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Kenya is East Africa's safari heartland, home to the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo national parks and the annual Great Migration. The country pairs world-class wildlife viewing with Indian Ocean beaches around Diani and Lamu, the Rift Valley lakes, and the cosmopolitan capital Nairobi. English is widely spoken, infrastructure is good, and tour operators here are among the most experienced on the continent.
Capital
Nairobi
Population
~55 million
Area
580,367 km²
Time Zone
EAT (UTC+3)
Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Languages
Swahili, English
Main Airports
NBO (Nairobi), MBA (Mombasa)
Visa
eTA required for most nationalities (~USD 30)
Best For
Safari, wildlife, beaches, photography
Typical Cost Level
Mid-range to High (safari)
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Entry rules, stay length and passport validity by nationality.
Most nationalities need an electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to enter Kenya, which costs around USD 30 and is applied for online before travel. The old visa-on-arrival system has been phased out, so plan to have your eTA approved before booking flights.
July to October is peak safari season, especially for the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara. January and February also offer excellent wildlife viewing with fewer crowds. The long rains (March-May) and short rains (November-December) bring greener landscapes but some lodge closures.
Most tourist areas in Kenya - safari parks, the Maasai Mara, Diani, and central Nairobi business districts - are safe with reasonable precautions. Avoid the Somali border, parts of the northeast, and walk with awareness in downtown Nairobi after dark. Booking with reputable operators is the simplest safety measure.
Kenya uses the Kenyan Shilling (KES). US dollars are widely accepted for safari fees and park entry, while M-Pesa mobile money is dominant locally. Carry small-denomination notes, and note that USD bills should be from 2013 or newer.
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