Kenya has it all. Cosmopolitan cities, beautiful wildlife reserves, friendly people, and a host of wonderful accommodations. I look forward to returning to the area one day soon.
Email Christopher Haslett | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya can still pull it off, at least when it comes to safaris. But I have to subtract one star because of the seemingly unstoppable loss of habitat, especially forest, and the poaching of elephants and rhinos. I also feel less hospitality from the people these days, though this may be inevitable given the steady decline in living conditions and the fed-up mood of Kenyans toward their leaders and institutions.
The police never used to be a problem for foreign visitors, but I have noticed them getting bolder with their schemes to extract money. If you are male, ignore any young women who try to talk you up in a big town - they are undercover cops and you could be stopped and hassled even if you appear to merely notice her. Do not speak to a plain-clothes cop unless picture ID is shown. You are not obliged to have your passport with you if you are running short errands. They cannot arrest you for that.
As part of "terrorism prevention", hotels and even supermarkets are searching... Read more people coming in. It seems like a thoughtful measure until you have to endure it a dozen times in a day.
Kenyan safaris are still cheaper than those in Uganda and Tanzania, and you will experience less problems getting to the parks. Roads can be dodgy in places, but they are still better than in the rest of East Africa.
A special advisory: Kenya has experienced heavy rain and serious flooding in April-May 2012, and some land routes may be affected. Be particularly mindful of this in the north, where road repairs get the least priority.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya is just the most fantastic place. The people are so friendly. They say you can't visit Africa just the once and I totaly agree. We have been twice now and I will definately be returning.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The diversity of wildlife, the many parks and private reserve, the overall good accommodations, safety in the bush, adequate roads contributed to why we like Kenya for safari. Plus we lived in Nairobi for a year.
Email KitingYan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kenya is a great safari destination varied parks both operated by the Kenya Wildlife Services and also private game conservancy.
Abundant wildlife.
Friendly people.
Great coastline - superb beaches.
Email Maciek Bit | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I think Kenia is economically the best place to visit.
Email Henning | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was our first trip to Africa and our first safary and our expectations are more than fullfilled
Email Kaylee Le C | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a wonderful time, got to see all the animals up close, all the accommodation arranged for us was to a high standard and the people are very friendly.
Kenya combines the amazing wildlife and scenery of a safari destination with the ease of accessibility. Flights operate to Nairobi and Mombasa from many major European cities. Coming from the US is a bit rough, but if you're not particular about which airline you take or where you have a layover it's still very accessible.
The only real complaint I have is that the brochures from other safaris looked better than the safari I took. I don't know if this is a case of "The grass is always greener" but I had a great vacation and an incredible safari!
Email Carlos Oliveira | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya is in reality a marvelous place to enjoy safaris.