by Jane Farasi

Kenya is safari country. There is so much to see and do that where to travel in Kenya would probably take a lifetime to write about, let alone to go around. The cultures and landscapes and animals and people and birds and flora and fauna are as diverse as they are beautiful.

Bird life and wildlife

Game safaris are probably the single most popular reason why visitors come to this country. There are over 20 National Parks and Game Reserves, each complete with all types of animals.

Visit the Maasai Mara game reserve between July and October and witness the spectacular wildebeest migration, one of the 7 new wonders of the world.

The bird life is also rich and the Kakamega forest in the west is by itself home to over 400 species of birds.

The Mountains.

Get a unique chance at mountaineering in travel Kenya. Easily accessible is Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain at 5895m.

On Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest peak you have the opportunity to get to Point Lenana (4985m) or Point Nelion (5188m) or Point Batian (5199m)

There are also several smaller mountains and craters that are just as fun to trek and offer organized expeditions for the adventure seeker.

The Kenyan Lakes

These constitute an important aspect of where to travel in Kenya.There is lots of Flamingo to see on Lake Nakuru, Bogoria, Elmentaita as well as other birds and even more animals.Fishing is found on Lake Turkana and Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria is the world’s largest fresh-water lake.

Hot springs can be found on the banks of Lake Bogoria.

Most of Kenya’s Lakes are found on the bed of the Great Rift Valley, another of Kenya’s spectacular landscapes.

The Kenyan Coast.

The Kenyan coast is picturesque with its blue waters and white sandy beaches and it offers unlimited options for travel and water sports. The culture here blends the Arabic, Swahili, Bantu in art, architecture and cuisine making the coast a fine mix.

If you know where to travel in Kenya you will find truly exciting and memorable experiences….and much, much more.

About the Author:
Jane Farasi has been involved in tours and travel business in East Africa for over 19 years. She currently spends her time providing unique Africa holiday solutions at her travel agency. Visit her site for articles and resources to help you decide where to travel and what to see in this region.

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