"Cradle of Humanity", "Happy Valley of Africa" - this is how Kenya is often called. The equator passes through this country, dividing it in half. In Kenya, you can fully enjoy the wildlife of Africa.
1. Homeland of mankind
According to scientists, it is possible that Kenya was the ancestral home of mankind. After all, people inhabited these lands of East Africa about 3 million years ago. Their remains, as well as tools, were found on the shores of the local Lake Rudolph.
Already in the 1st century BC. Greek sailors sailed to the shores of Kenya. And at the end of the 15th century, the ships of Vasco da Gama, who were looking for a sea route to India, came here. And the Portuguese and the British followed them.
2. "Young" independent state
Kenya has long been one of the colonies of England. She achieved independence only 50 years ago. Kenya is now home to about 44 million people. 60% of the country's population are Bantu peoples.
3. Country of tribes
Kenya is inhabited by over 40 different tribes. Perhaps one of the most famous African peoples, the Masai, lives in the savannah of Masai Mara. For a long time they have terrified slave traders and caravans. Masai warriors plundered caravans, took ivory and freed slaves. The modern Maasai, like many other African tribes, are engaged in cattle breeding. It is his livestock that measures the true wealth of the tribe. Kenyan tribes sometimes steal herds or steal livestock from their neighbors. Because of this, they are often at odds with each other.
4. A million pink flamingos
Kenyans are proud of their national parks. Tourists from all over the world come here specifically to see animals and birds in the wild. Kenyan Lake Nakuru is famous for the fact that 1.5 million pink flamingos live here. Previously, this lake was a fresh water body. But due to the drought, it has become very shallow. And volcanic springs filled it with soda. The caustic soda was a hit with the pink flamingos. They come to the lake in search of food: blue-green algae. This bird sanctuary is also popular with other birds: pelicans, predatory eagles and marabou scavengers.
Unfortunately, in recent years, the waters of Nakuru have begun to pollute the drains of the nearest city - poisonous algae have multiplied in the lake. Many flamingos die because of them, and the unique nature reserve is under threat.
5. Lack of familiar seasons
Kenya has not four seasons of the year, but two - dry and rainy. The climate in this African state is hot and dry. The average annual temperature is within + 34-36 degrees. Kenyans can't wait for rain for months. But when they come, they are certainly heavy showers that do not stop for several days. As a result, many parts of the country are flooded. Usually heavy rains in Kenya pour from March to June.
