Kenya is one of the top tourist destinations in Africa. A safari to Kenya is for sure a lifetime adventure where relaxation and enjoyment top your Kenya vacation.The diversity of your fun stretches from the sandy beaches at the coast areas to the fun at the hiking of mountain Kenya and the Masai Mara migration on safari, while not forgetting the breathtaking rift valley where you will find sample diverse habitats.

There are many options for your safari ranging from wildlife safaris in the national parks, bird watching safaris in wetlands and national parks like Nakuru and Amboseli, beach tours and vacation holiday, fishing activities, scenery viewing and city tours, mountaineering hiking of Mount Kenya and so much more. You need to find out the best option for you. While you may want to visit every destination, its important for you to choose an itinerary that fits your experience of adventure. If you enjoy having a hurried safari, you can go for most tours in a few days but if your safari is relaxed, you may need more days in your itinerary so that you exhaust all the attractions.

Some facts you need to know about traveling to Kenya are that much as Nairobi is the most popular city, other towns providing perhaps more adventure include Mombasa and Kisumu. A city tour to Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri and Meru is equally exciting.

The form of currency is the Kenya shillings with an abbreviation, K sh. Its possible to use the major credit cards like the VISA and MASTER CARD. The ATMS are found at band branches, airports, shopping malls and gas stations.You need to be extra careful when with your wallet while in busy cities like Nairobi.

US passport holders need a visa to enter Kenya, but they can get it at the airport or border crossing when they arrive in Kenya. If you want to plan ahead then you can apply for a visa in the US. If you are planning on visiting just Kenya, then a single-entry is all you need. If your plans include crossing over to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or visit the Serengeti, then you'll need a multiple-entry visa if you wish to re-enter Kenya again.

There's a risk of catching malaria pretty much everywhere you travel in Kenya. The highlands used to be a low-risk area, but even there you have to be careful and take precautions. Kenya is home to the chloroquine-resistant strain of malaria as well as several others. Make sure your doctor or travel clinic knows you are traveling to Kenya (don't just say Africa) so s/he can prescribe the right anti-malarial medication. Tips on how to avoid malaria will also help.

A number of facilities in form of accommodation have been put up to cope with the growing number of tourists. Safari lodges in abundance as well us upmarket hotels and other forms of accommodation surround the national parks and other tourist destinations, just for your comfort and relaxation.

Among the challenges of Kenya include the fact that it has a high crime rate in cities like Nairobi. Tourists have to be extremely careful. If is safer to travel in a taxi than the public means.There is also a growing concern in the national parks during the peak season. Notably, during the migration of the wild beasts in Masai Mara, the place is congested with tourists and safari vehicles.

All in all, Kenya is not a destination to miss when it comes to choosing a safari to Africa. A visit to parks including Masai mara, Lake Nakuru, Marsabit, Amboseli and Mount Kenya will be a perfect strategy for fun and adventure.