Kenya Safari Vacations Information

Information about the country.

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Before going on safari vacations, it's important to learn a little about the country you'll be visiting.

The Republic of Kenya is located in East Africa and resides along the Indian Ocean near the Equator. Kenya is bordered to the North by Ethiopia, Somalia to the northeast; Tanzania is to the South, Uganda to the West and the Sudan is located in the Northwest quadrant of the country.

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Kenya has numerous wildlife Reserves and National Parks, containing thousands of animal species. The most concentrated area of Kenya is in its capital city of Nairobi. Kenya's population is nearly 39 million with as many as 40 different cultures represented within its borders. The country is named after Mount Kenya which is known for being Kenya’s most significant landmark and the second highest mountain peak on the African continent.


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Tourism contributes to approximately 63 percent of the GDP for the country. Kenya’s tourism sector has exhibited steady growth in most years since its independence and by the late 1980s had become the country’s principal source of foreign exchange.

Many of the tourists visiting Kenya for safari vacations originate from Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and the United States. While visiting this country, tourist will normally spend their holiday at local coastal beaches and or National Game Parks/Reserves. Most of Kenya’s wonderful Parks/Reserves can be reached by a day’s drive or a short 1-2 hour flight. Outlined below, are few of the most visited Parks/Reserves located in the country:

  • Mount Kenya
  • Amboseli National Park
  • The Aberdares
  • Masai Mara
  • Lake Naivasha
  • Samburu
  • Shaba National Reserve
  • Lake Nakuru
  • Tsavo East & West
  • Taita Hills

As you explore Kenya’s vast grasslands of the Serengeti plains, you will immediately observe the magnificent wildlife which roams within the region. Safari vacations in Kenya are some of the most exciting journeys you will ever experience.

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