Kenya

Planning to make your upcoming vacation into a lifetime experience? Well then imagine yourself amidst the pristine wilderness of nature! If you are looking for the experience of the chills down the spine, then Kenya of East Africa is the ideal place for you. If you are short on time but wistful enough to satisfy your extreme wanderlust within a short span of time, then this pithy Kenya travel guide may become handy to you.

Worldwide, Kenya is best known for its wildlife safaris. Travelers, tourists, adventure enthusiasts from all over the world run to this place to quench their thirst for exploring the beauty of nature and the vast range of wildlife. In most of the cases, Nairobi, the capital city is the starting point for the tourists. Whether you want rustic and simple wildlife safaris or something like opulent and lavish, Kenya can offer you anything within your limited budget.

Visa Policies                  

Regarding Kenya Visa you must know that the visas for single entry are valid for 3 months. Such visas are available at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. With the help of such visa, you will be allowed to wander freely between Tanzania and Kenya. Moreover, your passport has to be valid up to the next 6 months once you leave the country.

Peak Time to Visit

As straddling the equator, Kenya has a comfortable and soothing climate. The sun-kissed coastal area can get a bit hot as well as humid. However, the soothing sea breezes can cool the things down. Do not forget that the hilly regions can get extremely cold as well.

Well, to get the utmost feeling of the wildlife safari, the best time to visit Kenya is July to November. However, if you’re tight on the budget, you may prefer to visit in the off-season i.e. April & May when the safari trips are much cheaper. Looking for the best time to explore the coastal areas? Visit during September to January. For the birders, the perfect time is between the months of October to April. Try to avoid the long and heavy rainy season in the month of March & April!

Top Places to Hop-in

Well, when you’re in Kenya you must not miss the opportunity to experience the adventurous wildlife safaris in world-famous Maasai Mara and Samburu National Reserve. Apart from that, your list of best places to visit in Kenya must include Lake Nakuru, Mombasa Island, and Nairobi National Park etc.

Feasible Transportation Modes

Kenya is well-connected with train, bus, boat, shared taxi services around the city. If you’re wondering how to reach Kenya local places, then the local transportation modes like TukTuk, Matatu, Boda-Boda make things easier for the tourists.

Details of Accommodations and Food

Whether you prefer sprawling resorts having multi cuisine restaurants or beach houses having the facility of attached kitchen, Kenya offers everything. According to your budget preference, you can choose anything.

Well, good news for the foodie travelers! You can satisfy your taste buds with a variety of palatable dishes. Tasting the “fish tartare”, trying out the world-class variety in fishing like swordfish, sailfish, kingfish etc. should be included in the list of things to do in Kenya.

Get a hold of this succinct travel guide and make your trip to Kenya eventful and momentous!