Travel across Kenya with the Experts!

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A Few Words about Kenya

Kenya is a country of wildlife, national parks, soda lakes, and dormant volcanoes. This is a surprisingly well-balanced combination of the primordial past and civilized present.

It is the best place to get a feel for the unique culture and unwind. Kenyan national parks with wild animals, underwater springs, soda lakes in the Great Rift Valley, and snowy mountain peaks made the country famous.

Besides, beaches with white sand, sky-blue ocean, palm trees and other tropical plants have turned Kenya into a perfect vacation spot. Challenge the African wildlife together with our experts – challenge yourselves!

Best Places to Visit

Natural Landmarks and Lakes

Natural Landmarks and Lakes

Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya

Natural landmark of national significance, Africa's second highest mountain (about 5,200 meters above the sea level). On the mountain slopes, there is a national park inhabited by forest duikers, buffaloes, and elephants. The Tana, Kenya's most full-flowing river, starts from here.

Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria

A large African lake that plays a significant part in the life on the continent. One shore belongs to Kenya, others – to the neighboring countries. Victoria contains most of the fresh water sustaining half of Africa and giving rise to many rivers. The Kenyan shore of the lake is not as popular with tourists as the Tanzanian one but still, here one can fish, ride a boat or watch the crocodiles.

Thompson's Falls

Thompson's Falls

The waterfall was named after its discoverer, a Scottish naturalist and traveler. This is a powerful water current crashing down from the height of 75 meters. The waterfall is located 60km from Lake Nakuru and is part of the Ewaso River. The locals call it "Nyahururu". The vicinity of Thompson's Falls is inhabited by numerous hippopotamuses attracting a lot of tourists.

Lamu Island

Lamu Island

Lamu Island is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Surprisingly, it managed to stay untouched by the mass tourism that had affected most of Kenyan coastline. Lamu preserved its charm and character that had been shaped over the course of many centuries. There are no roads on the island; only streets and paths. The island occupies one of the leading positions among the wild sights of Kenya.

Sights

Sights

Fort Jesus

Fort Jesus

Africa's main attraction. The famous bastions withstood nine sieges and survived till the present day in their original state from 1593. Today, Fort Jesus accommodates a national museum.

The Parliament Building

The Parliament Building

The building was erected in the center of Nairobi, right beside the Clock Tower, in 1950s. Anyone can enter the Parliament, sit at the deputies' and commissions' sessions, and observe the politicians. Themed tours are available for those eager to get acquainted with Kenya's political history and visit the local gallery. The present Parliament building is the third one; it was constructed in Nairobi to replace the two previous buildings.

The Koobi Fora Archaeological Site

The Koobi Fora Archaeological Site

Occupies a huge area populated by representatives of various archaeological cultures throughout different time periods. In particular, experts found the remains of over 160 hominids, human ancestors. These are the remains of large-brained apes; Homini erecti making Oldowan tools; people of the Acheulean culture representing the genus Homo.

Nairobi Railway Station

Nairobi Railway Station

An old building in the Kenyan capital that appeared in the city in 1899. The railway station stands on the way to Uganda. Three times a week, trains pass through it on their way to Mombasa. The railway station building resembles a medieval castle. In particular, the roof is divided into seven parts ending with pointed spires. Every part has three windows, one of them arched. This same style was used to design the entrance to the railway station comprising three arches decorated with columns.

Cities

Cities

Nairobi

Nairobi

Nairobi is the largest Kenyan city renowned for its colorful colonial history. It was once the capital of British East Africa that attracted colonists ready to invest their fortunes into the tea and coffee industry. Today, you can explore the city's famous historical sites and wonderful attractions connected to wildlife.

Malindi

Malindi

The modern tourist hub competing with Mombasa. The city is divided into two parts: the first one is occupied by expensive stores, clubs, hotels and casinos; the second part is an old Arab quarter with authentic restaurants, cheap guest houses and the corresponding surroundings. The resort's beaches are considered the best in Kenya. People come here all the year round because the weather conditions invite to have a great vacation.

Mombasa

Mombasa

Being Kenya's second largest city and the largest port, Mombasa remains a multicultural tourist hub. British, Portuguese, Arabic, Indian and Asian immigrants add to the rich cultural mix; their influence can be seen in architecture and many different kinds of cuisine. In reality, Mombasa is an island whose mushroom-like connection to the continent comprises a dam, bridges, and ferry boats. Coral reefs frame the coastline for 480 kilometers providing fantastic opportunities for snorkeling and diving.

Malindi

Malindi

Situated on the Kenyan coast to the north of Mombasa, Malindi is a resort popular with European tourists. Thanks to its rich history of trade, this is also a melting pot of cultures and cuisines with a doubled individuality. One part of Malindi is a historic Old Town while the other part is a modern tourist hub where travelers go to sunbathe on the white-sand Watamu beaches, scuba-dive in the coral reefs, visit the Watamu Marine National Park and get acquainted with the Swahili history in the city dating from the 12th century.

Children's Entertainment

Children's Entertainment

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

One of the most visited and significant nature reserves in Africa bordering Tanzania and Serengeti National Park. Both territories comprise a single system spanning the huge diversity of the local fauna. Masai Mara is an endless African savannah where millions of animals cross huge distances during their great migration that lasts from May to September.

Watamu Marine National Park

Watamu Marine National Park

Located on the coast of the Indian Ocean 120km to the north of Mombasa. The Watamu ecosystem is notable for its great diversity comprising coral reefs, coastal mangrove forests, turtles and hundreds of species of fish, mollusks and amphibians. The Marine National Park is a popular diving spot. Many tourists also go in for boat riding or simple swimming in the clear turquoise-colored water.

The Mamba Village Crocodile Farm

The Mamba Village Crocodile Farm

The largest farm in Africa situated in the suburbs of Mombasa. Several pools are inhabited by dozens of crocodiles. One can feed them at a certain time under the staff's supervision. Farm tours are available where the guide explains the particularities of these animals and their life.

Giraffe Centre

Giraffe Centre

The Giraffe Centre was built in the suburbs of Nairobi in the late 1970s. Here, people keep and breed Rothschild's giraffes and Masai giraffes since there are very few of them left. In the Centre, you can hand-feed the giraffes, learn their history and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

Museums

Museums

The Ruins of Gedi

The Ruins of Gedi

These are the vestiges of the long-abandoned city in the Kenyan tropical forests. Researchers have yet to find out what happened to its population, why Gedi fell into decline. It is believed that the city emerged in the 13th century and was populated by about 2,500 people. Excavations revealed objects from different and rather distant parts of the world; this suggests the local people's active trading with merchants from different countries.

Nairobi National Museum

Nairobi National Museum

A wonderful place to peruse objects linked to the Kenyan history, nature, culture and modern art. Gardening enthusiasts will also enjoy the botanical gardens in its territory.

Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Blixen Museum

The Karen Blixen Museum is a restored residence of the famous Danish writer, author of "Out of Africa" also known under her pen name Isak Dinesen.

Bomas of Kenya

Bomas of Kenya

This is a historic settlement with the residents still maintaining their traditional way of life. This territory is populated by various ethnic groups, each of them with its own special traditions. Here, you can get acquainted with the customs of the local tribes and their authentic culture. You can also watch the local dwellers' performances and exotic dances, listen to the live folk music, learn more about ancient crafts and sample traditional dishes.

Advice from the Expert

Ashley Matthews

Credit Cards

Credit cards can only be used in the country’s large cities. If you are going to a nature reserve, ensure your comfort by bringing cash.

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Public Transport

The city transport is well-developed only in Nairobi and Mombasa. In smaller towns, people mostly use matatus. These are shared taxis usually painted bright. One such ride will enrich your impression of Kenya and its citizens.

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Malaria

This is serious; a malaria mosquito can bite anyone. Having arrived in Kenya, purchase insect repellents: our products have zero effect on Kenyan mosquitoes; you have to buy local ones. There are bracelets, patches, sprays – anything will do, use whatever you find.

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Tips

In Kenya, you can – and should – give tips. Any person who has delivered your luggage, brought food at a restaurant, driven you to your destination expects a reward.

Airports in the Country

Daniel Arap Moi International Airport in Mombasa

Daniel Arap Moi International Airport in Mombasa

One of the three international Kenyan airports, Mombasa Moi is situated 12 kilometers from the similarly named city in the south-eastern part of Kenya, on the coast of the Indian Ocean near the Tanzanian border. The airport has both a civil and military status and comprises two spacious terminals and two air strips 3,350m and 1,260m long, both equipped with the newest navigation systems. Passengers are free to make use of comfortable waiting rooms and travel agencies, cafes with national cuisine and luggage lockers; near the terminals, one can find car rentals or order a transfer to a hotel.

Samburu Airport

Samburu Airport

In the very center of Kenya, there is the famous Buffalo Springs National Reserve attracting tourists from all over the world. Regular trips and charter flights are handled by Samburu Airport located 7 kilometers to the southeast of the city, right in the national park territory. Not far from it, about 60 kilometers away, there are two more domestic airports, and Nairobi, the capital city, is 450 kilometers from Samburu. Tourists prefer aircraft to ground transport due to the opportunity to enjoy wonderful views when flying over the park. The small airport has only one 1000m-long unpaved air strip.

Eldoret Airport

Eldoret Airport

The modern airport with a spacious terminal serves regular domestic flights of several airlines. Every day, planes depart for Nairobi, the capital, and Lodwar, the northern town. In fact, Eldoret is a regional passenger airport and an international cargo airport since it receives cargoes not only from other Kenyan provinces but also from the United Arab Emirates. The 1,340m asphalt air strip helps handle heavy cargo aircraft.

Lake Baringo Airport

Lake Baringo Airport

The airport located on the shores of Lake Baringo in the central part of Kenya serves flights that bring tourists eager to enjoy the unmatched beauty of the freshwater lake shores, the extinct volcano and the huge number of flamingoes and other birds. There is a tourist camp built near the local village beside the airport. The airdrome has a 1,709m-long air strip that allows landing for both large and small planes.

Best Hotels

Hippo Point

57VR+W2Q, Kongoni
Ashley Matthews

Ashley Matthews

This quiet place is home to over 350 bird species and 1,200 animal species." The 8-story tower fits into the untouched landscape so easily that it can be mistaken for a yellow acacia. The tower's architecture resembles a pagoda, and there is a viewing platform on the upper floor. "We liked it very much; the atmosphere is splendid!

The Watamu Treehouse

Turtle Bay Road, Watamu
Ashley Matthews

Ashley Matthews

A childhood dream: a tree house in Watamu overlooking the Indian Ocean from one side and the forest from the other." In addition, there are no windows: only the natural space where you can enjoy nature without any artificial barriers. "It's a wonderful place for a vacation and a retreat, I recommend it.

Giraffe Manor in Nairobi

Gogo Falls Road, Nairobi
Ashley Matthews

Ashley Matthews

This is the one-of-a-kind guest house where giraffes came in to say hi and literally share our breakfasts! A magnificent place, we lived in luxury rooms and were welcomed every morning by giraffes of various species eager to be petted and fed.

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Tsavo West National Park, Salt Lick Safari Lodge, Taita Hills, Tsavo
Ashley Matthews

Ashley Matthews

Location in the center of a shrine!" We could watch all the animals, they were so close! The staff was wonderful, and the food was very, very good. I recommend it to everyone!

An Approximate Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Nairobi

Car rental (price for 5 days: approximately $350)

Check-in at the hotel, overnight stay Fairview Hotel
1 night, 1 adult $184
Taxes included
Breakfast included

Day 2

10:00

Breakfast at the hotel

11:00

Ride to Masai Mara

15:00

Arrival, lunch at Isokon Restaurant (average check: $15-20)

16:00

Evening safari across Masai Mara National Reserve (approximate price: $100-200)

19:30

Dinner at Isokon Restaurant (average check: $15-20)

20:30

Check-in at the hotel, overnight stay Semadep Mara Camp
1 night, 1 adult $77
Taxes included
Breakfast included

Day 3

10:00

Breakfast at the hotel

11:00

Ride to Lake Naivasha

15:35

Arrival, lunch at Ranch House Bistro (average check: $25-35)

16:35

Boat safari across the lake (approximate price: $100-150)

18:00

Dinner at Fisherman's Camp (average check: $20-30)

19:00

Check-in at the hotel, overnight stay Dovenest Lodge
1 night, 1 adult $41
Taxes included
Breakfast included

Day 4

10:00

Breakfast at the hotel

11:00

Return to Nairobi

13:11

Arrival, lunch at Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant (average check: $45-50)

14:11

Ride to Mombasa

21:11

Arrival, check-in at the hotel, overnight stay Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
1 night, 1 adult $137
Taxes included
Breakfast included

Day 5

10:00

Breakfast at the hotel

11:00

Beach recreation on the Indian Ocean coast

15:00

Lunch at Cafesserie Mombasa (average check: $40-50)

16:00

Tour of the Fort Jesus Museum

17:30

Tour of Jumba la Mtwana

19:00

Dinner at Sea Haven Restaurant (average check: $50-60)

20:00

Check-in at the hotel, overnight stay Mombasa Sultan Palace
1 night, 1 adult $69
Taxes included
Breakfast not included

Day 6

Return of the rental car

Departure

The Country's 5 Jewels

Ashley Matthews

Ashley Matthews

Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru

Another Kenyan lake/national park. It is famous for accommodating a flock of 1 million pink flamingos (sometimes, their number reaches 2 million). The magnificent scene is best enjoyed from a bird's-eye view: the shores of Nakuru are covered with nothing but pink flamboyance. Among the flamingos, zebras and rhinos roam the shores of the lake. The bird population is thoroughly protected and preserved.

The Great Rift Valley

The Great Rift Valley

One of the country's major natural landmarks spanning Lake Naivasha, Lake Elmenteita, Lake Turkana and Lake Bogoria.

Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria, or Nyanza in Swahili, is the planet's second largest fresh water body and Africa's largest lake. Victoria gives life to the planet's lengthiest river: the Nile starts here and flows from the East African Plateau to the north, to the Mediterranean Sea. The shores of this large water body connect three countries: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Mount Elgon

Mount Elgon

The extinct volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya; Africa's fourth highest mountain situated to the northeast of Lake Victoria. Mount Elgon is surrounded from all sides by hardly passable, 4,000m-high peaks. The volcano was named after the ancient tribe of Elgonyi that once populated the caves on the mountain's southern slopes. The Maasai call the volcano "Ol Doinyo Ilgoon" (or "Masawa") which means "a woman's breast". This is the best place to make splendid photos of Mount Kilimanjaro. In Amboseli National Park, one can drive very close to the grazing elephants. Here, one can see African elephants, rhinos, buffalos, impalas, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many other animals.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

This is the very place where people make the best photos of Mount Kilimanjaro. In Amboseli National Park, one can drive very close to the grazing elephants. Here, one can see African elephants, rhinos, buffalos, impalas, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many other animals.

Cuisine

Mataa

Mataa

A very popular national Kenyan dish that consists of beans (peas, kidney beans), potatoes and corn.

Samosas

Samosas

Pies with vegetable or meat filling fried in seething oil. A lime is served separately; lime juice is poured onto the food during the very meal.

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant in Kenya is located inside a cave that does not feel like an enclosed space. The truth is that the establishment has an open roof which makes it look roomier and especially charming. Besides, when looking up one can enjoy the view of the starry sky. The restaurant is designed in the African style; there are numerous romantic lanterns.

River Cafe

River Cafe

The cafe offers an unparalleled view of Karura Forest. Watching the birds or monkeys swinging from branch to branch while you are enjoying your iced latte might make you forget that you are in a bustling city. The menu comprises a mouthwatering selection of omelets and steaks but you can also opt for a light lunch. Cobb salad is definitely worth trying. Numerous vegetarian dishes are also available.

FAQs

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Emergency telephones

Police: 999

Fire Service: 0202344599

Consulate: 020 363 6451

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