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Kenya is Calling!

KENYA

The African continent is huge, 54 countries make up this diverse continent. It would take a very long time to truly experience each country in Africa but it can be done. Where's a good place to begin your African journey? Why not KENYA? 

Bordering the Indian Ocean coastline, this East Africa country encompasses lakelands, mountain highlands, savannah, and the Great Rift Valley. In Kenya you can observe a lot of wildlife; cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, and zebra are a few of the exotic animals that make Kenya home.

Nairobi is Kenya's capital. Referred to as the Green City in the sun, this city has sprawling buildings,a lively music scene, plenty of markets and shops, and it's good starting point for a famous tour of a safari. An African safari can cost anywhere from $125.00 to $1.500 per person per night. There are safaris to suit every budget and Kenya is often one of the more popular countries in Africa to visit.

KENYA HIGHLIGHTS:

Kenya Railways: Take a legendary train ride through the African bush.

Meru National Park is the inspiration for the film Born Free about Elsa, the lioness.

Mount Kenya is African's second highest peak. The summit trails aren't overcrowded and a trek can take up to five days to the summit.

The Kenya coast has glorious beaches, colored waters, powder sugar sand, and lots of coral reef. The resort areas of Diani and Malindi are some of the best in Kenya.

Lake Nakaru in the Great Rift Valley has over 240 birds species.

Masai Mara National Reserve is known for the Great Migration of animals. It's a spectacular experience to watch the animals thunder across the open plains and cross the Mara River.


Kenyan Stewed Beef:

500 grams of beef cubes
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons, fresh garlic, minced
1 cup onion, diced
2 tablespoons curry powder
3 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
1 cup crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
salt/pepper to taste

Heat a large pot on medium heat, add the oil and onions, cook until soft, next add the garlic,
and spices. Stir constantly to avoid sticking. Put the 500 grams of beef in the pot. Cook until fragrant, then add tomatoes and water.

Bring to a slight boil, turn heat down and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

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BOOK YOUR TRIP TO KENYA.....because KENYA is calling and so is Cheetah!




                           GIRAFFE FACTS:

Giraffes are the tallest mammals on earth. Their legs measure at about 6 feet. They spend most of their life standing up. They sleep standing up and even give birth standing up. Giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep in a 24 hour period.

Giraffes drink water every few days. Because a giraffes neck is too short to reach the ground, giraffes need to kneel to reach the ground for a drink of water. Giraffes get their source of water from all the plants they eat.

Giraffes can run up to 35 miles an hour over short distances. Giraffes are not silent, they do make flute like sounds and hiss and snort but their sounds cannot be heard by human hearing.

KENYA IS CALLING!










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