Kenya stretches along the equator with the peaks of Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa, rising in a natural setting of exceptional beauty, Kenya is a very rewarding place to travel. It is not possible to see all that Kenya has to offer in one trip, and I do not suggest you give it a try.

Things not to miss on safari

Climbing Mount Kenya – Africa’s second highest peak, the crowned glacier Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano that straddles the equator. You can hike the lower slopes at will, but if you attempt the 5200-meter summit, you have to go slow enough to acclimate to the attitude.

Turkana Overland Safari – Remote Turkana is most easily visited on a camping safari from Nairobi that involves days of bumping into each other, though encounters in the arid wilderness with local people, wildlife, and swollen rivers are at stake.

Rhino sanctuaries Kenya has several of these, such as the Solia hunting ranch near Aberdares, which offers the opportunity to see black and white rhinos.

Balloon safaris are an unforgettable experience, almost worth every penny of the $ 400 you will pay to be high over the plains at sunrise (that’s about $ 5 a minute).

Kakamega Forest – An isolated patch of equatorial forest that once encircled the breadth of Africa, Kakamega is a haven for hundreds of species that don’t come out of anywhere else in Kenya.

Eco-lodges: Kenyan ships are excellent, if expensive, accommodations in pristine parks and reserves, such as at the Shompole Conservancy.

Cave Skulls – The Taita keep the exhumed skulls of their deceased in hidden rock niches, an example of traditional religious practice that is becoming increasingly rare

Dhow Tours: Sinbad the Sailor for a Day on a Relaxed Dhow Cruise on Lamu

Birdwatching: Kenya’s diversity of habitats accounts for its extraordinary 1,070 species of birds, including this Von der Decken hornbill. Even the uninitiated convert soon, so bring a pair of binoculars

Diving and Snorkeling – Kenya’s coral reef has excellent underwater opportunities with dive schools at all major centers and snorkeling equipment widely available to rent for a couple of hours. Wasini, Watamu and Kiwaiyu are featured sites

The tea country of Kericho, the tea capital of Kenya and the most important jungle center in all of Africa, is surrounded by an endless undulating sea of ​​bright green plantations.

Lamu’s cozy island getaway with no shortage of things to do, it also has some of the best-preserved ancient city architecture in Africa, many of the houses dating back hundreds of years.

Handicrafts: Wood carving is the stock of Kenyan curio vendors, but there are a wide variety of other handicrafts that can be tempted by beautiful wraparound cloth garments for musical instruments.

The wildebeest migration from the Masai Mara observing the cacophonous herds on the banks of the flood-swollen Mara River, especially at a deadly crocodile-infested crossing point, is one of nature’s most impressive experiences. Migration takes place between July and October.

Nyama choma The most popular food in Kenya is Nyama Choma or roast meat (goat, lamb or beef) and lots of beer. Nyama Choma bars are found throughout the country.

Live music: any weekend it is easy to find live music in cities. Nairobi is the biggest focus with dozens of clubs and bands, but wherever you are, taxi drivers or hotel staff can help point you in the right direction.

Bush Walks Immerse yourself in the jungle experience by stepping out of the hikes offered at the hunting lodges in and around a number of parks and reserves, such as the Maasai Mara.
Gedi ruins the hauntingly atmospheric ruins of an abandoned Swahili town in the 17th century; take some time to discover the jungle shaded trails away from the main site.

Mzima manages an extraordinary oasis in Tsavo West National Park. Sparkling crystal clear water and inhabited by hippos, crocodiles and a diversity of smaller species.

Fort Jesus Mombasa – The site of horrific battles between Portuguese and Arab colonizers and the local population – Today, the spacious and lush interior of the fort houses an excellent historical museum.

Tiwi Beach simply one of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya easily accessible from Mombasa and less crowded than Diani Beach further south