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The saying, "In Kenya, you'll find the Africa of your dreams" is not too overly exaggerated when one considers its vast variety of landscapes and wildlife

Lying near the equator on the Africa's East Coast, Kenya indeed fires the imagination with its wildlife parks and nature reserves, pristine coastal beaches and coral reefs as well as memorable and breathtaking mountain treks.

With a well-established tourism industry (and where English is the official language), Kenya is easy to navigate - beginning with its cosmopolitan capital, Nairobi, a touchstone to modern Africa before departing for the wilds of the countryside.

A must-see on any trip to Kenya is the world class Masai Mara National Reserve, extending almost a thousand miles over rolling grasslands and populated by a mind-boggling array of wildlife. One species in particular, the wildebeest, puts on an astounding show in July and August when visitors can witness their annual migration north from the Serengeti.

For even more spectacular wildlife viewing in Hell's Gate National Park allows visitors to to meet zebras, giraffes, antelopes and gazelles face-to-face along designated walks, bicyles paths or auto circuits.

While unforgettably beautiful beaches beckon along the Kenyan coast at Mombassa, don't miss the ancient Swahili complex of palaces and mosques found at the Gede Ruins.

More about Kenya travel & tourism around the Web:

MagicalKenya.com - The official tourism site featuring beach, wildlife & scenic safari itineraries, hotel & restaurant guides, special deals & airfare packages, travel & packing tips, current weather, park and game reserve directory, extensive photo galleries & 360° virtual tours.

Kenya, Africa - Travel Guide & Tourist Information - Thorough guide including maps, pictures, good overviews of its people & culture, helpful travel tips by region or town, information on tours, game park & safaris, busy travel forum, related links.

Africa Guide Travel Center Kenya - The Web's main clearinghouse for major guided tours throughout the country with special focus on day, weekly or month-long excursions of Kenya game parks, safari tours with travel costs and itinerary details.

Kenya Travel Information - Lonely Planet - The online travel experts with recommended major and littled-visited attractions, hotel & restaurant recommendations, photo gallery, plus helpful tips in the onine forum.

Kenya travel guide - Wikitravel entry with loads of insider views to the country including getting there and getting around, a special look at popular matatu minibus transport, a brief tutorial on common Kiswahili phrases, recommended restaurants, hotels and cheap accommodations, travel & safety tips, photos.

An Overview of Mombasa - A complete online travel brochure covering the coastal town's history & culture, spectacular beaches, hotels & restaurants, nearby attractions, photos & tourist tips, related links.

Bird Links to the World - Kenya - A major portal for enthusiasts and travelers including Kenya birding tips, photo galleries, links to audio files of songs and calls, related tour operators, hotels & lodging guides.

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