
- Wonderful Kenyan wildlife
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Choose from the call of the wild or the call of the luxury beach-side hotel. Kenya is a bit of a dream holiday destination. As well as being one of the world's top safari destinations, it's blessed with a stunning stretch of coastline, dotted with gorgeous beaches and paradise islands.
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Quick Facts
- Currency:
- Kenyan shilling
- Language:
- English and Swahili, plus many tribal languages
- Flight time:
- 8 hours
- GMT:
- + 3 hours
- Weather:
- Temperatures vary between regions. Plateau of western Kenya (highest rainfall in April) 13C-35C (57F-95F). Central highlands and Rift Valley (Kenya's most agreeable climate) 10C-26C (50F-78F). Desert bushlands of eastern Kenya (little rainfall) 20C-36C (68F-102F). Coastal belt (humid but helped by sea breezes) 21C-30C (70F-86F)
- Dialling code:
- 00 254
- Electricity:
- 240V. A universal adaptor is useful
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