Kenya
Total Area:
582,650 sq km
Currency:
Kenyan Shilling
Capital: Nairobi
GMT +3
Dial Code: +254
Population:
34.3 million (UN 2005)
Airports:
Nairobi International Airport (NBO)
Languages:
English Swahili
Lodging Locations
KENYA
Home of the Great Rift Valley
Kenya is a true Safari destination. The open savannah, deep forests, coral reefs, soda lakes and the sandy beaches will offer you a unique experience of this East African country. A journey through Kenya is a magical experience as varied as the landscape. The cosmopolitan nature of the cities especially Mombasa and Nairobi is an exciting experience. Hotels, lodges, hostels and campsites are available throughout Kenya to suit all budgets and needs.Take a walk on the wild side and track the great predators in Kenya's game parks and reserves. Golfing, watersports, and a demanding terrain, make Kenya a great sporting destination. Explore the origins of man dating back 4 million years in the Great Rift Valley. Visit Mombasa a city dating back to the 16th century BC.
EXPERIENCE KENYA
Mombassa more than a coastal holiday
White sand, coral reefs, a rich history, first class hotels and lodges, marine parks and game reserves, the Kenyan coast is an ideal tropical beach holiday with a cultural and safari dimension. Malindi is renowned for its surfing and deep sea fishing facilities. Wantamu beach has been voted among the top 10 beaches of the world.
The Masai Mara Game reserve
Rolling plains and open savannah this is Africa as portrayed on Hollywood film sets and in documentaries. Located west of the Rift Valley the Masai Mara game reserve is a natural extension of the Serengeti plains in Tanzania. The Mara River is the natural barrier crossed every year by the large migratory herds of the wildebeest migration.
Naivasha a birders Paradise
Naivasha a market town in The Rift Valley province North West of Nairobi is a popular tourist destination. Lake Naivasha teaming with bird life, Hell's Gate National Park, Longonot National Park and Longonot Mountain have adorned post cards for generations. Take the spectacular gorge walk setting for Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider-Cradle of Life.Useful Information
A passport valid for at least 90 days is required before entry into Kenya is granted.A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required before entry to Kenya.
Foreign currency or travelers checks must be declared when entering the country. You are not allowed to take out more foreign currency than you bring in.
Top Tips
1. Plan a rest period on the Kenyan coast to relax and revitalise as part of your holiday.2. Take a balloon flight and enjoy Kenya's rich savannah grasslands and wildlife from above.
3. Get a chance to feed a giraffe at the Langata Giraffee Centre near Nairobi.
4. Avoid bright clothing on safari it could get you in trouble with the wild animal
Kenya
Total Area:
582,650 sq km
Currency:
Kenyan Shilling
Capital: Nairobi
GMT +3
Dial Code: +254
Population:
34.3 million (UN 2005)
Airports:
Nairobi International Airport (NBO)
Languages:
English Swahili
Lodging Locations
