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Aberdare
Kenya / Central region

Aberdare

Abardare National Park is a protected area in the Aberdare Mountain Range in central Kenya, located east of the East African rift Valley, approximately 100 km from Nairobi with th...

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Lake Nakuru
Kenya / RIft valley

Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru one of the rift valley lakes is a shallow alkaline lake with no out flow and is located in The Eastern African Rift Valley in Nakuru County, Kenya. The lake is approxi...

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Amboseli National Park
Kenya / Kajiado County

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National park is a national park in Loitoktok District in Kajiado County, Kenya. Amboseli comes from a Maasai Word meaning “Salty Dust” and it is best known for its large...

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Masai Mara
Kenya / Narok county

Masai Mara

Masai Mara also spelled as Maasai Mara and locally known as The Mara, is a large national game reserve located in Narok, Kenya, Contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Tanz...

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Naivasha
Kenya / RIft valley

Naivasha

Naivasha is a town in Nakuru county situated north west of Nairobi and located along the shores of Lake Naivasha where its name originates. The name Naivasha is said to have origi...

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Rwanda
Rwanda / East Africa

Rwanda

Rwanda, known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills," offers a rich tapestry of natural beauty and cultural heritage.Valconoes national park this is perhaps Rwanda's most famous attrac...

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Tanzania
Tanzania / East Africa

Tanzania

Tanzania is a captivating tourist destination known for its stunning natural landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage.Tanzania is home to a rich tapestry of cultur...

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South Africa
South Africa / East Africa

South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA South Africa is famous for its diverse wildlife and offers exceptional opportunities for safari experiences. Visitors can explore national parks such as Kruger Nation...

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Uganda
Uganda / East Africa

Uganda

UGANDA Uganda, often referred to as the "Pearl of Africa," is a country located in East Africa. It is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural...

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Embu
Kenya / Embu

Embu

Embu is located in the Eastern region of the country. The county's capital and largest town is Embu Town. It covers an area of approximately 2,555 square kilometers and has a popu...

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Kiambu County
Kenya / Central region

Kiambu County

Kiambu County is blessed with lush greenery, rolling hills, and scenic landscapes. It's home to Aberdare Ranges, which offer opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and enjoying...

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Machakos
Kenya / Machakos county

Machakos

Machakos County is a county among 47 counties found in the Kenya, it boarders Nairobi and Kiambu counties to the West, Embu to the North, Kitui to the East, Makueni to the South,...

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Tana River
Kenya / central highlands

Tana River

Tana River is a county in the Coastal region of Kenya. It is named after the longest river in Kenya, Tana River. Apart from the river there are several seasonal rivers such as the...

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West Pokot
Kenya / pokot county

West Pokot

West Pokot County is a county in Kenya, with its capital and largest town being Kapenguria. The county was formerly known as West Pokot District and is located in the Rift Valley...

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Kitale
Kenya / North rift valley

Kitale

Kitale is a town in the northern rift valley, situated between Mount Elgon and cherenganya hills. The town serves as the headquarter of Trans-Nzoia County. The town is accessible...

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Makueni
Kenya / Makueni county

Makueni

Makueni County is a county in the South Eastern region of Kenya, bordering Machakos to the North, Kitui to the East, Taita Taveta to the South and Kajiado to the West. Its Capital...

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Kwale
Kenya / Kwale County

Kwale

Kwale County is a county in the south Coast of Kenya, its capital is Kwale with Ukunda being the Largest town. Kwale is an inland county with its coastline south of Mombasa. The c...

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Turkana
Kenya / Turkana county

Turkana

Turkana County is county in the north rift valley of Kenya, it is the largest county by size followed by Marsabit. The county boarders’ countries like Uganda to the west, South Su...

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Kajiado
Kenya / Kajiado County

Kajiado

Kajiado County is a county in the South Rift Circuit of Kenya bordering Nairobi, and to its south Tanzania regions of Arusha and Kilimanjaro. Kajiado is the capital of Kajiado cou...

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Zanzibar
Kenya / Tanzania

Zanzibar

Zanzibar is an insular semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, located in the Indian Ocean. It mainly consists of many small islands and two large ones; Unguja and Pemba Island, the c...

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Kilifi
Kenya / Kilifi county

Kilifi

Kilifi County is one of five counties that make up the Kenyan Coast with its capital being Kilifi. The county is located north and northeast of Mombasa with communities living in...

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Laikipia
Kenya / laikipia county

Laikipia

Laikipia County is one of the 47 counties of Kenya, located on the Equator in the former Rift Valley Province of the country. The main urban centers are; Nanyuki to the southeast...

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Meru
Kenya / Central region

Meru

Meru County in Kenya is known for its natural beauty, cultural diversity, and historical significance. Some of the notable attraction sites in Meru County include: Meru National P...

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Elementaita
Kenya / Nakuru County

Elementaita

Lake Elementaita is a soda lake located in the Great Rift Valley, about 120km northwest of the capital city Nairobi, it is about 3 hours’ drive away. Lake Elementaita wildlife san...

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Malindi
Kenya / Malindi County

Malindi

Malindi is a town located on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, approximately 120km north of Mombasa. Malindi is famously known for its tourism industry, with popular attractions su...

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Lake Baringo
Kenya / RIft valley

Lake Baringo

Lake Baringo is a freshwater lake located in west-central Kenya, in the Great Rift Valley. It is the most northern Great Rift Valley lake after Lake Turkana. The lake is fed by se...

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Lake Bogoria
Kenya / Baringo county

Lake Bogoria

Lake Bogoria is a Saline, alkaline lake formally known as Hannington is located in Baringo county, it lies in a volcanic region in a half-garden basin south of Lake Baringo and a...

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Samburu
Kenya / samburu county

Samburu

Samburu is a county located in the former Rift Valley Province in northern Kenya. The county stretches from Wuaso Ng’iro river to the South of Lake Turkana. Samburu is home to the...

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Nakuru
Kenya / RIft valley

Nakuru

Nakuru is the forth city of Kenya, situated in the Rift Valley region and it is the capital of Nakuru County. Nakuru is approximately 160 km from Nairobi which takes about 3-4 hou...

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Mt. Kenya
Kenya / Mt.Kenya

Mt. Kenya

Mt. Kenya is an extinct stratovolcano in Kenya, which the second largest Mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro. The highest peaks of the Mountain are; Batian, Nelion, and Poi...

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