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List the tourist attractions in Kenya.

      

List the tourist attractions in Kenya.

  

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Martin
-Grouped into two:

Main Attractions at the Coast

(a) Beautiful natural uncrowded and unpolluted sandy beaches which are ideal for sun-bathing (sitting or lying in strong sunlight in order to make the body brown).

(b) Warm and sunny climate due to tropical location which attracts tourists from temperate regions who escape from the harsh winter cold and come for health purposes.

(c) Water sports like yatching, surfing and sport fishing which are carried out in the Indian Ocean.

(d) Historical sites such as Fort Jesus, Gedi ruins, Vasco Dagama and slave caves in Malindi and Shimoni.

(e) Traditional culture of the coastal people e.g. they have a unique way of dancing, songs, clothing and handicrafts and shrines e.g. Kaya of the Mijikenda which attracts tourists.

(f) Mangrove swamps which have unique plants and different species of fish, snails, snakes, birds etc.

Main Attractions Inland

(a) Wild life conserved in National Parks and Game Reserves. Wildlife is conserved in their natural habitats.

(b) The Famous wildebeest migration in the Mara.

(c) The sunny warm climate which attracts tourists from temperate countries.

(d) Attractive scenery such as the snow capped Mt. Kenya, the Great Rift Valley and its lakes and hot springs and geysers and great rivers with waterfalls.

(e) Diverse culture of inland people e.g. the Maasai way of dressing, dancing, housing.

(f) Historical attractions such as Kariandusi near Gilgil and Orgesailie near Magadi featuring artefacts of Iron Age.

(g) National museums of Kenya in Nairobi
marto answered the question on March 28, 2019 at 08:09


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