Kenya
Kenya gives us 49 places and 40 of them are nature and walks.
2Destinations
2Family attractions
1Type of day out
Quick facts about Kenya
CurrencyKenyan shilling
LanguageSwahili, English
Time zoneEAT (UTC+3)
PaymentCards in cities, cash elsewhere
English spokenHigh (EF EPI #19)
1Top family destinations in Kenya
2Things to do in Kenya
Tours & tickets in Kenya
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Travel essentials for Kenya
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3Practical essentials
Dish to trykuku-wa-kupaka
CapitalNairobi
Plug typesBS 1363
DrivingDrive on the left
Emergency number112
Calling code+254
DaylightAbout 12 hours of daylight all year
Population48,468,138
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
4Plan your trip to Kenya
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the left
Travel budgetCards in cities, cash elsewhere
Packing listPlugs: BS 1363
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +254
5Kenya with kids – highlights
Why families love Kenya
Nairobi carries 5 of the places we cover, Nakuru 4, then Mombasa, Kitale and Kilifi with 3 each. Comfortable months are wide, running jun through sep and again dec through mar, so timing is flexible.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelCards in cities, cash elsewhere · English: high
Food to trykuku-wa-kupaka
So much to see2 family attractions in 2 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
6Popular searches about Kenya
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