Kenya is the perfect choice for your dream vacation but before you embark, it's essential to keep a few handy vacation tips in mind.
Getting There/Getting About: Almost every big international carrier flies to Kenya's two international airports but if you're combining a Tanzania-Kenya holiday, you can fly in from Tanzania as well. You can even do an overland trip by car, 4x4 or by bus, depending on your preferences. Other routes are by cruise ship which is a different experience altogether. You need a valid visa/passport and some nationalities are offered visa on arrival. For crossing over to Tanzania or Uganda, you'll need a multi-entry visa if you're returning. While in Kenya, the public transport system can be used, though the roads here are not in the best of conditions. Safety issues are also a concern while driving especially at night. Group travel is advised and while on safari, these issues are attended to by the safari-organization.
Weather-wise: The dry-season (January-March/ July-October) is ideal and the Great Migration takes place in July-October. The dry-season is perfect for Big Five viewing, since at this time, animals gather in thousands at the water-holes and predators also abound. January-March is also ideal for bird-watching. Northern Kenya is more arid, so it's not famous for its wildlife, but it's great for desert-trekking and rugged mountain climbing. Safari trails are completely washed-out during the rains and this is also malaria season, so you may need your medication and also shots against typhoid and tetanus. Yellow-fever shots are no longer required unless you're from a yellow-fever infested region.
Staying Safe: Keeping your passport and other travel documents safe is essential anywhere and it's best to make copies and keep them in two or three different bags. Carrying too much cash or valuables is not advised and also overt displays of jewelry, expensive items like cameras and phones, children's toys etc are not suitable here, since this is a relatively economically weak zone. Avoid drinking unboiled water and cut fruits and veg from the street. Always wear a shady hat and sunglasses, with plenty of sunscreen and light clothes, layered for better protection at night against mosquitoes.
Itinerary: There is so much to do here that you may get confused by the sheer variety. It's better to do a few things thoroughly than try to pack in too much into one holiday. If you're with a group, ensure that everyone has something interesting to do. Pick a resort or lodge that caters to everyone.
With these few tips in mind, you can go ahead and have a safe, fun and unforgettable holiday in Kenya.
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