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    Tourist Attractions in Kenya

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Kenya. Photos and a brief description.

    About Kenya

    Kenya is considered one of the most popular countries among travelers. There are 60 national parks on the relatively small territory of this state, so tourists come here for photo safaris, animal watching, extreme trips through the endless savannah.
    Every year during the great migration of animals, the Kenyan Masai Mara National Park becomes an arena for a unique natural phenomenon – almost 2 million zebras, gazelles, wildebeest go in search of food and water to Tanzania. And they are followed by lions, cheetahs, leopards and other predators.

    Kenya is also more than 120 km of beaches with sparkling white sand. At the resorts of Watamu, Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi, you can sunbathe, go diving and enjoy unusual local cooking.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Kenya

    Maasai Mara Nature Reserve

    One of the most visited and significant nature reserves in Africa, it is located on the border with Tanzania and the Serengeti National Park. Both territories form a single system, within which there is a wide variety of local fauna. The Maasai Mara is an endless African savanna, through which millions of animals move over long distances during the great migration from May to September.

    Maasai Mara Nature Reserve
    Mount Kenya

    Mount Kenya

    A natural monument of national importance, the second highest peak in Africa (about 5200 meters above sea level). On the slopes of the mountain there is a national park inhabited by crested antelopes, buffaloes, elephants. The most full—flowing river of Kenya, the Tana, begins its journey here. Tropical forests, bamboo thickets, olive groves, fern thickets and even groups of cedar pines replace each other at different altitude levels.

    Fort Jesus

    It is located in the city of Mombasa and is one of its main attractions. The fort was built by Portuguese settlers at the end of the XVI century. It was used for defense against hostile African tribes and Turkish invaders. Many times the Arabs tried to take over the fort, as the fortress is very well located and over time it became the best harbor of the entire continent. Nowadays, a museum is open in the walls of the fortification.

    Fort Jesus
    Gates of Hell National Park

    Gates of Hell National Park

    One of the few Kenyan parks where you can get to without a guide. On its territory you can walk, travel by car, ride a bike and even set up a tent camp in special places. The park got its name because of the gorge, on the edges of which there are rocks and form a narrow passage. To the researchers of the area Thompson and Fisher, this landscape reminded of the "gate to hell".

    Amboseli National Park

    It was established in 1974 as a biosphere reserve. The territory of Amboseli is spread out against the backdrop of the majestic peak of Kilimanjaro (the mountain is 40 km away). The ecosystem of the park is quite fragile, endangered species of cheetah and black rhinoceros live here. In total, there are about 50 species of large animals, 400 species of birds. E. Hemingway and R. Ruark described the landscapes of Amboseli in some of their novels.

    Amboseli National Park
    Tsavo National Park

    Tsavo National Park

    It is spread over vast expanses, the total area of which is 4% of the entire territory of Kenya. The reserve is known for the fact that a large number of rare species listed in the Red Book live here. Tsavo is home to a large population of elephants (almost 7000 individuals), lions, about which many tales have been told and several films have been shot, a lot of herbivores. The park is divided into Western and Eastern Tsavo.

    Watamu National Marine Park

    It is located on the coast of the Indian Ocean to the north of Mombasa at 120 km. The Watamu ecosystem is very diverse: coral reefs, coastal mangrove forests, turtles, hundreds of species of fish, shellfish and marine "reptiles". The Marine Park is a popular place for underwater diving. Tourists also take boat trips or just swim in the turquoise clear water.

    Watamu National Marine Park
    The ruins of Gedi

    The ruins of Gedi

    The remains of a vanished city in the rainforests of Kenya. Researchers have not yet answered the question of what happened to the population, why Gedi fell into decline. It is believed that the city originated in the XIII century, about 2500 people lived in it. As a result of excavations, objects from various and rather remote parts of the world have been found here, which indicates active trade relations between local residents and merchants from different countries.

    Crocodile farm "The Mamba Village"

    The largest farm in Africa is located on the outskirts of Mombasa. Dozens of crocodiles live in several pools, which can be fed at certain times under the supervision of employees. There are guided tours around the farm, the guide tells about the peculiarities of animals and their way of life. There is also a crocodile leather goods store, where tourists are invited to buy souvenirs and a cafe serving crocodile meat.

    Crocodile farm
    Lake Victoria

    Lake Victoria

    A large African lake that plays a significant role in the life of the continent. One of the shores belongs to Kenya, the rest to neighboring countries. Victoria contains most of the fresh water, which supplies half of Africa, gives rise to many rivers. The Kenyan shore of the lake is not as popular with tourists as the Tanzanian one, but here you can go fishing, take a boat ride or watch crocodiles.

    Thompson Falls

    It is named after its discoverer, a Scottish naturalist and traveler. It is a powerful jet of water that falls from a 75-meter height. The waterfall is 60 km away. from Lake Nakuru, it is part of the Iwaso River. Locals call it "Nyahururu". There are a large number of hippos in the vicinity of Thompson, attracting many tourists.

    Thompson Falls
    Lamu Island

    Lamu Island

    The largest island of the archipelago, consisting of 3 islands: Pathe, Mandu, Lamu, Kivu and several other small islands. There is a large marine national park, where exotic marine life lives. For the first time people appeared on Lamu in the XIV century, they were representatives of the Swahili people. Donkeys are still the main means of transportation on the islands, as they were hundreds of years ago.

    Malindi Resort Town

    A modern tourist center rivaling Mombasa. The city is divided into two parts — the first is built up with expensive shops, clubs, hotels and casinos, and the second is an old Arab quarter with authentic restaurants, inexpensive guest houses and all the accompanying entourage. The resort's beaches are considered the best in Kenya. You can come here all year round, as the weather conditions have a great rest.

    Malindi Resort Town
    Lake Bogoria

    Lake Bogoria

    It is a national park. It has a relatively small size: 17 km. in length, about 4 km. it is wide and only 9 meters deep. The water in the lake contains a large amount of salt, as more than 200 alkaline hot springs flow here. In some months, the salinity index reaches 100%. Once the lake was freshwater and deeper, but over 10,000 years the composition of the water has changed dramatically.

    Lake Nakuru

    Another lake is the Kenya National Park. It is known for the fact that a million flock of pink flamingos flock here (sometimes their number reaches up to 2 million). A magnificent sight opens from a bird's-eye view, as the shores of Nakuru are covered with a solid pink border. Zebras and rhinos graze on the banks against the background of flamingos. The bird population is carefully protected and protected.

    Lake Nakuru