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Kenya
Vast savannas peppered with immense herds of wildlife, snow-capped equatorial mountains, traditional peoples who bring soul and color to the earth - welcome to Kenya.
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Attractions
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Amboseli National Park
Kenya
Amboseli belongs in the elite of Kenya’s national parks, and it’s easy to see why. Its signature attraction is the sight of hundreds of big-tusked…
Fort Jesus
Mombasa
This 16th-century fort and Unesco World Heritage treasure is Mombasa’s most visited site. The metre-thick walls, frescoed interiors, traces of European…
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Nairobi
Occupying a plot within Nairobi National Park, this nonprofit trust was established in 1977, shortly after the death of David Sheldrick, who served as the…
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya’s most accessible yet incongruous safari experience. Set on the city’s southern outskirts, Nairobi National Park (at 117 sq km, one of…
National Museum
Nairobi
Kenya’s wonderful National Museum, housed in an imposing building amid lush, leafy grounds just outside the centre, has a good range of cultural and…
Giraffe Centre
Nairobi
This centre, which protects the highly endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, combines serious conservation with enjoyable activities. You can observe, hand…
Lamu Museum
Lamu Island
The best museum in town (and the second best in Kenya) is housed in a grand Swahili warehouse on the waterfront. This is as good a gateway as you’ll get…
Galana River
Kenya
Running through the heart of the park and marking the northernmost point in the park that most visitors are allowed to visit, the Galana River, which…
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Best Things to Do
Despite having a coastline of beaches perfect for lazing, Kenya rarely allows visitors to sit still. Here are the best things to do in Kenya.
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What do you need to know before traveling to Kenya? Is Nairobi safe? Do I need a visa? From passport requirements to cultural etiquette, get answers here.
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From national parks to bustling cities, there's every kind of landscape in Kenya. Here are our top tips for getting around.
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Do you need a visa to travel to Kenya? Can you get a Kenyan visa online? How much does a Kenya tourist visa cost? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Plan a budget-friendly trip to Kenya with these top money-saving tips and a guide to daily costs.
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Whether you want a weekend road trip from Nairobi or a scenic self-drive in the north, we've got the best road trips in Kenya for you.
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