Kenya / Jamhuri ya Kenya – Let’s explore here
Kenya is a beautiful, landlocked country in Central Africa, dominated by the Great Rift Valley, which runs North – South. Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest mountain, lies in the Kenyan highlands in the South-Centre. It’s slightly larger than France, and has a very long history, dating back millions of years. It shares land borders with Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
What currency do they use in Kenya?
In Kenya they use the Kenyan shilling. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards becoming more widely accepted outside of the capital and tourist areas. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are some ATMs in cities throughout the country.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
They mainly speak Swahili, Kikuyu and Luhya in Kenya. Although English is also an official language, and is spoken widely.
What time zone is Kenya in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Kenya?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
Our current planned route takes us from Uganda towards the capital, Nairobi, before moving North onto Ethiopia. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Kenya?
Yes, wild camping is fine in Kenya.
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