Tourism in Kenya
Kenya is a beautiful East African country known for its diverse and beautiful landscapes, rich culture and stunning wildlife.
Kenya’s capital city is Nairobi, and it’s official languages are English and Kiswahili. It has a population of more than 50 million people, making it one of the most populous nations on the planet.
Kenya derives a large portion of its national revenue from tourism, with it being second to only agriculture in terms of chief providers of wealth for the beautiful East African nation.
The primary attractions for tourists in Kenya are the national parks and game reserves, along with historical monuments alike ancient mosques and forts left over from the colonial era of the country’s history.
It is of vital importance not to overlook the stunning natural scenery in Kenya, with beautiful beaches and valleys as well as the coffee and tea plantations which contribute to the country’s agricultural production.
Some of the most important and attractive tourist destinations in Kenya include:
The Maasai Mara National Game Reserve
This is one of the best rated National game deserves in Kenya and the world at large, boasting a wide range of big game, graceful herbivores and the famous spectacle of the great migration where hundreds of thousands of antelope run across the vast plains.
The Amboseli National Reserve
Adjacent to the world famous Mt Kilimanjaro, the Amboseli National Reserve is one of the most visited tourist attractions on the planet, it is one of the best places to come into close contact and marvel at the majesty of the wild African elephant.
The Samburu and Shaba National Reserves
These large and arid game reserves are home to a wide range of wildlife and plants.
They provide an ideal tourist destination as a result of the cool, tranquil environment and a haunting natural beauty guaranteed to soothe and erase all the cares of hectic urban life.
Tourism in South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is located on the Southern part of the African continent, as the name suggests, and it is bordered by Namibia, Mozambique – all beautiful countries in their own right, and the South Atlantic and Indian oceans.
South Africa ranks among the top thirty largest countries on the planet, and is populated by close to 40 million people.
Its inhabitants speak more than 10 languages, including Afrikaans, English, Southern Sotho and Zulu.
South Africa comprises of a widely variable geography, ranging from mountains to plateau to semi-deserts and it is home to a large number of beautiful and rare wildlife.
Top tourist destinations in South Africa include;
Cape Town
Often described as the most beautiful city in the world, Cape Town has an ideal mixture of stunning beaches, vineyards and world class restaurants and shopping malls designed to give you the ultimate touring experience.
Interspersed within all of these are quaint local markets that give a dash of flavor and culture to your touring experience.
The Transkei
Also known as the Wild Coast, this coastline is one of the most breathtaking stretches of land on the planet with stunning cliffs and abandoned beaches, providing ample space for hiking, meditation and surf beaching.
Kruger National Park
One of the prime attractions of tourism in Africa is the wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Kruger National Park provides the best of both, with an opportunity to be your own driver in your safari as well as providing ample opportunity to come into close contact with some of the largest and most dangerous predators on the planet.