Kenya Travel Guide

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Rhino in the Sweetwaters Game Reserve, Kenya (Corbis)

Kenya Travel Guide

Punctured by the Rift Valley, which is part of the great geological fracture that runs from Syria through the Red Sea and East Africa to southern Africa, Kenya's diverse landscapes are its major attraction. Sitting astride the equator, Kenya has a low-lying Indian Ocean coast of white-sand beaches fringed with coral reefs and islands, while across the central plateau the savannah and acacia-studded bush is the favorite habitat for a full range of African animals harbored in a number of national parks and game reserves. To the north is an area of inhospitable desert, where Lake Turkana cuts a bright blue swath across the stony landscape. In the west are lush, agricultural highlands of sleek green coffee and tea plantations that give rise to the lofty mountains of Mount Kenya, the Aberdares, and Mount Elgon. Read More

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World Expeditions
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from $1390, 14 days
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from $1485, 15 days
For those with a sense of adventure, this 15 day camping safari and beach break will captivate the whole family. Encounters with the Big Five are...
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Gap Adventures
from $3799, 14 days
This trip is the ultimate East Africa lodge safari! From the millions of flamingoes on the soda lake of Nakuru, breathtaking views East Africa's...
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Gap Adventures
from $1929, 13 days
An ideal safari adventure for those travellers interested in diverse wildlife, fascinating cultures and stunning scenery. From the lakes of Kenya to...