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Kenya a Country of Contrast – Travel Kenya – Kenya Africas’ Safari Destination
Kenya is a country of contrasting landscapes and environments that make it a tourist destination of choice, from the great Savannah in Mara, snow-capped mountains of Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro, the clear coral reefs and white sandy beaches at the Kenyan coast, the shrub covered semiarid areas of northern Kenya.
With its size being about 583,000 square kilometers and equator passing around its middle. Kenya offers you the opportunity to explore its richness in its natural habitats and outstanding Kenyan people with diverse cultures.
Kenya is surrounded by Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and the Indian Ocean on its East.
The Great Rift Valley runs down from Lake Turkana down to the Kenyan coast. Many lakes dot the entire stretch of the valley where numerous volcanic mountains and jaggered escarpment form beautiful landscapes.
Some of the Lakes in Rift Valley include lakes Turkana, Naivasha, Elementaita, Nakuru, Bogoria and Baringo.
The Mountains found in the Valley include the dormant volcanic Longonot on the floor of rift valley.
The central highlands are the most fertile parts of Kenya and border the Aberdare Ranges with temperatures of about 10-14 degrees and high of 22-28 degrees.
The vegetation is dense tropical forests and thick mountainous forests and alpine vegetation.
The rainfall varies from 20 mm -200mm falling in March/June and October/November. The main activity is farming due to the favorable climatic conditions.
Tourist activities in this region include visiting the Aberdare National Park, Meru National Park, mountain climbing, fishing, hiking and many more
The Kenyan Lake side in Western of Kenya is humid, dry and the rainfall spreads throughout the year. The Kakamega forest is in Western province and is a rich tropical forest with diverse types of birds in their natural habitat. It a heaven for bird watchers and photographers in Kenya. <BR>
The main economic activity along the Kenyan lakeside is fishing at Lake Victoria the second largest fresh water lake.
Tourists visiting this area enjoy a visit to the Kakamega forest for bird watching, photography and many more.
The coastal region is mostly a tourist zone and is hot and humid all year with low rainfall.
The cold sea breeze sweeps through the land lowering the temperatures during the day.
The temperatures usually range from 22-30 degrees all year.
The region has the largest tourist establishments and the best in the country. The white sandy beaches are an attraction on their own where visitors enjoy sun bathing, various water sports, a visit to the mangrove forests, marine parks and many more.
The Northern parts of Kenya have temperatures varying from 20-40 degrees and have poor rainfall distribution.
The area is very dry, bushy and dotted with shrubby deserts.
The economic activity in this zone is rearing of sheep, cattle, camels which keep on being moved from one area to the other in search for fodder and water. It’s mostly inhabited by nomadic communities like the Samburu.
Tourist activities include camel riding, visiting Lake Turkana, Marsabit National Reserve, Malka Mari National Park and many more
About the Author
Sullivan Pau is a reporter and writer on kenyan tours, Vacation, Travel and Tourist facilities. For More Information on Kenyan Tourism, Visit His Site at Travel Kenya website All About Kenyan Tourism Or Email: gacheru04@gmail.com
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Kenya: Identity of a Nation $23.48 This book is about Kenya as a country and as a nation. It is also a work of comparative analysis in the African context. It also focuses on the nation as an entity with its own personality and national character. Kenya is one of the most well-known countries in Africa for several reasons. It is one of the major tourist destinations in the world. It is, by African standards, one of the most developed countries on the continent. It also occupies a special place in the history of Africa because of the role it played in the struggle for independence. It was in Kenya where Mau Mau, an uprising against colonial injustices, was fought. Mau Mau was one of the bloodiest and most successful wars in colonial history, and it thrust Kenya into the international spotlight. It also earned the Mau Mau freedom fighters distinction as some of the most outstanding champions of freedom for Africans and as some of the most revered fighters in the struggle for African liberation from imperial rule. They are still remembered today not only as gallant fighters but as some of the pioneers of the African independence movement. Jomo Kenyatta himself, who was accused of leading Mau Mau and who later became the first president of Kenya, was one of the most respected African leaders and was revered as the Grand Old Man of the African independence movement. He cast a long shadow over Kenya and the rest of the continent and his formidable personality and legendary role as the leader of the independence movement also played a major role in thrusting his country on the international scene. Kenya is also the economic powerhouse of East Africa. It has the most developed and the strongest economy among all the countries which constitute the East African Community (EAe. They are Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi. It is, in fact, the most developed country in the entire region of Eastern Africa which includes the countries in the Horn of Africa: Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti. This work is a general introduction to Kenya as a country and as a nation. Subjects covered include a short history of the country, its geography including administrative provinces and various ethnic groups in those provinces; Mau Mau and the struggle for independence; the early years of independence; political developments through the decades; the cultures of different ethnic groups; the country’s natural resources and much more. Also addressed in the book is the country’s ethnic diversity and the impact it has had on Kenya’s stability as a country and as a nation composed of different ethnic and racial groups. The author also looks at Kenya’s national character from his background as an East African himself from neighbouring Tanzania in a study of comparative analysis between Kenya and Tanzania as political entities with different national characters to demonstrate that nations do, indeed, have different national characters. This is an excellent introduction for those who want to learn abo |
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The Rough Guide to Kenya $3.98 The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate guide to East Africa”s best known destination. From the live music in Nairobi to the Turkana overland safaris, the 24-page, full-colour section introduces all of the country”s highlights. The guide includes details for all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit every budget, plus the new ”Author”s Picks” feature to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of practical advice on getting the most out of Kenya, from the well-known safari parks to the little-known reserves. The guide looks at Kenya”s history, politics and culture and comes complete with maps and plans for every region. |
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Global Security Watch: Kenya $50 Kenya plays a key role in the conflicts between the Western and Islamic worlds, making a grasp of its politics, international relations, military services, and security status an important study. Global Security Watch–Kenya provides a thorough introduction to the security issues facing the modern-day nation, offering policymakers, researchers, and general readers a window into this globally important, sub-Saharan country. This expert analysis is the first to examine the strategic dimensions of Kenya and the political and military circumstances that have shaped the country. Following an overview of Kenya's history, geography, and politics, the book explores the development of the Kenya Armed Forces; Kenya's critical relations and security issues in Greater East Africa, particularly with Tanzania, Uganda, and Somalia; and the country's strategic relations with the United States. Drawing on objective historical and contemporary research, interviews with influential figures, and his own first-hand experiences, the author underscores Kenya's enduring strategic importance and offers recommendations on policy decisions. |
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Nine Faces Of Kenya $7.99 In this marvelous anthology, Elspeth Huxley, our best and most popular writer on Africa, has drawn on her unparalleled knowledge of Kenya and its literature to present a fully rounded portrait of one of the most fascinating countries in the world. In nine sections focusing on exploration, travel, settlement, war, hunting, wildlife, environment, life-styles, and legend and poetry, using only first-hand accounts, she guides the reader through the story of Kenya from AD100 to the present with her characteristic candour and directness. |
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No Hurry in Africa: Life as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya $19.98 Have you ever dreamed about joining the Peace Corps? Unemployed and aching to really make a difference in the world, Theresa Munanga applied to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer. When she left for her assignment in Kenya, she had no idea what the three years from 2004-2007 would hold. "No Hurry in Africa" follows the author as she teaches computer skills to Kenyans, some of whom have never seen a computer before, in areas where electricity comes and goes, and where four computers serve to teach up to forty students per class. Riveting journal entries and emails home introduce Kenya as a beautiful country, yet a country of contrasts: where people walk miles out of their way to direct you to your destination. Where men can have multiple wives. Where women wash clothes by hand and carry babies on their backs. A country with friendly, hard working people, but also a country with a lack of safe drinking water, poverty, corruption, and less than adequate medical services in the remote areas. |
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The Growth and Development of the Turkana People of Kenya, East Africa $74.98 This book explains the impact of education as an agent of change among the Turkana people of Kenya. The author argues that education influences the social, cultural, economical and political patterns of a given community. Using qualitative and quantitative analysis, Dr. Lokapel discusses the socio-economic and political development of the Turkana. He observes that underdevelopment among the Turkana is largely as a result of lack of knowledge on self-development. He therefore suggests that the solution to this problem is to establish an institution of higher learning in Turkana County which will handle research matters relating to the growth and development of the Turkana people. This book is recommended to all Social Science scholars and anybody interested in development studies. |
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Kenya Today $32.95 This is the story of modern Africa: the reality of poverty, underdevelopment and the donor community. Are governments using politics and imported culture to trap ordinary Africans in a weakening web of international “friendship” and “economic partnership, |
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Migration Legislation in East Africa $5 Reviews policies, legislation and practice related to labour migration in East Africa, covering Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda |
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Culture and Customs of Kenya $58.48 Kenya, a land of safaris, wild animals, and Maasai warriors, perfectly represents Africa for many Westerners. This peerless single-source book presents the contemporary reality of life in Kenya, an important East-African nation that has served as a crossroads for peoples and cultures from Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia for centuries. As such, it is a land rich in cultural and ethnic diversity, where unique and dynamic traditions blend with modern influences. Students and general readers will be engrossed in narrative overviews highlighting Kenyan history, as well as the beliefs, vibrant cultural expressions, and various lifestyles and roles of the Kenyan population. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos enhance the narrative. Kenya today struggles with nation building. Its society comprises the haves and the have-nots and faces the challenges of the trend toward urbanization, with its attendant disruption of traditional social structures. For Kenyans, the preserving of traditional cultures is as important as making the statement that Kenya is a modern nation. Chapters on the land, people, and history; religion and worldview; literature, film, and media; art and architecture; cuisine and traditional dress; gender roles, marriage, and family; and social customs and lifestyle are up to date and written by a country expert. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos enhance the narrative. |
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Secrets of Kenya: The Mythos Roams Wild $23.98 The Eastern regions of Africa are largely unexplored by Westerners. Beneath the desert sands, and lurking within the highlands lie mysteries far older than Western civilization, and indeed mankind. Long before the arrival of Arab traders or European explorers some of the native peoples learned to fear and worship great and terrible beings. Here within the heart of Africa, adventure and horror await those brave or foolhardy enough to seek them out. Secrets of Kenya details the cultures, geography, and history of Kenya through the 1930′s; provides an African bestiary; details several secret societies; and includes four adventures to jump start your own explorations of Kenya and the surrounding African wilds. |
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Frommer’s Kenya and Tanzania $16.99 Frommer’s Kenya & Tanzania will be the only major guidebook to cover both of these countries in detail. Fully 50% of international tourists arriving in Tanzania come from Kenya, so the convenience of having one book for both countries is a significant selling point.; Frommer’s Kenya & Tanzania will be written by a trio of writers, two of whom currently live in Africa and a third who lived in Tanzania for years. The book will include a Swahili language appendix, a wildlife safari guide, and in-depth coverage of the best safari lodges, eco-resorts, and national parks Kenya and Tanzania have to offer.; Opinionated write-ups. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations–tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.; Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity–no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.; All Complete guides offer user-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.; The latest, savviest trip-planning advice–from saving money on airfares to renting a cell phone abroad to the latest advice on sustainable travel-to help readers make the most of their time and money. |
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The East Africa Protectorate $35.48 General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1905 Original Publisher: E. Arnold Subjects: Indigenous peoples Kenya Great Britain Africa, British East Africa, East History / Africa / General History / Africa / Central History / Africa / East Juvenile Nonfiction / People |
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Bradt Kenya Highlights $20.98 The new "Kenya Highlights" takes the best of this magnificent country and condenses it into an informative guidebook designed for those visiting on organised tours. Renowned Africa expert, Philip Briggs – author of ten Bradt guides, and arguably the best-respected guidebook writer on the region – chooses the highlights of each region of the country (including the parks and reserves), and provides full background information, together with all the practical information required by a visitor on a tour. There’s a chapter offering advice on planning a safari holiday, detailed sections on wildlife, history and people, and suggested lodge accommodation (selected in conjunction with some leading tour operators to Kenya). Featuring beautiful full-colour photos and maps throughout, this book serves equally as a holiday planner, a travel companion and a memento of your trip. |
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Africa’s Big Five and Other Wildlife Filmmakers. a Centenary of Wildlife Filming in Kenya $30.98 Jean Hartley, born in Kenya, is acknowledged as being the first to legitimise ifixingi for wildlife film crews. Over the last 25 years, she has worked on over a thousand films, the vast majority being about wildlife and nature. She features five of the great film makers who all started their careers in Kenya in the1950s, legends whom she is proud to call personal friends. Watching all of their films, and many more, she became fascinated by the history of film making in Kenya and determined to find out when it all started. In this insightful book, she traces the roots of wildlife film back a hundred years, drawing on accounts of the original film makers and the professional hunters who guided those early safaris. She tracks the changes from those grainy, speeded up, silent films through to the technologically perfect High Definition and 3D films that are being made today. |
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Footprint Kenya Handbook $20.98 Pink flamingos, white rhinos, the world’s most famous game reserve and a peak to rival Kilimanjaro: all this and more await travelers to this beguiling country. Footprint’s second edition has been fully updated and revised to provide all the information necessary, whether one wants to balloon over the Maasai Mara, hike Mount Kenya, or simply lie back and relax on some of Africa’s most beautiful beaches. From the bustling, cosmopolitan capital of Nairobi to the remoteness of the Laikipia Plateau, travelers can find great places to stay, eat, and sleep, plus detailed coverage of the amazing array of wildlife and activities this country has too offer. |
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The Birds of East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi $30.48 "Birds of East Africa" is the first comprehensive field guide to this spectacular birding region–and one of the best to any region in the world. Covering all resident, migrant, and vagrant birds of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi, this small and compact guide describes and illustrates a remarkable 1,388 species in convenient facing-page layout. Featuring 287 new color plates with 3,400 images painstakingly rendered by three experienced artists, the guide illustrates all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Set opposite the plates are range maps and concise accounts describing identification, status, range, habits, and voice for each species. Introductory sections provide notes on how to use the species accounts, the nomenclature adopted, conservation issues, where to send records, and maps of protected and other important bird areas. Between them, Terry Stevenson and John Fanshawe have more than 40 years’ experience leading bird tours and conducting conservation work in East Africa. The region shelters a remarkable diversity of birds, including many seriously threatened species with small and vulnerable ranges. The region’s birds form a constantly colorful, noisy, and highly extroverted part of the landscape. The book is sure to become an indispensable guide for anyone interested in studying or conserving birds in East Africa, as well as the many visitors who simply want to enjoy the sheer beauty of its birds. First comprehensive field guide to the countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi Covers 1,388 species, with 3,400 color images on 287 plates Concise species accounts facing the plates describe appearance, status, range, habits, and voice A color distribution map is given for each species Information on habitats, protected areas, and conservation issues The essential guide to the birds of this spectacular region An overview of East African birds East African environment Seasonality Plumage Species accounts Common alternative names Conservation and threatened species The local scene Glossary, references, and an index Key Features: Small and compact Comprehensive species All distinctive plumages and races illustrated Color plates Illustrations All species ranges mapped Key protected and important bird areas mapped |
