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Places to visit in Kenya

These are not the only attractions in Kenya, there are also many attractive beaches located on the shores of Kenya. You can have fun or just relax here or indulge in adventure sports like snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming and sailing. Kenya is a diverse country having influences from various African countries. There are more than 40 languages, diverse religious groups and as many as eleven different ethnic groups in Kenya and yet all of these have a fairly harmonious existence. The national slogan of Kenya is ‘Harambee’ which in general term means let’s pull together.  

Kenya is not a large country and its area of 224,960 square miles is a little bit smaller than Texas. Having Nairobi as its Capital Kenya starts from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean and goes on to have a series of mountain ridges and plateaus which stand above 9,000 feet in the heart of the country. The Rift Valley divides the country above Nairobi with a broad arid plain in the north, however in the south mountain plains cover the landscape before coming down to the shores of Lake Victoria in the west.

As compared to other countries in sub Sahara region the infrastructure of Kenya is advanced and standard of living is higher. Prior to its independence on December 12 1963 Kenya was ruled by England, in those time Kenyans were not allowed to take part in any government activities. The first government after independence was formed by the Kenya People’s Union and it ruled till 2002. From October 2002, the National Rainbow Coalition has come to power. Though having many economic problems Kenya is still a country which is a must for an avid traveler.

Nairobi
Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya lies on the river Nairobi. This cosmopolitan city offers what no other African city can, the city is bustling with high rise buildings, nice theaters, expensive restaurants, modern technology, pubs, discos and what not. The city is also famous for its varied wildlife and pleasant landscape.

Nairobi National Park
The Nairobi National Park is situated just outside the city and is one of the major attractions for visitors. Grass lands, dry highland forests, stretches of broken bush, rock valleys, deep gorges and a permanent river is what the park is made of. The park is home to the most exotic wildlife. Tourists can find Zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, giraffe, lion, cheetah, rhino and more than 400 species of birds. The Nairobi Safari Walk educates visitors on wildlife conservation. The animal orphanage is also accommodated in the park.

Nairobi National Museum
The museum is a must see for every visitor. It houses cultural and national exhibits. Prehistoric artifacts, stuffed birds and animals, fossils from Lake Turkana, artistic exhibits by local artisans and portraits of tribal by Joy Adamson are some of the attractions. The early man section of the museum includes bones and pre historic era.

The Snake Park
The black mamba, puff ader and Nile crocodiles are just a few of the more than hundred species of deadly reptiles that can be viewed through glass cages at the Snake Park is situated adjacent to The National Museum.

Uhuru Gardens
Uhuru gardens are a monument dedicated to the freedom struggle. The 24 meter high monument and musical fountain is not worth missing. You can drop by on the way to the airport as it located near Wilson Airport.

Giraffe Manor
This is the only place in the world where a giraffe joins you for breakfast. Enjoy the finest cuisine served by friendly staff while you feed and photograph the giraffes.

Nairobi Railway Museum
Steam Locomotives and rolling stock along with various smaller exhibits and models of the colonial period are displayed at the Nairobi Railway Museum. Visitors can learn about Kenya railways and railroads.

Lamu
Lamu town is the largest town on Lamu Island and the oldest town in Kenya, where as Lamu Island is a part of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya, Lamu is located 265 km north of Mombassa and is Muslim dominated also it has it’s own different culture and beliefs, Lamu is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for visitors there are beaches, mosques and also many other attractions like Lamu fort, town square