Kenya Travel Guide 🇰🇪
Complete travel guide to Kenya — Nairobi, Maasai Mara safaris, Mount Kenya, Great Rift Valley, beaches & rich wildlife
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Nairobi
🌍 Regions Rift Valley · Savannah · Highlands · Coast
💱 Currency Kenyan Shilling (KES)
🗣 Language English · Swahili
⏱ Time Zone GMT +3
🔌 Plug Type Type G — 240V
Kenya is one of Africa’s top safari and wildlife destinations.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
E-visa required Passport valid 6+ months Return ticket- E-visa mandatory for most nationalities
- Apply online before travel
- Travel insurance recommended
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Jun–Oct Dry season — best for safaris
🌧 Mar–May Long rains
🦓 Jul–Sep Great Migration
🏖 Coast Best Dec–Mar
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $40–60 / ₹3,300–₹5,000
- 🏨 Mid-range — $90–140 / ₹7,500–₹11,500
- 🦁 Safari lodges — $200+ / ₹16,500+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Nairobi Maasai Mara Amboseli National Park Lake Nakuru Diani Beach Mount Kenya🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights between parks
- Matatus & buses in cities
- 4×4 vehicles for safaris
- Ride-hailing in Nairobi
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — Safaricom · Airtel
- Excellent mobile coverage
- Fast and affordable data
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards widely accepted
- M-Pesa mobile payments everywhere
- ATMs easily available
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Nyama choma
- Ugali
- Chapati
- Swahili coastal dishes
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Safe in tourist areas
- Avoid isolated areas at night
- Use licensed safari operators
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Nairobi
- Day 2 — Fly to Maasai Mara
- Day 3 — Full-day safari
- Day 4 — Amboseli National Park
- Day 5 — Return & markets
❓ FAQs
Is Kenya safe for tourists?
Yes, especially in safari parks and tourist areas.
Is English spoken?
Yes, English and Swahili are widely spoken.
Do I need cash?
Limited cash needed — mobile payments are common.
What is Kenya best known for?
Safaris, wildlife, landscapes, and the Great Migration.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 999 / 112
🚑 Ambulance 999
🔥 Fire 999
🩺 Tourist Help Kenya Tourism Board
🎟 Tours & Activities in Kenya
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