KENYAKenya is regarded by many as the jewel of East Africa and has some of the continent’s most beautiful beaches, as well as the magnificent wildlife, scenery, warm and welcoming people, it is a country of rich contrasts; from vast open savannahs, to beaches and coral reefs, equatorial rain forests and mighty snow-capped mountains, deserts and highland retreats. Kenya has a diverse population with around 40 different ethnic groups, all with their own language and cultures, the most famous being the tall, red-robed Masai who still lead semi-nomadic lifestyles of cattle herding along the southern border. The Swahili, which is a mix of African and Asian culture, can be found along the coast.
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