Holidays in Kenya

Kenya is the heart of wild Africa and home to the finest game watching on the continent. The country's national parks are teeming with elephants, giraffes, lions and rare African wildlife. With coral reefs, sprawling savannah and high mountains, the landscape is as diverse as it is beautiful. Kenya is also a culturally rich country and you can experience African tribal traditions on your holidays in Kenya by spending some time in a Masai village.

Basic information for your holidays in Kenya

Most flights to Kenya arrive at Nairobi International Airport and many tour operators offer all-inclusive packages including transport from the airport to your safari. Travelling independently throughout the country is certainly possible for the intrepid traveler but it can be difficult, so the safari vacation packages are often a great way to cut down on stress. Before you leave be sure to talk with you doctor and double check that you have all the needed vaccinations for your holiday to Kenya. The time zone is GMT+3.

Highlights for your holidays in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya's capital city, is on the coast and has a modern multicultural atmosphere. Amongst the city's many attractions the Uhuru Gardens, the National Museum and the Karen Blixen Museum are not to be missed. Along the Kenyan coast there are stunning beaches overlooking the warm Indian Ocean but Kenya's star attractions are its nineteen world class game reserves, the most famous of which, the Amboseli National Park, is full of wildlife and is well known for lions and other big cats. The park is extremely extensive and runs through the Rift Valley. The walking safaris available at Hell's Gate National Park and elsewhere are a truly unique experience that allow you to get up close to the wildlife and encounter nature on a much more personal level.