Kenya truly has it all – whether you’re looking to spot the African Big Five, hike up snow-capped mountains, or sunbathe on a paradisiacal beach. Few people realise how diverse this East African country really is. With temperature rarely dipping below 20°C, it’s an ideal year-round destination for couples looking for R&R as well as families eager for adventure. Here’s a brief rundown of the wide-ranging experiences you can expect from this nature-rich republic.
Snap-worthy savannahs
Join a photography workshop to enjoy an alternative wildlife experience
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You can’t visit Kenya without going on safari. Maasai Mara National Reserve is arguably the most famous savannah in the country. 4X4 is the most common way to explore the golden grasslands in search of lions, cheetahs and zebras. However, for an alternative way to experience the savannah, why not join a wildlife photography workshop? Learn how to capture majestic elephants and wallowing hippos on camera within a small group setting. For the ultimate place to stay, book Mahali Mzuri, a luxury safari camp owned by Richard Branson, where you can unwind in the tented spa before a candlelit dinner in the African bush.
Adventure peaks
Kenya’s magnificent snow-capped mountains are home to black rhinos, hyenas and leopards
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Glancing across the snow-dappled peaks of the East African mountains, you’d be forgiven for thinking you are in Europe’s Alps. Towering 4,000m summits characterise this craggy landscape, inhabited by black rhinos, hyenas, leopards, and even the rare bongo (a striped antelope).
For adventure seekers, there’s no better terrain to explore. Must-do activities include a five-day climbing expedition up Mount Kenya, the second highest peak in Africa. Alternatively, if you’re travelling with teenage children, head to Mount Longonot. You can easily tackle the emerald slopes of this dormant volcano on a one-day hike. Soak up spectacular views across the Great Rift Valley from the top.
Recuperate back at the Hotel Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, formerly owned by 1950s Hollywood movie star William Holden. Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby are among the star-studded guests that have stayed at this European-style resort.
Protected forestland
The best way to explore the protected rainforests of Kenya is on a guided or self-guided hike
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For thousands of years, a vast band of rainforest stretched across the African continent from the Atlantic…
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