Kenya
Language → Swahili, English
Populatio n(around) → 55,823,482
Currency → Kenyan Shilling (KES) ksh
General weather Overview
As in all equatorial countries, Kenya has a tropical climate.
Seasons don’t seem to vary too much. The change in daylight hours is minimal, as are the
temperature fluctuations between summer and winter. The typical daily temperature ranges from
hot to intense heat depending on the season. The temperature drops to a pleasant and
comfortable level throughout the colder months, depending on the region. With some humidity,
the seashore is the warmest part of the country
Cities
Nairobi / Capital – Tsavo – Diani Beach – Mombasa – Lamu – Naivasha – Voi – Nakuru –
Masai Mara – Amboseli – Taita-Taveta – Malindi – Embu
Fun facts
- Kenya has been named the World's Best Safari Destination for 2021 by the World Travel Awards, a position it has held for seven years. It is known for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo
- Kenya is crossed from north to south by the Great Rift Valley, also known as the East African Rift Valley. It was formed more than 25 million years ago by geological stresses in the earth's crust and is around 6,500 kilometers long and 60 kilometers wide. The wide valley allowed for the formation of many lakes and created unique habitats for the country's wildlife.
- Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro in neighboring Tanzania which can also be seen in Kenya.
Some popular local foods
Ugali, Irio, Githeri, Kenyan Pilau, Chips Mayai, Sukuma Wiki,
Kenyan Stew, Nyama Choma, Matoke, Chapati, Kachumbari, Masala Chips, Samosas
Some native animals:
African Buffalo, Crocodile, Zebras, Giraffe, Genet, Lesser Kudu, Topis,
Wildebeest, Elephant, Lion, Hyena, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Ostrich, Cheetah, Baboons,
Dikdiks, Flamingos, Lemur, Crocodiles, Marabou Stork
Couple of reasons to visit
- After the thrill and excitement of a hot, dusty safari, enjoy a stay at a luxury safari camp. Like in a movie scene, you'll dine under the expansive night sky while the campfire crackles, and you're mesmerized by the sounds of wildlife around you. Many lodges offer an exceptional vantage point for wildlife viewing
- Kenya has a long and beautiful coastline with long stretches of pristine sandy beaches that gently flow into turquoise waters. They are rich in reefs and corals, all kinds of different fish, starfish, and the most impressive seashells imaginable! Many beaches offer water sports, boating, and deep-sea fishing. There are several amazing and impressive honeymoon packages that you should not miss
- Experience all kinds of different safari ventures where you get to spot the big 5 along with tons of different animals, by foot, cycling, jeep, horse-back, or even by air with a hot-air balloon excursion! You can also choose to have private tours with some locals from the Maasai tribe to get a better understanding of their lands and culture
- When it comes to jewelry, you can always find beautiful hand-designed pieces at the Maasai Market and other flea markets. These busy places are also the best sites to buy fabrics for clothing, decoration, furniture, and more
