Places Of Interest To Visit On Your Holidays In Kenya

Kenya is a great country to visit on your holiday ifOryx can be spotted in the reserve. The reserve
you love the great outdoors. It is home to some ofalso houses around 300 bird species. The jeep safaris
the best wildlife in the world and has a diverse rangeoffered at the reserve is an enthralling experience.
of countryside. There are some great holiday homesThe second largest freshwater lake in the world is
that can be rented as holiday accommodation inLake Victoria. It stretches over 67,483 square
Kenya. These holiday homes vary from holiday villas,kilometres and is unrivalled for its natural splendour,
self catering apartments, holiday cottages and gamerich variety of bird and fish population. A bird
lodges.watchers and fishing enthusiast's haven, colourful fish
Kenya is home to the prominent tourist attractionslike Shoals and Nile Perch and birds like Bee-eaters,
of the African continent; hence it is hailed as theSwamp Flycatchers, Warblers and Sunbirds can be
Jewel of Africa. Kenya has many beautiful beaches,spotted near the lake. Sunsets are captivating, canoe
rich wildlife, scenic beauty, coral reefs, spectaculartours are enthralling.
deserts, mountain ranges and stunning lakes. KenyaThe Western highlands are another attraction of
offers varied and diverse tourist attractions and isKenya. It is the agricultural heartland of Kenya and is
the most popular holiday spot in East Africa. Thelocated to the north of the Great African Rift Valley.
wildlife parks and safaris are major highlights of theExquisite and stunning mountain scenery, lush green
adventurous Kenyan itinerary.tea plantations and rich flora and fauna characterizes
The Great African Rift Valley is a major attraction inthis region. Hill ranges, valleys, waterfalls, lakes and
Kenya. The valley stretches over 3,600 miles acrossplains captivate the tourists to the region.
the African continent. The valley is an exquisiteMt. Kenya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is
natural attraction, which was formed by a tectonicthe highest mountain of Kenya. It is the second
activity in the earth's crust. It was created when thehighest mountain in Africa. It has been announced as
African and Arabian tectonic plates drifted andan International Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. An
separated, 35 million years ago.expedition to Mt. Kenya can be adventurous and one
The valley houses glaciers, volcanoes, lakes,can find an array of snow-capped peaks, cliffs,
depressions and offers many breathtaking sights. It iswaterfalls, glaciers, valleys, slopes, alpine meadows
also ideal for rock climbing, mountain biking, trekkingand thick green forests that cover the landscape.
and hiking. The wildlife parks in the Great African RiftThe mount is rich with unique flora and fauna.
Valley are a wildlife enthusiasts delight and possessesKenya offers something to everyone, be it a nature
a unique ecosystem.enthusiast, adventure lover or wildlife enthusiast.
Yet another famous attraction is the Samburu GameKenya is a unique combination of the old and new,
Reserve. The Reserve is situated just above thesince Kenya is an ancient Swahili country and a
equator and covers a sprawling 325 km. It is locatedcosmopolitan country also. A visit to Kenya offers a
in the northern part of Nairobi and is a popular andrich experience to a person, since the country
significant national park in Kenya. The Reserve iswelcomes everyone with diverse offerings.
renowned for its varied and rich flora and fauna.Many holiday makers come to Kenya and rent holiday
It is home to many endangered species of birds,accommodation direct from their owners. By staying
wildlife and vibrant people of Samburu. Rare animalsin holiday cottages and game lodges tourists are able
like Reticulated Giraffe, Zebra, Gerenuk and Beisato experience the true culture of Kenya.