5 Amazing Places To Get Epic Views In Kenya

Kenya is surrounded with breath-taking landscapes, which are defined by scenic national parks and forests that uphold many beautiful places to see and things to do. The magical country has pretty places with big and stellar views that make people to marvel at its exquisiteness.

Here are 5 amazing places to get epic views in Kenya. If you are visiting Kenya, you should side-step the usual tracks and visit these stunning sites. Why would you ever want to visit Africa without seeing these epic views in Kenya?  They are magnificent and spectacular!

Lake Bogoria

Lake Bogoria is one of the most exotic scenery in Kenya. It is an alkaline lake, located in the northern part of Nakuru in Kenya and home to a large number of bird species and animals. The salt lake has high level of mineral and salt due to high evaporation caused by boiling temperature. The lake offers the gorgeous views and it’s an exciting place to explore.

Masai Mara Game Reserve

Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to a great number of amazing wildlife in Kenya, offers amazing views of scenic landscapes and wildlife. The game reserve is a remarkable natural wonder, with beautiful hills and plains. This place is a wildlife paradise with breath-taking views.

Aberdare Range

Aberdare Range is quite amazing, and has a very pretty appearance. If you want to see beautiful animals like Cheetah, you should visit this destination. Located north of Nairobi, the mountain range offers splendid views of mighty waterfalls, stunning valley, streams and rivers. The mountain range is spectacular and picturesque, there’s much to enjoy in Aberdare Range

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa offers epic views in Kenya, even though it is located in Tanzania. For stunning views of the mountain, you should visit Ambroseli National Park, from the southern side of Kenya or  visit Loitokok town in Kenya, located on the north side of Mt Kilimanjaro.

Hot Air Balloon Safari at Maasai Mara National Reserve

The best way to see the enchanting and grand views of Masai Mara Game Reserve is through the hot air balloon tour. You get to see the beautiful views of the scenery and the animals wandering about the park from the hot balloon in the air.

OBAMA PLANS FIRST PRESIDENTIAL TRIP TO KENYA, FATHER’S HOMELAND

Barack Obama will make a long-awaited return to Kenya this July, visiting his father’s homeland for the first time since becoming US president, the White House announced Monday.

During the much-delayed visit, Obama will attend a summit to encourage entrepreneurship and meet the country’s controversial leader Uhuru Kenyatta.

Obama’s late father was from a small village near the shores of Lake Victoria. He met Obama’s white American mother in Hawaii, where they had a son before divorcing.

America’s first black president has visited sub-Saharan Africa four times since taking office in 2009, but political scandal has blocked a presidential visit to his ancestral home.

Billionaire Writes A Wonderful Article About Kenya, Makes Tourists Start Planning To Visit

The Virgin Group founder who is one of the most influential public figures in the world was recently in Kenya for a casual visit. Even though he has been here many times before, he says that “there’s something about Kenya that makes you feel there’s magic in the air, wonder at every turn, and an ever-present sensation of oneness with nature.”

On his agenda was to visit game reserves and unwind from his usual busy life. His venture for launching his airline Virgin Atlantic in Kenya may have failed in Kenya, but his heart is still in Kenya.

Richard Branson is an honorary Maasai elder and when he’s around, he loves taking the local children on a trip. He teaches them about conservation and appreciating nature while young.

“A trip to Kenya can be an incredibly cleansing exper

ience. Open spaces, so vast and untouched, lend perspective and instill a sense of peace,” he fondly says.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics indicates that tourism arrival in Kenya has increased from 764,058 in 2004 to 1,291,842 in 2012.

Here’s Where Billionaire Richard Branson Stays When He’s in Kenya

It’s now evident that English businessman and investor Richard Branson loves Kenya, the founder of Virgin Group wrote an awesome piece about Kenya earlier this week

When in Kenya, Richard stays at the camp which has 12 distinctly tented suites which can  accommodate a maximum of 24 guests at any time.

North Coast

The coastline North of Mombasa is a world of enthralling history and natural beauty.

The coast is lined with pristine palm fringed beaches, and the calm inviting waters of the Indian Ocean. The beaches are broken by the wide mouth of Kilifi Creek, whose azure waters are a popular port of call on the international yachting circuit.

The beaches of Nyali, Vipingo, Kikambala and Shanzu are home to a wide range of World Class resorts with fine cuisine and services.

The peaceful beach havens of Mtwapa and Takaungu offer an ideal escape from the outside world, with endless deserted beaches.

The offshore reefs are alive with coral, myriad fish, sea turtles and dolphins. Both outer and inner reef walls offer world class diving with spectacular coral gardens and drop offs, and Kenya’s best wreck diving on the MV Dania.

Getting There

The gateway to the North Coast is Mombasa, although some visitors fly directly to Malindi. See the Mombasa section for details of how to get to Mombasa. The Coastal highway runs north of Mombasa all the way to Kenya’s northern frontier. Driving your own car or hired car as far as Malindi is very easy. There are regular buses and matatus along the North coast. Many hotels and resorts in this area have Mombasa shuttles or can arrange vehicle transfers. Private taxis from Mombasa will also take you to the North Coast beaches for an agreed fare. Malindi airport has daily scheduled flights to Mombasa, Nairobi and Lamu. The airport also serves Private Charters.

Getting Around

Regular buses and Matatus service the North Coast Highway. Services are less regular north of Malindi. Taxis can be found in any town, or at most hotels or resorts.

North Rift Circuit

If you want to explore and experience the hot springs and wildlife around Lake Bogoria and Lake Baringo, This is the place to go.

Enjoy Kenya s unknown treasures at the Kipsaraman Museum, enjoy the beautiful Cherangani Hills or discover Mount Elgon, where elephants and buffaloes spend each night in caves deep inside the mountain.

Experience history at the Kenyatta cells in Kapenguria and interact with the Njemps, Nandi, Pokot and Tugen people. If you are looking to get physical, sign up at one of the high altitude training camps at Iten and behold the amazing sights of the spectacular Kerio Valley below.

Rift Valley Circuit

The Great Rift Valley is one of the natural wonders of the world. The fresh water and soda lakes that line the floor of the valley each offer fantastic scenery and birdlife, including the world s largest flamingo population.

Active travellers can explore the dormant volcanoes of Longonot, Suswa and Menengai or even ride mountain bikes through herds of zebra beneath the cliffs of Hell s Gate. For those who want to relax, the shores along Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha are ideal for idyllic weekends.

Southern Circuit

it is a well known fact that the annual wildebeest migration is the greatest wildlife spectacle, but have you ever experienced this breathtaking sight?

In addition to this eight wonder of the world, you will also find a variety of safari options in the Mara that range from game drives to early morning hot air balloon trips.

Towards the east lies the salt lake of Magadi and along its shores, the archaeological treasures of Olorgesailie and the Amboseli where the shadow of Kilimanjaro dwarfs huge herds of elephants.

Central Circuit

Nairobi is one of Africa s most vibrant and exciting cities. With excellent global cuisine and a buzzing nightlife, this city makes for a great and dynamic entertainment spot.

Behind the bright lights there is plenty of history, culture, sport plus a fascinating art scene waiting to be discovered. Our capital s real claim to international fame is that just 20 minutes from the city centre you ll find the world s only urban national park. 

Slightly to the north, the peaks of Mount Kenya provide a challenge for climbers, trekkers and hikers. Its forests, perfect for trout fishing and horse riding, are home to endangered wildlife species and in the historic Mau Mau caves, a legacy of the Kenyan spirit.

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Staying Healthy on a Kenyan Family Safari

he glossy catalogs filled with pages of majestic elephants, lions in mid-roar, or huggable baby cheetahs rarely, if ever, mention the vaccinations or medications you’ll need for an African safari. The catalogs’ job is to romance and seduce, and not until you have fallen hard for Africa do you receive the get-down-to-business, no-more-cute-animal-photos information packet with “optio

nal, recommended” travel health precautions against the scary tropical diseases you could catch.

The list of vaccinations is daunting, and includes Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Meningitis, Typhoid, Rabies, and Yellow Fever. The vaccines are also eye-poppingly expensive and not generally covered by insurance. The good news is you may not need every single one; it depends on your specific itinerary, your length of stay, your planned activities, and your health. To suss this out, you’ll need the help of an experienced travel clinician. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website details recommended vaccines and links to an external clearinghouse of travel clinics.

Here’s my advice. Start this process at least two months before your trip. I was surprised to find wide disparities in vaccine prices and office visit fees. There is also currently a shortage of Yellow Fever vaccine and many clinics are temporarily out of doses. (These shortages occur occasionally, due to inherent difficulties in vaccine production.)

Fortunately, I was covered by National Geographic’s excellent travel clinic. For my kids, I turned to Capitol Travel Medicine in Arlington, Virginia, which had knowledgeable staff handling the phones. It also offered the best prices I could find and could reserve two doses of the Yellow Fever vaccine. The nurse, Yvonne Knauff, carefully reviewed our itinerary, examined the children’s medical history and shot records (for instance, they had received Hep A and B shots prior to a trip to Costa Rica two years earlier), and talked to the kids about sun safety, insect protection, food choices, and the potential hazards of petting animals. She administered the necessary shots–Yellow Fever ($100) and Typhoid ($70)–and wrote out prescriptions for the malaria prophylactic Malarone. This expensive drug often costs $7 to $9 per pill. (Travelers need to take one the day before entering a malarial zone; one a day while in the zone; and one a day for a week after leaving the area.) Here, too, it helps to shop around. I found the best prices not at neighborhood drug stores such as CVS, but at discount warehouse stores such as Costco, where I paid $6.47 per pill. (Online Canadian pharmacies were also competitively priced.) Cheaper malaria drugs other than Malarone exist, though they may not work in certain areas or may have unpleasant side effects.

After consulting with the nurse, here’s what I put in our medicine kit: first-aid items such as bandages and polysporin topical antibiotic, remedies for upset stomach (Pepto-Bismol), diarrhea (Imodium), allergic reaction (Benadryl), fever (Advil), powdered electrolyte mix (Gatorade), extra pairs of contact lenses for me, extra prescription asthma medication for one son, copies of doctor’s prescriptions, 30 percent DEET insect repellent (young children may need a milder DEET formulation), sunscreen, lip balm, antiseptic wipes, and travel and medical insurance papers with contact phone numbers. Phew.

Kenya Facts

The East African country of Kenya rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. Most Kenyans live in the highlands, and Nairobi, the capital, is here at an altitude of 1,700 meters (5,500 feet). Even though Nairobi is near the Equator, its high elevation brings cooler air. To the west of Nairobi the land descends to the north-south running Great Rift Valley—the valley floor is at its lowest near Lake Turkana in the deserts of northern Kenya. Around Lake Turkana, scientists have discovered some of humankind's earliest ancestors—a fossil known as Kenya Man was dated at 3.5 to 3.2 million years old.

Both free enterprise and a measure of political debate helped make Kenya one of Africa's most stable nations after it achieved independence from Britain in 1963. But, more recently, corruption has been an undermining force, and the government—pressured for reform—moved to a multiparty system in the late 1990s. Barriers to progress are high population growth, electricity shortages, and inefficiency in key sectors.

Forty ethnic groups, including Kikuyu farmers and Maasai cattle herders, crowd the countryside, still home to three-quarters of Kenya's people. Intense competition for arable land drives thousands to cities, where unemployment is high. In Nairobi, East Africa's commercial hub, skyscrapers abruptly give way to slums. The government has stepped up efforts to stem poaching, particularly of the elephant and black rhino. Tourism is essential to the economy, and Kenya is one of Africa's major safari destinations.

ECONOMY

• Industry: Small-scale consumer goods (plastic, furniture), agricultural products processing; oil refining
• Agriculture: Tea, coffee, corn, wheat; dairy products
• Exports: Tea, horticultural products, coffee, petroleum products, fish

This is Why I Love Kenya

Enjoy this amazing video about this beautiful country

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve is one of the lesser-known national parks, but is nevertheless teeming with life.

Situated alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River, there is plenty to attract wildlife from the surrounding savannah plains.

The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of ra

re northern specialist species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five).

The reserve is also home to elephants and large predators such as the lion, leopard and cheetah. Kamunyak the miracle lioness that adopted the baby oryx was as a resident in the reserve.

Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area. Birdlife is abundant with over 450 species recorded.

Hell’s Gate National Park

Hell’s Gate National Park covers an area of 68.25 square km and is situated in the environs of Lake Naivasha about 90 km from Nairobi. The park is 14 km after the turnoff from the old Nairobi-Naivasha highway.

It is characterized by diverse topography and geological scenery. It is an important home of the lammergeyer (The Bearded Vulture).

Hell’s Gate has two gates that are used by visitors – the main Elsa Gate and the Olkaria Gate. The latter also serves the Olkaria Geothermal Station that is located inside the National Park.

Snow in Kenya?! Check this out

Heavy rains experienced in Kenya this week, but who would have thought this would happen too?

Lamu Old Town

The World Heritage Committee inscribed Lamu Old Town on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001

The town of Lamu began life as a 14th century Swahili settlement, but the island has seen many visitors and influences, including Portuguese explorers, Turkish traders and the Omani Arabs.

All left their mark, but Lamu developed its own particular culture, which has ultimately endured.

Lamu’s narrow streets remain unchanged, and in the markets and squares around the fort life moves at the same pace as it always has.

There are no vehicles on this island, and the donkey and the dhow remain the dominant form of transport.

The people of Lamu are great believers in tradition and custom, and this is a strong society built on a respect for the past.

For the traveller, Lamu is a hypnotically exotic experience, made even more enjoyable by the relaxed and welcoming attitudes of the locals.

To visit Lamu is to enter another world, and the visitor finds themselves becoming a part of this world. Life slows down, and long days are spent strolling along the waterfront, exploring the town or relaxing on the beaches.

Mijikenda Kaya Forests

The Mijikenda Kaya Forests consist of 11 separate forest sites spread over some 200 km along the coast containing the remains of numerous fortified villages, known as kayas, of the Mijikenda people.

The kayas, created as of the 16th century but abandoned by the 1940s, are now regarded as the

abodes of ancestors and are revered as sacred sites and, as such, are maintained as by councils of elders.

The site is inscribed as bearing unique testimony to a cultural tradition and for its direct link to a living tradition.

The World Heritage Committee inscribed Mount Kenya National Park on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997

Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Ol Pejeta Ranch has created a sanctuary for Chimpanzees, working in close conjunction with the Jane Goodall Institute. While Chimpanzees are not native to Kenya, small endangered populations are found in the rainforests of neighbouring Tanzania and Uganda, and throughout Central and West

 

Africa.

The refuge at Ol Pejeta has been designed as a safe haven for Chimps from Central Africa, rescued from the bush meat and pet trade.

All of the Chimps at Ol Pejeta were rescued from these kinds of conditions. They now roam free on a large island at the centre of the ranch where they have formed a large social group, and interact and breed freely.

Nyali Golf & Country Club

The Nyali Golf and Country Club is the only eighteen-hole golf course on the north Coast. Monty Lowry was the golfer behind the course’s design.

160 acres of land were set aside for its construction, and in 1956 the first nine holes were

completed, with the second nine completed in 1980.

This particular course is said to be challenging as the winds influence playing conditions. The club also prides in its restaurant notably the II Duetto which specializes in Italian cuisine.