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INTRODUCTION

Kenya is the home of the safari. Kenya, a country of scenic beauty, lies on the eastern coastline of Africa. Tanzania is on the south; Uganda on the west; Ethiopia shoulders it on the north. The capital is NAIROBI. Kenya offers the visitor a chance to experience a natural world.

  • Nairobi, capital of Kenya, in Nairobi District, situated at an elevation of about 1660 m (about 5450 ft) in the highlands of the southern part of the country. Nairobi is Kenya's principal economic, administrative, and cultural center and is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Africa. In contrast to Mombasa, Nairobi is a very modern city and provides facilities for making Nairobi and excellent center for touring.
  • Kisumu  is Located on Lake Victoria, the town is the third largest city on Kenya. The city has a good museum called the Kisumu Museum. There is a ferry here which sails across Lake Victoria to the port of Mwanza in Tanzania.
  • Mombasa  is located on the island of Mombasa off the S coast of Kenya. Nearly half of the population is Muslim so you will easily find black veiled women walking through the narrow, winding streets.

 

 
 
TRAVEL TIPS

Visas
All visitors require a visa except citizens of some Commonwealth countries and citizens of selected countries such as Denmark, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, South Africa and Sweden. Apply well in advance for your visa - especially if doing it by mail.

Health risks
Malaria (except in Nairobi and high-altitude areas), cholera, hepatitis, meningitis, Rift Valley fever and yellow fever.

Currency
Kenya's local currency is the Shilling.

Climate
The main tourist season is in January and February, since the hot, dry weather is generally considered to be the most pleasant. June to September could be called the 'shoulder season' as the weather is still dry. Two rainy seasons: long rains around April and May; short rains October and November

Hotels

   Alliance Hotels in Kenya
   Governors Camp
   Paradise Safari Park Hotel
   Imperial Hotel in Kisumu
   Kisumu Hotel


Attractions
Amboseli National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve
Mombasa
Mount Kenya
Nairobi National Park

Shopping
Tea & Coffee
Carvings
Clothing and Textiles
Musical Instrument
Physical decoration and adornment

Newspaper
EAST AFRICAN Standard
DailyNation



 

FAVORITE LINKS (SAFARI TOUR)

   africaonline.com
   bwanazuliz.com
   kenya-travels.com
   katokenya.org
   tourismkenya.com
   traveleye.com
   raydolltours.com
   travelgalileo.co.uk
 
   safaritravel.net

   

 

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