Discover Kenya
Lower-middle-income economy. Safari tourism, agriculture (tea, flowers), tech hub (Silicon Savannah). East Africa's largest economy.
About Kenya
Geography
Area: 1,564,116 sq km
- • Varied: desert, steppe, savanna, tropical
- • Highlands: cooler
- • Great Rift Valley runs through
Government
Type: presidential republic
Capital: Nairobi
Economy
Lower-middle-income economy. Safari tourism, agriculture (tea, flowers), tech hub (Silicon Savannah). East Africa's largest economy.
GDP: $110.3 billion
Demographics
Population: 57,052,004
Languages: Swahili (official), English (official), 60+ tribal languages
Religions: Christian 63.5%, Muslim 34%
Explore Kenya's Regions
Discover 47 distinct regions, each with unique landscapes and culture.
Major Cities in Kenya
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Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +254
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
fire: 999
police: 999
ambulance: 999
alternative: 112
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 240V / 50Hz / Type G
Driving: Left
Water: ❌ Bottled only
💰 Tipping
- • 10% in restaurants
- • Safari guides: $10-20/day per person
- • Drivers: $5-10/day
When to Visit Kenya
✅ Best Months
January, February, July, August, September, October
🔥 Peak Season
Jul-Oct (Great Migration in Masai Mara), Dec-Mar (dry, warm)
💎 Off Season
Apr-May (long rains — cheapest, fewest tourists, lush)
Great Wildebeest Migration (Masai Mara)
Lamu Cultural Festival
Jamhuri Day (Independence Day, Dec 12)
Top Destinations in Kenya
Cultural Tips
- 💡Kenyans are warm and welcoming — Jambo! (hello) and Hakuna Matata are real
- 💡Handshake is the standard greeting
- 💡Ask permission before photographing Maasai people — tip is expected
- 💡Safari etiquette: stay in vehicle, don't stand up, whisper near animals
- 💡M-Pesa (mobile money) is used everywhere — more than credit cards
- 💡Kenyan coffee and tea are excellent — always accept when offered
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