Kenya

Things To Consider Before Visiting

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

Visa Requirements

Visa free for Nigerian Passport Holders
ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)

Best Time To Visit: June to October