Wildlife safarisThe most common way to see Kenya’s rich wildlife is by organized tours in small vans (which typically carry six to eight people). Private drives and walking safaris are also possible, although both require armed guides. Aeroplane or hot-air balloon trips are available at the Masai Mara National Reserve. Camel safaris can be organized in the
Samburu and
Turkana areas between Isiolo and Lake Turkana. Each park or game reserve offers different types of animals and vegetation. For further details, see the
Where to Go section or contact the Kenya
Wildlife Service (see
General Info section). A list of safari tour operators can be obtained from the Kenya Association of Tour Operators, KATO (see
Travel - Internal section).
WatersportsThe coastal resorts on Kenya’s Coral Coast, north and south of Mombasa, have fine sandy beaches and there are several coral reefs. The most popular resorts include
Bamburi,
Kikambala,
Kilifi,
Malindi,
Nyali,
Shanzu, and
Wasini Island. A wide range of watersports is available, including scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, water-skiing, swimming and surfing. The coast around Malindi is renowned for game fishing. Trout fishing in the lakes (notably at
Lake Naivasha and
Lake Victoria) is particularly good between November and March. Deep-sea fishing is good along the coast between July and April. Sailfish, marlin, wahoo, swordfish, kingfish, barracuda and tuna are all available. Whitewater rafting is popular on the
Athi/Galana River.
OtherKenya has a total of 39 golf courses ranging from minigolf to 18-hole courses. The most popular destination for trekking is
Mount Kenya, although the trails tend to get fairly busy. Other trekking destinations include
Mount Elgon (on the border with Uganda) and the
Ngong Hills (near Nairobi). Tennis, squash, bowls, horse riding and polo are all popular. Kenya also has good athletics facilities and the Kenyans have a fine record in world competitions. Sports clubs accept visitors.
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