Kenya Quick Facts

Introduction

No other country on earth can offer the visitor as much to see and do. Within the borders of a single country you will find pristine beaches and coral reef, equatorial forests and mighty snow-capped mountains, searing deserts and cool highland retreats and endless opportunities for adventure, discovery, relaxation; more than you would ever expect.

Kenya lies astride the equator on the eastern coast of Africa.

Capital	Nairobi
Languages	Kiswahili (Official), English
Currency	Kenya Shillings (1 KES = INR 0.55 Approx) (1 USD = KES 81 Approx)
Time Difference	+3 Hrs GMT & -2.5 Hrs IST
Best Time to Visit	June to October

Climate

Climate
Kenya offers warm days and cool, early mornings and evenings throughout most of the country. At altitude the temperatures are moderate. The Coast is often humid and tropical. There are two primary rainy seasons: the long rains roughly from March to May and the short rains during October and November. January and February are relatively hot months, and the ideal time to explore Kenya’s beautiful sand beaches at the Coast . Nevertheless, the dry season starting from June - October is arguably best time to visit Kenya.

Kenya offers warm days and cool, early mornings and evenings throughout most of the country. At altitude the temperatures are moderate. The Coast is often humid and tropical.

There are two primary rainy seasons: the long rains roughly from March to May and the short rains during October and November.

January and February are relatively hot months, and the ideal time to explore Kenya’s beautiful sand beaches at the Coast .

Nevertheless, the dry season starting from June - October is arguably best time to visit Kenya.