KENYA - THE GEM OF AFRICA
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Kenya, which borders 5 countries, is located on the East African coastline. It is a country of diverse terrain and culture spanning from the mountain ranges of northern Kenya and the untouched vast expanses of raw wilderness to the sweeping nomadic white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean.
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KENYA NATIONAL PARKS: Aberdares National Park, Amboseli National Park, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Chyulu Hills National Park, Hells Gate National Park, Kora National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Meru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Longonot National Park, Nairobi National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Shima Hills National Reserve, Tsavo National Park, Watamu Marine National Park.
KENYA COAST: Diani Beach, Kilifi County, Lamu Archipelago, Malindi, Mombasa, Watamu
KENYA NATURAL HABITAT: Guests visiting Kenya can enjoy a transformational journey that connects people with a diverse array of activities such as cultural immersion, walking safaris, camel safaris, horse riding, mountain climbing, and game drives in open vehicles.
KENYA SAFARIS: Safari in Kenya is a classic adventure visiting spectacular national parks, incredible rugged wilderness areas and private conservancies. Game viewing is an intimate encounter with the wildlife and African landscapes. Kenya has more than 5% of its land dedicated to conservation, protecting the biodiversity of natural habitats and rare species.
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Location: Eastern Africa
Capital City: Nairobi
Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Population: 55.1 million
Form of Government: Democratic
Main Languages: Kiswahili and English
Climate: Tropical where temperatures are influenced by altitude and rainy seasons
Cultural diversity is a colourful mosaic of traditional practices, languages, and ethnicities. More than 60 languages are spoken in Kenya, and more than 45 ethnic tribes exist. Storytelling and music are central to culture. Songs, stories, and poetry have been used as a way of passing knowledge from one generation to the next through the oral narration of beliefs, history, and heritage.