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Location
East Africa
Official languages
English, though Swahili is widely spoken
Currency
Kenyan Shillings also called bobs, though USD is very prized
100 Kshs = 0.98 USD / 1.27 CAD / 0.84 EUR
Visa process: Very easy, can be done online or upon arrival. The price goes from 20$ (transit) to 100$ (multiple entry)
Popular for: Safaris, Masai Tribes
Things to do and places to visit: Masai Mara Safaris, National Parks, East Coast beaches
Location
East Africa
Official language
Swahili (Most people in touristic places such as Zanzibar speak English, unlike other areas)
Currency
Tanzanian Shillings , but the USD is very prized
1000 Tzshs = 0.42 USD / 0.56 CAD / 0.37 EUR
Visa process: Can be obtained at the embassy prior to the trip, at the border if traveling by car or at the airport upon arrival. The visa costs 50 USD except for American Citizens (100$), and is valid for 3 months (at the border at least).
I know it costs more when applying through the embassy and I have no idea for the price at the airport since I took the bus from Nairobi
Popular for: Safaris, Maasai Tribes, Zanzibar beaches, waterfalls, its rich history
Things to do and places to visit: Serengeti Safaris, Kitesurfing, Historical Guided tours, Party
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