Mention Kenya to most people and the name will conjure up images of vast wilderness, wild animals roaming about and safaris. And for once, the clich? is true. Large parts of Kenya still have this infinite wasteland with wild animals roving from waterhole to waterhole and the best safaris available on Africa.
The sub Saharan destination of Kenya attracts many visitors who seek the safari experience at nature reserves such as Tsavo and Masai Mara. The best time to visit the Masai Mara to witness the animals in their glory would be in July. At this time, the animals such as wildebeest, zebra and gazelles all migrate from dryer regions in search of new grazing and water, this in turn leads them to the Masai Mara. Again in September the herds begin to congregate in preparation for migrating back to the Tanzanian plains, this is another key time to witness the magnificent selection of wild animals. Or for observing the infant animals, then February to March is the best time.
Amboseli National Park is another significant reserve to visit in Kenya. With a background consisting of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park is home to many beautiful animals and is renown for the black rhino who wander the land here. There are large herds of elephants and a multitude of birds to see.
The coast of Kenya has some of the most striking beaches in the world and is a heaven on earth for the sun searcher. The coastline stretches all the way from Vanga, on the Tanzanian border to Malindi and Lamu located in the north. The best beaches can be found south of Mombasa in such places as Diani. The waters in these places are to be found no where else on this earth and have such deep lagoons that you can swim for an eternity and never find such beauty. The sands are white and pristine, the locals friendly and receptive to tourists, the food and drink scrumptious and economical. For beaches ad locations as faultless as this, you would be hard pushed to find any where else.
To enter Kenya as a US or UK citizen you must acquire a Visa. These can be made available from Kenyan embassies and at Nairobi airport upon arrival. They are generally valid for one to three months and are valid for travel to Uganda and Tanzania. An International Health Certificate indicating vaccination against Yellow fever is required before you can set foot in Kenya, so it is advisable to get this arranged before you travel.
As Kenya acts as the main gateway to East Africa, flights to and from Kenya are widely available. British Airways have regular weekly flights to Kenya from several major cities in the UK. The currency in Kenya is the Kenyan shilling.
The climate in Kenya is as you would expect, hot and dry most of the year round. The best time to visit without risk of passing out with the searing heat would be during the dry season of May to October.
