The Most Frequented Places In Kenya

When one hears about Kenya, the first picture that comes to mind are the sandy beaches, the lions which some outsiders think that they live co- currently with the local people. But there are so many sites which the locals visit alongside the very energetic and expectant tourists. Some of these sites are in the Coast province, others in Nairobi while the rest are scattered throughout the country. These are:
The Shela Beach in the city of Lamu is one of the most popular beaches of the country which serves as popular tourist sites for all kinds of water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, sailing among others. The holiday lovers are treated to all these activities in just one place at reasonable rates, with the best service providers in the country. Lamu is also known for many old landmarks which one may visit after sampling the beach. Lamu is in Coast province.
Nairobi National Park is also a frequented place that tourists visit especially the local people. Although it is the smallest park in Kenya occupying only 114 square kilometers, it is a very popular destination. It is home to many exotic animals like the impala, lion, wildebeest the vervet monkey (which is the most noisy and restless of monkey species especially around visitors) and of course the cheetah among very many more animals. It is also home to the Animal Orphanage which is the conservation programme that was started with the intention of preserving endangered species like the rhinos, Maasai giraffe among others. The orphanage was also founded with the intention of it being a hub for research and education to learners.
Amboseli National Park is a very popular park. The Maasai tribe who live there are responsible with the administration of the park. The park is characteristic of hot dry thorn bush area full of white volcanic ash from the Kibo Mountain. The park also has swamps and wood for the animals to eat and bathe in especially the elephants on a hot sunny afternoon.
Lake Turkana is one of the biggest lakes in Africa. It is however in a very remote area but that does not deter tourists from visiting the region because just the lakes size, antiquity and color is mesmerizing enough. The bird life is wonderful with the pelicans, ibis, darters, water fowl and herons majestically parading on the shores of the lake.
Lake Nakuru National Park is a frequented place and perhaps it should be named as another modern wonder of the world. From a birds eye view, the lake is color in a beautiful mixture of pink and blue throughout the circumference of the lake. The pink water lily color is not the color of water lilies but of flamingoes that parade the area majestically.
For the locals, Uhuru Park is also a frequented site especially on public holidays. The lush, beautiful park is a very good place for relaxation to take place. The park also has a large man- made lake where boat rides have been introduced for the tourists to enjoy. Also present is a large monumental structure of the founding father of the country as a symbol of the freedom and peace that we enjoy.
Mount Kenya is Africa's second highest peak. Mount Kenya is a part of a larger reserve which is home to many rare species of animals after climbing the mountain, the view is just but breath taking. The best part about the climb is that one does not need special training to reach its two main peaks - Batian ( which is 5200m above sea level) and Nelion ( which is 5188m above sea level). The mountain slopes are cloaked in forest and moorland which gives way to rock, ice and snow.
If you happen to be in the country, just try a few of these attractions, I assure you that you will not be disappointed.