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Mombasa

From the Arabic name is Manbasa, Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya, lying on the Indian Ocean and has a major port and international airport. It is the centre of the coastal tourism industry. In Swahili it is called Kisiwa Cha Mvita (or Mvita), meaning "Island of War", due to the many changes in its ownership. The town is also the headquarters of  Mombasa District which, like most other districts in Kenya, is named after its chief town. 

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Nairobi

Green City in the Sun: Nairobi, (taken from the Maasai Nyrobi meaning place of cool waters) is aptly known as the ‘Safari Capital of the World’. The birthplace of the safari, Nairobi is a natural starting point for most safari itineraries. Indeed nearly all of the famous safaris of colonial history set off from here, some with lines of ‘bearers’ miles long. You might like to spend a few days relaxing and discovering for yourself some of the many treasures of this surprising city. 

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Kisumu

Kisumu is Kenya’s third largest town and provides a natural base for touring the region. The provincial capital of Nyanza town, Kisumu was originally known as Port Florence and came into existence when the railway from Mombasa reached there in 1901. The inhabitants of the province include the Luo, Kuria, Gusii and Suba. These communities have very interesting cultures and traditions. Their main economic activities are fishing and agriculture. 

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Malindi

Magical Malindi
Established in the 13th century, Malindi is one of the oldest settlements on the Kenya coast. It was here, in 1498, that explorer, Vasco da Gama, first set foot in East Africa, having veered away from his preferred port of call, Mombasa, when his anchor ropes were cut. Da Gamma and his crew were given a memorable welcome by the Omani Sultan, who, Da Gamma reports, provided ‘nine days of fêtes sham fights and musical performances'

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Lamu

Lamu is exactly as decribed on the label. It's enchanting, unbelievable, spellbinding and addictive. From the moment of landing at its tiny toy-town airport, you know you're in trouble. The breeze caresses, the sea is wrap-around, the sky is lapis lazuli blue; and the people walking out across the tarmac to board the little plane you've just left behind are clearly enchanted. They're golden white-clad, barefoot and beaming. Some have hibiscus blossoms in their hair. And they don't want to leave. Nor will you.

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