Kenya

Kenya has some of the world’s best game reserves where you can see some of the finest African flora and fauna. The parks are famous for lions, giraffes, elephants and huge herds of zebras, wildebeests and buffaloes. It’s wise to shop around for tour operators before picking one, to see what’s currently on offer, who you vibe with, and to get a competitive price.

The annual wildebeest migration (from Maasai Mara to the Serengeti) is an awesome sight and best experienced in a balloon safari. Bookings to watch the migration are best done months in advance due to the high demand and limited lodging available in the Mara. Migration is during August and September.

Kenya also is a great destination for beach holidays, with several located along the coastal regions and the city of Mombasa.

Kenya is also becoming a golf holiday destination, with an abundance of beautiful courses around the major urban areas. Green fees range from USD15-40 per round, plus a USD5-7 caddy fee.

The Northern parts of Kenya are home to some spectacular tribes living very traditional lifestyles – you can start to encounter these remarkable societies near to and around the main road North into Ethiopia (the A2 which runs through Marsabit and into Moyale at the Ethopian border), as well as West of this in places such as Wamba, Maralal, Baragoi, Korr, Kargi, South Horr, etc.

Watch a wildlife migration. Go for a game drive in many parks and reserves found in the country. If you are on a tight schedule take a game drive in the Nairobi National Park found less than 20 minutes drive from the Cental Business District. Major attractions, big cats including lions and leopards, buffaloes, a variety of antelope species, baboons, monkeys amongst others.

Many travellers choose to spend some of their trip volunteering with the local community. This can include teaching, community development, childcare, conservation and environmental work, or healthcare/medical projects.

Marafa Depresion. The Marafa Depression is what’s left behind of a massive sandstone ridge that slowly eroded over time due to the harsh winds, rains, and floods that often hit this region, which is why the locals of Marafa call this geological wonder “Nyari” which means “the place broken by itself.” This canyon designed by the skillful hand of the elements is one of Kenya’s most unique geological sites, where vibrantly tinted rock layers and jagged gorges form a kaleidoscope of colors that illuminate the canyon during sunset, where intense shades of crimson, orange, pink, and white come to life 

Nairobi Art Tour. First, check out the Art center called ‘Uweza Arts and Galleries.’ Here, you will be able to have a glance at the real artistic talents from paintings, drawings, and cool graffiti work done by kids of the largest informal settlement in Africa, Kibera. You will not only see the amazing creativity, but you also get a good impression of life in this area. After the art gallery, visit some artists that make bags and bowls. Another company we will visit is Reafric. They make nice shoes from recycled waste material. You will also visit the Power Women Group who make a wide variety of beadworks and experience the bead-making process.  

Nairobi Cooking Class. Learn to make some of Kenya’s most delicious dishes such as matoke (plantains in curry), githeri (mais and beans sauce), ndengu (mung beans), chapatti, and many more.

Nairobi Jewelry Workshop. Visit an organization of 11 women who live in Kibera Slum in Nairobi where they make different types of jewelry from bracelets, earrings, necklaces, bags to key cords. At their workshop, they also have their own little shop where they sell their self-made handicrafts.