It\u2019s business as usual for many Kenyan travelers, and we\u2019re here to assist on the next outing across borders. Be it for meetings, or pleasure, we delve into the most traveled routes out of the country, by Kenyan citizens, according to Travelstart data over the last two years. Let us enhance your travel experience with these simple suggestions.<\/p>\n
Visa Requirements: E-visa (obtained via the internet) for 60 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended months: avoid June to August at all costs (monsoon season).<\/strong><\/p>\n What better way to get our tour of these five popular business destinations kicked off than the gateway to India; Mumbai. This city plays host to approximately 20 million people, the famous Bollywood, one of the largest slums in Asia, and the most expensive house in the world. A cultural hub of people and food, which may or may not agree with you, a beehive of activity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Public transport is a bit on the expensive side, due to the insane amount of traffic, but don\u2019t be afraid to hop on the local trains. Sure, they\u2019re packed to the rafters, but they\u2019re cheap and run on time. A match made in heaven!<\/p>\n But\u2026 what is there to do? A fair question; allow us to sort this for you. Catch a boat ride (life jackets recommended) to the Hindu and Buddhist caves of Elephanta Island. Recently discovered caves have shot this island into the spotlight, and boy do they deliver. The perfect day trip before a night flight, or during downtime between meetings, will serve as the perfect landscape for some Instagram photos.<\/p>\n Chapel Road<\/strong><\/p>\n A tough task to choose number two in our list of two places to visit in Mumbai, but we\u2019ve gone with something more \u2018out there\u2019 on the scale of 1 to out there. Take a tour of the Chapel Road Murals. An odd one, but street art is fast becoming one of the most important aspects of every city. Delving into what makes the real city of Mumbai tick is crucial when having a short stay in what is easily one of the most interesting cities on this planet we call home.<\/p>\n Food of the day: Get involved in trying some of the Vada Pav. Carbs, with carbs inside, topped with carbs. It\u2019s a pleasure!<\/p>\n Visa Requirements: Visa not required<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended Months: June to August<\/strong><\/p>\n A mere stone\u2019s throw away from Kenya, we hop on over to Uganda to investigate what this popular stop for holiday seekers has to offer. A hop skip and a jump from the Kenyan capital of Kampala, our prime locations on offer are nature-based, and rightly so. As of 2014, this town housed approximately 70,000 people (slightly less than the population of Mumbai) but is also called home by president Museveni. Let\u2019s take a look at what the favorite sites are to see in the number two city on our list, shall we?<\/p>\n Entebbe botanical gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n There is something quite special about these \u2018ancient\u2019 gardens. Laid out in 1898, this park is more about walking the expanse, than being a botanical garden (as we have become accustomed to). If clearing your mind is what you\u2019re after, look no further. Set out in three sections, the most recognizable, and spoken about areas are the rainforest sections, where locals will tell you the 1940\u2019s version of Tarzan, the movie, were shot. An hour escape, or a six-hour retreat, these gardens will manage your emotions in the best way possible\u2026with nature.<\/p>\n Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary<\/strong><\/p>\n Our top pick for this segment is the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. A popular day tour and even more popular over-night experience. 50 orphaned chimpanzees are being rehabilitated on an island in Lake Victoria, with the intention of being reintroduced into the wild (where possible). Witnessing these amazing creatures at work and play is something very hard to forget, and is the perfect escape from the craziness that is the business district of Entebbe.<\/p>\n Visa Requirements: Visa Required.<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended Months: Anytime really, but stay inside (it\u2019s hot always. No exceptions)!<\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019ve heard the name. We\u2019ve heard the name. The desert town that built itself up from nothing, to become an absolute powerhouse of business and tourism alike, has taken strides to set itself apart from the rest of the world. Be it exotic, be it fantastic, be it unbelievable; Dubai has it, and it probably has a lot of it.<\/p>\n There are a lot of superlatives on offer for Dubai, but what exactly should we expect?<\/p>\n Dubai Mall<\/strong><\/p>\n No, this is not a joke; the Dubai Mall is the largest mall in the world and has a little something for everyone. Nothing short of an entire day\u2019s adventure, it is the perfect opportunity to get whatever you need, for the rest of your life, ever. Not enough for you? Sure, why not stop off at the indoor ice rink or theme park? Or, why not check out the indoor underwater zoo? The only issue visitors have when visiting this \u2018mall\u2019 is remembering where they parked.<\/p>\n Burj Khalifa<\/strong><\/p>\n It took you two weeks, but you\u2019ve managed to see the entire mall and the attractions it has on offer; where to next? Pop in next door at the world\u2019s tallest building. Not for the faint-hearted, the observation deck on the 124th floor will literally take your breath away. Unlikely, but this might not be enough for you. Press that \u2018up\u2019 button on the elevator as carefully as you can, and await your chariot to the 148th floor and the dining experience offered by the staff of \u2018At the Top Sky Lounge\u2019.<\/p>\n If you dare.<\/p>\n Visa Requirements: Visa not required; 90 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n Considered the fastest growing city in the world, Dar es Salaam is the former capital of Tanzania, but still the most populous region of the country with an incredible 4 million people. Easy to pass over, but worth mentioning; Dar es Salaam was the capital city officially until 1996, but remains the financial capital in all aspects of the word. Without getting bogged down in semantics, let\u2019s quickly move on to two of many attractions worth visiting.<\/p>\n Markets, Markets, Markets<\/strong><\/p>\n Dar es Salaam is full of vibrant fish, wood, goods markets that require you to be alert, and ready to bargain. Making sure you get the correct price might be fun, but the quality of the product, especially the food, is something worth writing home about. The tastes of the fish markets will keep you coming back for more and more\u2026 and more.<\/p>\n Museums, Museums, Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n Kenyan Born, Louis Leakey, and his wife, Mary Leakey, made some inspiring discoveries in Tanzania which are all on display in museums across Dar es Salaam. Visit what many consider to be one of the most important discoveries in the evolution of the human race, or take a stroll through replicas of ancient Africa. More than just a business destination, this fascinating city will keep you busy, all the while learning about Africa, and the secrets it holds.<\/p>\n Island hop for the day<\/strong><\/p>\n Lesser known, but equally as important, is the island life on offer off the coast of Dar es Salaam. Mbudya and Bongoyo Island are growing in popularity, and are worth visiting before the world catches on. Mark our words; these islands will become global havens in the very near future.<\/p>\n Visa Requirements: Visa required.<\/strong><\/p>\n The moment you step out of O.R Tambo International Airport into the streets of Johannesburg it becomes very clear, very quickly; this is the financial capital of South Africa. High rise buildings accompanied by intense hustle at a street-level set the tone for your stay, and get you into business mode immediately. The business model is good for short stays, but if you\u2019re in Johannesburg for a while, why not give these two escapes at a go?<\/p>\n Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n A trip down a very torrid memory lane for South Africa, but one that ought not to be forgotten. Constitutional Hill, the site of 4 former prisons and now occupied by the constitutional court of South Africa, it is a stark contrast and reminder of what once was, and now has become.<\/p>\n The apartheid museum will always be a reminder of where South Africa has come from, and enable disbelieving visitors to the country to have a peek into the past of so many of the population.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s business as usual for many Kenyan travelers, and we\u2019re here to assist on the next outing across borders. 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\nElephanta Island<\/strong><\/p>\n2.Entebbe, Uganda<\/h4>\n
3.Dubai, UAE<\/h4>\n
4. Dar es Salam, Tanzania<\/h4>\n
5.Johannesburg, South Africa<\/h4>\n