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Kenya

Rebublic of Kenya Nairobi 53.8 a million inhabitants

About Kenya

The Rebublic of Kenya is a 582646 km² state in eastern Africa on the Indian Ocean and is characterised by its savannahs, lake areas and a mountainous highland. The seat of government is in Nairobi and the system of government is a unitary presidential constitutional republic. In Kenya live 53.8 people (as of 2020), most of whom belong to the ethnic group "Kikuyu".

The official national currency is the "Kenyan shilling" (KES). The two spoken languages (official languages) are English and Swahili. The vast majority of the population professes the Christianity.

Kenya is home to numerous well-known national parks, game reserves and nature reserves such as the Aberdare, Amboseli or the Arabuko Sokoke. Kenya is known worldwide for its high biodiversity and annual wildebeest migrations.

General information
Kenya
  • 19Nationalparks
  • 1Private reserves
  • 6Nature reserves
Map Kenya

Official Name

Rebublic of Kenya

Capital

Nairobi

Form of government

unitary presidential constitutional republic

Area

582646 km2

Population

53.8 millions

Religion

Christianity

Travel information

Kenya

  • Amboseli Airport
  • Eldoret International Airport
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Kisumu Airport
  • Kitale Airport
  • Lodwar Airport
  • Lokichoggio Airport
  • Malindi Airport
  • Manda Airstrip
  • Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
  • Moi Air Base
  • Mombasa Moi International Airport
  • Nairobi Wilson Airport
  • Nanyuki Airport
  • Wajir Airport
General information
Kenya
  • 19Nationalparks
  • 1Private reserves
  • 6Nature reserves
Map Kenya
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The most popular
Safari Reserves

Africa offers plenty of opportunities for safari experiences of all kinds in the numerous national parks, private game reserves and nature reserves. Find the most popular safari destinations in Africa with safarica.com.

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Nairobi
Kenya National Park +1

Nairobi

Tsavo East
Kenya National Park +1

Tsavo East

Lake Nakuru
Kenya National Park +1

Lake Nakuru

Amboseli
Kenya National Park +1

Amboseli

Hell's Gate
Kenya National Park +1

Hell's Gate

Tsavo West
Kenya National Park +1

Tsavo West

Masai Mara
Kenya Nature Reserve +1

Masai Mara

Ol Pejeta (Laikipia)
Kenya Nature Reserve +1

Ol Pejeta (Laikipia)

Aberdare
Kenya National Park +1

Aberdare

Lewa Wildlife (Laikipia)
Kenya Nature Reserve +1

Lewa Wildlife (Laikipia)

Shimba Hills
Kenya National Park +1

Shimba Hills

Buffalo Springs
Kenya Nature Reserve +1

Buffalo Springs

Arabuko Sokoke
Kenya Nature Reserve +1

Arabuko Sokoke

Kakamega Forest
Kenya National Park +1

Kakamega Forest

Meru
Kenya National Park +2

Meru

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