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Kenya Travel Advice

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Kenya is a popular tourist destination with its famous national parks and coastal resorts. But what about the real Kenya, its people and its culture? Discover ‘off-the-beaten-track' Kenya with one of our programmes; The breath-taking landscapes, nomadic rural cultures and the amazing wildlife. You will also meet the proud and inspiring Maasai people who live without modern amenities, in the same way as their Nomadic ancestors.

Kenya Fact File


Flag of Kenya Capital: Nairobi
Currency: Kenyan Shilling

Languages: Swahili, English
Main religion: Protestant
UK visa requirements: A visa is required for British passport holders to enter Kenya.
Time difference from UK: 3 hrs forward
Temperature range in Nairobi: 11C - 26C

Kenya Travel Advice


Month

Average Temperature
(at minimum)

Average Temperature
(at maximum)

Relative
humidity(am)

Relative
humidity(pm)

Average precipitation
(mm)

January

12

25

74

44

38

February

13

26

74

40

64

March

14

25

81

45

125

April

14

24

88

56

211

May

13

22

88

62

158

June

12

21

89

60

46

July

11

21

86

58

15

August

11

21

86

56

23

September

11

24

82

46

31

October

13

24

82

43

53

November

13

23

86

53

109

December

13

23

81

53

86


Real Gap's Kenya Highlights

Tsavo National Park
One of the largest game reserves in the world, teeming with wildlife including Elephants and endangered Lion Populations. You can have a positive impact on this region by taking part in our Maasai Lion Research Kenya and Maasai Elephant Conservation Kenya programmes.

Mount Kenya
An extinct volcano, Mount Kenya's height is bettered in Africa only by Mount Kilimanjaro. Reach the summit and experience the breathtaking views with our East Africa Sports Adventure programme

Nairobi
The name ‘Nairobi' comes from a Masaai phrase ‘Enkare Nyorobi', meaning ‘the place of cool waters' but is more popularly known locally as the ‘Green City in the Sun'. It is the only major City in the world to border a national park. Make a difference in Nairobi's communities with our Kenya Medical and Community programme.

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