Tag: Kenya

1. Fun and adventure If you love fun and adventure, Kenya is a melting pot with an endless array of activities and destinations that promise undiluted fun. It is the world center for animal safaris and active adventure holidays. Enjoy wildlife safaris, bird watching, windsurfing, horseback riding, golfing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, snorkeling, scuba diving, hot air ballooning, mountain climbing, hiking, water skiing, fishing, and many more wonderful activities. Apart from the mentioned, you can also get a chance to practice marathon running with the world's greatest athletes and gold medalists, on the hills of the Great Rift Valley. Try eating nyama choma with the locals, or sip wine aboard a sailing dhow on the calm waters of the Indian Ocean. Whatever your interests, you will be spoiled with choices in Kenya. 2. Affordability With a favorable exchange rate against many international currencies, Kenya is a fairly inexpensive tourist destination. Although the Kenya shilling fluctuates, it often gives a much better value compared to other major currencies, such as the United States dollar, sterling pound or the Euro. Exchange rates are currently around KES 83-86 to a US Dollar, KES 129 to a Sterling Pound and KES 110 to a Euro. The cost of living is much lower in Kenya compared to Europe or the United States. Credit cards, including Visa, Master Card and American Express, are widely accepted in all major hotels and establishments. You can also use your ATM debit card to withdraw cash from Kenya banks ATM machines. The financial sector and Kenya banking system is developing at an incredible rate due to advances in technology, accessibility to mobile devices and cable Internet telecommunication, which is now readily available. 3. Natural beauty From snow-capped mountains to the deep Rift Valley with its extinct volcanoes and hot springs, Kenya