5 must-visit places in Kenya

-


Kenya abounds with interesting places and things to do while on vacation. Here you get a chance to see the towering Mt. Kenya and sunbathe on the warm beaches of Mombasa. Basically these attractions are yours to discover. The 5 must-visit places in Kenya include:


The Great Rift Valley
This geological wonder of the world is home to a wealth of attractions that you must explore. The valley encompasses 7 lakes and 12 volcanoes that are enough to make your holiday a once-in a lifetime experience including the famous Lake Nakuru , the home of flamingos. In addition there are games parks teeming with wildlife, hotels and lodges waiting to enhance your holiday experience.
If you love exploring, you can consider visiting the Yellowstone Park featuring hot geysers that send huge columns of steaming water into the air. You can also visit the Hells Gate reserve to explore winding caves and gorges.

Mt. Kenya
The mountain is located in the central highlands of Kenya and rises to about 5,199 meters above sea level which makes it the highest mountain in the country and the 2nd highest in Africa. This extinct volcano features incredible chasms, waterfalls and jagged peaks. If you are an avid climber, this is the place to go.
Mount Kenya is not only a place for trekking and climbing, it is also a national park. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including water bucks, elephants, buffalos and rhinos. You will also interact with tree hyrax, baboons and monkeys.

Amboseli Park
The park is popularly known as the Land of Giants is among the 5 must-visit places in Kenya. Here you will interact with huge herds of elephants as they graze leisurely on plains against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Apart from Elephants, you will also get a chance to see the rest of the big five including buffalos, lions, rhinos and leopards.

Mombasa
Mombasa is Kenya’s 2nd largest city and one of the popular holiday sites in the country. This is the ideal place for visitors who love to have a good time. If you love history, you will enjoy exploring historical sites such as Fort Jesus and Gedi ruins. Alternatively you can simply opt to hit the beaches and laze around while soaking in the African sun or diving into the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. The gently lapping waters and beaches lined with palm trees are just the right places for you to while away your time while on vacation. For those who love marine life, they can visit Watamu Marine Park to interact with a wide variety of marine life.

Masai Mara Reserve
The Mara is home to the New 7th Wonder of the World or the Great Wildebeest Migration. The stunning Masai Mara deserves to be number one among the 5 must-visit places in Kenya. The reserve is home to the big 5; however the main attraction is the wildebeest migration. During the migration which takes place from July to October, the wildebeest migrates from Serengeti in Tanzania to Masai Mara in Kenya.


About the author:

Ephy is a well traveled tours and travel consultant,personal development instructor and CEO of Talkpoint Consultant

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

5 most beautiful places in the world to visit before you die

-
Image
Once in a while, you want to get out there and disentangle yourself from your daily hassles as well as the working environment. At such moments, the least you can do is to find a great place where you can relax either by yourself or with your family. To help you relax, we have put together a list of some of the best places you need to visit in your lifetime. These places are not only great tourist destinations but also so beautiful that they will take your breath away. Here are the 5 most beautiful places in the world to visit before you die:   White Haven                                         Whitsunday Islands White Haven is known for its beautiful white sands. The beach stretches for 7 kilometers along Whitsunday Island and was recently named as the top Eco-Friendly Harbor of the world by CNN.com. It boasts of brilliant white silica sand that is among the cleanest in the world. You can access the beach via a boat from Airlie Beach or Shute Harbor as well as Hami
Read more

Army ants: The world’s deadliest ants

-
Image
Army ants also known as legionnaire and marabunta ants are aggressive ants that move in marching formations and kills anything in their path. The name army ant is used to refer to more than 200 ant species which exhibit aggressive and predatory characteristics during raids. During these foraging raids, large numbers of ants march over a certain area and forage for food. Initially, army ants were thought to have evolved independently. In 2003, genetic analysis of several species indicated that they all evolved from a common ancestor which lived more than 100 million years ago when the continents of South America and Africa separated. Normally, a colony contains millions of individuals descended from a single queen. Army ants have two unique characteristics: they are nomadic and exhibit group predation tendencies: Nomadic and stationary characteristics These ants have 2 phases of activity-a wandering phase and a stationary phase. These two phases are found in all army ant
Read more

Pet House

-
Image
Whether your pet lives inside or outside the house, it requires a safe, cozy place they can retreat to and feel safe. If a pet lives outdoors, it needs a house to protect it from predators such as coyotes and extreme weather. The pet house should be customized to fit the needs of the animal and should be located in a draught-free, dry, warm area. Cats While some people believe that cats are better off outdoors, the Humane Society of the United States says that cats are happier and healthier indoors. When left outside, cats usually adapt quickly and start foraging for themselves by hunting small prey such as birds, insects, and mice. Their ability to become independent when left outside for a long also make them prone to straying from home. Unfortunately, leaving your cat outside reduces its lifespan drastically. Studies show that cats living outdoors have a lifespan of approximately two years unlike a cat staying indoors which is likely to live longer than 10 years. Domestic cats have
Read more