Holidays in Kenya: tips

Useful tips for those considering traveling to Kenya.

Kenya is a colorful African state, which is famous for its amazing landscapes, natural rift zone, the richest wildlife and many kilometers of ocean coastline. To feel comfortable here it is worth using some tips:

1.In Kenya, you can and even should tip. Every person who has delivered your luggage, brought you food in a restaurant, or brought you to your final destination expects to get a reward

2.Credit cards can be used only in the major cities of the country. As for traveling to nature reserves, you will need cash for a comfortable stay

3.When going on safari, remember that it is strictly forbidden to get out of the car. Hunting wild animals is not only punishable by heavy fines, but even imprisonment

4.In terms of all kinds of diseases, Kenya is not a safe country. It is a good idea to be vaccinated against malaria and yellow fever before traveling

5.It is not recommended to take photos of local people without their permission. In Nairobi it is forbidden to take photos of the mausoleum of the first president, the main square and the national flag

6.You should not drink tap water in Kenya, nor should you buy fruit from local vendors

7.Kenya leads the world in HIV prevalence, with large numbers of prostitutes working in tourist cities

8.When going to the reserves, you should wear clothes that will cover the whole body as much as possible and be quite dense. This will protect you from the bites of annoying insects

9.The sockets in hotels are mostly English and the mains voltage is 220/240V


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