The Republic of Kenya has the advantage of hosting many wonderful natural geographic features. Some of these features include, the equator, the extensive Kenyan coastline with its towns, islands, and beaches. The Great Rift Valley, Mount Kenya, the Masai Mara Game Reserve, and Lake Victoria are some of the most spectacular places you might want to see.

1. The Kenyan coast is a perfect reflection of the unique cultural heritage derived from early associations with indigenous Africans, Arabs, European merchants and settlers. Some of the symbols that reflect this relationship, such as Fort Jesus and the city of Lamu, still stand today. The coast is also home to vast areas of natural white sand beaches that stretch from Mombasa to Lamu, Kenya’s oldest city in the north.

Some of the most spectacular and must-see spots on the Kenyan coast include; Lamu: the oldest city in Kenya. This city has maintained its appearance for centuries. The only means of transportation here are donkeys, boats, and dhows. Malindi – dates back to the 13th century, according to reliable records kept by the Arabs and dates the pottery that has been excavated so far. This city has a 7 km long white sand beach and many colorful fish that can be seen from the boats. You can also enjoy the spectacular formations made by the fish while snorkeling in the warm waters.

2. The Great Rift Valley is a specific critical landmark for the African people. It was formed by underground forces that divided the earth’s crust through a process known as rifting. The process created large volcanic mountains, while large lakes emerged from the ground. The effects of the forces are still evident today, as some of the volcanoes are still active while others are semi-active. There are as many boiling springs such as Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria, while alkaline lakes include Lake Nakuru, Lake Elementaita, and Lake Magadi.

3. Mount Kenya is the most important source of water for the more than 2 million inhabitants of the city of Nairobi and its surroundings. The water comes from the many streams that flow from the slopes of the mountains. It is the catchment area for the Tana and Ewaso Nyiro rivers, the longest rivers in Kenya. Mount Kenya is also an important source of foreign exchange from tourism. When climbing and hiking in the mountains, tourists enjoy fantastic flora, fauna, and temperature that change with altitude.

4. The Masai Mara Game Reserve is one of the largest game conservatories in Kenya. It extends from the Serengeti National Park and Game Reserve in Tanzania. Every year, more than 1.5 wildebeest cross the border into the Masai Mara in search of grass. The wild animals involved in this spectacular wildebeest migration include hundreds of wildebeest, zebra, antelope, and gazelle. The big five (lion, rhino, elephant, leopard, buffalo) are easily seen in this reserve.

5. Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa and also in East Africa. The lake, shared by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, is the source of the River Nile. Fishing by local people is the main activity in this lake. The fish obtained from the lake is sold to other towns in the country.