Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya, with a population of about 1.2 million. it is a region of cultural and economic hub. it has the largest port and an international airport making it an international airport making it an important regional tourism centre.It is located on the east coast of Kenya, in Mombasa County the former coast province which borders the Indian Ocean.Administratively, Mombasa is the capital, and is coincident with, Mombasa County. The governor is Hassan Ali Joho.
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Kenya wild life college is located in Naivasha which is about 90 kilometers from Nairobi town. It offers various courses in certificate and diploma level, the college is registered with ministry of education science and technology. The courses equip the student with competent skills in wild life conservation, tourism management, management of natural resources.
The institution offers an international course involving management of wetlands, the course takes six weeks and it is full time. The candidate should have at least a National diploma in or its equivalent in areas of wild life Continue reading ...
The high number of terrorism activities is making a lot of tourist to escape and suffer in return.It has come to the realization that many tourist fear coming and visiting the many good places in the country as the level of insecurity is low. Lots of bombs have been witnessed making one to fear from travelling and exploring different parts o the country.
The continuous growth of weather trends that cannot be well predicted makes it hard for the various tourists to make adequate conclusions about various places of interest. Continue reading ...
Tourism sector is of the sectors in Kenya that contributes a lot of revenues to the country as a result of large number of tourists who visit Kenya from various countries in the world such as United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Netherlands, Canada, Germany and many others. The recent advisory message of UK and USA embassies to their citizens who came to tour Kenya has affected the tourism sector of Kenya because many tourists have fled the country due to insecurity matters brought by frequent attacks of Al-shebab to Kenya.
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Tourism and Hospitality industries are billed among the top forex earners in Kenya and for good reason. Kenya is a beautiful country. Unlike other countries, the weather in Kenya makes it habitable throughout the year. The beaches, the faunal and floral biodiversity, the cuisine and the culture can be explored endlessly. The tourism sector has been dominated by conventional tourism for years and usually at the expense of local communities as they were only deemed as outsiders. However, there are new tourism policies that have been put into place that emphasize on the involvement of the loca Continue reading ...
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies(NIBS) is a private training institution in kenya which was established and incorporated under companies Act Cap 486 and registered as a private limited company in March 1999.It is also registered as a post secondary training institution by the Ministry of higher education,Science and Technology under the Education Act Cap 211 of laws of Kenya.Nairobi Institute of Business Studies School of Tourism and Hospitality is committed to develop professional skills and technical competence,produce proficient and versatile pr Continue reading ...
Tourism is one of the major sources of foreign revenue in Kenya. Tourism is one of the most developed and established sector in the country as a result of the benefits it has to the country. Most of the foreigners expect the best services from tourism sector and therefore proper training is required by the tourism personnel.
In line with this, most of the universities has developed and has facilities to offer training to the personnel required for the services in the tourism sector. Maasai Mara is therefore one of the universities which has been able to establish a school to offer c Continue reading ...
In 2004, Mount Kenya University established the department of Hospitality and Tourism. Since then, the department has transformed to cater to a huge number of students. Two training restaurants and two demonstration kitchens ensure that students gain the practical knowledge needed to become fully skilled in their respective careers. The department offers post graduate courses, undergraduate courses, diploma courses and certificate courses. These are:
Individuals who want to undertake Masters of Science in Hospit Continue reading ...
Voyager beach hotel is a great hotel located in Nyali along Mount Kenya Road off links road, the rooms are spacious and beautiful, the view of Mwanamkuu beach and the sea from the hotel is amazing for space lovers, there is no need to operate the AC in the rooms for breeze is enough in the room, the rooms are spacious and they are attended by cleaners daily. The location of the hotel gives an easy access to sporting facilities, historical and cultural attractions and the hotel hosts entertainment in the evening. The hotel is close to shopping malls like Naivas, close to bar Continue reading ...
In recent years, topics involving the environment have been given priority on a worldwide platform and for good reason. Environmental protection is vital if mankind is to not only survive but also to flourish. Technological advancement has unfortunately led to massive environmental pollution. There is a lot to be done to curb harmful practices and the first step is learning all there is to know about the environment. Kenyatta University offers courses in environmental studies under the School of Environmental Studies. These courses include:
Kitale is town in Kenya located 326 kilometers from Nairobi city. It is an agricultural town with an approximate population of 107,800 (2009 census). The town seats between the famousCherangani hills and Mt. Elgon and was founded a century ago by the white settlers.Kitale town is served by roads that connects it other larger towns such as Webuye, Bungoma, Eldoret, Lodwar, Kakamega and Kapenguria. The town is served by a railway that connects it with Eldoret. Kitale is a cosmopolitan town with the main activity of the people being crop and dairy farming. The main crop grown by farmers is mai Continue reading ...
The natural sceneries of Kenya are breath taking, the landscapes are wonderful. The Kenyan people naturally give a warm welcome to all the foreigners. Kenya has maintained its culture and traditions, the diversity of the wild life and natural resources will keep the Kenyan tourism vibrant forever.
Existence of natural parks and game reserves makes the natural beauty shine more in Kenya, the game parks are surrounded by different communities. The wildlife natural habitats and the birdlife team naturally, this brings beauty in viewing and taking photos of the animal and birds kingdoms Continue reading ...
ZETECH COLLEGE is a private institution in kenya which was founded and established by Engineer Ken Mbiuki in 1999 and since then it has experience tremendous growth due to the high demand of education in Kenya. ZETECH COLLEGE has been registered by the Ministry of education to offer various programmes in certificate and Diploma and has even collaborated with other institutions such as Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to provide this and other programmes outside their Campuses.
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In Kenya, the tourism and hospitality industries are among the top industries that bring revenue into the country. As a matter of fact, many Kenyans tend to suffer whenever a ban or a crisis affects the tourism and hospitality industries. Among the things that affect tourism is the demand for agricultural land. People want to farm and some do it to the detriment of tourism resources. The government has put into place a new tourism policy that seeks to involve local communities in the management of tourism resources. However, knowledgeable individuals are needed to make this policy effective Continue reading ...
Nairobi institute of business studies NIBS is a kenya private institution, it is registered as a post secondary learning institution and as a private limited company. Nairobi institute of business studies NIBS offers courses in different fields of study. There are different departments including which include; department of business studies, department of secretarial studies, school of accountancy, department of journalism and media studies, department of computer sciences, school of tourism and hospitality, department of community development and social work and department of legal studies Continue reading ...
Automobile Association of Kenya (AA of Kenya) is located in AA House, Off Airport North Road in Nairobi.
The postal address of the Automobile Association of Kenya offices is P.O Box 40087-00100, Nairobi.
The email address of Automobile Association of Kenya in Nairobi is aak@aakenya.co.ke.
The telephone contacts of AA of Kenya offices are 0202612300, 0202612311, 0202525349, 6825062, 8090626, 8090629, 8090630, 8090631, 8090632, 0733620966 and 0722205106.
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Kenya Tourism Guide offices are located in Telposta Towers Wing C on 21st Floor on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi.
The telephone contact of Kenya Tourism Guide is 2751000. The Fax details are 0202213526.
The email address of Kenya Tourism Guide is at tdk@yellowpageskenya.com.
The Website of Kenya Tourism Guide is at http://www.traveldicoverkenya.com/.
Continue reading ...International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Kenya is an international Organization whose offices are located in Banki Ya Dunia Towers along Menengai Road in UpperHill part of Nairobi.
The International Finance Corporation Fax details are 0202937210.
The telephone contact of International Finance Corporation in Kenya is 293 7000.
The website of International Finance Corporation is at www.ifc.org.
Continue reading ...Bomas of Kenya Limited is located on Langata Road/ Forest Edge Road in Nairobi.
The postal address of Bomas of Kenya Limited is P.O. Box 40689-00100, Nairobi.
The telephone contacts are (020)8891801, (020)8891802 and mobile number 0719075000. The Fax details are (020)8891408.
The email address of Bomas of Kenya offices in Nairobi is bomas@africaonline.co.ke.
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Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism in Kenya has its offices located in Utalii House on Utalii Lane, off Uhuru Highway in Nairobi.
The postal address of the Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism in Kenya is P.O. Box 30027-00100, Nairobi.
The telephone contact of Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism in Nairobi is (020)313010.
To email the East African Affairs section of Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism in Kenya, you use the address Continue reading ...
Kenya Tourist Board in Nairobi has offices located in Kenya-Re Towers on Ragati Road. Kenya Tourist Board is in Upper Hill part of Nairobi.
You can contact Tourist Board in Nairobi at (020)2711262. The Kenya Tourist Board pilot number is (020)2749000. Online, Kenya Tourist Board website is at www.magicalkenya.com
Continue reading ...The Tourism Fund offices in Nairobi are located in NHIF Building in Community Area in Nairobi. The Tourism Fund Headoffices are on 5th floor of Car Park Towers on Ragati Road in UpperHill area in Nairobi. You get to Upper Hill via buses 7C picked from Kencom Bus Stage in Nairobi.
The Tourism Fund offices email address is complaints@tourismfund.co.ke. You could also contact Tourism Fund on their website at Continue reading ...
Turkana county in Kenya has a Turkana North Development Forum(TNDF) which has started a three year strategy to improve the constituencies to develop. The Turkana North Development Forum has started meetings in Lodwar town to come up with ways to eliminate poverty among Turkana residents in Kenya. Turkana part of Kenya has common perennial hunger cycles and drought periods which affect the lives of the people and livestock. Samburu part of Kenya is now facing hunger problems where the government of Kenya is involved in issuing relief food and help to the residents.
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Kenya tourism sector has undergone changes recently in January 2014, following the introduction of the 16% VAT on tourism services which marked increase in conservation fees. This led to increased park rates including:
The entry charges at Amboseli National Park in Kenya and Nakuru National Park in Kenya are USD 90 per person per night and USD 55 per child per night. The entry charges to Meru National Park in Kenya and Kora National park in Kenya are USD 75 per person per night and USD 40 per child per night. The entry charges to Nairob Continue reading ...
Thomsons falls in Kenya is a tourist attraction site found in Nyahururu town in Kenya. Nyahururu town is approximately 240 km from Nairobi city of Kenya. Nyahururu Town in Kenya is found in Laikipia County in Kenya. Nyahururu is the highest town in Kenya at about 2360 m above sea level and it is near the Equator. Thomsons Falls in Nyahururu town is located on Nyahururu-Nyeri High way, just 2km from Nyahururu Town in Kenya. To get to Nyahururu Thomsons falls in Nyahururu from Nyahururu town, you can walk a distance of about 1km or you can board a taxi to the falls in Nyahururu that are Continue reading ...
Thompson Falls Hotel in Kenya, fondly referred to as T-Falls is one of the most popular hotels in Nyahururu town in Kenya. Thompson Falls Hotel is located approximately 1 kilometre away from Nyahururu town. T-Falls hotel in Kenya is widely known as it is located close to Thompson Falls in Nyahururu town. Thompson Falls in Kenya is a scenic waterfall measuring well over 74 metres and drains from the Aberdare Range of Mountains in Kenya. The Thompson Falls is on the Ewaso Ngiro river in Kenya.
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Bullfighting is a cultural practice that has become famous in western Kenya. Bullfighting in Kenya is majorly practiced by the residents of Kakamega County specifically in Shinyalu and Ikolomani constituencies. Bullfighting events in Kenya led to the establishment of a stadium in Ikolomani constituency for bullfighting known as Malinya Stadium in Kenya. Bullfighting event is usually a type of sport that the people in Western Kenya always conduct on some Saturdays and public holidays in Kenya. Bullfighting in Kenya has thousands of fans from Isukha, Idakho and Batsotso who are sub-tribes of Continue reading ...
One of the most renowned tourist attractions within the greater Rift Valley in Kenya is the Kerio Valley. Kerio Valley in Kenya is located in Iten, approximately 30 kilometers from Eldoret town. Kerio Valley tourist attraction site is between the Tugen Hills in Eldoret and the Elgeyo escarpment in Kenya. Eldoret town in Kenya is approximately 6 hours drive from Nairobi city. The Kerio Valley is located at an altitude of at least 1000m above sea level.
Kerio Valley in Kenya is approximately 80 km wide and 10 km wide at its broadest. The floor of the Kerio Valley is covered by dry tho Continue reading ...
Tourism in Kenya is the second largest source of foreign exchange revenue, following agriculture in Kenya and is therefore important in the country. Nairobi being the capital city of Kenya is also the only capital city in the world with a National Park. Other than the National Park in Nairobi, the city of Nairobi has several tourist attractions to offer. This makes Nairobi an attraction to both the local tourists and those planning to travel to Kenya or invest in the tourism sector in Kenya. The different tourist attractions in Nairobi include; Nairobi National Park, Bomas of Kenya, Giraffe Continue reading ...
Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley lakes in Kenya. Lake Nakuru in Kenya is located approximately 5 kilometres from Nakuru town and lies at an altitude of 1750m above sea level. Lake Nakuru is found in Kivu Estate in Nakuru, and one can get there through picking a matatu to Kivu Estate from the main stage in Nakuru around Shell Petrol Station, or by a Tuktuk or a taxi in Nakuru town. Nakuru is approximately 3 hours drive from the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi. Some of the other Rift Valley lakes in Kenya are Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, Lake Magadi, Lake Naivasha and Lake Turkana.
Kenya is endowed with some of the best tourist attractions that you can come across anywhere in the world today. Apart from being a culturally diverse Kenya, Kenya is also home to a well laid out transportation and communication network. These are however, not the main reasons as to why millions of international tourists are trickling into Kenya every other year.
Well, when we talk about matters of tourism in Kenya, we are not just referring to Mombasa in Kenya, The Maasai Mara Park, Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru Nat Continue reading ...
Kenya is an attraction to many outside countries and to Kenyans themselves. Kenya has many breath taking sites, naming one of them, Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Majority of people in Kenya like adventures but the problem is that not all people are well off in terms of finances. Some other Kenyans are born in places where the only animals they can see are cats, dogs, cattle, goats or sheep! For those Kenyans who are financially stable and would like to spend there one or two days in exploring Kenya, Maasai Mara is a place to visit.
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Kenya is known for many beautiful sites some of which are bewildering yet very interesting to watch. If you are a tourist, I recommend you must do some of these things so that you may truly say that you visited Kenya. Domestic tourism in Kenya is also common and fellow Kenyans should also join in this challenge to visit most beautiful parts of Kenya.
1. Watch the Spectacular wilder -beast migration from the Tsavo plains in Kenya to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The precision in which this is carried out during the months of July and October a Continue reading ...
Nakuru is a major town in Kenya and is situated in the vast Rift Valley province. Nakuru is about 160 km west from the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi. It is approximately 3 hour drive to Nakuru from Nairobi. Nakuru is rapidly growing and is a stopover to most tourists, both domestic and foreign, during their vacations in Kenya. While visiting Nakuru, there are various posh hotels to spend and dine in. Nakuru has many high class hotels which include; Merica Hotel, Bontana Hotel, Villa Hotel, Cathay Hotel, Lake Elementaita Serena Camp, Kunste Hotel, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Naku Continue reading ...
Of course, we all know that everything in life has good points and bad points as well. Nothing is perfect in this life, but we must all strive to deliver quality goods and services to customers in Kenya and business people so that the customers can keep on coming back again and again. As business people in Kenya, it is also important to ensure that one does not skin the customer dry. So you ask yourself, what is the basic level of expectations one should look out for in a travel agent in Kenya? I say:
A good business person uses their clout and bargaining power to obtain the best po Continue reading ...
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