Kenya camping:Full-fledge Package of Nature and Adventure

The legacy of Kenya’s history and cultural tradition is there to be experienced and enjoyed for visitors to the Kenya coast. There is a great choice of holiday opportunities from quiet, secluded getaways on private beaches to open holiday stays at the larger resorts and hotels.

Home to some of the world’s finest beaches, with miles of pristine white powdery sand bordering the Indian Ocean, the coast offers a scenic destination complemented by first-rate hospitality. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beach, ride camel or take a dip in the warm translucent waters. The fine sandy shoreline is also an ideal place for beach volleyball, football and cricket.

For those who love historical architecture, one of the key visitor sites is Fort Jesus, near Mombasa old town. It was built by the Portuguese in the 16^th century to repel attacks by local people and foreign invaders who objected to Portuguese control of east Africa’s trade routes. The fort is still there, providing visitors with snapshot of life in the days of slave trade.

For lovers of adventure, the Indian Ocean is home to a colorful and diverse aquatic that offers exhilarating opportunities for exploration. Many hotels and resorts along the coast can arrange deep-sea diving and scuba diving expeditions, for more relaxed ‘sneak peek’ guests can borrow snorkels and view the underwater world at their own pace.

For complete view of the Ocean’s vast blue surface, striking islands and beautiful coastline, there is no better option than an excursion by sailing boat. Sailing trips can be arranged for morning or evening. Various sail companies offer excellent trips at competitive rates to choice locations along the coast. In addition, there are opportunities to sail in authentic Arab dhows or take a boat trip to one of the various marine parks and reserves.

Its is also in the Kenyan coast where you find Old town of Lamu, undoubtedly, the longest surviving settlement in Kenya and also the best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa. Now classified by Unesco as a world Heritage Site, the town is full of history and culture. Motorized transport is not allowed in the narrow streets where people move around on foot or by bicycle or donkey.

Also, just a few minutes drive from the town of Malindi are the remnants of a 15^th century Swahili town known as Gede Ruins. A feature of the town is that it was built entirely of stone and mangrove wood indicating that this was once a place of wealth. This is evident, too, from the ruins of once-great building such as palace, mosques, large houses and wells. The area was abandoned in the early 17^th century and today the ruins are preserved as a national museum. Also within Malindi are the famous Vasco da gama pillar, the Portuguese church and the house of columns all presenting immense historical wealth.

In addition to Fort Jesus, Lamu and the Gede Ruins, travelers can visit communities on the coast where they find a warm welcome from local people. Through these visits, travelers can gain a better understanding of the history of these communities and their enduring cultural traditions.

The Indian Ocean offers great opportunities for water sports. They include thrill wind-surfing on the warm waters, while surfers can take advantage of the huge rollers and the balmy ocean breeze is ideal for kite surfing. For first timers, there is a good choice of professional kite and windsurfing schools along the coast that can organize everything from beginner lessons to surf holidays.

Big game and deep-sea fishing can easily be arranged and these sports are popular with tourists and local people. There are various sea-angling clubs with experienced crews who will go out on the ocean with guests and assist them with baiting, hooking and reeling catches.

These tropical waters are some of the best fishing ground in the world, home to black, blue and sriped marlin, broadbill swordfish, mako sharks, sailfish and other species. Fishing crews can take away their catch or release them back to the sea in order to support the campaign for sustainable sport fishing.

The colorful marine reserves are excellent locations for snorkeling and diving. They are some of the best fish breeding grounds. Note that fishing and collection of trophies are not allowed within the park boundaries.

The warm, shallow waters around Kisite Island and Malind Marine parks are perfect for snorkeling and diving while protecting marine life. For a more relaxing way of viewing these creatures, visitors can take a glass bottom boat excursion.Golf lovers are spoilt for choice by the range of fine courses along the beautiful Kenyan coast.