Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations that are Visa-free for Africans: Kenya

9. KENYA

5. Interesting Facts about Kenya

1. The official languages of Kenya are English and Kiswahili.

2. Kenya has a rich cultural heritage with about 42 indigenous tribes, Indians and other nationalities from Europe and Asia.The major five tribes in Kenya are Kikuyu, Luhya, Kalenjin, Luo and Kamba.

3. Kenya’s major exports are tea, horticultural products and coffee.

4. Kenya is home to Mt. Kenya, second tallest mountain in Africa. This mountain has has been described as being the most challenging to technically climb in Africa; the climb to the summit of the mountain is a demanding 5.10 technical climb across ice, scree and rock created by twin icy peaks.

5. Kenya is home to the world’s second largest fresh water lake; Lake Victoria.

10 Things to do in Kenya

1. Go on a Safari Adventure. Kenya is the home of safaris from Maasai Mara Balloon Safaris to Walking Safaris, Camel Safaris, Elephant Watching, Birding, Helicopter Safaris, Snake Safaris and more.

2. Go golfing. Kenya has good weather for all year round golfing, with golf courses that are up to international standards. These golf courses are known for their aesthetic design and landscaping from the Royal Nairobi Golf Club to Nyali Golf and Country Club, Karen Golf and Country Club, Sigona Gulf Club and more.

3. Challenge yourself to climb Mt. Kenya, climbing season is from July to early October. This 5-6 day climb has about 30 technical routes.

4. Interested in Rock Climbing? Then your destination would be the Hell’s Gate National Park where there are a number of high cliffs and a notable volcanic pillar called Fischer’s Tower.

5. Trek to Mt. Elgon and explore the opportunities to experience the rich vegetation (forests), geothermal springs and caves.

Make sure you are geared up adequately for trekking; warm clothing and sturdy boots are essential.

6. Go for a forest walk in Kakamega. Even though anyone can go hiking here, it  is more rewarding when you get a good guide that can share with you information about the rich diversity of the forest. Kakamega is actually known for its specialist birding and naturalist safaris.

7. Hire a mountain bike and go biking in Diani quiet village roads and trails. You can also explore Malindi, Watamu and Naivasha lake on two wheels.

8. If you are a night crawler then you can participate in the Kenyan Nightlife in Bars, Night clubs and casinos.

9. If you’re in Mombasa then you can go snokelling or scuba diving as thecoast North of Mombasa has several world class dive sites like those in the the Watamu Marine National Park.

10. Go Kite surfing. Popular kite surfing spots in Kenya are the Nyali beach, Che-Shale (in Malindi), and H2O Extreme (Diani).

Annual Events that Tourists will Enjoy in Kenya

1. Maralal Camel Derby 

This is a yearly Camel racing competition that takes place just outside Maralal town. During this period you’ll get to see the finest racing camels

2. Lamu Cultural Festival

This is a week long annual festival where several competitions and races are featured. Other activities that take place during the festival are Henna painting, Swahili poetry, Bao competition, swimming, Dhow sailing and shopping.

3. Lake Turkana Festival

This 3 day annual carnival is a celebration of the rich cultures of the El Molo, Samburu, Gabbra, Rendile, Watta, Dasannach and the Turkana all who live around the Jade Sea, Northern Kenya.

4. Rhino Charge

This is an off-road car rally is held yearly to raise money for conservation of the Aberdare Ecosystem, home of the endangered Black Rhino.

The funds raised from the rally go to Rhino Ark, a conservation charity working to fence Kenya’s Arberdare Forest.