What are the different types of Tourism in Kenya?: Kenya is a tourism country, located in the Eastern part of Africa ranked as the 48th largest country in the whole world covering a total surface area of about 580,367 square kilometers recorded to have a total population of about 47.6 million people with Nairobi city as its capital city.
While in Uganda there are numerous safari activities to carry out and get to be engaged in and this is because the country is ranked to be among the best tourism destinations in the world, and in this article, we get to know about some of the major tourism in Kenya and they are as below
Sport tourism.
Kenya is also famously known for having a great sporting nation hence sport tourism in the country is also another thrilling safari adventure to involve in while in the country as you get to marvel at stunning mountainous landscapes with a high altitude which leads many people who are good at running to travel from different parts of the world and visit in Kenya. which are well explained below;
Beach Tourism.
Kenya known for being a good adventurous destination for beach tourism and this is because its home to some of the best continent beaches found in the south and North of Mombasa and within the Southeast part these include; Diani beach, Nyali beach, Malindi, Watamu beach, Lamu island, Shanzu beach, MBamburi beach, chale island, Nyali, Kinindo kwetu, tiwi beach, Gazi beach, Jomo Kenyatta public beach, Kilifi beach, Lamu beaches and many others. Hence for any one looking forward for a great beach tourism should skip to have an adventure to Kenya for beach tourism.
Cultural tourism.
For those who are thrilled by culture, kenya is the top safari destination to go for all kinds of cultural adventures and this is because the country has over 43 tribes which include; the Maasai, Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Kamba, the Samburu people, Turkana people, Kalenjin people, Meru people, Embu people, Gabra, Rendile, Borana, Kuria, Teso people, taveta, pokot, Somalis, El Molo people, Embu people, Kisii people and many others. All these are welcoming and have interesting cultures to explore while in the country, sightseers get to learn more about their daily lifestyle such as; observe and watch how they prepare their local meals, how they dress and watch the exciting traditional dance performances and listen to their folk songs.
Eco Tourism.
Kenya is top among the countries in Africa popular because if its ecotourism and this ranks it a great safari destination because of its rich wildlife. Which can be witnessed from its over 24 national parks and 15 national reserves such as; Nairobi national park, Tsavo National Park, Maasai Mara national park, Hell’s gate national park, Mount Kenya national park, Aberdare national park, meru national park, Samburu national park Sibiloi national park, ruma national park, Kora national park, Shaba national reserve and many others.
All these are homes to various attractions which include; common eland, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, hippos, lions, elephants, rhinos, masai giraffes, gerenuk, bat eared fox, black-backed jackal, Nubian giraffe, topi, Jackson’s chameleon, suni, Senegal bush baby, Atheris hispida, East African Oryx and many others.
Contact our trusted tour operators for more information about what are different types of tourism in Kenya and then book with our tours and travel companies such as; Focus East Africa Tours who offer the best tour packages while on your safari in the country.
