If you have ever dreamed of searching for lions, giraffes and elephants on a wildlife safari, climbing mountains, hiking to Lake Victoria or standing on the equator then you are ready to explore Kenya. All of these adventures are possible in this country on the east side of Africa where we will be unpacking our 11th suitcase! So grab your safari hat and binoculars and let’s explore!
Country Facts
1. Size: 224,080 square miles (569,140 sq. km.)
Kenyan Flag
2. Population: 44,037,656
3. Capital City: Nairobi
4. Ethnic Groups: Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, European & Arab) 1%
5. Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)
6. Language: English (official), Kiswahili (also called Swahili, official), numerous indigenous languages
7. Highest Point: Mt. Kenya 5,199 meters
Thompson (4955m), Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5188m) on Mt Kenya
8. Maasai Mara Reserve is Africa’s top safari destination and the most popular wildlife park in the country.
Giraffes in Maasai Mara Reserve
9. The Big 5 is an expression game hunters use for the animals that are most difficult to track down on hunting expeditions. The Big 5 include lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and cape buffalo.
Elephants are among the Big Five.
10. Many famous long distance runners are Kenyans.
Sam Wanjiru, gold medal marathon winner at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing
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I went to Kenya’s next door neighbor, Tanzania, a couple of years ago. It was an amazing area and time. Enjoy your trip!
I bet going To Tanzania was an amazing experience. How long were you there?
Your country facts are fun! I do enjoy your format with each country – feel free to link up your other country explorations on the Creative Kids Culture Blog Hop.
OK I will link away! 🙂
Pinned! Looking forward to more weeks!
As a Kenyan, I feel like you did this post justice. Thanks for sharing.
Oh good! It makes me so happy to hear that from you!
Ohh soo fascinating! Sounds exciting! have a wonderful trip!
thanks for linking up with Social Media Saturdays!
Cheers!
Shana from Technotini
We are featuring you this week at our #laughlearnlinkup! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Kenya looks beautiful!
Thanks so much for featuring this post. I really appreciate it!
Thanks for linking up the memories and fun facts from what looks like a wonderful trip!
You are very welcome!