Kenya Vacation and Travel Guide

About Kenya
Why Visit Kenya
Things Uniquely Kenyan
Kenya News
Kenya Food
Kenya Weather
Kenya Animals

Things to do.

Mountain Climbing
Cycling.
Rafting.
Canoeing.
Adventure.
Ballooning.
Animal Safari.
Snorkeling.
Bungee Jumping.
Ecotourism.
Cultural Visits.
Backpacking.
Camel Races.
Scuba Diving.
Game Fishing.
Photo Safari.
Bird Watching.
Sports Safari.
Flying.
Skydiving.
Kilimanjaro Travel.

Game Parks & Reserves.

Tsavo.
Masai Mara.
Aberdares.
Amboseli.
Nairobi Park.
Lake Nakuru.
Marsabit.
Meru Park.
Mount Kenya.
Samburu.

Lodges and Resorts

Hotels and Lodges
Kenya Resorts
Mt Kenya Safari Club
Financial Services

Vacation Planning Tips

Planning a Safari
Getting there
Getting Around
Finding cheap Flights
Kenya Airfares
Kenya Airports
Kenya Tours
Kenya Travel Packages
Calling Kenya

About Kenya:

Kenya vacations, attractions, Travel and more.

Kenya is a Tropical country located in the east coast of Africa along the equator. It has great diversity in geography, people and wildlife. Its climate ranges from the warm coastal region to dry savannaland further inland and finally the cooler and mountainous central region.

Many tourists visit Kenya to enjoy the warm, sunny climate during the dry season. There are two rainy seasons in Kenya, one between April and June and the other between October and December.

All visitors to Kenya are required to get a visa. Citizens of Uganda and Tanzania are exempt from getting a visa. They can visit Kenya just using their national identity cards.

Most visitors obtain the visa in their home countries before coming to Kenya but one can also get it at the Airport when they land in Kenya.

Kenya Animals. Giraffes**

Tourist enjoy a Matatu ride**

Kenya’s currency is called the Shilling. You'll need to convert your money to Kenya Shilling when you arrive here. Exchange rate varies from time to time, so you need to check with your bank for the latest rates. It is advisable to exchange your money in banks because they are more reliable than other money changers around town. Also be careful not to carry large sums of money with you around.

All major Credit cards are widely accepted in Kenya and travelers cheques can be cashed in banks too.

Most people travel to Kenya by air. There are two major international airports, the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Moi International Airport. For Local flights within Kenya and other parts of Africa, you can use the smaller regional Airports like Wilson Airport.

Trains are another good method to travel while in Kenya. There is an efficient and comfortable railway service running from Mombasa, through Nairobi to Kisumu and Malaba in Western Kenya.

One can also use Buses and Matatus to travel to any destination in Kenya. If you like to drive yourself, you can rent a car from several car rental companies available.

Kenya has a good network of paved roads and transportation is quite efficient. However, beware that they drive on the left side of the road as opposed to the right side in some other countries. You can use your country’s Drivers license to drive in Kenya, but it has to be endorsed by the Transport Department. An International Driving License is preferable.

Kenya has great accommodation facilities for tourists. There are many Hotels and Lodges in the major cities and other tourist attraction areas. They maintain superior standards with eco-friendly practices. Other types of accommodation for Tourists include Game and safari lodges (small hotels within the Game parks) and tented lodges. There are Bathrooms close to the tents with good plumbing and hot water.

There are many thingsto do while vacationing in Kenya. Many tourists enjoy Hiking and Mountain Climbing and Game watching. There are good golfing facilities for Golf lovers. If traveling at the coast, you can indulge in Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in the warm beaches. There are also other water sports like windsurfing, parasailing and water-skiing.

For the adrenaline junkies try whitewater rafting on Rivers Tana, Athi and Ewaso Njiro. Otherwise, you can try fishing in the rivers or deep sea fishing in the sea.

In the months of May and June, you will have an opportunity to watch Kenya's Safari Rally, one of the worlds toughest Motor Vehicle Rally.

Lastly, you can visit Kenya's Game parks and Reserves to watch the wildlife. Below are some of the several National Parks in Kenya.

Kenya Vacation and Travel Guide

About Kenya:

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