Kenya Travel Information Direct and in-direct flights from the UK to Nairobi airport. Currency: Kenyan Shilling Time difference: (GMT +3) Flight from UK: 9 hours Visa: Required Language: English, Swahili National drink: Sour Milk Best time to travel: July - Feb (Peak migration period in July - October) Visa requirementsOn 12 December 2023 the President of Kenya announced that Kenya would be visa-free from January 2024.Visitors to Kenya are now required to apply online for an electronic travel authorisation in advance of travel (https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en) Some exemptions apply and can be found in full on the website of the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority.Travellers who currently hold a valid visa can continue to travel using their visa until its expiry. Read Our Travel Magazine Travel Video
Travel tips and advice for Kenya Activities in Kenya Of course the major attraction in Kenya is the migration of zebra and wildebeest. However Kenya has an array of activities to take part in. From horse back riding, to mountain biking, walking and taking a flight in a hot air balloon, you will never be short of a memorable adventure in Kenya. Food and Drink in Kenya There is a host of local drinks in Kenya; lager being the most common however the traditional drink is sour milk and has to be tried whilst travelling around. The food throughout Kenya is a great mixture of meat, vegetables and fish. The coastline offers amazing seafood all year round and has to be experienced. Attractions in Kenya There are a range of attractions throughout Kenya of which the different parks are known for. Sit and gaze at the wildlife in Amboseli with the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro offering the perfect picture and breath-taking views. Visit Giraffe Manor in Nairobi where giraffe roam the gardens and will often pop their heads in whilst you enjoy your breakfast. Then head down to the coast and walk along the amazing white sandy beaches.
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