Traveling to Kenya is the dream of all holidaymakers eager for thrills and unique escapes. Renowned for its many parks and protected areas, this country is the top destination for safari lovers and nature lovers. However, before leaving the onslaught of wild areas or initiate other activities, tourists will visit Nairobi, the capital of the region. During their stay in this modern city, they will take an excursion to the Blixen Museum, the building where Karen Blixen lived, a famous writer. A detour to the Kazuri ceramic bead manufacturing workshops is also recommended. Backpackers will also take advantage of their stopover in the city to taste the local gastronomy. The "grilled meat" (grilled meat) and “irio kikuyu” which is a dish made from peas, corn and potatoes, are some of the dishes not to be missed.

Safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve

Going on a safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve is a “must” during a trip to kenya. Indeed, this protected area is the most popular and visited in the country. It is the natural extension of the Serengeti Park in Tanzania. It arouses the interest of visitors by the great diversity of the fauna that live there.. During their trip, tourists will observe the famous Big five of Africa, a term referring to lions, the elephants, rhinos, buffaloes and leopards. They will also see hippopotamuses there, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, gazelles, waterbucks, giraffes, crocodiles, pythons and several species of birds. Par ailleurs, watch the spectacle of the great migration of herbivores, a fascinating natural phenomenon that occurs every year, will make the ride an unforgettable experience. In addition, backpackers will also meet Maasai people there, pastoral ethnic groups who have kept their customs and their ancestral way of life.

Beach holidays on the Kenyan coast

Bordering the Indian Ocean, the country has magnificent white sand beaches ideal for idleness and the practice of all kinds of nautical activities. Time for a Kenya tour, summer visitors can bask in the sun or bathe in its warm waters, clear and turquoise. The catamaran trip, sea ​​kayaking, kitesurfing, jetski and windsurfing also await them. On their side, snorkeling enthusiasts, diving and photography will also find their happiness there. Indeed, the country has several sites perfectly suited to all levels, beginners or. When visiting, among others, the Malindi-Watamu marine park which is an area classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, holidaymakers will have the chance to discover an exceptional biodiversity. Among the aquatic animals that tourists will observe there, we can mention the hawksbill turtles, green turtles, the Dolphins, the barracudas, the anemones, clams, the scalars, moray eels, rays, butterflyfish and other tropical fish. Furthermore, the underwater landscape formed by the multicolored corals is of fascinating beauty.