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Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar 
The Kenyan coast comprises with five regions mainly the city of 
Mombasa, north coast, south coast, Malinda and Lamu each with 
unique features and tourism attractions. The region has a rich history 
dating back over one thousand years, epitomized by the Vasco d agama 
pillar and Fort Jesus. The coast also has diverse culture that has been 
influenced by a mixture of Swahili culture, Portuguese culture, and 
European culture from Italy, Germany, France and England. 
Has a very rich diversity attractions ranging from the friendly people, 
white sandy beaches, coral barrier reefs teeming with under water 
marine wonders, bird-life, national parks with variety of animals, 
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fantastic coastal food and drinks, and water sports, crickets, hockey as 
well as golf are available in various clubs ,including Nyali Mombasa and 
leisure golf club 
A number of hotels can make arrangement for a horse ride in the beach. 
The ideal time is afternoon when it`s cool. Treks and runs can also be 
organized at the Arabuko sokoke forest. The deserted Watamu beach is 
also ideal for long distance walk. Cycling is the most common means of 
transport in Malinda and Watamu, and is ideal for exploring those 
lovely towns. 
There are frequent flights to Moi international airport in 
Mombasa, and also flight to Malindi and Lamu. Mombasa is 
connected to Nairobi by a major highways as well as good roads 
to Malindi, Lamu and Tanzania. Regular day and overnight 
passengers’ buses serve the town. In addition, there is overnight 
passenger train service between Mombasa and Nairobi. Locally 
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there is reliable public transport system, including matatus 
(mini buses) and taxis 
The Kenyan coast, particularly the beaches, has several good 
hotels that suits a wide variety of tastes, ranging from private 
villas to 5 stars hotels, the sunrise resort, Mnarani clubs e.t.c 
Within Mombasa Island is a number of interesting tourist 
attractions. The Turks on Moi Avenue commemorate the visit of 
Queen Elizabeth II to the town in 1952 and make a lovely 
backdrop for photographs. Close by is the Mombasa old town 
with interesting architecture art and curios 
Fort Jesus is the island premier lure built by Portuguese in 1593 
and overlooking Indian Ocean. it was designed by Italian 
architect named Jao Batisto Cairato, and has been variously 
occupied by the Portuguese and Omani Arabs before the 
Kenyan government first used it as prison soon after 
independence. In 1962 the government opened Fort Jesus as a 
museum after declaring it historical monument. 
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The makupa market off Mwembe tayari is Mombasa’s largest 
market, a colorful place featuring a wide range of produce 
The Mombasa marine Reserves are very popular for snorkeling 
and diving and viewing the beautiful coral gardens and fish. A 
short distance from Mombasa is the beautiful Funzi Island, ideal 
for seeing dolphins, birdlife and crocodiles. Among other 
attractive places include Mamba village ,Bamburi nature 
trail,Mwana mosque, Shimoni caves,gede museum, Jumba la 
mtwapa(mansion of the slave),kipepeo butterfly farm,lamu 
museum,Amboseli ,Tsavo east and Tsavo west e.t.c 
Amboseli national park is Kenya`s most popular and most 
sought after photographer`s paradise. There is literally nowhere 
else on earth offering such a variety of wildlife attraction 
against the background of Kilimanjaro. The major attraction is 
the vast herd of Elephants. It has variety of bird life both 
domestic and migratory. 
Tsavo west national park is renowned as land of lava, spring, 
and man-eating lions which preyed on linesmen building the 
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Kenya-Uganda railway at turn of century. It was location of the 
1996 shooting of the movie The Ghost and the Darkness 
starring Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer from the non-fiction 
book The man-eaters of Tsavo by Lieutenant Colonel John Henry 
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Patterson. 
It’s the home for the African elephants. It used to be a classic 
hunting ground for the renowned big game hunters such as the 
famous Denys Finch Hatton. Spanning the vast plains of Tsavo 
and lying within view of Mt, Kilimanjaro, are the Taita and 
chyulu hills, a paradise of the elephant heard, plains game,
cheetah, and remote Masai villages. 
Western Kenya borders Rift valley and Nyanza with Kakamega 
being the provincial headquarters. The region is home to the 
Abaluyia community. The major activity in the area is 
agriculture, with the main cash crops being sugarcane and 
maize. 
The western region is easily accessible by road from all parts of 
Kenya. There is airstrip located 4km from kakamega town. You 
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can also fly to kisumu or Eldoret airport and drive to any town in 
the region 
 In - Park Accommodation 
There is no lodge in the park at the moment. 
 KWS Self – Catering Accommodation: 
o Udo Bandas can accommodate up to 14 pax 
o Isukuti Guest House. Camping Facilities 
o Various Campsites located in the Park 
The legendary weeping stone of maragoli located just outside 
kakamega town is connected with many legends and myths. 
This is huge rock from which a constant stream of water 
cascades, hence its name. 
Kakamega Forest is a tropical rain forest situated in 
the Western Province, of Kenya, North West of the 
capital Nairobi, and near to the border with Uganda. It 
is Kenya's only tropical rainforest and is said to be Kenya's last 
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remnant of the ancient Guineo-Congolian rainforest that once 
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spanned the continent.. 
The forest including reserves encloses about 238 square 
kilometers, a little less than half of which currently remains as 
indigenous forest. The forest is elevated at predominantly 
between 1500 m and 1600 m above sea level. In the north of 
the Forest is the 4,468 hectares (45 km2; 17 sq mi) Kakamega 
National Reserve, given national forest reserve status in 
1985. Just to the north is the Kisere Forest Reserve. Throughout 
the forest are a series of grassy glades, ranging in size from 
about 1 to 50 ha, with a few larger clearings. The origins of the 
glades are uncertain. Some are certainly recent clearings, but 
others predate recent records. These may have originated from 
past human activity such as cattle grazing or may be the result 
of herbivore and movements by large mammals such as buffalo 
and elephants (both now extirpated from the region). The 
glades vary a great deal in structure, some being open grass 
and others having a considerable number of trees or shrubs. A 
number of streams and small creeks run through the reserve.
The larger creeks are usually bordered by a few to tens of 
meters of forest on either side which divide the glades, while 
the smallest creeks flow through open grasslands, often forming 
small marshy patches. 
The Kakamega Forest is very wet, with an average of 200 mm – 
700 mm of rain per year. Rainfall is heaviest in April and May 
("long rains"), with a slightly drier June and a second peak 
roughly in August to September ("short rains"). January and 
February are the driest months. Temperature is fairly constant 
throughout the year, ranging between 20c - 30c. 
Flora found in the park include some of Africa's greatest hard 
and soft woods: Elgon teak, red and white stinkwood and 
several varieties of Croton and Aniageria Altisima. There are 
380 recorded species of plants. This includes 60 species of ferns, 
150 species of trees and shrubs, and 170 species of flowering 
plants including 60 species of orchids with 9 species found only 
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in this forest. 
The Forest is famous for its birds, 367 bird species have been 
recorded in the forest such as the West African Great Blue 
Turaco and Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill. At least 9 birds 
are not found anywhere else. 
Wildlife that can be seen in the park include Bush 
Pig, Duikers, Bushbuck, African Clawless Otter, Mongoose, Giant 
African Water Shrew, Squirrels, Tree 
Pangolin, Porcupine, Bats and a variety of primates. There are 
occasionally leopards, but the last official sighting was in 1991. 
Insects are abundant and some are quite spectacular, such 
as Goliath beetles, pink and green Flower Mantis, and 
numerous colorful butterflies (489 species). Particularly well 
represented groups are ants
(Formicidae), Lepidopterans, Orthopterans, 
and beetles.Gastropods, millipedes and spiders are also 
common. 
The Flora and Fauna of Kakamega Forest have not been 
extensively studied. 
The local inhabitants rely on the forest to supply most of their 
needs. The region is said to be one of the most densely 
populated rural areas in the world, and pressure on the Forest 
resources is considerable. The German funded project BIOTA 
east has been working in the forest since 2001, whereby firstly 
forest inventories for all sorts of life forms were performed and 
the aim is to find strategies for a sustainable use of the forest 
until 2010 
The Southern part of Kakamega forest, Isecheno Forest station 
run by the Kenya Forest Service is most accessible to Tourism. 
There is the well known Mama Mtere tree; a historic tree and 
the most photographed tree in Kakamega forest, there are 
also strangler fig trees. 
There are hiking trails in the forest that allow for Forest 
Walking, Camping, Hiking, Primate Watching, Bird and Butterfly 
Watching, Game watching and village walks. The guides can 
arrange the tour to visit weeping stone (Crying stone) at Ilesi, 
one of Kakamega tourists attraction or Kisere forest to see the 
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De-brazes monkey in the North of Kakamega forest. Also Bird 
watching, morning 6:30am- 8:30am is fantastic walk or Evening 
4:30pm- 6:30pm. The guides will take care of your interest in 
Kakamega rainforest even educational groups, Family groups or 
individual visiting the forest to enjoy the Biodiversity of the 
rainforest. Visitors who like to see Bull fighting, Guides will also 
arrange in Shibuye or Khayega as per the community 
arrangements of the bull fighting team. Evening, the 
community can entertain the tourists, plying the traditional 
dance (Isukuti Dance) as per Luyhia culture and Tel you stories 
(Story Telling) about the forest, animals, initially life how people 
use to stay with Nature and the history. 
Mt, Elgon national park is the second highest mountain in 
Kenya which is also situated in this region. Entry in this park is 
by any of 4 gates namely,chorlim, kassawai, kiptogot and 
kimothon 
Festivals and events like the circumcision ceremonies in luhya 
communities take place in the month of August and December 
singing and dance. There is also annual bull fighting festival in 
which trained bulls are encouraged to engage in very combats, 
cheered on by enthusiastic crowds. 
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 
 Bird watching: Over 300 bird species,
 Butterfly watching: over 400 species of butterflies 
 Massive Trees, Scenic Spots and Waterfalls: Over 350 
species of trees, the forest holds mostly indigenous 
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vegetation. 
 Snakes: 27 species of snakes, , 
 Primates Watching: Home to Debrazza monkey and other 
primates. 
 
 Wildlife: Bush Pig, Duikers, Bushbuck, Clawless Otter, 
Mongoose, Giant Water Shrew, Squirrels, Tree Pangolin, 
Porcupine, Bats and Primates. 
 Birds: 330 species of which some are found nowhere else in 
the country. The common one being the Blue turaco.
Nyanza is the home to Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest 
freshwater lake, located in the south-western of Kenya 
bordering Uganda, The provincial capital of Nyanza is Kisumu 
city, which are the 3rd largest towns in Kenya. Kisumu was 
originally known as port Florence which begins when the 
railway from Mombasa reached there in 1901. 
The inhabitants of Nyanza are the Luos, Kuria, Gusii and Suba, 
these communities have interesting cultures and traditions with 
main activity to be fishing and agriculture. 
You can get to Nyanza by road and air transport from Nairobi, 
Mombasa and other major towns in Kenya. The common dish is 
the Ugali and fish and even nyama choma in Kisumu. 
Lake Victoria is about the size of Ireland covering an expansive 
67850 sq Km and forming a natural boundary of 3 east Africa 
countries Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Kenya `s share is the 
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smallest at about 3785sq km. Lake Victoria is the source of river 
Nile and boast sandy beaches and many small islands. 
Hippo point just outside kisumu is an exceptional vantage point 
for viewing hippo known for beautiful sunset, near Kisumu you 
are likely to see plenty of water birds that nest and breed 
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between march and July. 
Kibuye market is one of the busiest and largest markets in 
Kenya, here you can see, breathe and experience the day to day 
life of the people of Nyanza. 
Ndere island national park is just a short distance from Kit 
mikayi. The park is northern shore of lake Victoria and is the 
home of lesser sported crocodile, monitor lizard, birds and 
water antelope. 
A visit to Kit mikayi the famous rock will give you the insight to 
the Luo community and the legendary behind it. The rock is 
treated sacred place where most denominations go for fasting
and prayers, for example the Legion Maria, Nomiya and Roho 
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among others. 
Rusinga island host the mausoleum of Tom mboya, Kenyan 
leader who was assassinated in Nairobi in 1969.There is also a 
plan to develop a Mary Leakey archeological site. The island has 
also club built on the beach for several activity like fishing, 
sightseeing and water skiing. Mfangano and Takawiri Island 
have also fishing sites, monitor lizards, wild goats and sheep 
Ruma national park, formally known as Lambwe valley national 
reserve, established in 1966.you`ll have chance to see roan 
antelope and Jackson hartebeest, larger and redder species 
which is found in most parks in Kenya. 
Thimlich ohinga is a Luo phrase which means ``the dense forest 
is frightening me `` the site is located in Migori district next to 
Macalder mines. The most attractive here is the dry stones 
enclosure that has no mortar, which was built 500 years ago for 
security purposes.
Jaramogi museum is located at kang`o ka jaramogi in Bondo, 
the home of late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga the first vice 
president of Kenya. The mausoleum was build above Odinga`s 
grave. On display are Odinga`s briefcase, ceremonial hats and 
clothes he wore at various stages of his political life. 
Kisii town is home to the kisii soapstone. Visit Tabaka where 
most of the Kenyan soapstone is extracted and later sit and 
enjoy some fresh pineapples and bananas. 
Odino falls offers a view of the speeding water that has formed 
gullies in the area. One can sample Ondago swamps for birdlife. 
There is also Lake Simbi, the salty lake that hosts the 
Flamingoes when they migrate from Lake Nakuru. 
The grate rift valley is the home of the lions and the cradle of 
mankind and home of Masai people, the nine kalenjine tribes 
and the Turkana, the oldest tribal society in the world. The 
geological phenomenon that is the rift valley, so named by the 
Scottish explorer John Walter Gregory, occurred as a result of a 
weakened earth crust tore away creating a jagged rift 
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thousands of kilometers long. It offers picturesque views of 
gorges, lakes and volcanic mountains. 
Masai Mara national park lies in this region; it was the shooting 
location of the film out of Africa and remains the location for 
the British Broadcasting Corporation’s big cat daily wildlife 
series. Although it’s the resting place of the big five, the main 
attraction is the wildebeest migration from Serengeti in 
Tanzania to Mara which happens between July and September. 
Lake Nakuru national park which is the home of millions of 
fuchsia pink flamingos, the fish eating pelicans as well as over 
450 other species of birds. It’s also a good location for game 
viewing of the black rhino, the lions, the waterbuck and 
antelope. It’s also the best places to see the leopards as well as 
the endangered Rothschild giraffe. 
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Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria: Baringo is a fresh water lake 
located in the in the semi-desert, a boat trip across the lake 
gives you an opportunity to see the birdlife (flamingoes, 
resident cormorants, pelicans, black-winged silts including 
seasonal ruffs), the crocodile and the hippos. Bogoria gives 
the opportunity to marvel at the hot water springs and even 
get to boil eggs and maize, the fig tree s around provide shade 
away from the scorching sun. 
Within mt,longonot national park lies a dormant mt,longonot 
rising volcano 2777km above sea level, will have the 
opportunity to view mt,longonot volcano and crater, the 
Naivasha basin and the splendid view of the rift valley. 
You will have the opportunity to see the fossils of the pre-historic 
creatures, their tools and hunting weapons in their 
undisturbed state in the Olorgesailie prehistoric site. Lake 
Naivasha, elementaita, kerio valley, lake turkana, Lake 
Magadi and others are the visited site in the area. 
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Serengeti national park is the largest and the best known of 
Tanzania national parks, covering over 14,500 sq kms. This 
world famous wildlife sanctuary has the greatest and most 
spectacular concentration of game found anywhere in the 
world. Serengeti is vast open plains with rocks giving 
character to the landscape. In addition to its vast herds of 
wildebeest and other plains game, it`s also known for its lion 
population, it’s not unusual to see 40 or more lions in a day 
and the leopards can be found during the day resting on trees. 
During June and July, the spectacular annual migration of the 
migration takes place, with the animals moving from their 
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usual haunt on the central plains on a westward trek into 
Masai Mara in Kenya. Serengeti has wealth of birds life with 
colorful rollers, bee eaters and sunbirds in plenty, whilst birds 
of prey, game birds and waterfowl are well represented. 
Ngorongoro crater is one of the most spectacular game haunts 
in Africa and one of the biggest craters in the world. The 
approach road skirts the rim of the crater affording many of 
breathtaking scenic views over the crater floor thousands of 
feet below. The big five are found here, Thomson`s gazelle, 
spotted hyena, hunting dog and occasional leopard. 
Numerous species of birds including verraux`s eagle and 
Egyptian vulture. 
Lake Manyara national park is 107 Km southwest of Arusha 
and is noted for its wealthy wildlife. The lake is visited by 
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thousands of lesser flamingoes with a sprinkling of larger 
species. Over 30 species of preying birds have been recorded 
at the park, including palm-nut vultures and Ayres and 
crowned hawk eagles. 
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There are 
Elephants and leopards occur in most places in the park. The 
park most attractive features are the tree-climbing lions of 
Lake Manyara, which can be spotted on the trees resting to 
avoid the dense undergrowth and a search for cool shade. 
Tarangire national park is one of the best parks for its good 
atmosphere of remoteness and good number of monkeys, 
hornbills, pelicans, herons among others. With regard to the
abundance of animals, big herds move down from 
Ngorongoro, Manyara and surrounding game reserves to 
fetch water and food as Tarangire is always full of vegetation. 
Mt, Kilimanjaro climbing, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest 
mountain in Africa and one of the largest extinct volcanoes 
(58,96m).Climbing this wonderful mountain can be in different 
routes; Marangu routes, Machame routes and Umbwe route 
 Marangu route-From Arusha drive to Moshi then on the 
marangu park gate, the set of point for your three hours 
hike to Mandara hut in which you cover 9 kms. Here we 
are at 2,774m above sea level on your first overnight on 
Kilimanjaro. From Mandara begin your trek to Horombo 
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hut at an average hiking time of 8hours, enroute. In 
clear weather Mawenzi and Kibo peak can be seen. 
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Dinner 
and overnight at the hut, 3,761m. After breakfast, hike 
13km to Kibo hut, 4,732m above sea level in an average 
hiking time of 6 hours. You will now encounter 
spectacular mountain vegetation like Lobelia, giant 
cactus and groundsel. Wake up early for a pre-down 
attempt of the summit. It takes 5 hours to Gilman’s 
point 5,681 m above sea level. From Gilman it takes 1 
hour to summit Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa 
at 5,896 m above sea level. 
 Machame route-An early start for Kilimanjaro national 
park once you reach the park gate proceeds directly to 
Machame hut campsite in average hiking time of 6 
hours for meals and overnight in tents. The altitude here 
is 3,100m.In the morning hike to Shira hut. The trek 
takes 4 hours via the rain forest past the valley and a
steep rocky ridge ending westward at a river gorge. 
Overnight at shira hut campsite, 3,658m above sea 
level. From shira hike to Barranco hut in average hiking 
time of 6 hours. we by-pass the lava tower and pass the 
second junction which brings us to the arrow glacier, 
attitude 4,876m.Descend to Barranco hut for the 
overnight on Kilimanjaro,3,860m above sea level. After 
breakfast leave Barranco for Barafu, continue to the 
Karanga valley and the junction, which connect with the 
Mweka trail. hike to Barafu hut where you set up a 
camp, you would have walked for about 8 hours, Dinner 
and overnight at the hut campsite, altitude 4,600m with 
the possibility of seeing both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. 
Rise early and head for Stella point altitude 5,745m on 
your way to the summit Uhuru peak that is 5,896m 
above sea level, this part of hike takes about 6 hours. 
You then descend to Mweka hut 3,100m above sea level 
for overnight, this part of descend takes about 15 hours. 
 Umbwe route-Transfer to Marangu gate and then to 
Umbwe village to start the climbing. Climb for 4 hours 
through the forest to camp at the caves 2,800 m above 
the sea level. After breakfast continue to ascend a long 
sharp ridge, giving a distinct high mountain feeling. 
Then onto the Moorland camp and arrive in the mid 
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afternoon and stay at the Barranco hut 3,900 m.4 hours 
walk past enormous breach wall to camp at the foot of 
the arrow glacier, leisurely afternoon and the evening 
,acclimatizing at around 4,900 m and watching the 
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beautiful sight of 
sunset behind mt,Meru. Climbing the same steep walls 
and scrambling up the screen and across the frozen lava 
on the tottering wall, camp on the stunning crater rim of 
Kilimanjaro. Trek up the highest point in Africa, the 
Uhuru peak(5,896m).Descend via Gilman’s point and 
onto kibo hut for dinner and overnight(3,761m) 
Olduvai Gorge is a pre-historic site where the remains of 
the early Mans ancestor Zinjanthropus are found and the 
Masai home on the way. It was discovered by Leakey the 
fossil fragments of the skull. The gorge itself isn’t a great 
interest unless you are archeologically inclined. There is a
small museum in the site which is only 10 to 15 minutes 
drive from the main road between Serengeti and 
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Ngorongoro crater.

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The best kenyan regions

  • 1. www.adventurepanorama.com... Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar The Kenyan coast comprises with five regions mainly the city of Mombasa, north coast, south coast, Malinda and Lamu each with unique features and tourism attractions. The region has a rich history dating back over one thousand years, epitomized by the Vasco d agama pillar and Fort Jesus. The coast also has diverse culture that has been influenced by a mixture of Swahili culture, Portuguese culture, and European culture from Italy, Germany, France and England. Has a very rich diversity attractions ranging from the friendly people, white sandy beaches, coral barrier reefs teeming with under water marine wonders, bird-life, national parks with variety of animals, Page 1
  • 2. fantastic coastal food and drinks, and water sports, crickets, hockey as well as golf are available in various clubs ,including Nyali Mombasa and leisure golf club A number of hotels can make arrangement for a horse ride in the beach. The ideal time is afternoon when it`s cool. Treks and runs can also be organized at the Arabuko sokoke forest. The deserted Watamu beach is also ideal for long distance walk. Cycling is the most common means of transport in Malinda and Watamu, and is ideal for exploring those lovely towns. There are frequent flights to Moi international airport in Mombasa, and also flight to Malindi and Lamu. Mombasa is connected to Nairobi by a major highways as well as good roads to Malindi, Lamu and Tanzania. Regular day and overnight passengers’ buses serve the town. In addition, there is overnight passenger train service between Mombasa and Nairobi. Locally Page 2
  • 3. there is reliable public transport system, including matatus (mini buses) and taxis The Kenyan coast, particularly the beaches, has several good hotels that suits a wide variety of tastes, ranging from private villas to 5 stars hotels, the sunrise resort, Mnarani clubs e.t.c Within Mombasa Island is a number of interesting tourist attractions. The Turks on Moi Avenue commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the town in 1952 and make a lovely backdrop for photographs. Close by is the Mombasa old town with interesting architecture art and curios Fort Jesus is the island premier lure built by Portuguese in 1593 and overlooking Indian Ocean. it was designed by Italian architect named Jao Batisto Cairato, and has been variously occupied by the Portuguese and Omani Arabs before the Kenyan government first used it as prison soon after independence. In 1962 the government opened Fort Jesus as a museum after declaring it historical monument. Page 3
  • 4. The makupa market off Mwembe tayari is Mombasa’s largest market, a colorful place featuring a wide range of produce The Mombasa marine Reserves are very popular for snorkeling and diving and viewing the beautiful coral gardens and fish. A short distance from Mombasa is the beautiful Funzi Island, ideal for seeing dolphins, birdlife and crocodiles. Among other attractive places include Mamba village ,Bamburi nature trail,Mwana mosque, Shimoni caves,gede museum, Jumba la mtwapa(mansion of the slave),kipepeo butterfly farm,lamu museum,Amboseli ,Tsavo east and Tsavo west e.t.c Amboseli national park is Kenya`s most popular and most sought after photographer`s paradise. There is literally nowhere else on earth offering such a variety of wildlife attraction against the background of Kilimanjaro. The major attraction is the vast herd of Elephants. It has variety of bird life both domestic and migratory. Tsavo west national park is renowned as land of lava, spring, and man-eating lions which preyed on linesmen building the Page 4
  • 5. Kenya-Uganda railway at turn of century. It was location of the 1996 shooting of the movie The Ghost and the Darkness starring Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer from the non-fiction book The man-eaters of Tsavo by Lieutenant Colonel John Henry Page 5 Patterson. It’s the home for the African elephants. It used to be a classic hunting ground for the renowned big game hunters such as the famous Denys Finch Hatton. Spanning the vast plains of Tsavo and lying within view of Mt, Kilimanjaro, are the Taita and chyulu hills, a paradise of the elephant heard, plains game,
  • 6. cheetah, and remote Masai villages. Western Kenya borders Rift valley and Nyanza with Kakamega being the provincial headquarters. The region is home to the Abaluyia community. The major activity in the area is agriculture, with the main cash crops being sugarcane and maize. The western region is easily accessible by road from all parts of Kenya. There is airstrip located 4km from kakamega town. You Page 6
  • 7. can also fly to kisumu or Eldoret airport and drive to any town in the region  In - Park Accommodation There is no lodge in the park at the moment.  KWS Self – Catering Accommodation: o Udo Bandas can accommodate up to 14 pax o Isukuti Guest House. Camping Facilities o Various Campsites located in the Park The legendary weeping stone of maragoli located just outside kakamega town is connected with many legends and myths. This is huge rock from which a constant stream of water cascades, hence its name. Kakamega Forest is a tropical rain forest situated in the Western Province, of Kenya, North West of the capital Nairobi, and near to the border with Uganda. It is Kenya's only tropical rainforest and is said to be Kenya's last Page 7
  • 8. remnant of the ancient Guineo-Congolian rainforest that once Page 8 spanned the continent.. The forest including reserves encloses about 238 square kilometers, a little less than half of which currently remains as indigenous forest. The forest is elevated at predominantly between 1500 m and 1600 m above sea level. In the north of the Forest is the 4,468 hectares (45 km2; 17 sq mi) Kakamega National Reserve, given national forest reserve status in 1985. Just to the north is the Kisere Forest Reserve. Throughout the forest are a series of grassy glades, ranging in size from about 1 to 50 ha, with a few larger clearings. The origins of the glades are uncertain. Some are certainly recent clearings, but others predate recent records. These may have originated from past human activity such as cattle grazing or may be the result of herbivore and movements by large mammals such as buffalo and elephants (both now extirpated from the region). The glades vary a great deal in structure, some being open grass and others having a considerable number of trees or shrubs. A number of streams and small creeks run through the reserve.
  • 9. The larger creeks are usually bordered by a few to tens of meters of forest on either side which divide the glades, while the smallest creeks flow through open grasslands, often forming small marshy patches. The Kakamega Forest is very wet, with an average of 200 mm – 700 mm of rain per year. Rainfall is heaviest in April and May ("long rains"), with a slightly drier June and a second peak roughly in August to September ("short rains"). January and February are the driest months. Temperature is fairly constant throughout the year, ranging between 20c - 30c. Flora found in the park include some of Africa's greatest hard and soft woods: Elgon teak, red and white stinkwood and several varieties of Croton and Aniageria Altisima. There are 380 recorded species of plants. This includes 60 species of ferns, 150 species of trees and shrubs, and 170 species of flowering plants including 60 species of orchids with 9 species found only Page 9
  • 10. Page 10 in this forest. The Forest is famous for its birds, 367 bird species have been recorded in the forest such as the West African Great Blue Turaco and Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill. At least 9 birds are not found anywhere else. Wildlife that can be seen in the park include Bush Pig, Duikers, Bushbuck, African Clawless Otter, Mongoose, Giant African Water Shrew, Squirrels, Tree Pangolin, Porcupine, Bats and a variety of primates. There are occasionally leopards, but the last official sighting was in 1991. Insects are abundant and some are quite spectacular, such as Goliath beetles, pink and green Flower Mantis, and numerous colorful butterflies (489 species). Particularly well represented groups are ants
  • 11. (Formicidae), Lepidopterans, Orthopterans, and beetles.Gastropods, millipedes and spiders are also common. The Flora and Fauna of Kakamega Forest have not been extensively studied. The local inhabitants rely on the forest to supply most of their needs. The region is said to be one of the most densely populated rural areas in the world, and pressure on the Forest resources is considerable. The German funded project BIOTA east has been working in the forest since 2001, whereby firstly forest inventories for all sorts of life forms were performed and the aim is to find strategies for a sustainable use of the forest until 2010 The Southern part of Kakamega forest, Isecheno Forest station run by the Kenya Forest Service is most accessible to Tourism. There is the well known Mama Mtere tree; a historic tree and the most photographed tree in Kakamega forest, there are also strangler fig trees. There are hiking trails in the forest that allow for Forest Walking, Camping, Hiking, Primate Watching, Bird and Butterfly Watching, Game watching and village walks. The guides can arrange the tour to visit weeping stone (Crying stone) at Ilesi, one of Kakamega tourists attraction or Kisere forest to see the Page 11
  • 12. De-brazes monkey in the North of Kakamega forest. Also Bird watching, morning 6:30am- 8:30am is fantastic walk or Evening 4:30pm- 6:30pm. The guides will take care of your interest in Kakamega rainforest even educational groups, Family groups or individual visiting the forest to enjoy the Biodiversity of the rainforest. Visitors who like to see Bull fighting, Guides will also arrange in Shibuye or Khayega as per the community arrangements of the bull fighting team. Evening, the community can entertain the tourists, plying the traditional dance (Isukuti Dance) as per Luyhia culture and Tel you stories (Story Telling) about the forest, animals, initially life how people use to stay with Nature and the history. Mt, Elgon national park is the second highest mountain in Kenya which is also situated in this region. Entry in this park is by any of 4 gates namely,chorlim, kassawai, kiptogot and kimothon Festivals and events like the circumcision ceremonies in luhya communities take place in the month of August and December singing and dance. There is also annual bull fighting festival in which trained bulls are encouraged to engage in very combats, cheered on by enthusiastic crowds. Page 12   Bird watching: Over 300 bird species,
  • 13.  Butterfly watching: over 400 species of butterflies  Massive Trees, Scenic Spots and Waterfalls: Over 350 species of trees, the forest holds mostly indigenous Page 13 vegetation.  Snakes: 27 species of snakes, ,  Primates Watching: Home to Debrazza monkey and other primates.   Wildlife: Bush Pig, Duikers, Bushbuck, Clawless Otter, Mongoose, Giant Water Shrew, Squirrels, Tree Pangolin, Porcupine, Bats and Primates.  Birds: 330 species of which some are found nowhere else in the country. The common one being the Blue turaco.
  • 14. Nyanza is the home to Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest freshwater lake, located in the south-western of Kenya bordering Uganda, The provincial capital of Nyanza is Kisumu city, which are the 3rd largest towns in Kenya. Kisumu was originally known as port Florence which begins when the railway from Mombasa reached there in 1901. The inhabitants of Nyanza are the Luos, Kuria, Gusii and Suba, these communities have interesting cultures and traditions with main activity to be fishing and agriculture. You can get to Nyanza by road and air transport from Nairobi, Mombasa and other major towns in Kenya. The common dish is the Ugali and fish and even nyama choma in Kisumu. Lake Victoria is about the size of Ireland covering an expansive 67850 sq Km and forming a natural boundary of 3 east Africa countries Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Kenya `s share is the Page 14
  • 15. smallest at about 3785sq km. Lake Victoria is the source of river Nile and boast sandy beaches and many small islands. Hippo point just outside kisumu is an exceptional vantage point for viewing hippo known for beautiful sunset, near Kisumu you are likely to see plenty of water birds that nest and breed Page 15 between march and July. Kibuye market is one of the busiest and largest markets in Kenya, here you can see, breathe and experience the day to day life of the people of Nyanza. Ndere island national park is just a short distance from Kit mikayi. The park is northern shore of lake Victoria and is the home of lesser sported crocodile, monitor lizard, birds and water antelope. A visit to Kit mikayi the famous rock will give you the insight to the Luo community and the legendary behind it. The rock is treated sacred place where most denominations go for fasting
  • 16. and prayers, for example the Legion Maria, Nomiya and Roho Page 16 among others. Rusinga island host the mausoleum of Tom mboya, Kenyan leader who was assassinated in Nairobi in 1969.There is also a plan to develop a Mary Leakey archeological site. The island has also club built on the beach for several activity like fishing, sightseeing and water skiing. Mfangano and Takawiri Island have also fishing sites, monitor lizards, wild goats and sheep Ruma national park, formally known as Lambwe valley national reserve, established in 1966.you`ll have chance to see roan antelope and Jackson hartebeest, larger and redder species which is found in most parks in Kenya. Thimlich ohinga is a Luo phrase which means ``the dense forest is frightening me `` the site is located in Migori district next to Macalder mines. The most attractive here is the dry stones enclosure that has no mortar, which was built 500 years ago for security purposes.
  • 17. Jaramogi museum is located at kang`o ka jaramogi in Bondo, the home of late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga the first vice president of Kenya. The mausoleum was build above Odinga`s grave. On display are Odinga`s briefcase, ceremonial hats and clothes he wore at various stages of his political life. Kisii town is home to the kisii soapstone. Visit Tabaka where most of the Kenyan soapstone is extracted and later sit and enjoy some fresh pineapples and bananas. Odino falls offers a view of the speeding water that has formed gullies in the area. One can sample Ondago swamps for birdlife. There is also Lake Simbi, the salty lake that hosts the Flamingoes when they migrate from Lake Nakuru. The grate rift valley is the home of the lions and the cradle of mankind and home of Masai people, the nine kalenjine tribes and the Turkana, the oldest tribal society in the world. The geological phenomenon that is the rift valley, so named by the Scottish explorer John Walter Gregory, occurred as a result of a weakened earth crust tore away creating a jagged rift Page 17
  • 18. thousands of kilometers long. It offers picturesque views of gorges, lakes and volcanic mountains. Masai Mara national park lies in this region; it was the shooting location of the film out of Africa and remains the location for the British Broadcasting Corporation’s big cat daily wildlife series. Although it’s the resting place of the big five, the main attraction is the wildebeest migration from Serengeti in Tanzania to Mara which happens between July and September. Lake Nakuru national park which is the home of millions of fuchsia pink flamingos, the fish eating pelicans as well as over 450 other species of birds. It’s also a good location for game viewing of the black rhino, the lions, the waterbuck and antelope. It’s also the best places to see the leopards as well as the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Page 18
  • 19. Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria: Baringo is a fresh water lake located in the in the semi-desert, a boat trip across the lake gives you an opportunity to see the birdlife (flamingoes, resident cormorants, pelicans, black-winged silts including seasonal ruffs), the crocodile and the hippos. Bogoria gives the opportunity to marvel at the hot water springs and even get to boil eggs and maize, the fig tree s around provide shade away from the scorching sun. Within mt,longonot national park lies a dormant mt,longonot rising volcano 2777km above sea level, will have the opportunity to view mt,longonot volcano and crater, the Naivasha basin and the splendid view of the rift valley. You will have the opportunity to see the fossils of the pre-historic creatures, their tools and hunting weapons in their undisturbed state in the Olorgesailie prehistoric site. Lake Naivasha, elementaita, kerio valley, lake turkana, Lake Magadi and others are the visited site in the area. Page 19
  • 20. Serengeti national park is the largest and the best known of Tanzania national parks, covering over 14,500 sq kms. This world famous wildlife sanctuary has the greatest and most spectacular concentration of game found anywhere in the world. Serengeti is vast open plains with rocks giving character to the landscape. In addition to its vast herds of wildebeest and other plains game, it`s also known for its lion population, it’s not unusual to see 40 or more lions in a day and the leopards can be found during the day resting on trees. During June and July, the spectacular annual migration of the migration takes place, with the animals moving from their Page 20
  • 21. usual haunt on the central plains on a westward trek into Masai Mara in Kenya. Serengeti has wealth of birds life with colorful rollers, bee eaters and sunbirds in plenty, whilst birds of prey, game birds and waterfowl are well represented. Ngorongoro crater is one of the most spectacular game haunts in Africa and one of the biggest craters in the world. The approach road skirts the rim of the crater affording many of breathtaking scenic views over the crater floor thousands of feet below. The big five are found here, Thomson`s gazelle, spotted hyena, hunting dog and occasional leopard. Numerous species of birds including verraux`s eagle and Egyptian vulture. Lake Manyara national park is 107 Km southwest of Arusha and is noted for its wealthy wildlife. The lake is visited by Page 21
  • 22. thousands of lesser flamingoes with a sprinkling of larger species. Over 30 species of preying birds have been recorded at the park, including palm-nut vultures and Ayres and crowned hawk eagles. Page 22 There are Elephants and leopards occur in most places in the park. The park most attractive features are the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, which can be spotted on the trees resting to avoid the dense undergrowth and a search for cool shade. Tarangire national park is one of the best parks for its good atmosphere of remoteness and good number of monkeys, hornbills, pelicans, herons among others. With regard to the
  • 23. abundance of animals, big herds move down from Ngorongoro, Manyara and surrounding game reserves to fetch water and food as Tarangire is always full of vegetation. Mt, Kilimanjaro climbing, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the largest extinct volcanoes (58,96m).Climbing this wonderful mountain can be in different routes; Marangu routes, Machame routes and Umbwe route  Marangu route-From Arusha drive to Moshi then on the marangu park gate, the set of point for your three hours hike to Mandara hut in which you cover 9 kms. Here we are at 2,774m above sea level on your first overnight on Kilimanjaro. From Mandara begin your trek to Horombo Page 23
  • 24. hut at an average hiking time of 8hours, enroute. In clear weather Mawenzi and Kibo peak can be seen. Page 24 Dinner and overnight at the hut, 3,761m. After breakfast, hike 13km to Kibo hut, 4,732m above sea level in an average hiking time of 6 hours. You will now encounter spectacular mountain vegetation like Lobelia, giant cactus and groundsel. Wake up early for a pre-down attempt of the summit. It takes 5 hours to Gilman’s point 5,681 m above sea level. From Gilman it takes 1 hour to summit Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,896 m above sea level.  Machame route-An early start for Kilimanjaro national park once you reach the park gate proceeds directly to Machame hut campsite in average hiking time of 6 hours for meals and overnight in tents. The altitude here is 3,100m.In the morning hike to Shira hut. The trek takes 4 hours via the rain forest past the valley and a
  • 25. steep rocky ridge ending westward at a river gorge. Overnight at shira hut campsite, 3,658m above sea level. From shira hike to Barranco hut in average hiking time of 6 hours. we by-pass the lava tower and pass the second junction which brings us to the arrow glacier, attitude 4,876m.Descend to Barranco hut for the overnight on Kilimanjaro,3,860m above sea level. After breakfast leave Barranco for Barafu, continue to the Karanga valley and the junction, which connect with the Mweka trail. hike to Barafu hut where you set up a camp, you would have walked for about 8 hours, Dinner and overnight at the hut campsite, altitude 4,600m with the possibility of seeing both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Rise early and head for Stella point altitude 5,745m on your way to the summit Uhuru peak that is 5,896m above sea level, this part of hike takes about 6 hours. You then descend to Mweka hut 3,100m above sea level for overnight, this part of descend takes about 15 hours.  Umbwe route-Transfer to Marangu gate and then to Umbwe village to start the climbing. Climb for 4 hours through the forest to camp at the caves 2,800 m above the sea level. After breakfast continue to ascend a long sharp ridge, giving a distinct high mountain feeling. Then onto the Moorland camp and arrive in the mid Page 25
  • 26. afternoon and stay at the Barranco hut 3,900 m.4 hours walk past enormous breach wall to camp at the foot of the arrow glacier, leisurely afternoon and the evening ,acclimatizing at around 4,900 m and watching the Page 26 beautiful sight of sunset behind mt,Meru. Climbing the same steep walls and scrambling up the screen and across the frozen lava on the tottering wall, camp on the stunning crater rim of Kilimanjaro. Trek up the highest point in Africa, the Uhuru peak(5,896m).Descend via Gilman’s point and onto kibo hut for dinner and overnight(3,761m) Olduvai Gorge is a pre-historic site where the remains of the early Mans ancestor Zinjanthropus are found and the Masai home on the way. It was discovered by Leakey the fossil fragments of the skull. The gorge itself isn’t a great interest unless you are archeologically inclined. There is a
  • 27. small museum in the site which is only 10 to 15 minutes drive from the main road between Serengeti and Page 27 Ngorongoro crater.