Kenya, situated in East Africa, straddles the equator, sharing her borders with Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan and Uganda. Kenya's spectacular scenery and popularity as a safari area, stems from the great rift valley and central highlands, which form the backbone of the country. As such, several large wildlife reserves have found their home in Kenya, providing a home to lions, buffalo, elephant, leopard and the rare black rhino, not to mention the myriad of birds. 

The northern area of Kenya, is a vast, arid and relatively wild region compared with the south, which is decorated with flat-crowned acacia, various thorn bushes and the distinctive upside-down looking, baobab tree.

Kenya, is home to more than 70 tribal groups. However, the dominant languages that are spoken through the country, are English and Swahili which are both taught in schools. Other tribal languages include those of Kikuyu, Luhia, Luo and Kikamba as well as several other minor tribal tongues. As far as the traveler is concerned, a basic working knowledge of Swahili will help you a long way. 

The best weather in Kenya, is in the Great Rift Valley which is more temperate than the arid desert regions, where temperatures can easily climb to 40°C. Western and coastal Kenya tends to be hot and humid all year. 

Kenya's, like their neighbours, the Tanzanian's, tend to be very friendly people. They have a contemporary dance music called benga which originated in the 1950's among the Luo people of western Kenya.  

The diversity of land and people, make Kenya an ideal place to visit and engage in a variety of different activities, from going on a Kenyan Safari, to trekking Mt Kenya, going on a safari mountain bike tour or drifting over the Kenyan plains in a hot air balloon. Visit the heart of East Africa, Kenya!

When entering Kenya a visa is required at a cost of $50 per person. These can either be obtained prior to arrival in Kenya through your local embassy, or at the border.

No vaccinations are currently required although Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus are recommend. As this is also a Malaria area, it is recommended that you consult your physician prior to departure, about Malaria medication.

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