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Places
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from the richest collection of wildlife teeming in it’s game parks, Kenya
is also known for its many other diverse attractions: the dazzling white beaches,
the scenic landscapes, lush green highlands, exotic lakes and towering mountains
dorminating part of Kenya's magnificent blue skyline, which make ideal holiday
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Beaches
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Kenya
has a long coastline of beautiful white beaches with perfect all year climate
and excellent accommodation facilities. Mombasa is the biggest city at the coast,
and has a history dating back to the 12th Century, along with a vibrant local
culture. Established beach hotels are located to the north and south of Mombasa,
known as the North and South Coast. Lamu and Malindi are smaller tourist towns
north of Mombasa with their own unique attractions...More |
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| Lakes
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Lake
Turkana:
Another Rift Valley Lake, located in Northern Kenya, this 320km long lake is the
most dramatic of Africa’s lakes. Commonly referred to as the jade sea, due
to its electric blue-green colour, the lake is surrounded by a spectacular landscape
of dry desert and hills. Due to it’s remoteness, Lake Turkana has no lodge
accommodation and is only included in camping safaris. A location strictly for
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Lake
Naivasha
At
over six thousand feet, the highest of the Rift Valley lakes is one of the most
popular activity based lakes, known for fishing and boating. There are no crocodiles
and only a few hippo. Also renowned for it’s numerous bird species such as
marabou storks, doves, fish eagles and is also home to a protcted population of
hippos. The lake is only an hour’s drive from Nairobi and neighbours the
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Lake
Nakuru:
Lake Nakuru, situated on the floor of the rift valley within
a beautiful park of light acacia forest, is world heritage site famous for its
over one million plus pink flamingo population, is also an ornithologists heaven
with over 450 plus bird species. It is one of the easiest parks to visit and boasts
of a wide variety of wildlife species which include the leopard, waterbuck, impala,
eland, Rothschild's giraffe, black rhino, zebra, ostrich. The park is also reknown
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Lake
Baringo:
Surrounded
by a scenic rugged semi-desert landscape, Lake Baringo is a freshwater lake located
on the floor of the Rift Valley and is a classic experience of timeless Africa.
The Lake is another birdwatcher’s paradise with over 450 bird species spotted
and is home to a population of crocodiles and hippos. Activities at the lake include
fishing, water-skiing, surfing and nature boat rides. |
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Lake
Bogoria:
Lake
Bogoria is a sliver of saline water entrenched beneath towering hills some 60km
north of Nakuru. The lake's primary attraction is a series of furiously erupting
hotsprings which are simply breathtaking whilst a mirage of pink flamingoes tint
the lakes shores. The area surrounding the lake also hosts a wide variety of birdlife
such as fish eagles, pelicans, avocets, steppe eagles and game which include buffaloes,
hyenas, dik-dik, warthog in addition to other wildlife species |
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Lake
Magadi:
Lake Magadi, lying in a rift valley depression some 1000m
below Nairobi, is a vast shallow pool of soda, which basically is a sludge of
alkaline water - crystal trona deposits and is the world's second largest source
of sodium carbonate. Lyingin one of the countrys hottest regions, Lake Magadi
is fascinationg to walk across and boasts of a wealth of birdlife including large
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Lake
Victoria
At
68,000 sq.km, the world’s third largest lake, shared by Kenya, Uganda and
Tanzania, is actually more a sea than a lake. The prime location for arid angless,
the lake lies only a few hours from Masai Mara and is located in the Western part
of Kenya, habitated by the Luo tribe, the fishing community of Kenya. Fishing
or sightseeing trips can be arranged for Lake Victoria. For more information on
Lake Victoria, the
various fishing options and rates, please feel free to contact
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| Mountains |
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Mount
Kenya(5199m, 17,060ft)
Although
located on the equator, Mount Kenya has it’s higher slopes permanently covered
in snow and ice. Held sacred by the Kikuyu tribe, this stunning mountain also
provides for several climbing trips, using various routes, some ideal for amateurs,
others challenging for professional mountaineers. The park surrounding the mountain
has a varied collection of wildlife and due to the diverse afro alpine vegetation,
is of botanical interest. There are several lodges and hotels around Mt. Kenya. | |
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Mount
Longonot(2776m, 9105ft)
Longonot's name comes from the Maasai oloonong'ot, which means 'mountain
of man spurs'. Thrusting straight out of the rift valley floor, the cone on the
mountain is composed of very soft volcanic deposits that have eroded into deep
gulches and narrow ridges. The now extinct volcano is home to a wide variety of
birds and wildlife, and is fairly easy to climb. Many hikers prefer to walk around
the crater rim. The mountain is truly a suberb place to visit with hot springs
and steam seep through vents in the solidified lava plus several hotels around. |
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Mount
Elgon(4300m 14,100ft)
Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano which straddles the Kenya-Uganda border with
a sumit thats just over 4200m above sea level. The mountain whose name comes from
the maasai
Ol Doinyo Ilgoon meaning 'Breast Mountain', is often hidden
in clouds and has a jagged, much eroded crater with flat-topped peaks that crop
up like stumpy fingers of an upturned hand. Part of the east side of the mountain
is enclosed within the confines of Mount Elgon National Park, and the area is
free for hikers and campers. | |
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| Mount
Kilimanjaro(5895m)
Mt
Kilimanjaro Africa’s highest mountain, is simply an unforgettable sight to
look at, and one which you will never forget. The majestic snow capped peak dominates
everything in sight, and it provides for a once in a lifetime experience. Set
at the foot of the mountain is the Amboseli National Park, which in turn hosts
an abundance of rich wildlife.See: Climbing
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Interested
in mountain climbing ? Please see our mountains
page for the various climbing routes and treks offered |
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