Holidays to Kenya Are More Than Just the Beach
- By Kora Hickman
- Published 02/5/2012
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Holidays to Kenya usually create images of white sand beaches and luxury hotels. It is a year-round destination with temperatures ranging from 27° to 31° throughout the year and very little jetlag to worry about. For those that are more adventurous, holidays to Kenya can offer a mixture of short safaris and beach holidays in one.
Staying around Mombasa? Head towards the Shimba Hills National Park. It is just under an hour from Mombasa and its neighbouring resorts and sits 500 metres above sea level, a uplifting change from the heat and humidity of the coast. It is one of Kenya's less visited nature reserves and with its nit-pick of jungle and grassland is also home to some quite astonishing game viewing. One of its most famous lodges is the Shimba Lodge and its key position over a watering hole regularly visited by many of the park's animals. This Lodge sits at the heart of the jungle where guests are able to share this wonderful environment with its animal residents. Whilst the lodging may seem basic at first, this is soon forgotten when Bushbabies appear right in front of your balcony.
If you want to see elephants they can be observed from the platform at the end of the walkway that runs along the Shimba Lodge or, alternatively, head towards Elephant Hill where you can observe these creatures. There is also an elephant reserve at the edge of the park. This reserve was set up to help manage the conflict
of interest between the elephants and locals, who were suffering crop damage from elephants. The reserve allows elephants freedom whilst still protecting the farmers' interests. Head here if you want guaranteed elephant viewing.
Fancy a bit of camping? Camping is available at two sites. The public campsite is about 3 km from the main gate and has huge views across the park and has a few basic amenities. If you want to see the wonderful sunrise then this is the place to be. The other camp site is Hunter's Camp, but this has no amenities and is most popular with the locals. If you plan on camping in this park you will need the permission of the Rangers first.
Children will love the chance to experience what Kenya has to offer, and because the short safaris allow children as young as three, it is a perfect way to introduce children to this style of holiday. Distances are short between the coast and the nature reserve, and children are much more likely to enjoy a safari experience because they only last a couple of days, rather than a week or more for proper safaris.
Holidays to Kenya offer a remarkable opportunity for those that are prepared to experience something different. The Kenyan coastal resorts have exploited two of Kenya's best assets and made available opportunities to holidaymakers that would otherwise not have been obtainable. Holidays to Kenya are an ideal way to test the waters for a whole new holiday experience. Holidays to Kenya are a great choice no matter what your preferences.
Staying around Mombasa? Head towards the Shimba Hills National Park. It is just under an hour from Mombasa and its neighbouring resorts and sits 500 metres above sea level, a uplifting change from the heat and humidity of the coast. It is one of Kenya's less visited nature reserves and with its nit-pick of jungle and grassland is also home to some quite astonishing game viewing. One of its most famous lodges is the Shimba Lodge and its key position over a watering hole regularly visited by many of the park's animals. This Lodge sits at the heart of the jungle where guests are able to share this wonderful environment with its animal residents. Whilst the lodging may seem basic at first, this is soon forgotten when Bushbabies appear right in front of your balcony.
If you want to see elephants they can be observed from the platform at the end of the walkway that runs along the Shimba Lodge or, alternatively, head towards Elephant Hill where you can observe these creatures. There is also an elephant reserve at the edge of the park. This reserve was set up to help manage the conflict
Fancy a bit of camping? Camping is available at two sites. The public campsite is about 3 km from the main gate and has huge views across the park and has a few basic amenities. If you want to see the wonderful sunrise then this is the place to be. The other camp site is Hunter's Camp, but this has no amenities and is most popular with the locals. If you plan on camping in this park you will need the permission of the Rangers first.
Children will love the chance to experience what Kenya has to offer, and because the short safaris allow children as young as three, it is a perfect way to introduce children to this style of holiday. Distances are short between the coast and the nature reserve, and children are much more likely to enjoy a safari experience because they only last a couple of days, rather than a week or more for proper safaris.
Holidays to Kenya offer a remarkable opportunity for those that are prepared to experience something different. The Kenyan coastal resorts have exploited two of Kenya's best assets and made available opportunities to holidaymakers that would otherwise not have been obtainable. Holidays to Kenya are an ideal way to test the waters for a whole new holiday experience. Holidays to Kenya are a great choice no matter what your preferences.