Tourism in Kenya - A Brief Look at the Major Attractions

Kenya is an eastern African country surroundedworld over. This park is also home to over four
by five countries namely; Ethiopia, On North ofhundred different species of birds. This city also
Kenya, Somalia on the East, Uganda bordershosts several museums, for instance, the Bomas
Kenya to the west, Sudan to the northwest whileof Kenya, the Karen Museums and the Nairobi
Tanzania borders her to the south. Kenya hasRailways museum.
three major cities namely Nairobi, Mombasa andAnother city to consider when considering tourism
Kisumu with Nairobi being the capital city of thein Kenya is Mombasa, the home of the famous
country. Nairobi is a multicultural as well as aFort Jesus, which was built by the Portuguese.
cosmopolitan city with many immigrants fromThis is the second largest town in Kenya and is
various countries around the world.located on an island along the Indian Ocean. It is
There are many areas of attraction in Kenya.connected to the main land by bridges and ferries.
Though not a prime tourist attraction site, NairobiThe old town which has lots of old architectural
has highly boosted tourism in Kenya. There aredesigns by the Islam community is a major
various destinations in the city that attract bothtourist attraction in this city. Kenya is believed to
the international and the local visitors. The mosthave the most beautiful beaches and as such
famous is the Nairobi National park, which is theMombasa houses them all. When one is discussing
home of many giraffes and lions as well as othertourism in Kenya they must not forget the old
animals. It is strategically located in the suburb oftown of Lamu which has many traditional sites.
the city, which gives many visitors easy access.Lamu is an island that also serves as a tourist
This is a unique destination since, it is the onlyattraction along the coast.
game reserve of its nature to border a city the