| Kenya is a famous holiday destination for its | | | | racing at the Ngong Racecourse in the city centre. |
| incredible safari experiences. However, the cities | | | | It is worth noting that Kenya suffers from a lot |
| of Nairobi and Mombasa also offer something just | | | | of poverty and AIDS is a big problem in the |
| as rich and rewarding for those travellers looking | | | | country. This is especially prevalent in the Kibera |
| for something a little bit different from this vibrant | | | | slum in Nairobi. Nairobi has gained a reputation for |
| country. | | | | a poor crime rate and although this is mainly a |
| Kenya is served by two international airports, Moi | | | | problem in the poorer areas of the city it is worth |
| International Airport in Mombasa and Jomo | | | | being aware of if you visit and to take the |
| Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Seeing as | | | | necessary precautions when you travel around. |
| most travellers will be flying into one of these | | | | For a different kind of Kenyan experience, it is |
| cities, it's worth taking a couple of days out of | | | | worth visiting the port of Mombasa. The second |
| your trip to have a look around and experience | | | | largest city in Kenya, Mombasa is the centre of |
| how the majority of people live in modern day | | | | Kenya's coast tourist industry. Mombasa itself is |
| Kenya. | | | | centred on an island in the Indian Ocean, but |
| Nairobi is Kenya's capital and is the country's | | | | extends to the mainland and is connected by a |
| largest city with around three million people living in | | | | number of bridges and ferries. As well as the |
| and around it. It is regarded as Africa's most | | | | many beautiful beaches, Mombasa also attracts a |
| prominent and political cities and is a hub for | | | | number of visitors because of its exotic old town. |
| business and culture. Divided into eight | | | | Its winding, narrow streets are filled with Arab |
| constituencies, Nairobi is interspaced with many | | | | architecture, busy markets and bright colours. |
| parks and open spaces. The country's first | | | | However you can't talk about Mombasa without |
| national park, Nairobi National Park, is also situated | | | | mentioning its beaches – and what beaches |
| just outside of the city (around four miles). The | | | | they are. Many describe this city as having some |
| park boasts a large and varied collection of wildlife, | | | | of the world's best beaches and they have taken |
| such as African buffalos, black rhinoceroses, | | | | full advantage of this statement, with many |
| cheetahs, lions and Masai giraffes. It's quite a sight | | | | beachfront hotels scattered along the coast as |
| to see all these incredible animals with Nairobi's | | | | well as deep sea fishing trips, scuba diving and |
| modern skyline in the background. | | | | watersport activities. |
| Nairobi is a very cosmopolitan and multicultural city | | | | Mombasa also has a vibrant nightlife with many |
| with a growing literature and film scene as well as | | | | clubs, cinemas, pubs and casinos to keep you |
| a being the centre for Kenyan music. The capital | | | | entertained. There are also many types of |
| is also East Africa's sporting centre and boast a | | | | restaurants serving goods from across the globe. |
| number of stadiums, including a 60,000 seat | | | | Seafood is also abundant and can often be eaten |
| venue - Moi International Sports Centre. The | | | | within hours of being caught. |
| sports centre also has a 5,000 seat gymnasium | | | | Mombasa and Nairobi offer something a bit |
| and 2,000 seat aquatics centre. There are also | | | | different for Kenya holidays and are definitely |
| many golf courses around the city and horse | | | | worth a visit on your way to your safari lodge. |