10 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TRAVELLING IN KENYA

• Some of the camp sites that you stay on are quite basic but staying in the middle of nowhere with no one else around makes up for it. If camping’s not your style, then the comfort trips stay in some amazing hotels.
• Avoid choosing to get your visa on arrival. Instead, consider getting your visa before you go.
• Avoid walking around Nairobi, especially at night. Instead, get a taxi, as it’s much safer.
• Look out for the Big Five: Lion, Leopard, Cape Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino, but also look out for zebras and giraffes.
• You will never regret trying to put your Tusker (beer) on ice.
• Most of the people in Kenya live on really limited means, but they are also some of the happiest people I have ever met. Try and be rewarded with a warm experience.
• Tipping for good service is customary in Kenya although it is of course at your discretion – bear in mind that some of the larger hotels will add a service charge onto your bill.

Climate

Average summer temperatures: 20°C / 68°F to 34°C / 93°F

Average winter temperatures: 18°C / 64°F to 29°C / 84°F

Rainy season: mid-March to June (‘long rains’) and October to December (‘short rains’)