The 5 Popular Tourist Attractions in Kenya

 By Geoffrey Kerosi 

We all understand that Kenya is very famous for its popular tourist attractions. There are plenty of savanna safaris in the country. When you are in Kenya, you experience a contrast of many things. There is the forests, alpine snows, diversity of culture in the metropolis of Nairobi and the freshness of lakes. 

Many people consider Kenya to be a special place within the East African region. This is majorly because there are many popular tourist attractions in the country. Here you will experience the trekking of Mount Kenya, snorkeling in Malindi, ballooning over the Maasai Mara as well as sunbathing on the beaches of the Indian Ocean. The leading tourist sites are as explained below: 

1.    Nairobi National Park

This is a national park which is situated along Langata Road and it is only 30 minutes drive from city centre of Nairobi. The wildlife is separated with an electric fence from the metropolis. When you are exploring the park, you can be in a position to see the skyscrapers of Nairobi.  The park is relatively small and very close to the city. Despite that, the park is a home to a large number of wild animals.  There are zebras and wildebeests in the park. The park is a home to one of the leading sanctuaries for rhinoceros in Africa. 

2.    Malindi

This is one of the best places where you would like to be while at the coast of Kenya. It is a home to a large number of coral reefs as well as interesting beaches.  There are many activities that can keep one occupied for a long period of time. These include:

·         Deep-sea fishing

·         Water sports

·         Snorkeling

·         Surfing

Full protection is provided to the Malindi Marine National Park. That is why it has the finest beaches with colorful fish and clear water.  Visitors can reach Malindi via a domestic flight or using a highway that passes through Mombasa as well as Lamu.

3.    Mt Kenya

This is actually the highest mountain in Kenya. It takes the second position in terms of height in Africa. Just behind Mt. Kilimanjaro. Mt Kenya has a series of peaks which have snow at the peak. There are forests along the slopes of Mount Kenya.  The height of the mountain was measured to be 5199 meters.  Climbing the mountain poses a great challenge. Despite that, it is quite easy to climb the lower peaks in that series. 

4.    Lamu Island

Lamu Archipelago is a large part in which Lamu Island is found. This place has always managed to stay away from being interfered with by many activities of tourism taking place along the coast of Kenya. Lamu is actually the oldest town in Kenya’s history and it is one of the leading popular tourist attractions in the Coastal region. The town has maintained the charm associated with it over the centuries.  You will be impressed to find out that there are no roads leading to the island. It is accessible through footpaths and alleyways. That means that there are very few motor vehicles on the island. The residents are used to moving around the island using a boat or on foot. There are many donkeys to help in carrying luggage to the desired destinations.

5.    Hells Gate National park

The final popular tourist attraction site in Kenya is Hells Gate National Park. It is is described as a tiny park with a narrow break in the cliffs. It is said that it was once a tributary of a lake that existed in the prehistoric times.  That makes it a very unique park in Kenya. People are allowed to either walk or cycle around the park without the assistance of a tour guide. There are great basalt columns, steep cliffs and gorges. There is a wide variety of wild animals that considers the park as a home. There are lions, cheetahs and leopards to be seen at the park. These are some of the best tourist sites in Kenya. 


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