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Kenya
With over 45 National parks epic national parks and reserves, life changing safari opportunities and rich biodiversity all crowned by the majestic peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, it’s no wonder Kenya tops the must-visit lists of so many discerning travellers. Add it to your own list and explore the best of its landscapes, lakes, beaches and experiences below.
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Known as the White and Blue City due to the colours of its Downtown and Central Business District buildings, Mombasa is Africa's biggest and most cosmopolitan port. Its historical blend of Indian, Arab and African influences make it a fascinating destination to explore culturally, while its location makes it perfect for beach and safari lovers.
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This small town on Lamu Island was once an important trading centre in Islamic coastal East Africa. Its Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, and the only cultural landscape in Kenya on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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This extinct volcano straddling the equator is the second highest mountain in Africa. Adventurous visitors can enjoy mountain climbing, hiking, camping and caving in the surrounding national park, and those who summit the mountain are rewarded by breathtaking views all the way to Mount Kilimanjaro 324km away.
Mount Kenya
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An iconic stretch of savannah wilderness that runs along Kenya’s southwestern border, Masai Mara is an unmissable destination for wildlife enthusiasts. A safari experience here offers potential sightings of lions, elephants, zebras, cheetahs and migrating wildebeest, and unforgettable adventures across The Mara’s rugged landscapes.
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An ideal day trip from Nairobi, Hell’s Gate National Park was named after the powerful geothermal activity within its confines. Expect rock towers, vast cliffs, and dramatic coronas of geothermal steam shooting out of the ground.
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Known for its thick jungle and lush swampland, Meru National Park is also home to a sanctuary for black and white rhinos, and is an excellent destination for spotting The Big Five. Thirteen rivers flow through the park, including River Tana, which forms the southern border of the park and is Kenya’s largest river.
Meru National Park
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Diani Beach stretches along the Indian Ocean coast backed by thick forest. It’s an excellent spot for diving, and underwater safaris can be booked at the Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park and Reserve. Water sports enthusiasts can also windsurf, water ski, jet ski, swim, snorkel, kayak and sail surrounded by scenes of tropical paradise.
Diani Beach
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If seeing Mount Kilimanjaro is high up on your list of reasons to visit Kenya, go to Amboseli National Park. It's home to large elephant herds, and the views from Observation Hill of Kilimanjaro and the park’s plains and swamps are remarkable. Nearby Lake Amboseli is a dry expanse of volcanic soil surrounded by lush green vegetation fed by underground streams.
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Known as the White and Blue City due to the colours of its Downtown and Central Business District buildings, Mombasa is Africa's biggest and most cosmopolitan port. Its historical blend of Indian, Arab and African influences make it a fascinating destination to explore culturally, while its location makes it perfect for beach and safari lovers.
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An hour and a half’s drive from Nairobi, Naivasha is a lakeside paradise and gateway to national parks like Hell’s Gate and Mount Longonot. It’s the perfect base from which to embark on hikes around Crater Lake, horseback rides at Sanctuary Farm and memorable safari experiences at Crescent Island Game Sanctuary.
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Just outside the large town of Naivasha in Nakuru County this freshwater lake is known for its high population of hippos and flamingos. Its name comes from the Maasai word for ‘rough water’ due to the sudden storms that often occur, but don't let that put you off going on a spectacular boat safari as part of your visit.
Lake Naivasha
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One of several alkaline lakes found in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru has been a national park since the early 1960s. It’s famously popular among flamingos due to its high quantity of algae, but visitors should also keep an eye out for black and white rhino, tree climbing lions, leopard and Rothschild's giraffe.
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Marsabit Town serves as the capital of Marsabit County and is almost entirely surrounded by Marsabit National Park. It’s here you’ll find three stunning crater lakes, including the aptly named Lake Paradise. Located on top of an extinct volcano, the lake attracts game animals such as elephants and buffalo and is considered a jewel of northern Kenya.
Marsabit
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