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MAGIC AND MYSTERY OF THE CHYULU HILLS

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MAGIC AND MYSTERY OF THE CHYULU HILLS one of the youngest volcanoes, the last eruption was in 1855. There are lava tubes — cylindrical passages hollowed out by hot molten lava — inside the hills, locally known as the Kisula Caves. You can hike from the foothills to the caves, a trek of about three to four hours, but we chose to drive there instead. Then, armed with flashlights, we descended into one of the tube-like caverns.inside the hills is the locally known Kisula Caves. Kisula Caves resemble a natural art gallery, with walls of different coloured rocks, rippling layers of sediment, cone-shaped stalactites hanging above and sections of rock wall where the lava has cooled off into rope-like shapes.   In some sections, the cave was completely dark and at other places sunlight flooded in through the sinkholes overhead. There were bones on the sandy floor, leftovers from leopards’ meals. Bats and baboons also inhabit the caves. The Chyulu Hills rise to 2,188 metres, and the upper s...

10 Strange Places in Kenya You Rarely See

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1.blood-red alkaline lake Here is a blood-red alkaline lake in Kapedo, Turkana East.lake dries out, its salinity increases.warm water’s high salt concentration makes what’s left of the lake a prime breeding ground for Dunaliella algae, which turns the water blood-red. 2.Takawiri Island Takawiri is one such island that has white sandy beaches and cool breezes from palm trees. A boat takes about one hour from Rusinga to Takawiri. It is a beautiful island to spend a weekend in.   3.Buxton Tunnel In Limuru HERE IS NOT SAFE!!! among the longest and oldest train tunnels in Kenya. The infamous tunnel finished in the 1940s is part of the legendary “Lunatic Express” itself completed in 1901.The tunnel is estimated to be around 2kilometres, and attracts adventure-seekers. 4.GOD’S FOOTPRINT believe that God walked on the rock, leaving the mark which has since been made a place of worship.Whether it is mere superstition, belief, love for religion or somethin...

10 Strange Places in Kenya You Rarely See

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1.The Death Rock of Shomoto At the cliffs of Shomoto Hills, suspected thieves would plunge to their deaths, aided by family members, as a last act of punishment. Sometimes fingers pounded to a pulp, tied to a tree on the cliff’s edge and left for dead. Those days   2.The milky curse ofMarafa Depression also called Devil’s Kitchen or Nyari, which means ‘The Place Broken by Itself’. An outstanding site of stalactites and stalagmites formed on limestone rock due to internal geological forces of denudation. This unique ridge of amazing gorges 3.skull caves of taita showcase tstrange, ancient burial culture practised among the Wasagalla, Wadawida and Wakasigau. The community exhumed their bodies and sever their skulls from the rest of the body. taken to a sacred cave to bury them ‘properly’ among the ancestors. 4.Haunted crater of Menengai largest caldera.number of strange things supposedly happen in the crater. One of them is the mysterious disappear...

Fascinating places that prove Kenya is a beautiful country

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1. Diani Beach One of the world’s most beautiful beaches, located on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. ideal getaway at its finest. The beach offers visitors plenty activities to enjoy or you can spend your time admiring the scenery it offers. The view is breath-taking! 2. Mida Creek located on the Malindi-Watamu coastline; it’s a massive tidal inlet of sand, lined with mangrove forest .It offers several exciting activities such as fishing, birdwatching, boat trips, mangrove walks. 3. Kisumu Impala Sanctuary The Sanctuary lies on the shores of Lake Victoria. There are quite a lot of things to enliven and thrill nature-lovers here; besides, if you love wildlife, you will appreciate the both the free ranging and captive animals in the sanctuary. 4. Giraffe Manor offers a unique experience when it comes to luxury accommodation. one of the best places to see beautiful and graceful creatures such as Giraffes in Kenya. home to Rothschild Giraffes, which are...

5. Best Beaches in Kenya

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1.Diani Beach   You’ll find a wonderful coral reef right off the coast, plenty of shade provided by the groves of palm trees and underwater sandbars. you can swim, snorkel or surf, also expect plenty of great bars and restaurants in the area, an abundance of beachfront resorts.  2. Watamu  charming village along Kenya’s coastline, and it is well known for its pristine white sand.great spot for scuba diving or snorkeling. The coral reefs are home to all types of colorful underwater life, and they also help to create breaks for surfing enthusiasts.  3. Lamu Beaches  pedestrian friendly, and donkeys are the most popular means of transport. You can explore some of the island’s many beaches on a dhow boat, and these dhow tours are a huge part of the local economy.coastline is made up of shells and sand.  4.. Malindi offering an amazing climate, beautiful views and plenty of wonderful hotels right by the water. You might try...

10 Tallest Buildings in Kenya

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1. Britam Tower  200-meter-tall office complex in Upper Hill, Nairobi.The 31-storey tower, building looks like a black pyramid with the top corner missing and more slender black prism.became the first building in Africa to be feted in the Emporis Skyscrapers Award’s  2. Nairobi GTC Office Tower The 184-metre, 43-storey office block is the Africa headquarters for Chinese firm Avic, which is setting up its continental hub on a 7.5-acre piece of land in Westlands, Nairobi  3.KCB Plaza in  Upper Hill ,Nairobi It is a 109-metre, 21-storey skyscraper that serves as the regional headquarters of the Kenya Commercial Bank.adopts green architecture, in line with the global trend where developers use modern technology to cut maintenance costs.  4.. UAP Old Mutual Tower Standing at an altitude of 5,700 feet above sea level,it is the highest point in Nairobi ahead of Rahimtulla Tower, which previously held the title.The 33-storey building,...

MAASAI MARA THREAD

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It's named after the statuesque, red-cloaked Maasai people who live in the park and graze their animals here. In their language, Mara means "mottled,"reference to the play of light and shadow from the acacia trees and cloud-studded skies on the vast grasslands.The park is famous for the Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelle travel to and from the Serengeti, from July through October.In the Mara River, throngs of hippos and crocodiles lurk. The park is also known for providing excellent predator sightings, thanks to its relatively large populations of lion, cheetah, and leopard – especially in the dry months from December through February.