On the eastern coast of the vast bulk of the continent of Africa lies the Republic of Kenya. Lapped by the balmy waters of the Indian Ocean and straddling the equator, Kenya shares borders with Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania and occupies an area of 583,000 sq km, its breathtaking diversity of landscapes making it one of the most popular destinations for travellers seeking holiday accommodation in Africa. The spectacular Rift Valley and Central Highlands form Kenya's backbone - land that rolls down westward, through some of the country's many wildlife parks and nature reserves, to the fertile north eastern banks of Lake Victoria. While the fiercely arid northern territories of Kenya remain essentially wild and virtually untouched by modern progress, southern regions are a magnet to holiday-makers and its south eastern coastal strip sports miles of idyllic, unspoilt beaches and some of the finest holiday villas on the Kenya Coast

Despite an impressive mix of mountainous highlands, coastal lowlands, rain-forest and desert, the temperatures in Kenya are consistently hot throughout the year with slight regional variations, most parts of the country experiencing a wet season between March and May and then again from November to December. The climatic conditions in Kenya are relatively cool considering its position on the equator, yet guaranteed heat and sunshine are undoubtedly an influencing factor for many people booking a summer vacation, so the temperatures in Kenya are nothing short of perfect for that lifetime dream of a journey into Africa.

Away from the larger towns and cities, including the capital, Nairobi, much of the countryside in Kenya is sparsely populated and still displays the legacies and lifestyles of a country with a complex and ancient cultural heritage that is kept alive by proud Swahili communities - another facet to this multi-dimensional holiday destination that appeals to the interests of the legions of visitors to Kenya, whether they be recreational, educational or cultural. Boasting some of the world's most ecologically important natural environments - from tropical rain-forest to thriving coral reefs, to an astonishing collection of wildlife parks - holiday accommodation in Kenya has to be worth considering by anyone who wants to discover the great outdoors of Africa and enjoy a vacation experience that will be remembered forever.

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