With a low crime rate, Kenya is considered a safe place to visit for safari. Also, the Kenya Safari tour will be arranged by your tour operator and they will take all the necessary steps to keep you safe and sound.

However, as you are travelling from a foreign country, you can keep the following things in mind to ensure your safety.

• Always follow your guide’s advice during the game drives as they understand the place and its wildlife better.
• Avoid going to secluded places, especially at night.
• Protect your valuables and keep them locked in the hotel vault.

Being one of the leading safari destinations in Africa, Kenya is an incredible place to see wildlife all around. The East African gem will help you witness the Big Five of Africa. Apart from lions, rhinos, leopards, buffalos and elephants, visitors to Kenya also get to see millions of wildebeest, hippos, zebras, giraffes and cheetahs.

The destinations you need to include in your itinerary to view the above animals include Masai Mara Natural Reserve, Lake Naivasha National Park, Samburu National Reserve and Lake Nakuru.

For an amazing safari experience, the best time to visit Kenya is the dry season extending from late June to October. These are the months that are credited for giving the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

The world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration is en-route to Kenya during these months. Herds of wildebeests reach Masai Mara in August and stay there till October. Hence, these months are considered the best time to visit Kenya.

The answer is yes. Kenya can be visited by families along with young children. You can opt for a Family Kenya Safari and enjoy the amazing locations of Kenya along with your families and children.

It is always advised to spend a minimum of four days and three nights at the Masai Mara Natural Reserve for having the best wildlife experience during a Kenya Safari. This will allow you to go for 4 game drives during your stay. Also, it will allow you to take enough rest before starting your next day.

Undoubtedly, the most visited attraction in Kenya is the Masai Mara Natural Reserve.  The reserve is famed for hosting Africa’s Big Five including leopards, lions, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos. Also, this place hosts the greatest natural event on the planet- the great wildebeest migration. Visitors worldwide come to visit Kenya to witness the natural spectacle when millions of wildebeests cross the Mara River back and forth from the Masai Mara Natural Reserve.

Dial 999, 112, and 911 to reach emergency services in Kenya. Once the number is connected, you can go ahead and ask for the required services.

Although Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the national currency of Kenya, US dollars are widely accepted throughout East Africa. And if needed, you can always exchange small amounts of money at banks in Nairobi.

Travellers coming to Kenya are at risk of malaria. So, it is always advised to take necessary precautions by using mosquito repellants and nets on a Kenya Safari trip. Both of these things are supplied at the safari accommodations.

Additionally, you can bring your mosquito repellant or pack long-sleeve shirts and long trousers to protect yourself from mosquito bites. You can always talk to your medical practitioner and bring some malaria prophylactics along with you on a Kenya Safari.

Most safari packages that you book for your Kenya Safari trip are pre-paid. These safari packages include the costs of vehicle transfers, prices paid for different activities and accommodation costs. Some tour operators also include domestic flights cost.

But, sometimes, you may want to buy some souvenirs from the local market or buy a drink or two. For this, you need to have some money handy to pay at the local shops. While some shops do accept credit cards, some do not.

So, it will be more than good if you carry some cash with you for these kinds of additional expenses. Also, cash is necessary when you want to pay tips for the necessary services you receive.

Generally, you should tip safari drivers, and guides around $10 a day and lodge and camp staff around $5 a day.