Travel tips Kenya: The 6 most important tips

Kenya is considered one of the most breathtaking countries in all of Africa. Rushing waterfalls are paired with dense jungle and vast steppe. With our travel tips you can enjoy the country to the fullest.

These travel tips will help you through Kenya

The most important tip is probably the same for most countries: You're only here for a short time and you shouldn't miss anything! The variety of landscapes the country has to offer makes it especially important to plan your adventure well before you leave. It's best to listen to your gut, what exactly do you expect from your Kenya trip? Is it the endless steppe landscapes that stretch into the far east of Africa? Or do you want to tramp through the thickets of the Kenyan jungles? If you have only one week, it is worthwhile to choose one type of landscape. With two weeks you can see much more of the country and the flight is more worthwhile.

Here's what you should keep in mind when traveling through the African country 

Besides the impressive flora and fauna of the country, the culture is also an integral part of every trip. So take your time to get to know the local people and their traditions. The best thing to do is to visit one of the small owner-operated restaurants on the outskirts of the capital Nairobi or let a local show you the unknown corners of the city. You should definitely try Sukuma Wiki, a spinach dish that is particularly popular among Kenyans.

Don't miss the wildlife of Kenya

Kenya's vast savannahs are home to countless African animal species in their natural environment. On safari in the interior, it feels like being in the middle of a Disney movie. Graceful giraffes and majestic lions enjoy the blazing Kenyan sun just as much as elephants, cheetahs and rhinos. Birdwatchers also get their money's worth and find flocks of pink flamingos, amazingly large ostriches or the typical marabou. The best way to explore the landscape is with an expert guide on the permitted trails through the national parks, so as not to miss any animal species and to do them just as little harm.

The most worth seeing landscapes

In Kenya, it is especially worthwhile to visit the many national parks. Rugged mountains can be climbed in the Mount Kenya National Park in the interior and the Kora National Park offers quite a few animals of the savannah, which can refresh themselves at the Tana River. From the shore of Lake Victoria, the largest inland body of water in Africa, the other end cannot be seen; the masses of water over which the African air shimmers are too gigantic. Not far away stretches Amboseli National Park. There, zebras, giraffes and elephants graze in front of the spectacular sight of Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon. Lake Turkana, 250 kilometers long in the north of the country, also guarantees unique views as the largest desert lake on earth.

Paradise coasts waiting for visitors

At the end of an eventful visit to Kenya, the trip to the sea is worthwhile. Here, large palm trees adorn the miles of sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean. Small harbor towns allow their guests to immerse themselves in African coastal culture. Small restaurants serve traditionally prepared fish specialties that taste even better with the sound of the ocean waves in your ears and the view over the endless expanse of water. And even in the bustling port city of Mombasa, the orange-yellow sunrise gives people pause in the morning.

This is the best way to get ahead

There are various ways to get from A to B in this large country. Since the transport network is not particularly well developed everywhere, it can sometimes take longer than expected to cover the planned distance. For short distances, the bicycle cabs called bodaboda are a good option; these transport individuals, albeit somewhat rickety, inexpensively through the cities. "Matutas", the local minibuses can handle slightly longer distances in left-hand traffic and for longer distances there is a rail network in some parts of the country. Even domestic flights are possible, but not very sustainable. On the ground on safari, the famous white SUVs are suitable to discover the incomparable nature of the country.

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