Kenya covers an area of ​​approximately 580,000 square kilometers and has a diverse culture with approximately more than 52 tribes. It is located in East Africa and borders: Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, and South Sudan. The name Kenya was derived from Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa. The climate is tropical along the coastal region, it has a temperate climate in the interior and arid in the northern parts.

Why Kenya? Over the years, the country has proven to be one of the most visited places in Africa due to its magnificent wildlife. The famous Big Five, the lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard are easily seen on safari. During a tour of Kenya, you will see numerous National Parks and reserves, the most visited being the Masai Mara. Many wildlife documentaries have also been filmed in these national parks and reserves over the years.

Beautiful landscapes are everywhere, from the Great Rift Valley with its many cliffs, savannah in the south, deserts in the north, to Lake Victoria in the west, tropical beaches in the east and covered Mount Kenya. of snow. Fossils found in the country date back more than 20 million years and the East African region is commonly known as the cradle of mankind.

One of the greatest spectacles to behold is the wildebeest migration that occurs each year in the Masai Mara. The promise of rain brings together more than 1.3 million wildebeest into one massive herd. This has been described as one of the most spectacular and impressive experiences. Together with the zebra and more than 300,000 gazelles, the herd begins the life-and-death struggle to cross the Mara River, which is teeming with hungry crocodiles. For a truly unique view of spectacular nature, a balloon safari offers an incredible experience.

During a visit to Kenya, it is important to get vaccinated against some of the common tropical diseases, such as malaria, which is spread through mosquito bites. Hospitality is exotic at seaside resorts like Norfolk, Aberdare Country Club and Mount Kenya Safari, just to name a few. Food in Kenya is as diverse as the many cultures that make up this country. Ugali (cornmeal cake) being the staple food is usually taken with vegetables and stews. Nyama Choma (mutton, goat or beef grilled over red-hot charcoal) is a typical Kenyan experience.