About Kenya

 

The country is found in East Africa and it is bordered by Uganda in the west, Ethiopia in the north, Tanzania in the south, Somalia in the northeast, Sudan in the northwest, and with the Indian Ocean running along the southeast border. She has the size of 582,646 km² and she is the world's forty-seventh largest country.
From the coast on the Indian Ocean the Low plains rise to central highlands. The highlands are bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west. The Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa. The highlands are the site of the highest point in Kenya (and the second highest in Africa): Mount Kenya, which reaches 5,199 meters (17,057 ft) and is also the site of glaciers. Climate varies from tropical along the coast to arid in interior

Largest cities include: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret.
She is described as a land of many contrasts ranging from varied traditions to the culture of the people, the superb beaches along the coastal area, the equatorial glaciers of Mt Kenya at an altitude of more than 4,573 meters, to the natural habitat inhabited by different types of animals big and small, herbivorous and carnivores. All this combine to make a small world of Kenya with natural features of its own.
Actually, for many travelers, Kenya means wildlife. More than a million wild beest and zebras cross southern Kenya in the great migration that normally takes place between July and October and they attract predators in big numbers. In the soda lakes are the herds of flamingoes.

If you have ever dreamt about Africa sleeping in the bush surrounded with wildlife, then Kenya is for you. Kenya is one of the top safari destinations in Africa with UN matched wildlife. Kenya’s flora and fauna are notably so diverse. The vast plains of the south are characterized by distinctive acacia trees. The savannah grassland of the masai mara supports a huge variety of animals and insects. All the big five -The lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and Rhino can be seen in at least two of the major parks of course plus a huge variety of other impressive animals. With Able Safaris, your safari to Kenya will remain memorable. Kenya's national parks and reserves are among the best on African soil. There are incredible variety of animals and birds. Going for a safari in Kenya is an integral part of Africa experience!

History of Kenya
Many fossils of prehistoric animals have been discovered in Kenya for example two hundred Cretaceous theropod and giant crocodile fossils have been discovered in Kenya.

Politics in Kenya
ith the politics of Kenya the President of Kenya is regarded as both the head of state and the head of government and of a pluriform multi-party system. But the executive power is practiced by the government. And the Legislative power is vested in both the government and the National Assembly. However, the Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
Though her neighboring countries political system changes, Kenya has maintained remarkable stability since the independence. The Kenyans have enjoyed an increased degree of freedom since the re-emergence of multiparty democracy. A cross-party parliamentary reform initiative in the fall of 1997 revised some oppressive laws inherited from the colonial era that had been used to limit freedom of speech and assembly. This improved public freedoms and contributed to generally credible national elections in December 1997.
Kenyans held democratic and open elections in December 2002 and it was judged as fair elections by international observers. This marked a turning point in Kenya’s democracy because it transferred peacefully from the Kenya African Union (KANU) which was in power since independence to the National Rainbow Coalition (Narc), a coalition of political parties and it’s ruled by Mwai Kibaki.

Provinces and districts in Kenya
She has 8 provinces which are Coast, Central, Nairobi, Nyanza, Eastern, Western, North Eastern and Rift Valley. Each province is headed by a Provincial Commissioner and they are appointed by the president. She has 69 districts since the 1999 census and these districts are subdivided into 497 divisions. Then these divisions are then subdivided into 2,427 locations and then 6,612 sub locations. The City of each Nairobi enjoys the status of a full administrative province. The government supervises administration of districts and provinces.

Wildlife in Kenya
Land area of wildlife habitat that’s what Kenya is regarded as, including the Masai Mara, where blue wildebeest and other bovid participate in a large scale annual migration. Up to 250,000 blue wildebeest perish each year in the long and arduous movement to find forage in the dry season. The "Big Five" animals of Africa can also be found in Kenya: the lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros and elephant. A significant population of other wild animals, reptiles and birds can be found in the national parks and game reserves in the country. The environment of Kenya is threatened by high population growth and its side effects.

Climate in Kenya
Kenya enjoys a tropical climate whereby it’s hot and humid at the coast, temperate inland and very dry in the north and northeast parts of the country. Though the country is cool at both night and early in the morning, the country also receives a lot of sunshine without the year and summer clothes are worn throughout the year. There is a long rain season which takes place from April to June and the short rain season takes place from October to December. Then the hottest/dry season is from February to March and coldest in July to August. During the period of June and September, annual migration takes place with millions of wildlife taking part which has made it a popular event for filmmakers to capture.

Demographics
There are different ethnic groups in Kenya which include: Borana, Gikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Kalenjin, Kamba, Wasanye, Kisii, Ameru, Somali, Malakote, Swahili people, Digo, Pokomo, Ndorobo, Giriama, Wanyoyaya, Rabai, Duruma, Chonyi, Kauma, Gabra, Taita, Meru, Turkana, Orma (Oromo), , Rendille, El Moran, Embu, Teso, Maasai, non-African (Asian/Desi, Anglo-African/European, and Arab).
The different Religious affiliations include: Protestant, Roman Catholic, Muslim, Traditional Religion, Hinduism, Jainism and the Bahá'í Faith.

Culture in Kenya
There are different cultures in Kenya which include the Swahili that is found on the coast, then the pastoralist communities found in the north, and then also several different communities both in the central and western regions. The Maasai people are known for adorning their upper bodies and the jewellery they wear.

National dress
Almost over 42 ethnic groups have their own traditional practices and symbols hence making each group unique from each other. Besides that, there has been an outfit that can be worn to identify Kenyans.

Mountaineering in Kenya
The mountain Kenya region affords an excellent game viewing. Examples include the black and white Colobus and Sykes bushbuck, elephant, monkeys, buffalo, black rhino, waterbuck, genet cat and the bongo, which is a rare type of forest antelope. The region also has a fascinating variation of flora and fauna.
The mountain itself covers an Area of 104 sq. kms with an altitude 2500-4000 ft above sea level and with a distance of 343km from Nairobi in about 5-6 hours of driving.
With a summit covered in snow and ice yet it lies astride the Equator! Mount Kenya also has a fair splattering of wildlife, particularly on the lower slopes of the mountain. You can expect to see rhino, several species of duiker, elephant, buffalo, leopard, bushbuck, giant forest hog, colobus and Sykes monkeys. There is also prolific birdlife around the mountain, ranging from huge eagles to multi colored sunbirds. Set in beautifully manicured grounds, Mount Kenya is definitely the most precious and romantic way to experience the area. This gives you an opportunity to discover Africa’s second highest mountain. Mount Kenya has a variety of hiking trails to choose from. If interested in the hike get in touch with Able Safaris Ltd to give you that dream tour.