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Travel advice for Kenya: Here’s what you need to know!

A busy urban street in Kenya with people walking, buses on the road, and shops selling phones and accessories. Colorful signs and crowded sidewalks create a lively city scene under a bright, partly cloudy African sky.

Kenya is a beautiful country full of adventure and beauty, and in our opinion, the ultimate travel destination. It’s a true paradise for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences. The situation is generally safe, and we make sure you’re always informed of any changes.

Charlie X Justdiggit

Drie reizigers staan in een droog, zanderig Afrikaans landschap. Een vrouw in een kleurrijke jurk draagt een stok en mand, een andere staat met de handen op de heupen, terwijl een man in een groene korte broek met droge takken werkt bij een emmer en watercontainer.

No matter how you look at it, twist the facts, or ignore the signs, we can’t avoid it: the earth is heating up like a cake baking in the oven, the sea level is rising at a rapid pace, and our weather conditions are becoming increasingly more extreme. Insane rainfall is concentrated with long periods of stifling drought. The result is not good: land degradation and desertification mean that the land is no longer fertile and the future of many farmers seems hopeless. Fortunately, the organisation Justdiggit in Kenya and Tanzania are working hard on a solution. An ancient technique and simple in implementation: just dig it! And we like to take it a step further.

Kenya with kids

A young child with curly hair, wearing a yellow shirt, sits on a wooden chair outdoors in Kenya and looks through blue binoculars at a vast, green landscape under a partly cloudy sky—capturing the joy of travelling.

Going on safari with the whole gang, sleeping near elephants, and sharing breakfast beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya offers moments your kids will remember for the rest of their lives.

Prejudices about Africa

A vibrant mural on a building’s lower facade shows a smiling person with blue headphones, yellow sunglasses, and blue lips, surrounded by stylized yellow buildings—capturing the lively spirit of travelling through South Africa’s cityscape.

When I boarded the plane to Kampala (Uganda’s capital) to do an internship, a committee of friends and family came to see me off. “Be careful!” they shouted with a worried wrinkle in their foreheads. Weeks later, when photos appeared on Facebook of my ultra-hip-dressed, Ugandan friends in steaming, underground nightclubs, I received multiple responses asking the same thing: “Huh, you were in Africa, weren’t you?”

Ethical and responsible travel

A group of adults and children stand together outdoors in Kenya, smiling at the camera. The adults wear casual clothes and scarves, while the children wear colorful outfits. Huts and blue sky hint at their Africa travelling adventure.

“Sustainable travel: it may sound like a contradictory concept. One plane trip is as bad for our wonderful globe as two packs of cigarettes are for one person, and mass tourism does not always have the best impact on the culture, nature or local economy of a place. That’s why we think it’s incredibly important to make a positive impact. Here you can read how you, as a privileged traveler, can respectfully travel through your destination and ensure an equal exchange: culturally but also in terms of wildlife! ”

– Charlie

Our positive impact locally

A woman wearing patterned clothing and a headscarf smiles while working in a garden in Kenya, holding plants. A baby is wrapped on her back, and other people are nearby, reaching toward the plants as they enjoy travelling through Africa.

Sustainable travel may seem contradictory. Flights harm the planet, and mass tourism can damage culture, nature, and communities. That’s why we focus on making a positive impact. Discover how you can support local economies and travel responsibly in Africa with us!

Retreat in the serene Loita Hills

groep wandelaars rust uit op heuvel met uitzicht over dichtbegroeid landschap in kenia

Eveline de Wal and Heidi Hessing guide individuals and organizations to create the conditions for natural change and development. Together with Charlie’s Travels, they developed the Wilderness Leadership Trail. A week in Kenya’s wilderness, free from distractions like Wi-Fi, work, or WhatsApp. Are you coming along?

Hiking in Kenya: from Mount Kenya to the tribal trek

A dramatic view of Mount Kenya’s jagged peaks rising above grassy plains in Africa, with patches of snow and scattered clouds in the blue sky. The foreground features sparse vegetation and mist, enticing those travelling in search of adventure.

Don’t feel like bumping on the red dirt roads – with holes – in a 4×4 for hours, but would you rather walk, walk or run yourself? We have listed several breathtaking hikes hikes for you. From the total off-the-beaten tribal trek accompanied by a Masai guide to the challenging Mount Kenya and everything in between. So tell your other half to get ready for a hike or drag your friends to the top, where a cold snack is waiting for you. Hiking in Kenya: an endless view, satisfaction and an amazing memory as a reward. The life!

An African with Asian eyes

Several colorful boats are docked along a waterfront in Kenya, with people on and near the boats. Behind them are lush green trees and white buildings under a bright blue sky—a glimpse of travelling in Africa.

The gaze of the African coastal dwellers was always directed toward the outside world, beyond the horizon at sea. They had little connection with the interior. For hundreds of years, Arabian, Persian, and Asian traders arrived in their sailing ships on the monsoon winds, only to depart a few months later with valuable goods. They discovered an endless treasure of cinnamon, frankincense, and myrrh…

Sustainable swimming with white sharks

Aerial view of a coastal town in South Africa beside a curving sandy beach, lush green hills, and blue ocean waves under a clear sky with scattered clouds—a perfect scene for travelling enthusiasts.

Swimming with great white sharks is on many people’s bucket lists! In South Africa, there are countless places to experience this adrenaline boost. But did you know that great white sharks are endangered? Feeding sharks is just as problematic as feeding baboons. That’s why Charlie’s Travels speaks with Zilé de Kock from Marine Dynamics, who is dedicated to sustainable and ecological “shark tourism.”

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