Types of trips: History and Culture, Nature and Wildlife, Musuems, Sight-seeing, City Tourism, Outdoor and Active, Beach

Best known for: Incredible wildlife and scenery, Excellence in long distance running, The Massai people, Where Queen Elizabeth II was when she 'became queen'

Why Go?: Kenya is one of the world most diverse countries - you can spend your time in comfort whilst learning about and enjoying this fascinating country. The wildlife in the country is definitely one of the main things that draw tourists, although many visitor comes to provide aid to those less fortunate.

Fact File

Population: 44,000,000

Capital: Nairobi

Language(s): English, Swahili

Ties to the UK?: Language, good governmental relationship

Landscape: Mountains, Glaciers, Rivers, Lakes, Beaches

Climate/Seasons: Sat on the equator much of the country is warm to hot all year round. There are both Long Rain seasons from March/April to May/June and Short Rain seasons from October to November/December.

When to Go: The best time to visit Kenya to see the wildlife is between June and October when you'll be able to see the wildebeest migration from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara.

Reasons to Visit: The incomparable wildlife, amazing scenery, incredible culture and vast opportunities

How to Get There: Your best and only option is to fly; flights are reasonably priced and go direct from most of the major UK international airports

Places to Go: Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Masai Mara Nature Reserve, Amboseli National Park

Famous People: Lupita Nyong'o, Edi Gathegi, Wangari Maathai, Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Kakamega, Rhino, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Crocodile and many more

History: Home to some of the worlds earliest civilizations and longest standing communities, British Kenya - Independence

Architecture: Mud and straw huts, Times tower, Teleposta, Kenyatta International Conference Centre

Culture: The Massai people, folk music and dance

Sport: Track events, Long distance running, Cricket, Motor sports, Association Football, Rugby Union

Events: Mombasa Carnival, International Camel Derby and Festival, Eid al-Fitr

Watch Out For: Mosquito bites, Malaria pills are readily available - Visas are also required for access into the country, so leave plenty of time for the process

Medical Issues: See you G.P. before visiting to make sure you have all necessary vaccinations, and check here for information

Watch this video about visiting Kenya!