A Trip to Kenya

Kenya is an emerging country, and thus features of the country’s society and communications may come as a surprise to visitors from western countries who aren’t used to the shortage and meager quality of life knowledgeable to most Kenyans.

Even though overseas visitors are now an ordinary sight in a most parts of the country, there the sight of tourists will draw cries of “Mzungu! Mzungu!”, meaning white people, from the local kids. Tourists visiting these regions should be cautious about the long-term effects of their stay on the community, and should keep from giving out money or candy - simply playing with children, or talking to inhabitants will give way far better results than simply giving out contributions.

Getting There

Kenya Airways is the national airline of Kenya, know as KQ. KQ has a wide range of regional (Jo’burg-South Africa, Entebbe-Uganda, Accra-Ghana, …) and many international connections (London-UK, Frankfurt, …). Kenya has three international airports: Eldoret International Airport, Moi International Airport in Mombasa, and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. You will always find the best deals with Expedia deals.

Sightseeing

Kenya has a number of the greatest game reserves where you fill find the best African flora and fauna. The parks are well-known for giraffes, tigers, huge herds of zebras, elephants, buffalos, and wildebeests. It is advised to shop around for tour guides before selecting one, to see what’s presently available, who you vibe with, and to get the best price.

The anual wildebeest migration from the Maasai Mara to the Serengeti is a sight to behold and best seen from the air. Reservations to look at the exodus should be made some months in advance due to the high demand and limited accommodation accessible in the Mara. Kenya also is a great destination for beach holidays, with more than a few resorts located along the coastal regions and Mombasa. Kenya is transforming into a great golf destination, with a great quantity of good-looking courses all around the main city areas.

Kenya is celebrated for its many handiworks, which are associated with a specific tribe or region. You will find soap stone carvings, Mkonde wood carvings, Maasai jewelry, Lamu chairs and of course batiks. The greatest assortment of handicrafts will be found at the Maasai Market in city center Nairobi each Tuesday. Look forward to a lot of negotiating. If you don’t desire to go to the city center Maasai Market, there is always the Village Market where a limited number of sellers sell their goods once a week. Other than the distinguishing souvenirs such as timber carvings, it would be a first-class idea to pay money for one of the great photography books of flora and fauna, natural world, or civilization.