Potentash
  • Relationships
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Dating
    • Sex
    • Parenting
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Food + Beverage
    • Fashion
    • Interviews
  • Stories
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Fiction
    • Poetry
  • Skin + Beauty
    • Skin
      • Skincare
    • Hair
      • Haircare
  • Wellness
    • Physical Health
    • Emotional Wellness
    • Mental Wellness
    • Social Wellness
    • Spiritual Wellness
  • Business
    • Business Finance
    • Personal Finance
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Investments
    • Personal Investments
  • Entertainment
    • Internet
    • Events
    • Music
    • Books
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
Potentash
  • Relationships
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Dating
    • Sex
    • Parenting
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Food + Beverage
    • Fashion
    • Interviews
  • Stories
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Fiction
    • Poetry
  • Skin + Beauty
    • Skin
      • Skincare
    • Hair
      • Haircare
  • Wellness
    • Physical Health
    • Emotional Wellness
    • Mental Wellness
    • Social Wellness
    • Spiritual Wellness
  • Business
    • Business Finance
    • Personal Finance
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Investments
    • Personal Investments
  • Entertainment
    • Internet
    • Events
    • Music
    • Books
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
Potentash
No Result
View All Result
Travel: 8 Adventure Sports You Should Try Out In Kenya

Travel: 8 Adventure Sports You Should Try Out In Kenya

Elsie Ndonga by Elsie Ndonga
16 October 2017
in Sports
Reading Time: 5 mins read
223 2
0
271
SHARES
1.5k
VIEWS
FacebookTwitterWhatsApp

Some of us are adrenaline junkies, and we think or dream of the next activity that will give us an adrenaline rush. That quick rush of adrenaline pumping through your veins. Whether we are indoor or outdoor people, we all enjoy indulging in a little adventure. Life is too short not to enjoy an amazing experience once in a while. With the tourism industry booming in Kenya, more and more opportunities to take part in adventure sports are opening up. So grab your friends or family and try out one or all of these amazing sports one of these fine days.

  1. Skydiving

Jump from an aircraft from over 12000 feet above the ground? I know, crazy. However, it is a chance to try out an exhilarating experience, maybe even conquer a fear of heights. Enjoy the magical view from above just like you see in the movies (leave the stunts to Tom Cruise). You can find skydiving services along the Kenyan coastline in Diani and Watamu where qualified professionals guide you through the process so you do not have to worry. They also offer video recording so you can take that magical experience home.

Black man skydiving. Image from https://atlantablackstar.com/2015/01/05/8-black-people-donts-need-eradicated/4/

2. Scuba Diving

If you love the water, this is guaranteed to make you love it more. It is the literal definition of ‘swimming with the fishes’. Get a chance to enjoy a weightless experience underwater where you explore a little of what 70% of the earth’s surface has to offer. Kisite Marine Park gives you the chance to view coral fish and colourful coral reefs that brighten up the ocean. You also get a chance to see numerous dolphins swimming about as is the norm for them. You can go scuba diving in all KWS Marine Parks.

 

scuba diving. Image from http://www.africanmeccasafaris.com

3. Paragliding

Another great adventure sport in the sky is paragliding. It is a little less scary than skydiving since you are propelled slowly by the wind. In Kenya, one can enjoy this sport in Kerio Valley in the Great Rift Valley. Here you get to experience the lovely landscape while viewing the clear blue skies. It is advised to try it out between the months of December and March when the winds are really strong.

 

4. Rock Climbing

This is definitely for the faint of heart. You do not just show up, and look pretty. It is one of those sports where the thrill comes from the effort put in. Test your strength and endurance and get to enjoy the feeling of success as you savour the glorious views from above. Kenya offers various opportunities for rock climbing. Savage Wilderness offers rock climbing in Sagana or in Hells Gate National Park. If you are looking for a more challenging experience, Rockclimbing offers the chance to trek mountains as high as Mt. Kilimanjaro. You can try out an indoor version of the same at Climb Bluesky at Diamond Plaza Nairobi.

 

Rock climbing Mount Kenya. Image via http://www.xtremespots.com

5. Kitesurfing/Windsurfing

The difference between these two sports is that one relies on an overhead kite to propel and direct them while the other relies on a sail tied to a sailboard. These two activities rely on the strength and direction of the wind. These activities are available at H20 Extreme in Diani and Tribal Water Sports in Watamu. You get to enjoy the thrill of manoeuvring the tidal waves as you view the beautiful scenery of the coastal line. Surfing classes are offered in most of these places for those who want to become pros.

 

Kite surfing. Image from https://www.getmyboat.com/kiteboarding/enjoy-kite-surfing-lessons-and-rentals-in-mombasa-kenya–87658

6. White Water Rafting

Fun fact, the name ‘White’ water rafting is derived from the frothy white water formed when a river’s gradient increases enough to create turbulence. I cannot be the only one who did not know that. This is one of those experiences you get to enjoy with a group of people. It allows you to let loose, scream and practice a little teamwork as you paddle through the rough meandering river. White Water Rafting is offered in Sagana along River Tana where you get to enjoy lovely green lawns and also camp if interested.

 

White water rafting. Image from http://www.raftinginkenya.com/white-water-rafting-in-sagana-kenya.html

7. Mountain Biking

At places like Hells Gate, you get to experience mountain biking in all its glory. This takes the idea of normal bike riding to the next level. You get to ride through rocky narrow paths as you marvel at the beautiful scenery of nature. You get to take pictures of gorges, natural hot springs, and small dormant volcanoes. If looking for a less strenuous or chilled-out mountain bike experience, Karura Forest offers biking services in the beautiful Karura Forest.

 

8. Bungee Jumping

Nothing gets your heart going more than a 60 m drop head first. You get to enjoy the experience of free fall without really hitting the ground. Once you get to maximum fall, you get to rebound for a while before the cable holding you stabilizes. In Kenya, one can experience this amazing adrenaline-pumping activity at Sagana. So whether you want to take the jump screaming, take the leap of faith and try something new and daring.

Bungee jumping. Image from http://www.raftinginkenya.com/photo-gallery.html?sid=1&gid=28

9. Ziplining

Ziplining is one of these activities that has become really popular over the years. You get to ‘swing’ from one position to the other viewing the magnificent sites most places have to offer. Most areas that offer it, have hiking or biking routes thus you can combine the two exciting activities to make for a fun day. Some of the areas that offer zip lining are; Limuru, Kerita Zipline near Kijabe town, Machakos zip line and The Tana Zipline in Sagana. These areas also offer great restaurants that offer lovely local cuisine.

 

Ziplining. Image from https://savagewilderness.blogspot.co.ke/2012/04/zip-line-tour-at-savage-river-side-camp.html

So what are you waiting for? Start planning your adventure trip now.

Travel: Adventure show Routes shows the beauty of Kenya #TembeaKenya

Hot air ballooning in Kenya – an adventure in the sky

7 Reasons You Should Play A Sport

Sports: Archery Is A Mental Game – 9 Reasons Why You Should Take It Up

World Rally Championship Safari Rally: Watch Out For These Three Young Talented Drivers That Safaricom Is Sponsoring In The FIA Rally Star Programme

What You Need To Know About The 2023 Formula One Season

Share108Tweet68SendShare19Pin24
Previous Post

Huawei Partners With Kenyan Government To Grow ICT Sector

Next Post

Alice Wairimu Nderitu Wins 2017 Global Pluralism Award For Peace Building

Elsie Ndonga

Elsie Ndonga

The power of the written word fascinates me. It abides- cannot be forgotten. I write in the hopes that I can document the stories of everyone I meet and everything that I see.

Next Post
Alice Wairimu Nderitu Wins 2017 Global Pluralism Award For Peace Building

Alice Wairimu Nderitu Wins 2017 Global Pluralism Award For Peace Building

Please login to join discussion

Recommended

Sad black woman - regret breaking up

Relationships: What To Do If You Regret Breaking Up With Someone

1 December 2023
53

Restaurant Review: Mercado Mexican Kitchen And Bar

31 July 2018
376

Popular Stories

  • Unhappy black couple - resentment

    She Expected A Proposal, But He Left Her Because She Was Too Independent. Will She Ever Find True Love?

    193 shares
    Share 77 Tweet 48
  • He Ghosted Her After Three Perfect Dates, Then She Saw Him At Church

    121 shares
    Share 48 Tweet 30
  • He Said I Was Wife Material, Then Married Someone Else

    324 shares
    Share 129 Tweet 81
  • We Met At Heaven’s Gate Prayer Retreat. The Chemistry Was Not Holy

    47 shares
    Share 19 Tweet 12
  • Relationships And A Tolerable Level Of Permanent Unhappiness

    1578 shares
    Share 630 Tweet 394

Potentash Blog

Potentash is an award-winning lifestyle blog. We publish lifestyle content that intersects with health, women, beauty, travel, business, relationships, finances and entertainment.

Explore

  • The Singlehood Series
  • From Stairs To Ramps
  • Man Around Nairobi
  • Pearls And Heels
  • Personal Finance
  • Food + Beverage
  • Editor’s Pick
  • Reviews

Get the Potentash Newsletter

  • Newsletter Archive
  • Subscribe
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Copyright © 2023. Potentash, In Partnership with Decima

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Linked In
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
  • Relationships
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Dating
    • Sex
    • Parenting
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Food + Beverage
    • Fashion
    • Interviews
  • Stories
    • The Singlehood Series
    • Fiction
    • Poetry
  • Skin + Beauty
    • Skin
      • Skincare
    • Hair
      • Haircare
  • Wellness
    • Physical Health
    • Emotional Wellness
    • Mental Wellness
    • Social Wellness
    • Spiritual Wellness
  • Business
    • Business Finance
    • Personal Finance
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Investments
    • Personal Investments
  • Entertainment
    • Internet
    • Events
    • Music
    • Books

Copyright © 2023. Potentash, In Partnership with Decima