Kenya

 

Kenya is perfect for adventurous visitors. Kenya is an African must-see for its gorgeous scenery, unique animals, and lively culture. Here’s everything you need to plan your vacation, including the best time to visit, where to stay, activities to see and do, top cities to visit, shopping and nightlife, food and beverages, transportation, and passport and visa requirements.

Best Time to Visit Kenya:

June–October and January–February are Kenya’s dry seasons. These months are nice, and animals flock near drinking holes, making them easier to see. Peak travel seasons mean higher costs and congestion. Traveling during the rainy season (March–May and November–December) is harder but cheaper.

Where to Stay In Kenya:

Kenya has luxury resorts and affordable hostels. The Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club or Giraffe Manor in Nairobi provide exquisite accommodations. Sankara Nairobi and Mara Serena Safari Lodge are mid-range. The Wildebeest Eco Camp in Nairobi and Manyatta Backpackers near Diani Beach are budget hostels.

Things to See and Do In Kenya:

Safaris are popular in Kenya due to its unique animals and beautiful settings. The “Big Five”—elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino—can be seen at Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo national parks. Hiking Mount Kenya, seeing Maasai settlements, and lounging on Kenya’s beaches are all popular.

Nairobi is the entrance to Kenya’s national parks. Museums, marketplaces, and art galleries are abundant. Mombasa and Nakuru, with Lake Nakuru National Park and its flamingos, are other popular destinations.

Shopping and Nightlife:

Nairobi’s Maasai Market and City Market provide handcrafted jewelry, fabrics, and crafts. Nairobi and Mombasa have contemporary malls. Nightlife in Nairobi includes pubs, clubs, and live music.

Food and Drink In Kenya:

Ugali, nyama choma, and samosas are must-try Kenyan foods. Swahili fish stew and grilled prawns are typical coastal Kenyan seafood meals. Kenyan coffee, tea, and Tusker and White Cap beers are also available.

Kenyans mostly utilize taxis and buses. Matatus, shared taxis or minibusses, are popular yet cramped. Long-distance domestic flights are convenient. Visitors may hire cars, but they should know local driving conventions and road conditions.

Passport and Visa:

Visitors to Kenya require a passport valid for at least six months after their visit and a tourist visa, which may be acquired at the airport or border crossing. Visitors must provide confirmation of onward travel and have enough money to finance their stay in Kenya to get a $50 visa.