Getting Getting there there

How to get there: Fly from Dublin to Dubai and then on to Kenya with Emirates.Dublin Airport (DUB) 7hr 35minDubai International Airport (DXB)Dubai International Airport (DXB) 5hr 00minJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)Cost of Flights(Return):€862.26It is better to go during the dry season which falls from January-March and July-October.

Recommended Recommended VaccinationsVaccinationsRoutine shots: if not up to date-measles mumps and rubella vaccination, diphtheria/ pertussis/tetanus vaccine and poliovirus vaccine.

Hepatitis A: Recommended for all unvaccinated people travelling to the country.

Typhoid: Recommended for all those travelling to east Africa.

Yellow fever: Recommended if travelling to some parts of Kenya but not if travelling to Nairobi or Mombasa.

Rabies: Recommended for travellers spending a lot of time outdoors. Children are considered at higher risk because they may receive bites and not report them. They might also play in long grass or play with animals that are carrying the disease

Places to VisitPlaces to Visit Nairobi, capital of Kenya, is situated in the highlands

of the southern part of the country. Nairobi is Kenya's principal economic, administrative, and cultural centre and is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Africa. Manufactures include processed food, textiles, clothing, building materials, and communications and transportation equipment. The city also has a large tourist industry. Hotels at €33 per night.

Malindi is the second largest coastal town in Kenya. The town is on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Galana River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. Hotels from €15 per night.

Mombasa is the second largest city in kenya. Situated on the east coast of Kenya, Mombasa's bordering the India Ocean made it a historical trading centre. Hotels at €30 per night.

Top attractionsTop attractionsSamburu National Reserve is a very peaceful national park in Northern Kenya. It attracts wildlife because of the Uaso Nyiro River that runs through it and because of the mixture of forest and grassland vegetation.

Hell’s Gate National Park is a small park which was once a tributary of a prehistoric lake. It is unique among Kenya’s wildlife parks, as you are allowed to walk or cycle without a guide. There’s lots scenery, with steep cliffs, and basalt columns. The national park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

Malindi provides an introduction to the coastal tourist attractions in Kenya with its extensive coral reefs and beaches. There are surfing, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing and other water sports. The Malindi Marine National Park is protected and has fine beaches clear water and very colourful fish.

Top attractionsTop attractionsAdventures Aloft flies daily in the Masai Mara game reserve. Flights take off at 6.30 each morning in time with the sunrise. It is quite expensive, at €340 per person, however it is worth it as you get to see everything from a birds eye view as the sun rises.

The Maasai Mara National is a large game reserve in south-western Kenya. It is famous for its population of lions, leopards and cheetahs, game, and the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October, known as the Great Migration

Mount Kenya remains Africa’s second tallest peak and is often considered a more challenging climb than mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The scenery is marked by incredible views of Kenya and even great glimpses of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Greeting CustomsGreeting CustomsThe most common greeting is ‘Jambo?’ which

means ‘how are you?’. It is said before a handshake.

When greeting an elder or someone of higher status, grasp the right wrist with the left hand while shaking hands to demonstrate respect.

Women over the age of 21 are often addressed as “Mama” and men over the age of 35 are often addressed as “Mzee”. Children generally refer to adults as Aunt or Uncle, even if they are not related.

Kenyan CuisineKenyan Cuisine

Traditional Kenyan foods reflect the many different lifestyles of the various groups in the country.

Staple foods consist mainly of corn, maize, potatoes, and beans.

Ugali and meat are typically eaten inland, while the coastal peoples eat a more varied diet.

The foods that are eaten universally in Kenya are Ugali, Sukuma wiki and nyama choma.

Some snacks include samosas and maandazi.