseli is home to over 50 species of mammal and 400 species of bird. Tourists visiting this place have an opportunity to meet the Maasai people and to admire breathtaking view of the highest free-standing mountain in the world- Mount Kilimanjaro. Best time to go there is from June to October.

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Tsavo

It is located in Coast Province of Kenya, lies to the east of the Nairobi- Mombasa road. Tsavo is famous for its two separate parks divided into Tsavo East National Park which is one of the oldest and the largest parks in Kenya, and Tsavo West National Park. Tsavo East is flat, dry, more accessible and slightly larger than Tsavo West. Its counterpart is mountainous and wet. It is also famous for its bird life and large mammals: black rhino, Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard and hippo. Best time to go there is from May to October.

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Lake Bogoria

Lake Bogoria is a saline water and shallow situated in the northern part of Kenyan Rift Valley. This place is famous for its geysers, hot springs and fantastic views over the hills. Lake Bogoria has the most spectacular and breathtaking geothermal activity in Kenya. Moreover most local people believe that inhalation in such place can have healing properties for breathing as well as skin problems. The other attraction is that one may see pink flamingoes which are found in large numbers but also leopards, antelopes and warthogs.

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Lake Naivasha

Lake Naiwasha is a beautiful fresh-water lake in Kenya which lies north west of Nairobi. This place is part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley and is the highest point in the Kenyan Rift (1.890 meters above the sea). Its surface area is 139 sq. km. Lake Naivasha is home to a wide variety of wildlife including over 400 different species of bird and numerous hippos. There is a possibility of taking a boat trip on the lake which is unforgettable experience and  a great way to spend an afternoon or morning. The best time to visit is usually July to February and also July to September when it is possible to observe wildebeest migration.

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Lake Nakuru

The National Park is situated in central Kenya, 140 km north-west of Nairobi. The ecosystem supports about 56 different species of mammal and over 450 bird species. The park provides a wide ecological diversity including the white rhinos, buffaloes and huge flocks of flamingos (Greater and Lesser) which are the main attraction of this place. Moreover one may visit the Baboon Cliff which is one of the highest point on the hill surrounding the lake and an amazing beauty spot for tourists. Game drives and bird watching are another interesting propositions. Best time to go is year-round.  

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