
A coastline on the Indian Ocean, a mixture of landscapes from savannah to lakelands and mountain highlands, as well as views of Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya is breath-takingly diverse, and rich with wildlife. There are various National Parks offering thrilling game drives and fabulous safari experiences: from the popular Maasai Mara reserve, famous for its annual wildebeest migrations and large numbers of big cats, and the Lake Nakuru National Park, a veritable birdwatcher’s paradise with over 450 species to be found, to Aberdare National Park, a magnificent landscape featuring the Aberdare Mountain Ranges, waterfalls, valleys, forests and leopards, and the off-the-beaten-track Samburu National Park, home both to the Samburu people and rare species such as the Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk and reticulated giraffe.
KEY FACTS BEFORE YOU GO:
- Capital: Nairobi
- Currency: Kenyan shilling
- Time Difference: Kenya is 2 hours AHEAD of BST, and 3 hours AHEAD of GMT
- Flight time: Just over 8 hours' direct to Nairobi
- Official language: Swahili and English
- Entry requirements: Visas are required for Kenya, which can either be obtained upon arrival at the airport, or prior to travel. It is more expedient to get a visa in advance, and single entry and transit visas can be applied for on the evisas website. You can also apply for these - and other types of visa - at the Kenya High Commission in London. For more information, see the website of the Kenya High Commission. Passports must have a minimum of six months' validity from date of entry, plus two blank pages.
- Vaccinations and Health: You should always ensure that you travel with adequate travel health insurance. For up-to-date information, please check this website (as recommended by the Foreign Office): https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/117/kenya. If vaccinations are required, it is generally advisable to arrange an appointment with a health professional four to six weeks before departure.
General information on travel vaccinations can be found on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/
To find out more, and for the most up-to-date advice: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.kenya
Our Kenya holidays are suitable for everyone, from solo travellers to families, whether you're looking for a safari adventure or a beach break. Take in the sun rise from a hot air balloon above the Masai Mara, enjoy the bird watching at Lake Nakuru or witness the famous annual Migration, and make your holiday to Kenya magical and memorable - just start by contacting us today!
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