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KENYA
THE BIRTHPLACE OF SAFARI
Kenya
Key Facts
Time Zone is GMT +3 hours
English is the official language, Swahili is the national language. There 42 ethnic languages used.
Throughout the country, the hottest months are
December to March. The coastal areas are tropical, with particularly high humidity in April and May, but tempered by monsoon winds. The lowlands are hot but mainly dry, while the highlands are more temperate with four seasons. Nairobi has a very pleasant climate throughout the year due to its altitude. Near Lake Victoria,
the temperatures are much higher and rainfall can be heavy.
The currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KSh). 1 Kenyan Shilling = 100 cents.
But there is more to Kenya than just a 'regular' safari (if there is such a thing!). The various lakes afford an opportunity to see amazing birdlife, and also a traditional way of life for local fishermen on Lake Victoria. It is possible to combine wildlife with camel, horse and bicycle safaris in the Laikipia Plateau region. Walking, mobile and lower-budget adventure safaris are available throughout. Kenya has a great range of experiences for everyone.
The Kenyan coastline offers an exotic beach extension to your safari, with some beautiful beaches and some good quality hotels. Watamu, north of Mombasa near Malindi, is one of Kenya's finest beaches and the site of a Marine National Park offering excellent snorkelling and scuba diving.
South of Mombasa is Diani beach, 10km of soft, white sand.
The further north and south from Mombasa, the more remote and authentic it becomes, so a little extra effort and expense is well rewarded.
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