Tourism
Kenya’s abundant wildlife is a major tourist attraction, earning large amounts of foreign exchange. More than 500,000 tourists visit Kenya annually. Safaris, most of which originate in Nairobi, are conducted for sightseers and photographers. The industry provides over $200 million annually to the economy. Around 40,000 Kenyans are employed by the tourism industry. Mining takes [...]
By Arjen Koopman Nairobi, Kenya‘s capital, is a world-class city, and has some of the best facilities found in Africa. The name comes from the language of the Masai people, which translates to “the place of cool waters”. The city has two nicknames: ‘Green Cityin the Sun’ and ‘Safari Capital of the World’ – the second [...]
By Arjen Koopman Kenya is more and more popular with foreign tourists – not surprisingly, if we look what the country has to offer. What are the top seven things to see and do in Kenya? 1. Going on a safari Kenya maintains a well-managed system of national parks, who are among the finest of [...]
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Many people traveling to Kenya use Nairobi only as a fly in hub to get to the national parks or the beaches. They are great but I still think you’re missing something if you don’t spend a few days in Nairobi as well. It’s a huge cosmopolitan place with a lively cultural scene, great shopping, a [...]
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