Very few places on earth offer as many different holiday
attractions as Kenya and Tanzania with the unique combination of
excellent wildlife sanctuaries, glorious beaches, breathtaking
scenery, a superb climate and very sophisticated accommodation.
Kenya boasts 48 game parks, 9 marine national parks and reserves.
Going on safari in Kenya is an experience of a lifetime. The
Aberdares National ark is a fairytale place of dense forest, misty
moorlands and alpine plants. Further north is Samburu National Park,
made up of 3 separate reserves - Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba
(where the third series of Survivor was filmed) - created by the
Adamson family of “Born Free” fame.
The Masai Mara is the most popular destination for game viewing,
particularly during the time of migration (August to September),
when game is seen in incredible multitudes. To the east is Amboseli
National Park, the ideal location from which to view Mount
Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Mount Kenya is one of the
world’s highest national parks famous for its variety of wildlife
and for the climbs offered on its ice cliffs and rock faces. Tsavo
is the country’s largest national park and one of the world’s
biggest game sanctuaries, with over 60 major species of mammal.
Tanzania is also renowned for its magnificent wildlife, lakes,
mountains and scenery and the home to some of Africa’s most famous
sites - Mount Kilimanjaro, the crater of Ngorongoro, the Serengeti
National Park, the island of Zanzibar and the great lakes -
Victoria, Tanganyika and Malawi. A journey through Serengeti reveals
a wealth of breathtaking natural wonders including Mount Kilimanjaro
and Lake Victoria, Africa’s deepest lake and the source of the great
Nile River. With internationally famous game parks like the
Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Manyara, where wildlife roam in teeming
numbers, a safari here is an unbelievable experience.
Kenya and Tanzania are the best countries to witness the
migration.This is a henomenon that is beyond description - this mass
exodus of 1.5 million wildebeest together with half a million zebra
on a 500mile route is one of the greatest spectacles on earth.
Tanzania is also the cradle of mankind: the earliest man lived
here 3 and a half million years ago, and evidence is seen at the
Olduvai Gorge near Ngorongoro, where fossils and other remains have
been found. Designated a World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater
is the largest volcanic crater with one of the largest
concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Frequent game sightings in the
area include the Big Five.
There’s also the island paradise of Zanzibar, separated from the
mainland by a channel around 32km wide, an archipelago of over 50
tropical islands nestled in the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar and Pemba are
the 2 principal islands, which are known as the “Spice Islands”
because of their history as producers of cloves and their position
on the ancient spice routes. This brochure features a fine
collection of programs to Kenya and Tanzania. If you are traveling
with kids, our Family Safari is a fun filled
game viewing
vacation not to be missed.
Popular Tours to Kenya and Tanzania: (for more information, click on the links below)
The following information on entry and exit
requirements has been confirmed with the Kenyan authorities.
However, these requirements are subject to change at any time.
It is the traveler's responsibility to check with the High
Commission for the Republic of Kenya for up-to-date
information.
All Canadians Citizens must be in
possession of a visa in order to travel to Kenya. It is
recommended that visas be obtained prior to departure to avoid
delays and difficulties on arrival. Visas are valid for up to
three months but may be extended.
HEALTH
Health requirements can change at any time, The
Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your
travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to
eight weeks before departure.Based on your individual
riskassessment, a health care professional can determine your
need for immunizations and/or preventive medication
and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are
reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood)
immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles)
are up to date.
Canadians require a yellow fever
vaccination if they are arriving from countries where this
disease is endemic. Travelers arriving without proof of
vaccination could be stopped at the airport and required to
receive a vaccination, at a cost of US$50, or could be
required to leave.
POPULATION
36, 913, 721
LOCATION
Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean,
Ethiopia (861 km), Somalia (682km), Tanzania (769km), Uganda
(933km) and Sudan (232km).
LANGUAGES
English (official), Kiswahili (official),
numerous indigenous languages
AREA
Total 585, 650 square km
Land 569,250 square
km
Water 13,400 square km
(Slightly more than twice the
size of Nevada)
COASTLINE
536km
RELIGION
Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 33%, Muslim 10%,
indigenous beliefs 10%, other 2% note: a large majority of
Kenyans are Christian, but estimates for the percentageof the
population that adheres to Islam or indigenous beliefs vary
widely
CLIMATE
Subtropical. Summer: December – March.
Winter: July – August. Wet season Apr - May
WATER
Visitors should not drink local tap water, nor
use it for brushing their teeth or for ice. Sealed bottled
water is recommended and available at hotels, restaurants, and
grocery stores.
