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| Kenya Travel Guide for backpackers |
| Wild, wonderful and wicked, Kenya may be regarded by some as the 'cradle of humanity' but you have to be very grown up to visit this glorious land of wildlife and beauty. It is rather dangerous to travel alone as bandits and brigands operate in certain area's, so be sensible and don't take chances, but don't avoid visiting the country. It is magnificent, with unspoilt beaches off coral reefs, and gorgeous scenery as a backdrop to the annual migration of Wildebeest. |
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Nairobi - The capital of Kenya, Nairobi is a fast growing cosmopolitan city with a lively beat and some really great museums, as well as a few hard core criminals lurking in dark corners. Again, be sensible, stick with the crowd and don't try any Rambo tactics.
Amboseli National Park - Take a Microlight flight over Amboseli to view the herds of elephant moving across the savannah, with snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro brooding over all in the distance.
Lamu - Kenya's oldest existing town, and home to an almost exclusively Muslim population, Lamu is a Swahili town rich with history and little changed from its early days in the 14th century.
Masai Mara National Reserve - Prides of majestic lions, fat and lazy, lie in the heat of the day planning supper from the smorgasbord on offer, from elegantly striped Zebra, crazy snorting Wildebeest, to dainty gazelles, here you see Africa in the raw.
Mombasa - The largest port on the East African coast, Mombasa is an historic place with an intriguing mix of Italian, Portuguese and Arabic design in its old quarter. |
 DAILY BUDGET in KENYA - Accommodation in Kenya is not really budget busting if you can get by sharing toilets and showers, and works out in the range of US$4-7 a day, but for a more comfortable experience prepare to fork out about double that. Grab a traditional type meal at a local cafe or Indian restaurant for US$4 and upwards, or throw caution to the winds and blow a daily allowance of US$65 to US$130 on a safari into the wilds of Kenya and really enjoy your African experience. |
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In January and February the weather is hot and dry and tourists flock to the country much as the birdlife takes to its summer resort in the Rift Valley and its lakes. During the rainy season over March through to May, and October to December, tourist venues quieten down and so do accommodation and prices.
From July the madcap Wildebeest and their buddies in pyjamas, the Zebra, begin the long haul from the Serengeti plains, millions of animals in one vast cavalcade of life marching in search of greener pastures, and then they all turn around and begin the long trek back in October. In May the annual Rhino Charge takes place, not the real life living juggernauts, but 4WD's plunging and ploughing their way through the harsh African terrain in an annual fundraising rally. November brings the Mombasa Carnival with floats, parades and music from every culture, custom and religion. |
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