Welcome to Kenya Travel Guide, a complete guide offering travel information about Kenya National Parks & game reserves, things to do, the best time to visit Kenya, and highlights of Kenya Safari Activities, specially curated by Gazelle Safaris Africa.
Topmost Safaris In Kenya
If you are hoping to see charismatic creatures in one-shot Kenya Safari Packages, here are some of Gazelle Safaris Africa’s suggestions.
- The Masai Mara National Reserve
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- The Amboseli National Park
- Tsavo East And West National Park
- Samburu, Shaba, And Buffalo Springs National Reserves
- Mount Kenya Natural Park
Best Time For Kenya Safari
June – October is the Best Time For Kenya Safari. Thanks, to the dry weather you can spend ample time enjoying the best of Safari Kenya.
Kenya National Park & National Reserves
Home to 54 Kenya National parks and 40 game reserves, Kenya Safari offers some of the most stunning game viewing and wildlife spotting opportunities coupled with some equally stunning landscape and beauty.
- Aberdare National Park
- Amboseli National Park
- Arabuko Sokoke National Park
- Central Island National Park
- Chyulu Hills National Park
- Hell's Gate National Park
- Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
- Kora National Park
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Malindi Marine National Park
- Malka Mari National Park
- Masai Mara National Park
- Meru National Park
- Mombasa Marine Park
- Mount Elgon National Park
- Mount Kenya National Park
- Mount Longonot National Park
- Nairobi National Park
- Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
- Ruma National Park
- Saiwa Swamp National Park
- Sibiloi National Park
- Tsavo East National Park
- Tsavo West National Park
- Watamu Marine National Park
Where To Stay On Kenya Safari Holidays?
Gazelle Safaris Africa offers opulent varieties of luxurious accommodations. But, in order to get the best out of your Kenya Safaris, you should pick the right accommodation as per the Kenya Migration Season so, you don’t miss a thing.
Kenya Safari Budget
Several factors influence your Kenya safari budget;
- Duration/length of your Safari Kenya.
- Your choice of safari lodges or tented camps.
- Choice of the safari vehicle
- And the Kenya Safari seasons.
Top Experiences Of Safari Kenya; Game Viewing & Bush Safari
The best part about Kenya Safari Tours is their thrilling game drives. These exciting and intriguing, game drives have spread across major parts of the country. You just can’t miss a truly intriguing prospect of the never-ending sea of Savannah Grassland surrounding an entire world of wildlife on safari Kenya.
Kenya Safari Tours offer diverse landscapes and cultures, along with some unforgettable wildlife experiences. Experience the authentic Kenya Safari with Gazelle Safaris Africa. Also, get the best option to explore Kenya Travel Guide.
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Quick Facts About Kenya
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People
The African peoples of Kenya, who constitute virtually the entire population, are divided into three language groups: Bantu, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic. Bantu is by far the largest, and its speakers are mainly concentrated in the southern third of the country.
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Money
All banks change US dollars, euros and UK pounds into Kenyan shillings. ATMs can be found in medium-sized towns, so bring cash and a debit or credit card. The unit of currency is the Kenyan shilling (KSh), which is made up of 100 cents.
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Geography
It's the landscape many people imagine when they think of Africa. Kenya is located in East Africa. Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at an altitude of 5,500 feet.
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Activities
Kenya is a leading destination for domestic and international tourists alike and when you know about the variety of wildlife, oceans and highlands we host, it is easy to understand why. Kenya is a beautifully diverse country and because of the vastness and geographical dispersion of some sites.
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Weather
Kenya lies on the equator and has a pleasant, tropical climate. Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast. Kenya is too close to the equator to experience a real winter and summer. There is, however, both a Dry and Wet season.
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Transport
Transport in Kenya refers to the transportation structure in Kenya. The country has an extensive network of paved and unpaved roads. Kenya's railway system links the nation's ports and major cities and connects Kenya with neighbouring Uganda. There are 15 airports with paved runways.
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Plan Your Trip
Want to book a vacation to Kenya? Plan your trip to Kenya with our online travel advice on visas, embassies, transport, healthcare, currency and what to read. Whether you're off for a family trip, or an all-inclusive holiday, Kenya Safari packages make planning your trip simple and affordable.
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Money
All banks change US dollars, euros and UK pounds into Kenyan shillings. ATMs can be found in medium-sized towns, so bring cash and a debit or credit card. The unit of currency is the Kenyan shilling (KSh), which is made up of 100 cents.
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People
The African peoples of Kenya, who constitute virtually the entire population, are divided into three language groups: Bantu, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic. Bantu is by far the largest, and its speakers are mainly concentrated in the southern third of the country.
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Geography
It's the landscape many people imagine when they think of Africa. Kenya is located in East Africa. Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at an altitude of 5,500 feet.
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Activities
Kenya is a leading destination for domestic and international tourists alike and when you know about the variety of wildlife, oceans and highlands we host, it is easy to understand why. Kenya is a beautifully diverse country and because of the vastness and geographical dispersion of some sites.
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Weather
Kenya lies on the equator and has a pleasant, tropical climate. Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast. Kenya is too close to the equator to experience a real winter and summer. There is, however, both a Dry and Wet season.
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Transport
Transport in Kenya refers to the transportation structure in Kenya. The country has an extensive network of paved and unpaved roads. Kenya's railway system links the nation's ports and major cities and connects Kenya with neighbouring Uganda. There are 15 airports with paved runways.
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Plan Your Trip
Want to book a vacation to Kenya? Plan your trip to Kenya with our online travel advice on visas, embassies, transport, healthcare, currency and what to read. Whether you're off for a family trip, or an all-inclusive holiday, Kenya Safari packages make planning your trip simple and affordable.
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Geography
It's the landscape many people imagine when they think of Africa. Kenya is located in East Africa. Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at an altitude of 5,500 feet.
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People
The African peoples of Kenya, who constitute virtually the entire population, are divided into three language groups: Bantu, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic. Bantu is by far the largest, and its speakers are mainly concentrated in the southern third of the country.
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Money
All banks change US dollars, euros and UK pounds into Kenyan shillings. ATMs can be found in medium-sized towns, so bring cash and a debit or credit card. The unit of currency is the Kenyan shilling (KSh), which is made up of 100 cents.
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Activities
Kenya is a leading destination for domestic and international tourists alike and when you know about the variety of wildlife, oceans and highlands we host, it is easy to understand why. Kenya is a beautifully diverse country and because of the vastness and geographical dispersion of some sites.
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Weather
Kenya lies on the equator and has a pleasant, tropical climate. Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast. Kenya is too close to the equator to experience a real winter and summer. There is, however, both a Dry and Wet season.
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Transport
Transport in Kenya refers to the transportation structure in Kenya. The country has an extensive network of paved and unpaved roads. Kenya's railway system links the nation's ports and major cities and connects Kenya with neighbouring Uganda. There are 15 airports with paved runways.
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Plan Your Trip
Want to book a vacation to Kenya? Plan your trip to Kenya with our online travel advice on visas, embassies, transport, healthcare, currency and what to read. Whether you're off for a family trip, or an all-inclusive holiday, Kenya Safari packages make planning your trip simple and affordable.
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Activities
Kenya is a leading destination for domestic and international tourists alike and when you know about the variety of wildlife, oceans and highlands we host, it is easy to understand why. Kenya is a beautifully diverse country and because of the vastness and geographical dispersion of some sites.
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People
The African peoples of Kenya, who constitute virtually the entire population, are divided into three language groups: Bantu, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic. Bantu is by far the largest, and its speakers are mainly concentrated in the southern third of the country.
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Money
All banks change US dollars, euros and UK pounds into Kenyan shillings. ATMs can be found in medium-sized towns, so bring cash and a debit or credit card. The unit of currency is the Kenyan shilling (KSh), which is made up of 100 cents.
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Geography
It's the landscape many people imagine when they think of Africa. Kenya is located in East Africa. Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at an altitude of 5,500 feet.
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Weather
Kenya lies on the equator and has a pleasant, tropical climate. Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast. Kenya is too close to the equator to experience a real winter and summer. There is, however, both a Dry and Wet season.
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Transport
Transport in Kenya refers to the transportation structure in Kenya. The country has an extensive network of paved and unpaved roads. Kenya's railway system links the nation's ports and major cities and connects Kenya with neighbouring Uganda. There are 15 airports with paved runways.
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Plan Your Trip
Want to book a vacation to Kenya? Plan your trip to Kenya with our online travel advice on visas, embassies, transport, healthcare, currency and what to read. Whether you're off for a family trip, or an all-inclusive holiday, Kenya Safari packages make planning your trip simple and affordable.
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Weather
Kenya lies on the equator and has a pleasant, tropical climate. Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast. Kenya is too close to the equator to experience a real winter and summer. There is, however, both a Dry and Wet season.
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People
The African peoples of Kenya, who constitute virtually the entire population, are divided into three language groups: Bantu, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic. Bantu is by far the largest, and its speakers are mainly concentrated in the southern third of the country.
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Money
All banks change US dollars, euros and UK pounds into Kenyan shillings. ATMs can be found in medium-sized towns, so bring cash and a debit or credit card. The unit of currency is the Kenyan shilling (KSh), which is made up of 100 cents.
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Geography
It's the landscape many people imagine when they think of Africa. Kenya is located in East Africa. Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at an altitude of 5,500 feet.
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Activities
Kenya is a leading destination for domestic and international tourists alike and when you know about the variety of wildlife, oceans and highlands we host, it is easy to understand why. Kenya is a beautifully diverse country and because of the vastness and geographical dispersion of some sites.
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Transport
Transport in Kenya refers to the transportation structure in Kenya. The country has an extensive network of paved and unpaved roads. Kenya's railway system links the nation's ports and major cities and connects Kenya with neighbouring Uganda. There are 15 airports with paved runways.
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Plan Your Trip
Want to book a vacation to Kenya? Plan your trip to Kenya with our online travel advice on visas, embassies, transport, healthcare, currency and what to read. Whether you're off for a family trip, or an all-inclusive holiday, Kenya Safari packages make planning your trip simple and affordable.
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Transport
Transport in Kenya refers to the transportation structure in Kenya. The country has an extensive network of paved and unpaved roads. Kenya's railway system links the nation's ports and major cities and connects Kenya with neighbouring Uganda. There are 15 airports with paved runways.
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People
The African peoples of Kenya, who constitute virtually the entire population, are divided into three language groups: Bantu, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic. Bantu is by far the largest, and its speakers are mainly concentrated in the southern third of the country.
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Money
All banks change US dollars, euros and UK pounds into Kenyan shillings. ATMs can be found in medium-sized towns, so bring cash and a debit or credit card. The unit of currency is the Kenyan shilling (KSh), which is made up of 100 cents.
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Geography
It's the landscape many people imagine when they think of Africa. Kenya is located in East Africa. Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at an altitude of 5,500 feet.
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Activities
Kenya is a leading destination for domestic and international tourists alike and when you know about the variety of wildlife, oceans and highlands we host, it is easy to understand why. Kenya is a beautifully diverse country and because of the vastness and geographical dispersion of some sites.
6 / 7
Weather
Kenya lies on the equator and has a pleasant, tropical climate. Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast. Kenya is too close to the equator to experience a real winter and summer. There is, however, both a Dry and Wet season.
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Plan Your Trip
Want to book a vacation to Kenya? Plan your trip to Kenya with our online travel advice on visas, embassies, transport, healthcare, currency and what to read. Whether you're off for a family trip, or an all-inclusive holiday, Kenya Safari packages make planning your trip simple and affordable.
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Plan Your Trip
Want to book a vacation to Kenya? Plan your trip to Kenya with our online travel advice on visas, embassies, transport, healthcare, currency and what to read. Whether you're off for a family trip, or an all-inclusive holiday, Kenya Safari packages make planning your trip simple and affordable.
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People
The African peoples of Kenya, who constitute virtually the entire population, are divided into three language groups: Bantu, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic. Bantu is by far the largest, and its speakers are mainly concentrated in the southern third of the country.
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Money
All banks change US dollars, euros and UK pounds into Kenyan shillings. ATMs can be found in medium-sized towns, so bring cash and a debit or credit card. The unit of currency is the Kenyan shilling (KSh), which is made up of 100 cents.
4 / 7
Geography
It's the landscape many people imagine when they think of Africa. Kenya is located in East Africa. Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at an altitude of 5,500 feet.
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Activities
Kenya is a leading destination for domestic and international tourists alike and when you know about the variety of wildlife, oceans and highlands we host, it is easy to understand why. Kenya is a beautifully diverse country and because of the vastness and geographical dispersion of some sites.
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Weather
Kenya lies on the equator and has a pleasant, tropical climate. Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast. Kenya is too close to the equator to experience a real winter and summer. There is, however, both a Dry and Wet season.
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Transport
Transport in Kenya refers to the transportation structure in Kenya. The country has an extensive network of paved and unpaved roads. Kenya's railway system links the nation's ports and major cities and connects Kenya with neighbouring Uganda. There are 15 airports with paved runways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The dry seasons of June to October is the Best Time To Go On A Kenya Safari. As, this is the best wildlife viewing months of Kenya and the perfect time to witness the wildebeest migration as well.
Gazelle Safaris Africa Offers opulent varieties of luxurious accommodations. But, in order to get the best out of your Kenya Safaris, you should pick the right accommodation as per the Kenya Migration Season so, you don’t miss a thing.
Yes, it is Mandatory to have travel insurance before going on Kenya Safari. It is the guest's sole responsibility to ensure that they have valid and comprehensive travel medical insurance to cover themselves and their dependents/companions
No doubt, Tanzania is the larger country, but it's not as wealthy as Kenya and cheaper… So even though Kenya has a better travel infrastructure, Tanzania is more affordable.
Since Kenya is on the equator, the climate here is generally very pleasant. There are significant differences in weather seen according to the variations of altitude and terrain across the country. The Highlands sees a cool climate. As per the rest of the country, the temperatures can reach approximately 35 degrees Celsius during the day.
Kenya is in East Africa, tucked between Somalia to the northwest and Tanzania to the south. Neighboring countries include Uganda to the west and Ethiopia and Sudan to the north.
Nairobi is the capital and largest city in Kenya. It is located on the Nairobi River in the south of Kenya. Nairobi is popularly known as the 'Green City in the Sun'. Nairobi is also the capital of the Nairobi Province and of the Nairobi District.
In Kenya, you will be able to buy easy-to-use prepaid SIM cards that are cheap rate. Top-up or refill vouchers are widely available across all hotels, newsagents, supermarkets, and shops.
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Kenya Safari Itineraries
11 Days The Gem Of Africa Safari
Nairobi | Masai Mara Game Reserve | Lake Naivasha | Aberdares National Park | Lake Nakuru |
Kenya Wildlife Safari
11 Days From $ 3277
4 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Safari
Kigali | Franco-Rwanda cultural Centre | Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Rwanda Gorilla Safaris
4 Days From $ 2,470
7 Days 6 Nights Cape Town & Johannesburg
Table Mountain Cable Way | Ameera Yacht | Cape Point | Funicular Train Ride | Seal Island
South Africa Luxury Safari
7 Days From $ 1037
7 Days The Kenya Adventure Safari
Nairobi | Meru National Park | Olpajeta Ranch | Lake Nakuru National Park | Masai Mara Game Reserve
Kenya Wildlife Safari
7 Days From $ 2297
5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Safari
Kigali Genocide Memorial Site | Virunga Lodge | Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village |
Rwanda Gorilla Safaris
5 days From $ 4220
3 days 2 Nights Gorilla Express From Kampala
Kampala | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest | Entebbe
Uganda Gorilla Safaris
3 Days From $2,580
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