Kenya
The East African Republic of Kenya, with its coastline along the Indian Ocean to the South East, Lake Victoria to the South West and its numerous inland wildlife reserves is one of Africa's major holiday destinations.

Nothing can prepare you for the amazing beauty of Kenya with its stunning landscape, people and wildlife.

The country is named after Mount Kenya, a significant landmark and second among Africa's
highest mountain peaks.

Impressive mountain ranges, tropical rainforests, perfect beaches, rich valleys, coral reefs, ancient monuments and bustling cities jostle for your attention.

Sublime national parks include Nairobi National Park, Samburu National Park and the Masai Game Reserve.

Getting There
Nairobi airport is the largest and busiest airport in East and Central Africa. The airport is located 16km to the South East of central Nairobi and can be reached by plenty of cheap flights from Europe. It’s also worth considering cheap charter flights to Mombasa which are often available as part of package deals. Once you are there self-drive and chauffeur-driven cars may be hired from travel agents and international hire companies. Coach tours are also popular.

Climate
The best time to go is during the dry season - July to March - also the best time to see wildlife. It is cooler from the end of May to early October and it starts to get warmer from late November to early March.

Geography
Kenya is an Eastern African country bordered by Ethiopia to the North and Somalia to the East. Tanzania is to the South, Uganda is to the West and Sudan is to the North West with the Indian Ocean as the South East border.

Popular Destinations
Kenya is one of Africa’s main tourist destinations on account of its sumptuous landscapes and astounding wildlife. It provides some of the best wildlife reserves in the world along with vibrant cities and relaxing beach resorts.  

Nairobi - Kenya’s capital city is a very modern looking international city. The bush is just outside the perimeter though - Nairobi National Park to be precise - with its rhinos, cheetahs and other native animals.

Mombasa – A lively island city with a rich history. Why not visit the impressive 16th Century fort and harbour and explore the superb old town?

South Coast - The coastline south of Mombasa is a tropical paradise of palm fringed white sand beaches. The offshore reefs are alive with coral, myriad fish, sea turtles and dolphins. A wide range of world class resorts are available including Diani Beach and the quieter Tiwi Beach.  

Masai Reserve - One of the most popular tourism destinations in Kenya. The reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife tends to be most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment including mammals, amphibians, reptiles and bird species.

Nairobi National Park - Nairobi National Park is unique by being the only protected area in the world of its type so close to a capital city. Nairobi National Park is one of Kenya’s most successful rhino sanctuaries.

Hell's Gate National Park - Lake Naivasha. Spectacular Rift Valley National Park includes beautiful gorge and hot geysers; as well as abundant wildlife such as eagles, vultures, lions, leopards and buffalo.

Kakamega Forest Reserve - This vast tropical rainforest reserve in western Kenya is the only surviving tropical rainforest in Kenya and the home of a wide variety of animals and insects and hundreds of species of birds.  

Ruma National Park - Wildlife include giraffe, buffalo and leopard. The park is ideal for walking and fishing. No hotel at the park but campsites are available.