kenya
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When to go: June to October( the dry season) is best for wildlife-watching, including the Great Migration. January and February offer a gap in the rainy seasons, the heaviest rains being in April and May. Currency: Kenyan shillings( KSh) with U. S. dollars
also widely accepted Language: English and Swahili Getting around: Safaris generally involve fly-in or vehicle transfers from airports, organised by private tour operators, with 4WD vehicles in national parks and conservancies. Car rental is available and main roads in cities are generally good, while rural roads are more variable.
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A lilac-breasted roller watching for insect prey from its perch
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It also pays to get up early. This is when the natural world is at its most active: hear the dawn chorus in full song, watch silent, stalking predators on the hunt, sense the sudden fear of their potential prey as they dart away— all playing out under the rising sun.
Be sure to take warm clothes for the surprisingly cool morning air or suitable layers in neutral shades of khaki and beige to subtly blend in with the bush, especially on walking safaris. But avoid blue and black since these attract the nasty nip of tsetse flies. Take your own field guide and binoculars to avoid missing out on the finer details of wildlife-watching.
Finally, don’ t dismiss the little creatures while you’ re there. Although the Big Five are justifiably popular, birds such as lilac-breasted rollers doing their acrobatic courtship dance or an army of sizzling ants on their march to massacre termites can be equally fascinating. image: awl images illustration: lis watkins
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