Nature, beautiful scenic sites, wild animals, a deep cultural heritage among other things describe Kenya’s tourism industry to length. What you did not know, though, is that there are many places to experience the beauty of Kenya but remain unknown. Here are seven places you should visit while exploring Kenya’s nature.
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A beautiful waterfall in Ngare Ndare Forest, which has been a major attraction [Photo/Ngare Ndare Forest]
The forest, with 200-year-old trees, is a vital corridor that links the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy to Mount Kenya, and one which elephants have been using for centuries. Other things to do here include camping, hiking, and swimming.
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Lake Victoria
Despite being the biggest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria is not known for its tourist attraction but for entrepreneurial activities. Nonetheless, there is so much to feed tour enthusiasm in regard to tourism with the fishing and Ugali/fish delicacy which is a deep-rooted culture in this region.
Kenyan highlands
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A sneak view of the large scale tea farming in Kericho, Kenya’s highlands [Photo/Kaizen Export]
Gedi Ruins
Gedi Ruins, situated in Gedi township in Kilifi County paints a picture of Kenya’s ancient archaeological site that still remains standing many decades after.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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Tourists at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya [Photo/Timbuktu Travel]
Today, Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya and still manages a very successful livestock programme.
Old Town in Lamu
This is the place to experience the Swahili culture. A walk through Old Town in Lamu is simply exciting given that the structures in this historical town are made of coral and mangrove wood.
Lamu’s narrow streets remain unchanged, and in the markets and squares around the fort, life moves at the same pace as it always has. There are no vehicles on this island, and the donkey and the dhow remain the dominant form of transport.
For the tourist, Lamu is a hypnotically exotic experience, made even more enjoyable by the relaxed and welcoming attitudes of the locals. Life slows down, and long days are spent strolling along the waterfront, exploring the town or relaxing on the beaches.
Giraffe Centre
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Tourists feeding a giraffe at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya [Photo/Travel Associates Ltd]
This one of the only and best destinations in East Africa where you can enjoy a close-up view and interaction with tamed giraffes.
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