If you're looking for wildlife and adventure Kenya is the place. Your cheap air fare tickets for discount airlines can take you to Mount Kenya (Africa's second largest mountain), the Savannah Desert and the white coral beaches on the Indian Ocean.
Ten handy Kenya travel facts:
Kenya can be entered by road from Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia.
Kenya's two largest cities are Mombassa and Nairobi. Mombassa is an island city with a fort and harbour and Nairobi is the capital, a lively city with a mish-mash of cultures and communities.
The official currency is the Kenya Shilling with coins of 5, 10 and 20 shillings.
Holiday-makers visiting Kenya will require a visa to enter.
There are three international airports in Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Moi International Airport in Mombassa and Moi International Airport in Eldoret.
Kenya is best described as a cold country with a hot sun and temperatures vary dramatically from region to region so the traveller should pack to cover all eventualities.
Luggage should be strong enough to cope with dusty conditions and rough handling. A backpack is more appropriate for trekking.
Female travellers should be aware of clothing restrictions as some clothes like shorts or sleeveless tops are inappropriate in some places.
Strong footwear is advisable for walking.
A good set of binoculars is recommended for viewing the wildlife.
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