 Kenya
is considered by many as the ‘Jewel of East Africa’ it
boasts some of the best beaches with magnificent coral
reefs and pristine white sand. Kenya is also synonymous
of wildlife, forestland and mountains.
The country is bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda,
Tanzania and Somalia and it overlooks the Indian Ocean.
Nairobi, the capital is situated in the highlands, which
are scattered with lakes and national parks. The
official language is English and Kiswahili is the
national language, as well as over 40 ethnic languages.
One-tenth of Kenya is designated as national park area
and reserves boasting every possible wildlife specimen.
There are over 50 national parks in the different
savannah and forest areas, as well as six marine parks
in the Indian Ocean.
The landscape varies from savannah landscapes of acacias
where the parks of Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu and
Tsavo are located, to the lush highlands of coffee and
tea plantations.
Kenya is also rich in a diverse population, with about
40 different tribes, each with their own languages, the
major ones being the Kikuyu, the Luyia and the Luo and
of course the renowned Masai, who stand tall and proud
leading a semi-nomadic lifestyle as cattle herders.
The coastal areas are tropical, but tempered by monsoon
winds. The lowlands are hot but mainly dry, while the
highlands are more temperate with four seasons. Nairobi
has a very pleasant climate throughout the year due to
its altitude. Near Lake Victoria, the temperatures are
much higher and rainfall can be heavy.
The people from Kenya are called Kenyan.
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