Kenya is one of Africa’s most distinct and stunning locations! Sustainable tourism and a globally-recognized model of wildlife management means that you see pristine wilderness and internationally-significant habitats where wildlife roam freely, including rare and endangered species and the Big Five. Visit magical Kenya, and experience all that Africa offers. The intrigue and adventure of Kenya reaches back into the birth of mankind, stretches along miles of white sand beaches and journeys into dense forests and divergent deserts. Iconic landmarks such as Mount Kenya stand above the savannah plains and tropical woodlands while its intricate waterfalls lie nestled within the montane foothills. Cool breezes drift across the Indian Ocean to refresh your soul in the country’s many coastal towns and islands. From her highest peaks to her deepest ocean depths, Kenya gives you an African dream trip of a lifetime!

The incredible diversity of landscapes, cultures, wildlife and activities mean endless opportunities for visitors to Kenya. Kenya offers a diverse range of environments all within relatively close proximity to one another, and has an excellent domestic travel infrastructure. Kenya’s rich diversity of wildlife means that no two experiences in the wild are ever the same. Visitors to Kenya can experience and see completely different things. In a single trip to Kenya, you can visit tropical forests, beautiful beaches, and deserts, climb mountains and explore the wild. In Kenya, it is possible to plan a safari that blends adventure and relaxation, luxury and natural simplicity, social experiences and solitude.

In Kenya, you can experience a different safari every day.

THE CLIMATE
Kenya enjoys a wonderful tropical climate. It is generally warm all year round, with plenty of sunshine and cooler nights and mornings. Visitors are able to enjoy most activities on the beaches and in the national parks all year round. Since Kenya lies on the equator, the seasonal temperature changes are not extreme. However, due to the differing topography, you will experience different weather patterns when traveling across Kenya. The hottest months of the year are February and March with temperatures as high as 93°F (34°C) while the coolest season falls between July and August with temperatures dropping to around 60°F (16°C). Kenya provides very perfect weather for those who live in colder countries to escape to.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Kenya coffee, tea and beer have received accolades as some of the best products in the world. In fact, Kenya beer is so popular, both locally and abroad, that the Kenyan breweries are looking to expand their beer export to more countries, including the United States. Kenya also has a rich variety of cuisine. The ethnic cuisine of Kenya’s various tribes includes the famous nyama choma and ugali.

Safe wildlife game meat, such as crocodile and ostrich, is served in up-market restaurants, including the highly recommended Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi. In the hotels and restaurants, you will find a sophisticated blend of European standards with ethnic Kenyan food. There is also a host of international cuisine available in restaurants and hotels including Italian, American, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, French, Mexican, Korean and Lebanese dishes.

A NATURAL WONDER OF THE WORLD
The wildbeest migration in Maasai Mara is one of the natural wonders of the world. Kenya also has many other places of world interest that are worth visiting, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lamu, Kenya’s oldest living city. Lamu is known for being the best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa. There is also the Mount Kenya Forest Reserve in Mount Kenya. Other World Heritage Sites include Fort Jesus in Mombasa, a historical monument built by the Portuguese in 1593, and the Ruins of Gedi, built in the 14th century to encourage the Arab-African trade and other unexploited gems of Kenya scenery that include the Kerio Valley escarpment – a popular destination for Paragliding.

SA’s travel and tourism industry will be getting a skills boost from grassroots level.

SA’s travel and tourism industry will be getting a skills boost from grassroots level, through the Travel and Tourism Excellence Academy – an initiative driven by Amadeus IT Group and SA’s Department of Tourism and key industry stakeholders, to provide businesses in the travel and tourism industry with skilled professionals in areas responding directly to the needs of industry, and support a transformation from the grassroots.

The initiative is now four months into set-up, and the first groups of demand-led training are successfully under way. A group of 85 young men and women are receiving training at the academy, and will secure jobs on completion of the course. The work opportunity has been identified and pre-agreed upon with the businesses that will absorb them.

The academy will also focus on including communities that typically live on the doorsteps of tourist spots, who, either because of lack of opportunity or professional skills training, miss out on the commercial success of such ventures.

Amadeus is funding the training as part of its obligation to the National Industrial Participation Programme in South Africa, with project management company, Economic Development Solutions, helping to implement the programme.

The non-profit Good Work Foundation is also running a carefully crafted training programme at its Hazyview Digital Campus in partnership with the South African College of Tourism. This will ensure recognised certification for the successful candidates.

A new hotel in Skukuza, Kruger National Park, selected a first group of 25 young women from surrounding rural communities for training in a hospitality programme that will equip them for the new jobs the group needs filled, says Jerry Mabena, CEO of Thebe Tourism Group. Over a year, they will receive a combination of theoretical learning, computer training and activities that simulate the real work environment.

“The group just completed its first practical session in a hotel environment and, for many of them, it was a first-time experience on handling departments such as customer care and workplace communication, and telephone and computer skills. For us, it is satisfying to see the first proof-of-concept of a novel idea wherein the industry collaborates to fill critical skills gaps, while helping to reduce unemployment among rural South African youths in an inclusive way,” says Mabena.

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