World Cup 2010 will give travelers an opportunity of a lifetime. With convenient connections from South Africa to several countries in the continent, travelers have an opportunity to stop by Kenya on their way to, fro of in between the World Cup 2010 games. In Kenya, a four hour flight from South Africa, travelers will be able to experience the real game - lions, leopard, rhino, cheetah, elephant and endangered white rhino in Kenya's world renowned national parks.
An honour to the African continent is playing host for the first time ever, to the World Cup 2010. South Africa will be flying the African flag very high, carrying the hopes and dreams of a continent. Imagine if an African team were to make it to the finals on African soil? With a capacity of 48,000 the Nelson Mandela Bay's brand new stadium will be a spectacle to behold. Every fan will need a vuvuzela (traditional horn) to get into the true South African spirit while enjoying a great game of soccer.
The qualifying rounds continue with nail biting anticipation. South Africa, as host, automatically qualify for the tournament. So far Japan, Korea, Australia, Netherlands have all qualified for the World Cup. The FIFA President in his visit to the White House in July invited President Obama to South Africa 2010. The tournament is bound to have people from corners and walks of our globe united in their love of the beauty of the game - football or soccer as it is also known.
Africa is honoured to be hosting the World Cup and every nation is owning the pride that South Africa has brought to the continent. Travelers to South Africa will have the benefit of great airplane connections to several countries across the continent. From Botswana to Tanzania, Namibia to Kenya, this will be an opportunity to immerse oneself in African culture. With more than 10 flights a week to and fromSouth Africa to Kenya, a safari in the home of the safari is only a 4 hour flight away.
Maasai Mara in Kenya, the home of the wildebeest migration, a seventh wonder of the world, is within easy reach! The Lake shores of Lake Victoria, the largest fresh water lake in the World, Lake Nakuru with majestic pink flamingoes and Lake Baringo with more than a thousand bird species are all part of the line up to be enjoyed. The Great Rift Valley has spectacular views and cuts across Kenya from North to South.
In case adrenaline filled action if your kind of holiday, the snow capped Mt.Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa. The ascent to Mbatian, the highest peak, requires rock climbing skills and equipment. Not for the faint hearted but the walk is beautiful and the star filled skies are not to be forgotten. The equator cuts across Kenya, almost in half! Straddle the northern and southern hemisphere and have great tales to tell!
In case you just want some pampering and relaxation in some of the world's best beaches, head on to Kenya's coast. The beaches run for hundreds of miles with white fluffy sand and warm aquamarine waters are not to be missed. Whether you choose Malindi, where the pizzas served are more delicious than in Italy or Lamu, where the global jet set have Villas hosting celebrities and the global jet set, you have to pass by Mombasa. There you can enjoy the mix of arabic, african culture, food, people, language. Take it all in and if you are feeling like some water sports, indulge in scuba diving by a ship wreck, kite surf in Diani and enjoy the recently opened Sails restaurant at Almanara.
Not to be forgotten is the nations capital - Nairobi. The green city in the sun offers a trendy, vibrant and exciting lifestyle for the most discerning guests. International cuisine as well as Kenya's own savannah-fed beef await the palette of the adventurer. So with Kenya only one flight away, the opportunity to go on a safari where the safari originated is a must.
So with World Cup 2010 ticket in hand. Remember to pack your safari khakis, sun block, mosquito repellent and your binoculars. See you at the Maasai Mara and in Port Elizabeth in Johannesburg and Durban. Enjoy the first ever African World Cup.
Nyaruita Gateri is the Chief Adventurer at Journey Kenya, an expert in Kenyan safari and beach getaways. It features undiscovered and off the beaten track practical tips for your next adventure. Get practical tips and book your hotel for your holiday to Kenya
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