Kenya

KENYA

Position of Kenya in Africa

Kenya flag/map

Kenya lies astride the equator on the eastern coast of Africa. It is a medium-sized country by continental standards; covering an area of about 586,600km sq. Inland water bodies cover some 10,700km sq, the bulk of this in Lakes Victoria and Turkana. Kenya’s population stands at 38.6 million according to the 2009 national population census. The population is diverse with more than 40 ethnic groups. Kenya has numerous wildlife resource containing thousands of animal species. It has considerable land area of wildlife habitat, including the Maasai Mara, where Blue Wild beast and other Bovid participate in a large scale annual Wildebeest migration. Up to 250,000 blue wild beast perish each year in the long and arduous movement to find forage in the dry season. The Big five animals of Africa can be found in Kenya: the lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros and the elephant. A significant population of other wild animals, reptiles and birds can be found in the national parks and game reserves in the country, if you want see all of these animals click here to see our vacation packages. 

Giant crocodile fossils have been discovered in Kenya, dating from the Mesozoic Era, over 200 million years ago. The fossils were found in July–August 2004 at Lokitaung Gorge, near Lake Turkana.

You have 586,600km sq dry land and 10,700km sq inland water bodies to cover with lots to see discover and enjoy.

Enjoy the diverse and rich culture of different ethnic groups.

Visit with us where Kenya’s first European visitors Germany missionary and explorer Ludwig Krapf, first established a mission in August 1846. He highly contributed to naming Kenya in the 19^th  century. Click here to find out about Missionary tours and how to Volunteer in Africa

If you like mountain climbing, the mountain that Kenya (Mt Kenya) is named after, awaits you.

Wildebeest cross the Mara river

We have many beaches In the Kenyan coast and you can try sunbathing, swimming, scuba diving and snorkeling. Check out our beach vacation package.

Make it a must to see the numerous wildlife resource containing thousands of animal species. Get to see the wild beast migrate at the Maasai Mara and the big five. 

You can also visit Lake Turkana where the fossils found suggest that primates roamed the area more than 20 million years ago. This is the origin of man according to evolution theory of creation. 
Classic World Ventures, caring and pocket friendly travel partner. Helping you tailor you own travel package to suit your budget. Contact us for more information or if you want to visit any of the above places click here