Location: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, Somalia and Tanzania.
Capital: Nairobi
Tourist Attractions:. Kenya is known for its extensive savannah grasslands, amazing wildlife and exciting safaris. Kenya is also famous for its enchanting mountains, white sand beaches, rift valley lakes, thriving coral reefs and ancient archeological sites. Tourist attractions in Kenya include the cities of Nairobi, Mombasa and Lamu; the archeological sites of Gede (ruins) and Hyrax Hill (prehistoric site); Amboseli National Park, Samburu Game Reserve, Hell's Gate National Park and Masai Mara National Park. For nature lovers, Kenya has scenic Mount Kenya, Laikipia Plateau, Nyahururu Falls, and many beautiful lakes including Lake Baringo, Lake Victoria, Lake Nakuru, Lake Turkana, and Lake Magadi. Visitors can also enjoy activities like wildlife safaris, hot-air ballooning, hiking, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, water-skiing, swimming, sunbathing and surfing.
Access: Many international airlines operate flights to Kenya from Asia, Europe and Africa. Short-distance ships also operate between Mombasa, Mauritius, the Seychelles and Zanzibar. High-speed ferry services connect Kisumu (Kenya) to Mwanza, Musoma and Bukoba in Tanzania. Tourist can also cross borders from Tanzania, Somalia and Uganda.
Climate: Kenya enjoys a tropical climate along coast, tempered by monsoon winds and changing altitudes. While the lowlands remain hot and dry, highlands are temperate with four seasons. The capital, Nairobi, enjoys a cool and pleasant climate all round the year, due to its altitude.