About Kenia
Mombasa
Mombasa is the biggest city in the region and has attractions for every person visiting the area. It is home to some of the best white sand beaches and an ocean that offers opportunities for swimming and water sports to deep-sea fishing, sailing, and scuba diving. Those who love nature and history are well catered for at the city. The Bamburi Nature Trail that includes a wildlife park with animals like hippos, giraffes, zebra, and waterbucks is only a 25 minutes drive from Mombasa town.
Fort Jesus built to protect the harbor by the Portuguese in the period 1593-1596 is one of the most outstanding and popular attraction for tourists, students and researchers. It is a symbol of history of Mombasa and architectural prowess of the Portuguese in designing and building martial structures. Inside the museum, you will find an intriguing collection of archaeological artifacts. The fort is situated in Mombasa’s old town an area that retains a strong Arab culture – intricate winding streets, traditional wrap around clothing like buibui and kikoi, and street sellers.
The Kenyan Coast Attractions
The Kenyan Coast boasts of best tourist attractions in the world that range from palm fringed beaches and luxury resorts to historical ancient Arab and Portuguese forts. Travelers visit these places to visit the ancient historical sites, and to enjoy the tropical beaches, peaceful islands, and indulge in water-sport activities.
Malindi
Malindi town is the second largest coastal town of Kenya and the most ancient port in region. It hosts a number of tropical beaches, hotels, resorts, and national parks. Malindi Marine National Park claimed to be oldest Marine Park in Africa and is home to marine mammals, turtles, different species of benthic cover algae and various species of shorebirds. Most popular activities in the park are diving, and snorkeling. The clarity and quality of water and the underwater life makes the park a best place for scuba diving.
Tourists and vacationers visiting Malindi can enjoy boat rides, snorkelling, camping and beach walks. For those who love nature, Malindi offers Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve that harbors elephants and more than 200 species of birds.
Lamu
Lamu Town on Lamu Island is Kenya's oldest town. It is characterized by ancient settlements, ruins, museums and original Swahili settlements. Lamu is home to the Maulidi Festival which features a range of activities from "donkey races to dhow-sailing events and swimming competitions. The Lamu Cultural Festival also a major tourist attraction in the area is a colourful carnival which features traditional dancing, crafts including kofia embroidery, and dhow races.[
If you are looking for a place that offers relaxed lifestyle and peace, then Lamu is the place to be.
Food
After experiencing the beauty of the Kenyan Coast, all that will be left to do is to sample the Coastal delicacies. Usually, the traditional local delicacies are varied with Arabic and Indian influences that can be witnessed in most of their cuisine. Vicky will ensure your trip will forever remain in your memories by organizing for you to eat like a local as much as possible. Some of the top picks of Kenyan Cuisine you will enjoy include; chapati (flat bread), biriani and pilau rice and spice dishes. Another must test is Ugali Kenya’s staple food. It is one any time of day food prepared using coarse white maize meal, which is mixed with warm water and stirred over a coal fire until a cake is formed. It is served with sauce and a little meat.
Nyama choma is a must try for people who love meat! Nyama Choma is barbequed meat, usually goat, chicken or beef and one of the most loved traditional meals in Kenya, often eaten with ugali. Other delicacies to sure whet your appetite is roasted sweet potatoes, Matoke and samosas.