Kakamega Forest National Reserve

The country's history dates to the Stone Age, making Kenya one of the countries in the world that possesses the largest and most complete record of man's cultural development. This is partly because of the country's rich variety of environmental factors conducive to human survival and development. According to archeological finds in various parts of the country, the prehistoric period can best be described under two categories; the Stone Age period which dates from about 2 million years ago and Neolithic period from about 10,000 to 2000 years ago. Available evidence indicates that man left behind traces of his occupation during the Iron Age through the pre-colonial period and up to the present time. The phases of the various periods are characterized by tools ranging from crude to advanced much smaller ones and relevant to the respective lifestyles. The sites for the tools are widespread in Kenya. History is however not specific on the exact type of inhabitants who occupied Kenya between this early period and the 19th century when the British colonized the country. Islamic immigrants started setting at the coast during the 8th Century. Portuguese followed and are among the first known European settlers along the coast. Up to the 19th Century, very little was known of the Kenyan hinterland until the arrival of the British who came and colonized Kenya.

Kenya is one of Africa’s most distinct and stunning locations, and your travels with Myprice Africa Adventures takes you to the country’s finest destinations. Sustainable tourism and a globally-recognized model of wildlife management mean that you see pristine wilderness and internationally-significant habitats where wildlife roams freely, including rare and endangered species and the Big Five. Visit magical Kenya, and experience all that Africa offers. The intrigue and adventure of Kenya reaches back into the birth of mankind, stretches along miles of white sand beaches and journeys into dense forests and divergent deserts. Iconic landmarks such as Mount Kenya stand above the savannah plains and tropical woodlands while its intricate waterfalls lie nestled within the montage foothills. Cool breezes drift across the Indian Ocean to refresh your soul in the country’s many coastal towns and islands. From her highest peaks to her deepest ocean depths, Kenya gives you an African dream trip of a lifetime!

The best wildlife viewing months in Kenya are during the Dry season from late June to October. The wildebeest migration usually reaches the Masai Mara in July and remains until October when they move back to the Serengeti in Tanzania. Wildlife viewing is good year-round, but this can differ for some parks. See below to learn when to visit which park.

Best Time

June to October, January to February (All parks)

High Season

July to November, January and February (Some of the parks get very crowded especially the Masai Mara, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru)

Low Season

March to May (Some lodges and camps in high rainfall areas close down)

Best Weather

une to October (Little to no rainfall)

Worst Weather

March, April and May (Peak of Wet season)

Health

Visa & Immigration

Health in Kenya. Tropical diseases, especially malaria and tuberculosis, have long been a public health problem in Kenya. ... As of 2016, the 3 leading causes of death globally were ischemic heart disease 17.33%, stroke 10.11% and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 5.36%.

The eVisa Kenya program allows foreign citizens of 148 eligible countries that hold a passport valid for at least six (6) months, to enter Kenya for touristic and business purposes for up to 90 consecutive days. It is an electronically issued, single entry visa that must requested at least two (2) days prior to the departure date.

Kenya is a multilingual country. Although the official languages are Swahili and English, there are actually a total of 62 languages spoken in the country (according to Ethnologue). These mainly consist of tribal African languages as well as a minority of Middle-Eastern and Asian languages spoken by descendants of foreign settlers (i.e. Arabic, Hindi, etc). The African languages come from three different language families - Bantu languages (spoken in the center and southeast), Nilotic languages (in the west), and Cushitic languages (in the northeast). The Kenyan Constitution guarantees freedom of religion. Around half the population are Christians, 10% Muslim and there are small Hindu and Sikh minorities. The balance of the population follows traditional African, often animist, beliefs. Christians tend to be concentrated in the west and central sections of the country while Muslims cluster in the eastern coastal regions. Most Kenyans interweave native beliefs into a traditional religion.

• 1. Ugali (Cornmeal Staple
• 2. Irio (Mashed Peas and Potato Mix)
• 3. Githeri (Beans and Corn)
• 4. Kenyan Pilau (Spiced Rice)
• 5. Wali wa Nazi (Coconut Rice)
• 6. Sukuma Wiki (Collard Greens / Kale)
• 7. Nyama Choma (Roasted Meat) – Pride of Kenyan Food
• 8. Kenyan Stew

Kenya lies on the equator and has a pleasant, tropical climate, but there are large regional climatic variations influenced by several factors, including altitude. Temperatures drop by about 6°C for every 1,000m you climb (or 3.5°F per 1,000ft). Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast. The coast is hot and humid all year round, but the heat is tempered by the monsoon winds. Kenya is too close to the equator to experience a real winter and summer. There is, however, both a Dry and Wet season.