Kenya: Updates & Travel

Travel in Kenya?

• Kenya, also known as the 'cradle of mankind', is a beautiful collection of African tribes, game reserves, palm beaches and Swahili villages. The name Kenya means something like 'the place of the ostrich', so called because the snow on Mount Kenya resembles the white feathers of an ostrich. Although Kenya has already been discovered by tourism, it is still worth it. The game parks in particular are absolutely top class.
• See the Big Five of Africa (the lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and the buffalo) in one of the many game parks.
• You can rent a 'dhow' (traditional Kenyan sailing boat) and go sailing.
• Fly in a hot air balloon over the Masai Mara National Reserve.
• Go climbing Mount Kenya.
• Wander through one of the Swahili towns.
• Lamu is an island off the coast of Kenya. It is a seven hour drive north from Mombasa and on the island of Lamu lies the oldest city in Kenya, also called Lamu. Due to the relaxed atmosphere on the island, many travellers come here to relax on the beach.
• Mombasa is a beautiful Arabian port city on the coast.
• Tsavo National Park is the largest nature park in Kenya with 21,000 square kilometres of nature.
• Lake Victoria: With its beautiful nature and interesting islands.
• Be aware that Kenya isn't very safe.
• Be prepared the cars drive on the left.

Updates Kenya

• Before arrival to Kenya: check the latest news regarding the rules and fines regarding the ban on plastic bags. The use of plastic bags can lead in Kenya to significant penalties.
• More about Kenya, updates and contributions, see the link below.