Kenya sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
Wondrous nature, beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean, an opportunity to try authentic Kenyan coffee, and enjoy the inimitable atmosphere of the national culture – Kenya simply cannot leave its guests indifferent. It has a broad range of opportunities for educational tourism and for active recreation. Moreover, the coastal region of Kenya is widely recognized as one of the best places in the world for diving. In terms of the number of national parks and reserves, Kenya is definitely among the leading countries.
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When you are in a mood of exploring interesting historic sites, simply head to the city of Mombasa and visit the beautiful and old Fort Jesus. This is a large protective building erected by the Portuguese yet in the 16th century. They used to fort to protect the settlement from attacks of hostile indigenous tribes and Turkish conquerors. Despite numerous fights, the fort has survived until our day in wonderful condition. Nowadays, there is an interesting museum of history open in the building.
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Divers from all over the world visit Kenya with only one aim – to visit the Watamu Marine National Park. This is a large resort that occupies a large coastal area near the Indian Ocean. Coastal waters in this part of the country are famous for their incredibly attractive coral reefs. There are many picturesque beaches with mangrove forests that grow not far from water. By the way, local beaches have a fantastic peculiarity – crystal clear turquoise-colored water. Tourists can not only enjoy beach recreation and try scuba diving but also make a romantic walk along the coastline.
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Kenya’s international airport regularly accommodates flights from Amsterdam, Paris, and Dubai. There are also regular flights from Rome, Istanbul, and Cairo. It is easy to reach the border of Kenya by car from such neighbor countries as Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia. There are also ferries from Uganda that use Lake Victoria to reach Kenya. Tourists can reach Kenya from Tanzania using fast-speed boats that connect Zanzibar Island and Pemba Island.
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Lake Turkana
From the series “The Unesco World Heritage Sites in Africa”
In Kenya, is one of the world’s most important natural attractions - Lake Turkana, also known under another name – Lake Rudolph. This lake lies on the territory of the Great Reef valley. Its depth is relatively small and is on average of about 30 meters. At the same time the size of the lake is quite impressive; Its length is about 290 km, and the latitude is about 32 km. The general surface of the water basin is 6405 sqm.
The discoverers of the lake are the Austrian explorer Ludwig von Henel and the Hungarian traveller Samuel Teleki. They named the lake after the Austrian Crown Prince Rudolf. The current name has been given to Lake Turkana in the 1970s. Today the two names are used in different sources. The beautiful lake, on whose territory there are several volcanic islands, has a … Read all
The discoverers of the lake are the Austrian explorer Ludwig von Henel and the Hungarian traveller Samuel Teleki. They named the lake after the Austrian Crown Prince Rudolf. The current name has been given to Lake Turkana in the 1970s. Today the two names are used in different sources. The beautiful lake, on whose territory there are several volcanic islands, has a … Read all
Nabiyotum
From the series “Majestic and Spectacular Craters and Crater Lakes”
Nabiyotum is the most famous and beautiful crater in Kenya. It is located next to another prominent landmark, the largest alkaline lake in the world of Turkana. One of the main characteristics of the crater is the incomparable view. It looks like a huge funnel with very steep and high slopes. The crater is almost surrounded on all sides by the strange alkaline lake. This landscape is simply peculiar.
The travelers, who want to see these natural wonders with their own eyes, are to prepare themselves for the long and dangerous adventure. The lake and crater are located almost 70 kilometers from the nearest town, Lodvar. Such a distance may seem slight to experienced tourists. The road, however, extends through very complicated and dangerous places. The wild animals are the main danger to … Read all
The travelers, who want to see these natural wonders with their own eyes, are to prepare themselves for the long and dangerous adventure. The lake and crater are located almost 70 kilometers from the nearest town, Lodvar. Such a distance may seem slight to experienced tourists. The road, however, extends through very complicated and dangerous places. The wild animals are the main danger to … Read all
Masai
From the series “Wildest Tribes Avoiding Civilization”
The Maasai people of East Africa live in the savanna between southern Kenia and nothern Tanzania. The tribe has some 900 000. They differ by a special way of life, which has absolutely not changed over the past century. A tribal structure is based on the so-called age-groups. The responsibilities of tribe members depend on the age of the group they belong to.
From boyhood to adulthood, young Maasai boys begin to learn the responsibilities of being a man or helder and a warrior. The role of a warrior is to protect their animals from human and animal predators, to provide security to their families. So they herd cattle, later, through rituals and ceremonies Maasai boys are guided on how to become a warrior. Women are responsible for making the houses as well as supplying water, collecting … Read all
All unique sightseeing Kenya
From boyhood to adulthood, young Maasai boys begin to learn the responsibilities of being a man or helder and a warrior. The role of a warrior is to protect their animals from human and animal predators, to provide security to their families. So they herd cattle, later, through rituals and ceremonies Maasai boys are guided on how to become a warrior. Women are responsible for making the houses as well as supplying water, collecting … Read all
Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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