We have compiled a list of commonly asked questions regarding your Kenya safari. Please find the answers to each of the questions below;
Kenya is located in East Africa, bordered by South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the southeast.
Nairobi is the capital and the largest city of Kenya. The name comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyrobi, which translates to "cool water", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city.
Kenya is a year round safari destination, that offers ideal climate with abundant resident wildlife for excellent game viewing. However, the best wildlife viewing months in Kenya are during the dry season from late June to October. This is also when the spectacular wildebeest migration occurs. Read more on this page here.
There are many varied parks and reserves from which to choose – each has its own unique character, feel and reasons for visiting, be it a special topography or rare wildlife species. Where possible we recommend combining two, three or more parks in order to see a broad range of landscapes and animals. click here to see a list of the best National Parks in Kenya .
The Great Migration also known as the Wildebeest Migration is the mass movement of over a million plus animals including wildebeest, antelope, Zebra and the Big Cats such as Lion from Serengeti into Masai Mara. The migration is actually a continuous year long clockwise movement encompassing Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya, influenced by a number of factors including weather, pasture and mating~birthing cycles.
Yes, a visa is required if you plan to travel to Kenya, except citizens from countries who are exempted. You will also need a passport with 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages to enter the country. Kenyan entry visas are exclusively issued electronically, with passengers required to obtain their E-visa before departure. You can apply for the E-visa here.
Absolutely. Kenya is safe for tourist to visit. Kenya is one of the safest countries in East & Central Africa which is why many global UN bodies and reginal Embassies as well as international companies have chosen Nairobi as their head quarters for the African region. The Kenyan parks and reserves are professionally managed with adequate security in place. You can read more here
Aside from shopping, you will need money for drinks, tips and incidentals. Most of the stores and hotels in Nairobi as well as bigger lodges in the parks accepts major credit cards and visa cards, but most rural shops accepts only cash. You can read more here
Yes, children of all ages are allowed to enter most National Parks and Reserves in Kenya and enjoy a Safari.
Yes. Both Safaricom and Airtel mobile service providers have a wide coverage in all the parks. Some lodges and Camps even have complimentary WI-FI and computers for guest's use. Although there are some areas in the parks where there is no mobile coverage.
The length of time you should spend on safari in Kenya depends on what you want to see, how much time you have available, budget and whether this is your first time on a safari. Ideally, a minimum of 10 days and 9 nights is perfectly okay. This will give you enough time to explore some the game in the parks and also visit the beautiful white sandy beaches at the Kenyan coast.
To make most out of your safari; here is a list of to do activities: Safari Game Drives, Hot Air Balloon Safaris, Masai Village Tours, Nature & Bush Walk, Picnics in the wild as well as Bush meals and sundowners. Click to see things to do in Kenya
It is highly recommended to make arrangements for your safari in advance as far as possible. 4-6 months is most convenient and assures you availability especially during the months of the peak season, July-mid September, Christmas-new year. This saves last minute searches which often find you compromising standards and with no guarantee of availability.
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