Nairobi is a melting pot and a regional hub for the technology and hotel industries, but many visitors are eager to spend time outside the bustling city.
Coastal areas and countryside regions in Kenya are popular spots for vacationers.
Kenya's tourist season last about 40 weeks out of the year, one of the longest of any beach locale. Plus, there's no typhoon season or extreme weather conditions.
Known for its white-sand beaches, the Malindi region is home to luxury beachfront resorts and a growing community of Italian ex-pats.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdWatamu is another idyllic beach town just south of the Malindi region. There's plenty to explore at the nearby Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve and Arabuko Sokoke National Park.
While the beaches are beautiful and serene, visitors need to travel inland for Kenya's greatest treasure: safari parks. Nanyuki is the gateway to Mount Kenya National Park and also offers easy access to smaller parks and reserves in the area.
Maasai Mara National Reserve shares a border with Tanzania, and is one of the top destinations in Kenya. It's home to cheetahs, leopards, lions, elephants, and zebras. There are also private game conservancies within the park and surrounding it, which are popular among wealthy travelers.