{"id":8352,"date":"2020-01-14T09:21:41","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T09:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/?p=8352"},"modified":"2026-04-28T06:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:33:08","slug":"why-is-kenya-more-famous-than-most-other-african-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/14\/why-is-kenya-more-famous-than-most-other-african-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Kenya more famous than most other African countries?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These are the reasons why Kenya is more famous than most other African countries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Unlike many other African countries, Kenya is no longer famous for war or genocide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Instead, the country is making headlines for Travel, Talent and Technology <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more to find out why Kenya is more famous than most other African countries…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Straight up, first on the list is the National Geographic famous array of National Parks, like the Maasai Mara<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Having been voted as the eighth wonder of the world the Maasai Mara<\/strong> is widely known as the cradle of humankind. The vast plains and spotted Savannah’s are home to the best wildlife Africa has to offer. Notoriously the Big 5 and the Great Migration. Where 1.3 million wildebeest hoof their way from Tanzania to the Mara in search of rains in the North, this usually happens from July through to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other worthy Acacia parks include: Amboseli National Park<\/strong>, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro – famed for some of the largest elephants in Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lake Nakuru National Park<\/strong>, situated within the iconic Great Rift Valley. Best known for the migratory flamingo’s that gather in the high thousands creating a vast and vibrant pink picturesque landscape <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya is the most sought-after destination for the worlds best Safari experiences. Travellers may opt to safely backpack<\/a> the beautiful country or live it up in luxury lodges<\/a> – the options are endless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second up, it’s the people – the Maasai Tribes and more<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You could have the most spectacular country in terms of landscape and prospects but if the local people are uninviting – the country will not make the cut for travellers. Kenya has surpassed many other African countries simply because of its people. With a rich cultural diversity to ignite humanity, Kenyan people are multifaceted and friendly. An array of languages, customs, arts and music, food and dress – there is a tender sense of community but also an altruistic sense of individualism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the cities<\/a> you will find students with a thirst for knowledge, mingling and connecting, with both corporate business folk and the blended expat community – in the jazzy vivid markets to the high-rise architecturally praised structures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel slightly out of the hustle and bustle and you will find a cultural world shown to only the adventurous sort – anthropologists and travellers. Remarkably there are 42 tribes in Kenya. Consisting of different languages and ethnic groups – Kenyan people are diverse and their uniqueness is visibly abundant. The two official languages are English and Swahili. However most Kenyan’s speak a third language – their tribal or mother tongue language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/td> Bantu-speaking Tribes:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Central Bantu:<\/td>Kikuyu, Akamba (Kamba), Meru, Embu, Tharaka, Mbere<\/td><\/tr>
Western Bantu:<\/td>Gussi (Kisii), Kuria, Luhya, Bukusu<\/td><\/tr>
Coastal Bantu:<\/td>Mikikenda, Swahili, Pokomo, Segeju, Taveta, Taita<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/td> Nilotic-speaking Tribes: <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Plains Nilotic: <\/td> Maasai, Samburu, Teso, Turkana, Elmolo, Njemps <\/td><\/tr>
Highland Nilotic: <\/td> Kalenjin, Marakwet, Tugen, Pokot, Elkony, Kipsigis<\/td><\/tr>
Lake River Nilotic:<\/td>Luo<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/td> Cushitic-speaking Tribes:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Eastern Cushitic:<\/td>Rendille, Somali, Boran, Gabbra, Orma<\/td><\/tr>
Southern Cushitic:<\/td>Boni (Aweer)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A handful of tribes have dissipated to near extinction due to either combining with others, emigration and development. By nature, Kenyans are friendly and happy and merge the community with the soul of the entire country. It is said that they are never too busy to make time for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thirdly, Kenya is a prominent eco-environment conscious African country<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\nDid you know Kenya was one of the first African countries to ban plastic bags? By law you cannot travel into Kenya with plastic bags. The use, manufacture and importation of all plastic bags is now illegal in Kenya. This includes plastic Ziploc and duty free bags.\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This all came about with credit to ONE individual, student photographer James Wakibia<\/strong>, who took a stand for the environment, you can READ MORE HERE<\/a>. While it may have had an effect on plastic-producing companies – it is a step toward creating eco-friendly alternatives.
President Uhuru Kenyatta says single-use plastic will be banned altogether by June 2020. Joining the eco-warriors and engaging in climate change causes, that is another reason why Kenya is more famous than most other African countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kenya is also well known for their conservancies and continued forces against poaching, illegal trading, deforestation, pollution and water shortage. Conservation parks cover more than 6.3million hectares of land and promote tourism and enhance local livelihoods. The Kenyan government is just as focused on strengthening climate-smart agricultural research with the Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Programme. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Geographically, it’s ideal, not to mention the splendid equatorial climate<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you picture the terrain of Kenya, you draw from exposure brought about by familiar movies, TV shows and other media – the epitome of “Africa”<\/strong> that has been the inspiration for all things Safari. The plains, Savannah’s, iconic shimmering melting sunset, silhouetted with an Acacia tree or wild animal. This is Kenya. This is also why Kenya is more famous than most other African countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most travellers don’t realize but the Equator line runs across Kenya – allowing you to stand with one foot in the Southern Hemisphere and the other in the Northern Hemisphere! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This brings about the typical and most enjoyed African climate – expect days of intense heat and humidity turning into quick thundershowers, only to end with clear starry skies. Depending on whether you’re exploring inland or on the tropical coast the daytime temperatures average between 20\u00b0C\/68\u00b0F and 28\u00b0C\/82\u00b0F – it can reach warmer temperatures on the coast or during the midday sun inland.
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Hint: The best time to visit Kenya is in the dry season from July to October, which favorably coincides with the Great Migration.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hottest month is February. The wettest being April, while July is both the coldest and driest. However with the very real threat of climate change, this all may shift in the next few decades. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Toto had it right when he blessed the rains down in Africa<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Home to the most record breaking athletes – the flag is recognizable on numerous sports and athletics programmes<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As one of the most dominating countries in the world of athletics, Kenya seems to always win collectively. Sport has played a pivotal role in why Kenya is more famous than most other African countries. The Kenyan Flag is distinctly recognizable on television screens, sport tracks and fields worldwide. Renowned for consistently producing some of the worlds top track stars, long distance marathon runners and now Kenya is recently making a mark in the IRB Sevens World Series. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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David Lekuta Rudisha<\/strong> – He is the 2012<\/a> and 2016 Olympic<\/a> champion, 2-time World Champion (2011 and 2015), and world record<\/a> holder in the 800 metres<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kenya Sevens Series<\/strong> – Currently one of the 15 “core teams” of the World Series. They reached the semifinals in 2009 and 2013. Player Collins Injera<\/a> holds the second place for number of tries scored on the Series with 271. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lupita Nyong’o – aka Nakia from Black Panther grew up in Kenya<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Making entertainment headlines – that’s why Kenya is more famous than most other African countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrious for her role in the movie Black Panther, which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Lupita Nyong’o is the daughter of a Kenyan politician and was raised in Kenya before attending college in the USA. She identifies as a Kenyan-Mexican and is a descendant of the Luo Tribe<\/strong> (scroll up for tribes)<\/em> she grew up in Nairobi while her father was appointed as a professor at the University of Nairobi. Later he became Governor of Kisumu County. She had her breakthrough role when cast in 12 Years a Slave in 2013. She is fluent in Swahili, Spanish, Luo and English. Nyong’o advocates globally for causes in Kenya as well as taking a stand against harassment in Hollywood. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Obama’s father was Kenyan<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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