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| Transportation (1) | Volunteering (1) | Warnings (3) |
Fake Maasai (Warnings)
Visitors are often fooled by few Mombasa locals who dress like Maasai and sell souvenirs to foreign travelers. The real Maasai are a semi-nomadic ethnic group and take residence near the game parks of...Read full tip...
Dhows in Kenya (Itineraries)
If you've experienced a felucca ride in Egypt and liked it, you may want to ride the dhow vessel in Kenya when sailing the expanse of its coast. Traditionally, dhows were used by Arab traders when going...Read full tip...
Malindi Beach, a luxurious destination (Sights)
Malindi Beach or the so called Piccola Italia is Kenya's pride for its spectacular landscape, coral garden and diverse marine life. Surfers enjoy its waves from June to September. Enjoy the sight and...Read full tip...
Safari Trip: Kenya Style (Itineraries)
It is recommended for first time travelers to go on a safari trip to some of Kenya’s national parks and reserve for this is the highlight of a visit to Africa. Tsavo is one of the biggest national...Read full tip...
Say NO to Matatu (Transportation)
Of course you will have the “real African vibe” when riding the Matatu, Kenya’s mode of public transport, but then if you want to experience a comfortable and relaxed trip, it's best...Read full tip...
Malaria Strain in Kenya (Warnings)
Like any other areas in Africa, there is also a risk of catching malaria when you travel in Kenya. There was a time when the highlands (The Great Rift Valley) used to be a low-risk area, but then always...Read full tip...
Trip to Kenya (Warnings)
If you wish to visit Kenya anytime this year, plan your trip during the month of July to September but never on the months of March to May unless you want to get stranded on the road while soaking under...Read full tip...
Road to Kenya's Main Sights (Itineraries)
It’s best to get a taxi if you decide to roam around Nairobi. However, if you wish to travel around Kenya, take one of the buses that leave from the city’s River Road area or simply ride the...Read full tip...
Kenya's Cuisine (Food)
To fussy eaters, you have to know that traditional Kenyan cuisine is quite bland and some food like the nyama choma or barbecued goat meat has an aftertaste. However, the cuisine from the coast which...Read full tip...
Eco-Tours in Kenya (Itineraries)
To those interested in ecotourism projects, Kenya has a fair share of community that run eco-lodges whose profits go straight back to the local Kenyans. This is also a rewarding experience other than...Read full tip...
Help save Maasai girls from genital mutilation (Volunteering)
Genital mutilation, forced early marriages, and other "inhuman" tribal practices done on women are common among the Maasais of Africa. An NGO, called Nasaru Ntoyie, was established in 1993 to...Read full tip...