Kenya

Things to Consider Before You Visit

  • Yellow fever vaccination may be required.
  • Best time to visit: June to October (dry season)
  • Local currency is Kenyan Shilling (KES); mobile money (M-Pesa) widely used
  • English and Swahili are widely spoken
  • Dress modestly, especially in rural and coastal areas
  • Be cautious at night; stick with registered guides
  • Coastal areas are hot and humid; highlands are cooler
  • Cash needed for rural areas; not all places accept cards
  • Respect local customs and wildlife regulations.

Top Attractions

  • Safari in Maasai Mara; See Big Five & Wildebeest Migration
  • Amboseli National Park; Elephants with Mt. Kilimanjaro views
  • Giraffe Centre; Hand-feed Rothschild giraffes in Nairobi
  • Sheldrick Wildlife Trust; Rescue centre for baby elephants
  • Diani Beach; Snorkelling, kite surfing on white-sand beaches
  • Nairobi National Park; Safari minutes from city centre
  • Mount Kenya; Hike Africa’s second-highest mountain
  • Lake Naivasha; Boat safari with hippos & birds
  • Hell’s Gate; Biking, hiking, and dramatic landscapes
  • Maasai Market; Crafts, jewellery, local fabrics in Nairobi