Kenya is a beautiful country situated in the East African part of Africa straddling the eastern coast of the Indian Ocean, it is a paradise on the African continent known for its stunning beauty from landscapes, wildlife, and rich cultural heritage the country is bordered by Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Somalia its capital city is Nairobi, the city stands as the largest of the economy a busy hub center economically and politically, Nairobi is the beginning the major entry point of Kenya, a one-stop point for many travelers and the residents. 2 languages are widely spoken by the citizens and residents (English and Kiswahili) although there is a fusion of cultures in the country. Kenya is one of the fastest growing economies of East Africa featuring a well-developed road network.
Kenya is phenomenal for its wildlife in the many dotted national conservation areas, for example, Masai Mara National Park, Amboseli National Park, Aberdare Ranges National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu National Park, and Lake Naivasha National Park, Tsavo East and west National Park, most of these are savannah parks they host the so-called big five of the wildernesses(Elephants, African Buffaloes, Rhinoceros, Leopards, Lions). The Masai Mara National Park is the most famous ecosystem known for the great wildebeest migration, there are millions of wildebeests, gazelles, and zebras together with their predators crossing from northern Tanzania through the southern Kenya it is one of the most thrilling things to witness on your Kenyan safari, Amboseli national park renowned for its large elephant population. Each of the conservation areas is unique and different from the others.
There is a fusion of different ethnic groups in the country with diverse cultures that believe in different norms, traditions, and customs, the Masai people, for example, have a deep connection and roots to their land, they are the first settlers of the Mara region, they present a unique culture and one of the most distinctive they speak Maaa Nilotic language and Swahili they are traditionally cattle keepers and nomads who usually graze in endless savannah grasslands of the Masai Mara, they are famous for the unique bead custom, they are hospitable and welcoming people who are mostly visited on any African Kenyan safari, they present their culture through dance and songs.
Kenya has a couple of access points of international airports, the largest being Jomo Kenyatta International Airport built in Nairobi city for one to have permission to enter the country, one will need a valid passport of at least6 months to expiry, a visa, yellow fever vaccination and other important vaccines like the Malaria vaccine, the used local currency is the Kenyan shilling which can be exchanged at the airport, in the town areas like Nairobi city dollars may be accepted but this is not the case in the rural areas.
Kenya has a variety of accommodation facilities that can be booked for your stay in the city center and in the protected conservation areas, these range from the best budget to luxury there is something for everyone. They are one of the best hospitality industries going the extra mile to offer the most perfect service to travelers.
In conclusion, Kenya can be visited any time of the year but best during the dry season between the months of December-February and June-September, it is also regarded as a high tourism season hence the country receives more travelers during this time.