Kenya Safari

Yes, most people need a visa to visit Kenya. A three-month tourist visa is available online for US$51. That said, nationals of certain countries, including South Africa, don't need a visa to visit Kenya.

While there aren't any compulsory vaccinations for entry into Kenya, it's recommended that you be up to date on all of the usual vaccines like measles, cholera and typhoid. It's also highly recommended to obtain a yellow fever vaccine. A Covid-19 vaccine is not required for entry into Kenya.

Yes, malaria is a problem in Kenya and so you would be wise to consult your GP about malaria prevention before heading to the country on a visit.

Kenya is a safe country for tourists when you visit the game parks and beaches. It's only the far northern section of the country bordering Somalia that we advise avoiding. You should also be vigilant in the cities, as you would anywhere in the world. But you're very safe if you go on safari in Kenya, as the country's main game parks and reserves have excellent security and tourism infrastructure. Travelling with a safari guide enhances your safety even further.

If you're wanting to see the Great Migration herds, then you're going to be going on safari in the southwest of Kenya. You thus want to head to Nairobi International Airport, which isn't far from Masai Mara National Reserve, where the Great Migration herds turn up every winter!

The Great Migration – also called the Great Wildlife Migration – is an enormous, continuous and roughly circular migration across the plains and woodlands of Tanzania and Kenya by two million wildebeests, zebras and antelopes. It's the largest land-based migration in the world. Witnessing thousands-strong herds stretched out in front of you is a sight you never forget!

The Big Five refers to lion, leopard, bush elephant, black rhino and Cape buffalo. These are the animals considered by safari-goers to be particularly exciting to spot.

The best months for a Kenyan beach holiday are June to October and January to early March. This is because November, December and late March to early June are the rainy seasons. The good news is that the water is always relatively warm, so you can swim year round.