• You find vacationing a chore because you've been to all the world's popular spots over and over and;
• You're looking for a fresh and exotic destination to inject some much-needed oomph into your next holiday.
• You are curious about Barack Obama's ancestral roots and want to experience the country his paternal family calls home.

Because it offers an excitingly diverse holiday experience, Kenya has, I think aptly, been described as "the jewel of East Africa."

Picture this...

• Pristine national parks in Kenya teeming with the "big five" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) and other innumerable wildlife
• Hundreds of miles of dazzling white beaches fringed by elegant coconut palms
• Calm turquoise ocean waters swarming with a kaleidoscope of sealife
• Breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains (in the tropics!) and;
• An up-close encounter with the world-famous Maasai warriors (whose non-acquisitive lifestyle, colorful dress and reverence for cattle provide an inimitable cultural experience)...

All in one country!

Kenya offers you all the above (and more!) together with a unique name for your holiday; a SAFARI!

In this website, I offer you a lighthearted but comprehensive travel guide to the country I've called home for the last decade – the nitty-gritty of:

• Why Kenya is the best destination for those seeking unusual getaways or vacations in Africa (or both) and why a safari here promises to be the holiday of a lifetime

• The leading holiday destinations here such as the world renowned game parks (does "Masai Mara" and the powdery private beaches of Mombasa, Lamu and Malindi ring a bell?

• The "must-dos" at each of these destinations – game drives, game park guided walks and horse rides (which are obviously not for the faint-hearted!), picnicking in the wild, snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and mountain climbing
• Accommodations – luxury and cheap hotels as well as beach cottages, villas and apartments
• What to bring. Hey, relax! As the weather here isn't very temperamental, a quilted down-filled jacket wont feature on your packing list
• Where to eat when you want to grab a quick bite or tuck into delicious sizzlers at restaurants which boast global rave reviews
• Where to buy souvenirs that will make your family and friends turn green with envy
• When to travel here and how to get to this tropical paradise - including where to find cheap flights

• How to get around and where to get the best deals on car rentals
• How to quickly grasp the basics of the Swahili language

• What sectors to explore if you are keen on becoming part of the business Kenya community

So, pour yourself a cup of coffee. Sit back. Relax. My name is Mon and I am taking you on a virtual Kenya Safari and will sprinkle in tips on how to make your vacation here extraordinary...