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The Passion for Excellence

Overview

Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country in Africa and a founding member of the East African Community (EAC). Its capital and largest city is Nairobi. Kenya covers 581,309 km2 (224,445 sq mi), and had a population of approximately 48 million people in January 2017. The capital, Nairobi, is a regional commercial hub. The economy of Kenya is the largest by GDP in East and Central Africa. [9][10] Agriculture is a major employer; the country traditionally exports tea and coffee and has more recently begun to export fresh flowers to Europe. The service industry is also a major economic driver. Additionally, Kenya is a member of the East African Community trading bloc.

Throughout World War II, Kenya was an important source of manpower and agriculture for the United Kingdom. Kenya itself was the site of fighting between Allied forces and Italian troops in 1940–41 when Italian forces invaded. Wajir and Malindi were bombed as well.

From October 1952 to December 1959, Kenya was in a state of emergency arising from the Mau Mau rebellion against British rule. The Colony of Kenya and the Protectorate of Kenya each came to an end on 12 December 1963 with independence being conferred on all of Kenya. Exactly 12 months later on 12 December 1964, Kenya became a republic under the name “Republic of Kenya”

Geography

Kenya’s territory lies on the equator and overlies the East African Rift covering a diverse and expansive terrain that extends roughly from Lake Victoria to Lake Turkana (formerly called Lake Rudolf) and further south-east to the Indian Ocean. It is bordered by Tanzania to the south and southwest, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the north-west, Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to the north-east.

Climate

Average annual temperatures
City Elevation (m) Max (°C) Min (°C)
Mombasa Coastal town 17 32.3 23.8
Nairobi Capital city 1,661 25.2 13.6
Kisumu Lakeside city 1,131 31.8 16.9
Eldoret Rift Valley town 2,085 23.6 9.5
Lodwar Dry north plain lands 506 34.8 23.7
Mandera Dry north plain lands 506 34.8 25.7

 

Best Time to Visit Kenya

Kenya’s climate varies from tropical along the coast to temperate inland to arid in the north and northeast parts of the country. The area receives a great deal of sunshine every month, and summer clothes are worn throughout the year. It is usually cool at night and early in the morning inland at higher elevations.

The “long rains” season occurs from March/April to May/June. The “short rains” season occurs from October to November/December. The rainfall is sometimes heavy and often falls in the afternoons and evenings. The temperature remains high throughout these months of tropical rain. The hottest period is February and March, leading into the season of the long rains, and the coldest is in July, until mid-August.

Entry Requirements

You need a visa for entering Kenya. Other than applying at the local Kenya Consulates, now it is possible to get an electronic visa. Online application makes it possible for visitors to get their Visa in advance hence removing the anxiety of whether one will be able will get it or not at the point of entry.

The procedure of application has now been modified and simplified to a user friendly mode that takes three simple steps. The E-Visa portal now has its dedicated website: www.evisa.go.ke. Visa approval is being done real-time.

Visitor will still be able to get a visa at the port of entry on arrival provided they are not nationals of excluded countries. Visas acquired at Kenyan Embassies and High Commissions are also valid and will be honoured at the port of entry.

Wildlife

Kenya has considerable land area devoted to wildlife habitats, including the Masai Mara, where blue wildebeest and other bovids participate in a large scale annual migration. More than 1 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras participate in the migration across the Mara River.

The “Big Five” game animals of Africa, that is the lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros, and elephant, can be found in Kenya and in the Masai Mara in particular. A significant population of other wild animals, reptiles and birds can be found in the national parks and game reserves in the country. The annual animal migration occurs between June and September with millions of animals taking part, attracting valuable foreign tourism. Two million wildebeest migrate a distance of 2,900 kilometres (1,802 mi) from the Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania to the Masai Mara[67] in Kenya, in a constant clockwise fashion, searching for food and water supplies. This Serengeti Migration of the wildebeest is a curious spectacle listed among the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

Flying to Kenya

Kenya has three international airports; Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Moi International Airport in Mombasa and Moi International Airport in Eldoret. These airports service numerous international carriers like Air France, Air Mauritius, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Emirates Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Marco, Rwanda Air, Saudi Airline, South African Airways, Swiss Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Most of these airlines connect with daily flights to Nairobi from:

Abidjan, Abuja, Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Antananarivo, Arusha-Kilimanjaro, Bamako, Bangkok, Bangui, Beijing, Blantayre, Brazzaville, Bujumbura, Casablanca, Cotonou, Dakar, Dar Es Salaam, Djibouti, Doha, Douala, Dubai, Durban, Dzaoudzi, Entebbe, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Harare, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Jeddah, Johannesburg, Juba, Khartoum, Kigali, Kigali, Kinshasa, Kisumu, Lagos, Lilongwe, Livingstone, London, Luanda, Lubumbashi, Lusaka, Mahe Island, Maputo, Mauritius ; Mombasa, Moroni, Mumbai, Muscat, Nampula, Ndola, Paris, Seychelles, Yaounde, Zanzibar and Zurich.

By Road:

Kenya can be accessed by road from Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia. Immigration should be processed at land border stations.

Highlights

The wild roars and nature comes alive in Kenya! Kenya’s protected areas are home to different variety of flora and fauna species. Each wilderness area is specially branded because it has something unique to offer. From the ‘World’s only Wildlife Capital’ of Nairobi, ‘Bird Watchers Paradise’ of Lake Nakuru to the ‘Kilimanjaro’s Royal Court’ of Amboseli, Kenya’s wilderness areas are the face of the wild Africa. This is why Kenya is the home of the safari!

For more information follow the above links to the Kenya Tourism Board official site or contact us.

Activities

The diversity of game in Kenya is simply astounding. From the big five to the small five, offer you the best safari adventures. Water sports the Kenya’s wild rivers, lakes and the expansive Indian Ocean offer you the perfect opportunity for both motorized and non-motorized water sports. If you are you looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself to the top of Mount Kenya or hike, paraglide on the Kerio Valley, bike through the escapades of Mount Longo, or beach holidays or play look no further it is all here.

Go On Safari

  • Birding
  • Camel Safaris
  • Dhow Safaris
  • Elephant Watching In Amboseli
  • Helicopter Safaris
  • Horse Riding Safaris
  • Kenya Snake Safari
  • Massai Mara Balloon Safaris
  • See The Migration In Mara
  • Walking Safaris

Water Sports

  • Big Game Fishing
  • Diving
  • Kitesurfing
  • White Water Rafting

Play Golf

In 8 world class designed golf courses

Active Travel

  • Hiking And Trekking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Sky Diving

Special Interest

  • Agro Tourism
  • Archeological Tours – Pre Historic Sites
  • Business Travel
  • Filming
  • Photography
  • Shopping

 

Or you wish a combination of any of them? Ask us for a tailored made offer.

Tours

Safaris

Tours & Excursions