| Country: | Kenya |
| Location: | Africa |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Kenya has been offering that archetypal East African experience for some time, so it’s no wonder that the infrastructure here is a little better than in neighbouring Uganda and Tanzania. While the hiking activities and safaris on offer here might not be quite as superlative as in Tanzania, the higher tourist numbers in Kenya mean more competition, better value for money and an overall easier experience. Industrialisation and the pollution it brings is more apparent here though (especially between Nairobi and Mombasa) and the natural environment in general is far from unblemished. Nevertheless, with a combination of impressive scenery, world-class game viewing and a pleasant stretch of coastline, you would be hard pressed to regret your experience here. Indeed, Kenya does well to offer up the majority of East African experiences to those tourists that have only a short amount of time. |
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Top Tips
| Allow yourself enough time to come here (if you can afford it). This is a well-rounded tourist destination if you’re after beaches, mountains and safaris. It is a big country though, so you’ll also need the extra time to get between places. |
| If you’re looking to do a safari on a budget in East Africa, Kenya might be the place to do it. There is prolific game in some parts of the country and the tours that run to them are better value, better organised and more competitive – especially than in neighbouring Tanzania. Look into the Maasai Mara-Lake Nakuru-Amboseli 6-Day Safari. |
| Getting hold of goods is a lot easier in Kenya than it is in neighbouring countries. Outlets of the supermarket chains Nakumatt and Tuskys can be found in most places. |
| Watch out for the HGVs that frequent the Mombasa to Kampala road. They are particularly bad between Nairobi and Mombasa, but they can choke up the roads anywhere and create a dangerous need to overtake. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Jamhuri ya Kenya | ||
| Also known as: | Republic of Kenya | ||
| Tour operator(s): | Baboon Budget Safaris | Masai Kenya Safaris | |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data | ||
| Port(s): | Add Data | ||
| Environment type: | creek, delta, forest, glacier, hill, jungle, lake, meadow, mountain, ocean, pastoral, river, savannah, scrub | ||
| Religion type: | Christianity, Islam | ||
| Visa type: | Cost: | Nationality: | On arrival: |
| 90-Day East African Tourist Visa | USD100 | UK | Add Data |
What can we see or do there?
| Top activities: | Amboseli Game Drive | Oloolaimutia Gate to Mara River Game Drive |
| Top attractions: | Gedi National Monument | Maasai Village Tour (Nkoiyireoro) |
| Top events: | Add Data | |
| Animals: | African elephant, cheetah, crocodile, eland, hjippopotamus, hyena, jackal, lion, Thomson’s gazelle, topi, warthog, waterbuck, zebra | |
| Birds: | crested crane, secretary bird, maribou stork, ostrich, vulture |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Kenyan Shilling (KES) |
| Average daily budget: | KES5,481 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 25 nights |
| High season: | January to March, July to September |
| Low season: | April, May |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Swahili |
| Timezone: | UTC+03:00 |
| Country calling code: | 254 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | Add Data |
| Geographical feature: | Great Rift Valley, Mt Kenya |
| Neighboring countries: | Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania |
| Land borders: | Lunga Lunga (Kenya-Tanzania) |
The Directions
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The Directions
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The Directions
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What are the numbers and averages?
| Location: | Time spent: | Daily budget: |
| Amboseli National Park | 2 nights | KES13,000 |
| Diani Beach | 4 nights | KES3,718 |
| Hell's Gate National Park | 1/2 day | KES3,619 |
| Kilifi | 3 nights | KES3,125 |
| Kisumu | 1 night | |
| Lake Naivasha | 4 nights | KES3,093 |
| Lake Nakuru National Park | 1 night | KES11,050 |
| Longonot National Park | ||
| Lunga Lunga (Kenya-Tanzania Border) | ||
| Maasai Mara National Reserve | 2 nights | KES11,500 |
| Malindi | 5 nights | KES3,570 |
| Nairobi | 3 nights | |
| Altitude: | 0 to 5,197m | |
| Population: | 46500000 | |
| Size: | 581,309km2 |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Kenya |
| Wikitravel: | Kenya |
| Tripadvisor: | Add Data |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Embassies: | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Adapters/Electricity: | Power Plugs Sockets |
| Weather: | Safari Bookings |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | KES165 |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | KES135 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | KES60 |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | KES200 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | KES1,060 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | KES875 |
| Milk | 1 litre | KES90 |
| Oil | 1 litre | KES248 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | KES1,580 |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | KES700 |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | KES1,299 |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | KES650 |
| Water | 1 litre | KES41 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | KES2,275 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | KES595 |
| Wine | 1 bottle | KES913 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | KES170 |
| Apples | 1kg | KES205 |
| Bananas | 1kg | KES105 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | KES225 |
| Bread | 1 loaf | KES53 |
| Carrots | 1kg | KES95 |
| Chillies | 1kg | KES250 |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | KES85 |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | KES50 |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | KES193 |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | KES180 |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | KES247 |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | KES55 |
| Jam | 1 jar | KES99 |
| Onions | 1kg | KES50 |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | KES315 |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | KES158 |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | KES80 |
| Raisins | 100g | KES65 |
| Rice | 1kg | KES129 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | KES104 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | KES360 |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | KES225 |
| Condoms | 1 pack | KES100 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | KES180 |
| Floss | 1 pack | KES145 |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | KES150 |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | KES38 |
| Razors | 1 pack | KES790 |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | KES98 |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | KES217 |
| Soap | 1 bar | KES50 |
| Tampons | 1 box | KES220 |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | KES27 |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | KES110 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | KES160 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | KES75 |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | KES100 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | KES278 |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | KES20 |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | KES500 |
| Chilli powder | 100g | KES135 |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Coriander | 100g | KES154 |
| Cumin | 100g | KES160 |
| Fuel | 1 litre | KES92 |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | KES165 |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | KES195 |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | KES90 |
| Turmeric | 100g | KES133 |
| Stock | 1 pack | KES55 |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Location Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Biryani (meat) | KES350 | Add Data |
| Biryani (vegetarian) | KES180 | |
| Breakfast (continental) | KES400 | |
| Breakfast (cooked) | KES733 | |
| Burger | KES600 | |
| Burger (cheese) | KES650 | |
| Burger (vegetarian) | KES550 | |
| Calamari | KES883 | |
| Calzone (large) | KES650 | |
| Carbonara | KES600 | |
| Chapatti | KES37 | |
| Chicken wings | KES400 | |
| Curry (generic – meat) | KES483 | |
| Curry (generic – vegetable) | KES400 | |
| Eggs (how you like) | KES186 | |
| Fajitas (meat) | KES800 | |
| Fillet (beef) | KES875 | |
| Fillet (fish) | KES750 | |
| Fish and chips | KES800 | |
| Fish fingers | KES425 | |
| French fries | KES162 | |
| Fried (chicken) | KES250 | |
| Fried (fish) | KES800 | |
| Fruit salad | KES256 | |
| Goulash (beef) | KES650 | |
| Grilled (chicken) | KES488 | |
| Grilled (fish) | KES717 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Location Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ice cream (scoop) | KES100 | Add Data |
| Ice cream (sundae) | KES300 | |
| Kiev (chicken) | KES600 | |
| Liver and chips | KES500 | |
| Mashed potatoes | KES100 | |
| Mixed grill | KES2,500 | |
| Noodle soup (meat) | KES400 | |
| Omelette | KES207 | |
| Pancake (simple) | KES350 | |
| Pasta (meat) | KES517 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | KES525 | |
| Pilau rice (meat) | KES350 | |
| Pilau rice (vegetable) | KES190 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | KES800 | |
| Pizza (simple) | KES525 | |
| Pork chops | KES650 | |
| Prawns | KES750 | |
| Roasted (pork) | KES700 | |
| Rolex | KES350 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Location Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Salad | KES212 | Add Data |
| Salad (meat) | KES450 | |
| Samosas (meat) | KES168 | |
| Samosas (vegetable) | KES350 | |
| Sandwich (basic) | KES425 | |
| Sandwich (loaded) | KES600 | |
| Sausage and mash | KES600 | |
| Soup (meat) | KES400 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | KES267 | |
| Spring roll | KES300 | |
| Steak | KES700 | |
| Stew (meat) | KES427 | |
| Stroganoff (meat) | KES600 | |
| Whole (fish) | KES500 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Location Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey’s (shot) | KES300 | Add Data |
| Alcoholic mixed drink | KES253 | |
| Beer (multinational) | KES245 | |
| Beer (national) | KES258 | |
| Brandy (shot) | KES225 | |
| Cappuccino | KES350 | |
| Champagne (bottle) | KES3,400 | |
| Cider (bottle) | KES280 | |
| Coffee | KES120 | |
| Cointreau (shot) | KES400 | |
| Espresso | KES250 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | KES170 | |
| Gin (shot) | KES250 | |
| Guinness | KES280 | |
| Malibu (shot) | KES250 | |
| Milk | KES150 | |
| Milkshake | KES250 | |
| Red Bull | KES265 | |
| Rum (shot) | KES233 | |
| Sambuca (shot) | KES250 | |
| Smoothie | KES300 | |
| Soft drink | KES85 | |
| Tea | KES113 | |
| Tea (herbal) | KES75 | |
| Tequila (shot) | KES225 | |
| Vodka (shot) | KES233 | |
| Water (2L) | KES258 | |
| Whisky (shot) | KES233 | |
| Wine (bottle) | KES1,333 | |
| Wine (glass) | KES255 |
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