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Situated on the Indian Ocean and straddling the equator, Kenya remains one of the best places in the world to go on safari. The Big 5 (the lion, the leopard, the buffalo, the elephant and the rhino) can be found in abundance, and the spectacular annual Wildebeest migration draws tourists and filmmakers alike. The National Parks and Game Reserves have a truly wild feel, which means when they say you’ll sleep out in the bush, you actually do sleep out in the bush.
Away from the game drives and the khaki shorts, there are other less-visited sides to Kenya that are particularly worth the independent traveller’s attention. The tropical beaches south of Mombasa are postcard-perfect, while staying with a Maasai tribe for a few nights can be a particularly rewarding experience. Kenya also holds some of the world’s most beautiful lakes, their high mineral content drawing huge flocks of pink flamingos and a multitude of other birdlife.
Whether you go to Kenya for a safari, a beach break, or both, you can be sure you’ll come back with a bag full of stories.
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Kenya has a tropical climate. It’s hot and humid on the coast, temperate in the south and very dry in the north and eastern sections of the country. While it may be hot during the day, it is often quite cool and fresh during the night inland. There are two rainy seasons in Kenya, the longer one being from around April till June, and the shorter one being from mid-October to December. The annual wildebeest migrations occur at some time between June and September whenever the rain decides to fall.
Everyone needs a Visa to visit Kenya. Single entry visas are usually available on arrival for most nationalities costing around £30, but you should contact your closest Kenyan diplomatic office for up-to-date information.
We advise contacting medical organisations in your area to find out what the latest information regarding health in Kenya is. If you want to get a rough idea about current health issues, there are several useful websites worth checking, including the WHO, Fit For Travel and the Rough Guide health pages.
One of the safest ways to get around Kenya is on an organised tour. But the country also has a good bus network that covers most of the main cities and towns. Hiring a vehicle is very expensive, and it’s often cheaper to pay for an organised safari with all the meals and camping. For those looking to make a quick journey from the centre to the beach, it’s a one hour flight from Nairobi to Mombasa.
Pre-arranged independent travel in Kenya
Travel Nation's sister company, Rickshaw Travel, has a dedicated website :
www.kenyatravelplan.co.uk that caters for people who want to travel independently in Kenya, but not leave it all to chance.
This site features lots of bite-sized travel experiences all over Kenya to choose from, each usually lasting between three and five days. You can pick and mix from these to create your perfect trip. The accommodation that is featured on the site is generally selected because they have an authentic Kenyan feel. International style chain hotels have been avoided.
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