Kenya at Glance
Kenya, is a country in East Africa famed for its scenic landscapes coupled with cultural diverse one of them being Maasai, Hadzabe, Samburu, vast wildlife preserves and Indian tropical weather climate.
It is bordered by Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Somalia and the Indian Ocean with its capital being Nairobi. Kenya was a colony of the United Kingdom from 1920 until 1963, and since then it has been a republic with a president, a national assembly, and a legal system. The etymology of Republic of Kenya is named after Mount Kenya. The earliest recorded version of the modern name was written by German explorer Johann Ludwig Krapf in the 19th century.
Kenya is a world-renowned wildlife destination.
While animal populations are high and tourist draw cards attractions to Kenya, the large land areas and migratory patterns means certain times of year are better than others. Many parks and conservancies focus on specific species through their conservation efforts. We’ve never heard anyone travel to Kenya and come back disappointed. The country has a tendency to promise a lot, and still find a way to over-deliver.
Mara Naibosho Conservancy
Masai Mara National Park
Meru National Park and Loisaba Conservancy
The Wild Kenya and National Parks
Where are the best places to see lions in Kenya?
- Mara Naibosho Conservancy; is one of the best places to see lions in Kenya. Around 100 lions live in the conservancy, making it one of the most densely populated areas for lions in the world. The largest pride of lions in the Greater Mara region are found here.
- Masai Mara National Park; The wildebeest migration usually reaches the Masai Mara peak season in August and remains until October when migration take a twist back to Serengeti National Park.
- Meru National Park and Loisaba Conservancy; are also great spots for lions. Loisaba has three lion prides, and the prides at Meru are some of the largest in the country.
Other places to explore and see lions in Kenya
Amboseli National Park, the Maasai Mara and Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
Population
- 47.6 million People
Kenya has the largest population in East Africa making it the 28th most populous country in the world and 7th most populous in Africa.
Currency
- The Kenyan shilling replaced the East African shilling in 1966.
The Kenyan shilling has remained a ubiquitous colonial legacy. This chapter aims to examine the origin, meanings, and metamorphosis of the Kenyan currency into the shilling. Robert Maxon (1992) and Van Zwanenberg (1975) have established a scholarly grounding for understanding how the financial system in Kenya materialized.
Language
- Swahili and English
Kenya’s native language is Swahili official widely spoken in the country with English as the national language. According to Ethnologue, there are a total of 68 languages spoken in Kenya as Multilingual as the variety reflection of the country’s cultural tribal diversity population that includes most major ethno – racial and linguistic groups found in Africa.
When to Visit Kenya
June to October
The best time to visit Kenya for an African safari is during the dry season from late June to October12. With little to no rain, the African bush thins out, and animals begin to congregate around watering holes, making game viewing at its best1. The wildebeest migration usually reaches the Masai Mara in August and remains until October when they move back to the Serengeti in Tanzania.
Kenya Wild Beach Holidays
Explore the best Beaches in Kenya advantage to recharging after a dusty wildlife safari
Sailing dhow off Shela Beach on Lamu Island, Kenyan coast lined with gleaming white sands, from the resort beaches of Mombasa to the ancient Swahili city of Lamu.
Going on safari may be Kenya’s biggest attraction, but its 536km (333-mile) Indian Ocean coastline has some of the best beaches in Africa. From the Lamu archipelago in the far north and the resort beaches near Mombasa to lesser-known, quieter shorelines in between, a stint on a Kenyan beach is well worth adding to your safari East Africa trip itinerary.
As East Africa’s largest port, Mombasa has been shaped by new arrivals from around the world for centuries, including British colonists, Arab traders, and Indian and Chinese immigrants, and the region’s cuisine, architecture and population reflect this influence.
Whether you’re looking for relaxation, good food, family-friendly spots with calm waters, or aquatic adventures in the form of kayaking, scuba diving or whale watching, Kenya has a beach for it.
Here’s what to pick the best Beaches in Kenya.
Diani Beach
Situated about 30km (19 miles) south of Mombasa, Diani Beach is a long-time traveller favourite, with a long stretch of soft, powder-white sand, and an excellent and vast choice of hotels, hostels and serviced beach villas, as well as countless restaurants and bars. Diani is popular for pretty much all the popular beach activities, including stand up paddle boarding, kitesurfing, kayaking and deep-sea fishing. Go skydiving for views from above, reef sharks are a big draw, as is spotting endangered hawksbill and green turtles.
From November to February, you might see whale sharks. For kids, glass-bottomed boat tours offer an easy glimpse of the underwater world. The rainforest park of Shimba Hills National Reserve is 16km (10 miles) inland, hosts elephants, monkeys, mongooses, bird species and the endangered sable antelope. Inside the reserve is the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary, created for elephants to freely roam around this area.
Galu Beach
Best beach for eco-tourism and kite surfing
Galu (also known as Galu Kinondo) is often seen as an extension of Diani Beach, and it’s another endless stretch of coastline south of Mombasa with a little more secluded and less developed than Diani, and more coastal scrub. The Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is the last remaining jungle on the Kenyan coast, home to Vervets and colobus monkeys, and it’s a sacred site for local communities.
They are also variety of beach Archipelagos to Explore in Kenya Coastline such as ;( Nyali Beach, Mombasa, Kikambala Beach, Watamu Blue Lagoon and Turtle, Kilifi Mnarani Ruins, the archaeological sites, Malindi best beaches and Lamu Island, Lamu Archipelago as amongst Kenya most visited beaches.
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