kenya Safari Cost Overview

Kenya has entered the tourism game way lot before any other African countries were into it and Kenya Travel guide says all about it. Kenya’s experience in travel and tourism made it expertise to attract and welcome the visitors in its own unique way. They are on the top list because of the service they provide with unique itineraries which are proven to be the best.

Kenya’s diverse grasslands, safari tours, game drives, a lot of animal near the shades of acacia trees and water holes. You will find everything in Kenya Safari Tours.

Kenya Key facts

The common things which you should know about Kenya according to Kenya Tourist Guide are;

  • Kenya is located in East Africa

  • It is officially known as Republic of Kenya

  • The Kenya’s main airport is Jomo Kenyatta

  • The capital city of Kenya is Nairobi

  • The official language of Kenya is English and Swahili

  • Kenya has the world’s largest fresh water Lake Victoria

  • The vehicle needs to driven on the left hand side of the road

  • The tallest mountain in the country is Mount Kenya

  • The majority of religion in Kenya is Christianity

  • The UNESCO heritage site in Kenya are Mount Kenya National Park and Turkana National Park

  • Kenya is the 49th largest country in the world

  • It shares its land border with 5 neighbouring country which are; Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

  • Kenya has the Big5: Rhino, leopard, lions, cape buffalo, and elephants.

  • The biggest industries are Tourism and coffee.

  • The currency of Kenya is Kenyan Shilling

  • Kenya produce most of the electricity from hydroelectricity

  • Tsavo is the largest National Park in Kenya

  • Nyama Choma is the most popular dish in Kenya

Kenya Key facts

When to Go to Kenya

You can visit Kenya year around as it has the moderate climate with diverse attractions towards the wilderness and nature. If you are planning a trip to Kenya Safari Tours then the Best Time To Visit Kenya Safari would be during the dry season which is from March to June and from December to January. The travel to Kenya during the summer time would be good to visit the coast and local villages.

Food, Shopping & People In Kenya

The Kenya Food is delicious and also available in a very traditional way to taste. Tea and coffee are the 2 flavored beverages which are available abundantly in Kenya as they are both grown in the plantations. You will find the maziwa lala which is fermented milk in rural area. Sodas are also popular all over Kenya. The main Traditional Kenya Food is Ugali made of Maize meal and rice. Ugali is mainly served as white stiff porridge, which is good for dipping in stews.

You can shop around in Kenya to buy souvenirs at Bombolulu in Mombasa which involves over 100 craftspeople. – many of whom have disabilities. Their gorgeous products include bags, jewellery and wood carvings, Masai market crafts, kazuri bead works and kitengela glass in Nairobi.

You can buy a kanga – a colourful wraparound with Swahili sayings printed on them.

You can use them as a towel, sarong, scarf, cover-up – and a lovely, authentic souvenir. Never purchase items made from endangered species – Including ivory, coral, turtle shells and wildlife animal skins and some indigenous plants.

Kenya is a home for ethnic tribes. They also have Arabs, Indians and Pakistan communities who migrated here. They are very traditional and some semi nomadic. Theses traditions must be protected including human rights, protection of vulnerable communities from exploitation, sexual abuse and any forms of child abuse is prohibited with severe penalties according to the Kenyan Law.

 These are the main Kenya Travel Guide which you can go through while you are in Kenya Safari Tours

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Kenya Safari FAQs

The cost of Safari normally depends on the number of days you have to spend in the country and what type of accommodations would you like to choose and what type of Safari would you like to go with. The Kenya Safari cost will range from $500 to $5000 per person according to your choices and preferences.

There are few extra costs for additional special activities if you prefer, like; Hot Air Balloon, Night game drives, Birding Safari and other activities. Tipping in Kenya Safari is also followed by most of the travellers and you will need to include it in the Safar cost.

Kenya welcomes you year around with its diverse nature and wildlife habitat. There are 2 main seasons in Kenya; Dry and Wet season. The best time to visit Kenya Safari is on dry season which is from June to September and December to January.

The length of the Safari depends on what you want see, what is your holiday duration, budget and if you are travelling for the first time. The normal spending time in the Safari is 7 to 9 days. The longer you spend time in the parks; it is more likely to spot wild.

You will be able to see most of the wild animals and birds in Kenya. However, the most important ones are Big5 and Big9. The Big5 are; Lion, Leopards, Rhino, Elephant and Cape buffalo. The Big Nine are; Big Five and Cheetah, Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Zebra. This is one of the most important Kenya Safari Facts.

Kenya Lodge Safari and hotel accommodations range from deluxe, world-class properties to local inns, full-service tented camps, game-park lodges, beach resorts and camp grounds. You can go with properties that are Mid Luxury and above.

It depends on which state you are coming from it could take upwards of 36 hours to get from the US to Nairobi.

Example: If you are flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi with Air France and had one layover in Paris. That first leg will be 11 hrs. Paris to Nairobi would come up to 9 hours.

The price is decided according to your choice of airlines and seat preference. There are flights starting from $700 for base level economy. The flights are long and typically overnight. This is the best time to use those credit card or airline points to upgrade to business class and enjoy the every worth of it.

There are no major requirements of vaccinations to visit Kenya. However, if you are travelling from a country which is affected from Yellow fever, then you will need to carry a Yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Kenya. The other recommended vaccines are; Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Malaria and Rabies.

As pet the Kenya Travel guide, the best Safari in Kenya is; Game drives and bush safari, Beach Safari, Bird watching and more. The best safari destinations in Kenya are; Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya, Tsavo National Parks, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Mombasa Beach, Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo spring National Reserves.

The Safaris in Kenya are 100% safe. Riding around in the open air vehicles on game drives is one of the coolest experiences. At times you will be within 5 to 6 feet of lions but never once you will feel scared. The Kenya guides are very experienced and know how to read these animals.

Additionally, if anything were to happen to a guest a guide can lose their license entirely, so they will not put you in a situation that would ultimately harm you. It’s important to trust them and listen to their directions!

The Safaris are organised in the National parks and conservation areas. The best safaris of Kenya are arranged in Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and other main national parks.

Both of the countries has the similar way of tourism with all the wilderness and landscapes, but Kenya got into the tourism industry very earlier than Tanzania, so Kenya would be a preferred place for Safari in Africa. You can also opt for Kenya Tanzania combined safari.

Yes, Kenya is an expensive country to visit as a tourist. The gap between what locals earn and what you spend as a tourist is also very large. The minimum salary in Kenya is only 20038 sh, which amounts to $186, while as a tourist we already spend $186 per day. This makes Kenya even for Kenyans themselves very expensive.

Yes, if you request with specific needs, the safari and accommodation facility will be available for a wheel chair passenger. The diet requirement can also be arranged. The guides and drivers are experienced to take care of specially able people.

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