Resting in the magnificent Great Rift Valley and presided over by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya is characterised by hauntingly beautiful natural landscapes of forested hills, patchwork farms, wooded savanna and vast forests brimming with an extraordinary abundance of wildlife. The nation’s diverse range of traditional African cultures is influenced by over 70 unique ethnic groups from the Maasai, Samburu, Kikuyu, and Turkana tribes to the Arabs and Indians that settled on the coast. Add to this: an exquisite tropical coastline fringed with breathtaking golden sand beaches; gorgeous coral gardens providing excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities; and a slew of lively beach resorts, and it is easy to see why so many visitors flock here from around the world to experience a truly unique African adventure in one of the world’s most pristine safari destinations.
Situated along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place to be. There are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably, just 20 minutes from the city centre, wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience.
Also known as the Leroghi ranges, the forested Karisia Hills lie to the east of Maralal on Kenya’s Northern Frontier. This vast expanse of pristine wilderness features majestic forests of African cedar, prunus, olive trees and sandalwood extending all the way to the northern Rift Valley. Visitors can look forward to excellent walking and camel safaris led by local Samburu guides who possess an impressive depth of knowledge of the forests and the area’s exceptional array of wildlife. The region’s capital is a small hillside market town known as Maralal, where travellers can stock up on supplies and visit a wonderful wildlife sanctuary where game and Samburu cattle graze peacefully together.
