Travel to Kenya

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Kenya

Kenya is a country the size of Texas, straddling the Equator, which holds the greatest variety of geography, fauna and flora on earth. Habitat ranges from the year round snowcapped peaks of Mt Kenya, at 17,000 feet, through tropical forest, vast fertile plains, the spectacular Great Rift Valley, arid deserts, plentiful rivers and a spectacular coastline. This, coupled with plentiful wildlife, birdlife, and the still colorful ethnic traditional people, make it a must to visit.

Kenya’s main parks are well known: Amboselli, Tsavo, Samburu, and the Masai Mara. There are many more in which you will find few other tourists. The famous traditional safaris of days gone by originated here in Kenya, and although the main game parks are known to be fairly crowded, it is STILL possible to get away from the beaten track, and see Africa much as it once was. Because at least 50% of Kenya’s game lives outside the Parks, safaris to private or land leased from the local peoples, which host few visitors, and where one can walk and ride horses, make a thrilling alternative.

The weather year round is superb, but the rainy seasons in April, May and November probably should be avoided. The temperature in the game viewing areas seldom gets above 90F at the hottest time of the year. The people are warm and friendly everywhere you go. I recommend flying between the destinations as the roads are very bad, and the standard of driving? Not much better!! The following illustrates a little of what is available out there off the beaten track.