It does not matter which part of Kenya you have landed, moving around the country is quite easy. You will always find something good in Kenya, from the people to natural resources. This country is very popular for the best tourist delicacies all-in-one basket. It is in this place where passions in African dream safaris are realized. As soon as you land in Nairobi, the capital city, you will feel real warmth of African sun.
Nairobi city is widely known as a “city under the sun.” It boasts a lot of natural resources such as Mamba Village, Sheldrick Trust, Museums of Kenya, and many hot spots. You will learn that it is the only city in the world with a National Park. If you are interested to learn the various cultures of the Kenyan people, you will do it at The Bomas of Kenya. Take your time to shop at the famous Maasai market. After the tiresome shopping, you are free to relax and walk around Uhuru Park. A nature walk at Karura Forest and the Arboretum will do you good. You will not be spending a lot of money for food and accommodation as the hotels offer luxurious accommodation at less than 20 dollars a day.
From Nairobi, you can head to The Great Rift Valley to see for yourself geographical nature changes. There are a lot of lakes in this area. They include Lake Naivasha, Lake Magadi, Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, and others. At Lake Naivasha you will enjoy hippo watching, boat riding, and fishing. As if that is not enough, it is the home to the largest geothermal project in Africa. If you love roses then you will get them free in this town. Locally, it is known as the “flower town”.
Other places near the town you will enjoy include Hell’s Gate National Park, and Mount Longonot. On your way to Nakuru, you will see Lake Elementaita, which is next to Kariandusi Valley, the home of early man. At Lake Nakuru, you are free to watch the Lesser and Greater Flamingos. It is also the place to see white and black rhinos. If you are angry, you should head to Lake Bogoria and boil your eggs thanks to the natural hot springs. You should be afraid of crocodiles at Lake Turkana.
There are more important places you must visit. You should not miss one of the Seven Wonders of the World, wildebeest cross at the Mara River in Maasai Mara game reserve. They are not crossing in thousands but in millions at the feast of crocodiles. The game reserve is known as the home of “the Big Five.” As you travel, you will see endless plains with wild animals grazing. This makes the place great for safari photos.
You will need months to cover 30% of the natural attractions in Kenya. Others include, Thomson Falls, Coast Beaches, Tsavo National Park, Amboseli National Park. If you travel to Nyeri, then you will be lucky to see the second largest mountain in Africa, Mount Kenya. The town is home to Aberdare National Park and Mau Mau graves.
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