What it actually costs
When to go
Long rains season — heavy daily rain, some roads impassable, reduced wildlife visibility.
Great Migration in Masai Mara: July-October. Book lodges 6+ months ahead. August is peak — prices double.
What locals know
Giraffe Centre (Karen suburb): feed Rothschild giraffes from a raised platform. KSh 1,500 ($10). Best activity in the city.
Karen Blixen Museum and David Sheldrick elephant orphanage are both in Karen — combine them in one morning.
Kenyan coffee is world-class. Artcaffe or Java House for good cups. Buy beans at the Nairobi railway market.
Carnivore Restaurant (game meat BBQ) is touristy but genuinely fun — crocodile, ostrich, and camel on swords. Book ahead.
Honest warnings
Don't walk at night, even short distances. Uber everywhere after dark. Nairobi has real crime.
Safari budget: $250-500+ per person per day for a decent Masai Mara experience (transport, lodge, park fees, guide).
Yellow fever vaccination required for entry to Kenya. Get it 10+ days before travel.
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