Environment
Kenya is a mixture of sandy beaches on the coast, highlands in the centre, and fertile plains in the West
The main wet season runs from April through June
The main dry season runs from December through March
Economy
Kenya is more expensive than Tanzania
On average, an economy flight from North America to Nairobi costs around $1,800 CAD
A 3-star hotel in Nairobi is around $100 CAD
The more expensive hotels are generally safer
Dining
Food is fairly cheap
Street food costs around $1 CAD per plate
Sit-down meals at a restaurant run between $6 to $12 a person
Tourism and Travelling
Kenya has a larger tourism industry with more hotels and guesthouses
You can easily exchange US dollars into shillings in any of the major banks
There are taxis and matatus abound in the cities
There is a large network of trains between the big cities and flights that can take you most places
Flights are the more expensive options for travel
Overall, Kenya has a better travel infrastructure
What to See
Masai Mara - Home to many animals, picturesque safari
At the Masai Mara National Reserve you'll find antelopes, baboons, bushbabies, caracals, cheetahs, civets, gazelles, giraffes, hippos, impalas, monkeys, servals, vervet, waterbucks, wildebeest, and zebras
There are 1,135 species of birds in Kenya, including flamingos and ostriches
You can also find the endangered black rhinos within Kenya
Lake Nakuru - Famous for its flocks of flamingos
Nairobi - One of Africa's most vibrant and bustling cities - Has a population of 4 million
Mt Kenya - Second tallest mountain on the continent
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