Kenya Travel Advice Please
By smurfuk76
@smurfuk76 (360)
February 23, 2009 3:12pm CST
I have just booked to go to Kenya in Feb 2010. (safari & beach Holiday). Just wanted to know if anyone has been - How much money did you take? Whats the cost of living - eating out etc? How much to tip people? I will be looking into the official line before we go but was just wondering if any of you guys have any tips / advice. All advice apreceiated. :-)
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
24 Feb 09
I went to Kenya in the past and didn't require a visa at that time but when I was stopping off there on the way home from the Seychelles I noticed that a visa for Kenya was US$50 per person then. So if I was you I would check entry requirements. It is a malaria area and so I advise taking a sleeping net, strong mosquito repellent and possibly anti malaria pills. I would suggest you wear a money belt and take US dollars as some of your currency, one dollar notes make superb tips. I found some excellent souvenirs in the market place in Nairobi. I liked Fort Jesus in Mombasa. I went on a five day safari to the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Times change and places get more expensive so I would take more money nowadays. My flight plus beach accommodation cost UK £500 and then I took a train to Nairobi where I got the safari for US$150. Eating out was economical and transport was cheap. Have an excellent trip.
@smurfuk76 (360)
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24 Feb 09
Thank you, we have booked for a three night safari in tsavo national park, and then 11 nights in a beach hotel nr mobassa. Our deal is all inclusive - Flights accom - food. So it was just the things about what to take, A few people have told me to take US dollars. A few people have also said to take pens & Pencils to give to the local schools. And old cloths to trade with the beach boys? Cant wait to go - have spent most of the week looking at pictures and you tube videos of the parks and resort. Only 341 more days to go lol
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
25 Feb 09
In your three days you are likely to see loads of animals and have such a relaxing time on the coast for eleven days. I stayed at Tiwi Beach, south of Mombasa and it had security guards at each end of it. I noticed the local people when I went to Diani Beach the beach further south and there were beach boys trying to sell souvenirs. I think it is a great idea to take note pads and pens. You will like the friendly local people.
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