Re-discovering Kenya

Kenya is a land of diversity from the people, their cultures, the weather, from east to west, from north to south. From the Capital city, the rest of the country is a few hours flight on domestic airline or several hours drive by road. It is highly recommended that one takes at our of this magical country. Kenya has over 40 game parks and Reserves, with Maasai Mara, which was recently proclaimed as one of the world’s 7 wonders. Visit www.kws.org and www.magicalkenya.com for more information on this very exotic destination. Kenya is the cradle of mankind with the oldest discoveries of ancient man being discovered in Turkana, Koobi Fora and Magadi areas. Visit www.museums.or.ke for more information.

The city of Nairobi is dotted with numerous wonderful spots worth checking out within the shortest time possible. Therefore, for excursion lasting half a day to a full day. Some of the places to visit are listed below. For more areas, consult a local tour operator. Visit www.katokenya.org for a list of certified tour operators.

1. Nairobi city tour - Tour the principal land marks, the city market and the railway museum where the relics of the legendary lunatic express belonging to an era gone by can be found.

2. National museum

3. Karen blixen – Karen Blixen famous for the “Out of Africa "film cast,

4. Giraffe centre - home of the endangered Rothchild Giraffe

5. Daphne sheldrick - Elephant sanctuary (orphanage)

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