Located on the equator between the tropics, this marvellous country offers the ideal tropical experience to anyone wishing to delve in for a sample. Kenya's vast terrain is spotted with natural geographical features that offer picturesque sceneries, indigenous flora and fauna mixed with a dash of exotic varieties and a widespread population endowed with rich cultural backgrounds that may be very interesting to interact with.



A safari in Kenya would cause you to come face to face with the realities of nature and the majestic wild life. Take for example a visit to the marvellous national parks and game reserves dotting the unscathed plains. It would be very interesting for one to watch the animals in their natural habitats as they hunt, feed and socialise without interference. The Masai Mara Game Reserve, one of the Wonders of the modern world, has received astounding recognition for the reason that the annual wildebeest migration occurs here. On the other hand, the Tsavo National Park, which is the largest in the country covering four percent of the total landmass, is home to the untamed lions and the historical ?man-eaters?.

The forests that dot the landscape are home to thousands of bird species which would be a remarkable sight to behold for photographers. There are also different animal species ranging from the small Colobus monkey to the mighty African bush elephants. These would certainly leave one awe-stricken as they display their natural abilities with grace and precision.

Kenya has spectacular highlands and that offer breathtaking views of the plush horizons. From the central highlands for example, you can be able to view the grandiose Great Rift Valley as it snakes through the plains. The valley is dotted with overwhelming rivers and lakes whose surroundings are speckled indigenous and atypical bird and animal populations.

The mountains form amazing back-drops against which one can enjoy the serene all these other features are adored. The magnificent Mount Kenya is one of the few snow-capped highlands on the equator making it quite an astonishing site to behold. Both mountain and rock climbing have become popular activities in the mountain reserve, with the increase in outdoor sporting fanatics. Other outdoor activities that are carried out within the mountain's highland region are white-water rafting, kayaking and sport fishing which greatly take place on the rivers that flow from the mountain.

The coast, stretching over five hundred kilometres long, has always been on the spot-light as the core source of entertainment and relaxation to holiday makers. With its lavish white-sandy beaches, cool ocean breeze and diverse hospitable population, the coastal region of Kenya offers a distinctive taste to anybody's holiday. Activities such as snorkelling, deep-sea diving, marine life watching and sun-bathing are some of the most sought after at the coast.

One other remarkable factor is the hospitality which one gets to experience from the start of his or her safari to the end. Kenyan towns, cities and even the parks are dappled with hotels, lodges and restaurants that are bejewelled with courteous ladies and gentlemen on hand to offer excellent service. It is certainly without a shadow of doubt that this amazing country would makes ones safari experience one to reminisce for the rest of their lives.