Lewis Hamilton pays glowing tribute after vacation in Kenya

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has described his time in Kenya as an experience that he will carry in ‘his heart forever’ after a week-long holiday in the country.

Shortly after jetting out, Hamilton, who flew in the country last week with two private jets, revealed that he felt right at home after spending time with the Pokot people.

The British racing driver, who holds the record for most world titles alongside Michael Schumacher, also praised the hospitality of the Kenyan people during his private vacation in the country.

“I spent time with the Pokot people in Kenya and just to be in their presence was one thing. To be welcomed was something different entirely and a massive honour I don't take lightly. The way I felt here is how I feel with my family back at home. We are all family, anyway. I'll carry this experience, and all my other memories from Kenya and from this journey as a whole, in my heart forever,” the Mercedes driver shared on his social media platform.

Besides visiting the Pokot people, Hamilton is reported to have been among the thousands of tourists who visited the famous Maasai Mara for the annual Great wildebeest migration.

© Lewis Hamilton

The 37 year old, known for his love for the environment, also visited the Reteti Animal Sanctuary in Samburu where he lauded the efforts being made by the reserve to take care of orphaned animals.

“Thank you to the wonderful people at the Reteti Animal Sanctuary for not only hosting us, but more importantly, dedicating their time to rescue, research and conservation. They're the first indigenous, community owned and run sanctuary in Africa and the work they do for these animals should be an inspiration to us all.

They take in orphaned animals who likely wouldn't make it on their own and release them back into the wild when they're strong enough. This was a truly centering experience, one that reinforces that we we all share this planet. We're not above animals, we're with them. More often, we're guests in their homes. Every day in the motherland is more beautiful than the last. Much love, Kenya,” he posted.

Apart from visiting Kenya, Hamilton, who is making the most out of the midseason break in the 2022 F1 campaign, also visited Rwanda and Namibia.

© Lewis Hamilton

Currently, Hamilton is sixth on the driver’s standings on 146 points after what was a difficult start for his Mercedes team. Reigning champion Max Verstappen leads the log on 258 points.

Hamilton will be hoping to continue with his catch up form when the season resumes in round 14 at the Belgian Grand Prix taking place from 26-28 August.