10.

Coffee is the country’s most valuable

export
In March 2021, Kenya exported coffee to the value of approximately 4.56
billion Kenyan shillings, over 40.2 million in US dollars. That’s HUGE, and
though not as huge as Colombia’s exports (3.9 billion in US dollars), that’s a
hefty amount of coffee – probably at least 100 cups worth! And Colombia is
the coffee capital after all, so let’s hear it for Kenya!

Though he may be biassed, Haron has this to add: “Kenyan coffee is

considered to be one of the best coffees in the world,” and this sentiment rings
so true that even most Kenyan locals don’t drink it because it’s valued so
highly, and very little amounts are sold domestically.

11. The Great Wildebeest Migration has no

beginning or end point
Many people think the Great Migration happens only once a year, however
this natural phenomenon occurs year-round as a cycle, meaning it technically
does not ‘start’ or ‘finish’ anywhere, which makes this one of the most
interesting facts about Kenya. The wildebeest, zebra and antelope migrate in
a clockwise loop between Kenya and Tanzania, and Kenya’s Masai Mara
Nature Reserve is one of the best locations to witness one of earth’s greatest
shows.

Seeing as the animals are constantly in motion there are a few months a year
that we recommend making the trip to Kenya for the best opportunity to see
witness this famed migration for yourself. July and its surrounding months
mark the peak, so book your trip to Kenya then.
Image source:Contiki

12. Humanity started in Kenya

“East Africa, including Kenya, is one of the earliest regions where modern
humans (homo sapiens) are believed to have lived. Evidence dating back to
320,000 years ago was found in 2018, suggesting the emergence of modern
behaviours, including the use of pigments and the making of projectile points.”

Many African countries are famed for being the birthplace of humanity as
human remains and evidence of human life are found scattered across the
continent. So, it’s just amazing that Kenya can count itself as one of those
countries and we’re sure that this fact will entice history and anthropology
buffs across the globe to pay Kenya a visit.

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