Kenya

Kenya is about the size of Texas or France and straddles the Equator.

Much of Kenya’s northern terrain comprises desert and semi-arid landscapes. The central region boasts a diverse topography, featuring the lush, tropical shores of Lake Victoria, the wildlife-teeming Masai Mara, and dramatic highlands including the Aberdare Range and Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-tallest mountain.

Slicing through the country from north to south, the Great Rift Valley carves a dramatic path, punctuated by dormant volcanoes and alkaline lakes like Nakuru and Elementaita, which frequently host spectacular congregations of pink flamingos.

Bordering the nation’s southeastern edge, the Indian Ocean coastline adds yet another landscape and climate to this multi-faceted land.

This diversity in climates and terrains has fostered distinct wildlife populations across its regions. The arid north and east serve as crucial sanctuaries for endangered species, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, hirola antelope, and gerenuk, alongside unique birds like the Somali ostrich and vulturine guinea-fowl. In contrast, the southern and western regions host different subspecies, such as plains zebra, Masai giraffe, and helmeted guinea-fowl—populations that extend into neighboring Tanzania.

Many activities are possible in Kenya, from night and day game drives, short bush walks, walking safaris supported by camels, helicopter flights and safaris, dhow sailing on the Indian Ocean, fishing, mountain biking and much more.

Kenya also offers an wide array of accommodations, from elegantly designed colonial-era estates and luxurious tented camps to intimate, artfully designed lodges. Furthermore Kenya is known for its hospitality, making it an ideal destination for families seeking an educational and enriching adventure for travelers of all ages.