Should I go to Kenya?

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Sunny on the inside

I'd pay the balance, but you could always review it in April when you're due to pay. Things'll probably have blown over by June, but if not you'll be covered anyway by either your insurance or ABTA bond or similar.

Joythe K

Go to Kenya, you'll regret not going.

Traveler

Having lived in Kenya for several years, I'd say that by June, the violence in Kenya is highly likely to be resolved, and that you should most definitely not cancel the trip at this point. The troubles there are only 10 days old, and could be gone by the end of the month.

Additionally, the violence is very unlikely to affect tourists, as most Kenyans know that the economy and their own livelihoods depend on having many tourists come in. Kenyans are extremely warm and friendly to foreigners in general, and you'll have an excellent time if you go.

What I would suggest is for you to wait another month, and if by then things appear to be getting worse or still worry you, then, sure, book somewhere else if you feel you need to. But since you don't need to pay the balance until April, I'd consider waiting even that long to decide. I am confident that by June, things will be back to normal. Perhaps not for everyone in the country, but as far as tourists and tourist attractions go, you should be totally fine.

daddynard1010

There are alot of problems over there now due to politics and being unhappy with elected officials. Kenya is quite big, so I think theres somewhere over there the newlywed can go to and have a pleasurable time. Congratulations.

Jen-N-Craig

That depends....Were you really going to Kenya to stay in Nairobi the whole time? Or were you going to go to do safaris, meet the Maasai, etc. if you were planning on staying in the cities, pay attention to the political climate closely and make your decision last minute...That would still leave time to change it to somewhere else if you were willing to do the planning on your own and not book just a tour or something. If you were going to do the second, this part of Kenya should likely not be affected by the political situation...If all else fails, just go to Tanzania or Zambia. Much of the same sights and things to do, and in the case of Zambia, cheaper.

angel_of_thought

If I were in your position I'd try finding other destinations, but keep Kenya as 1st choice in the meantime. Who knows, in 3 months time the troubles in Kenya may have calmed down, and they'll need all the tourism they can get.

roger.williams20@btinternet.com

Try to go somewhere else and I am sure with the very serious internal struggle going on your deposit should be covered.

Tony R

heck yeah

Lexus Luthor

You only live once. Money is made to spend.....

i would not go there yet but i would go later on... although the Tanzanian ans South African safaris are better than the Kenyan one.

Denno

By April the current situation will have calmed. so no need to worry.

Karibu Kenya

x..pixie..x

I would say yes...although Kenya is amazing.
I went on safari a couple of years ago and it was such a memorable experience!
I loved every minute of it but we did go through some very underprivelaged, 3rd world villages which was really sad. It was such an eye opener that when we think we've got it bad, there are people out there who have it 10x worse.

Dad's found yer scoo'er

Talk to your travel agent. It's unlikely things in Kenya will be much better in June. There has to be other people in your situation so alternatives may already be on offer.

puppysyndrome

My brother and his wife pastor a church in Nairobi and I had the opportunity to spend the month of September with them. I don't know that I'd pick a place like that for a honeymoon but it certainly is an interesting place and a real education and eye opener. If you go, you can't possibly come back the same as when you left..... it changes you forever. The poverty I saw was like nothing you could ever imagine. Kibera Slum has a million people living on 1 sq mile of land........no toilets!!
Safari at Maasi Mara was amazing. I just heard from my brother today and he said things have settled down considerably over the last couple days. You should be good to go by June. Check out my brother's website and some of his pics of the area.........travel agencies don't always portray places as they really are. I can't wait to go back! I loved it!!
www.gbkean.com

Dazv

If you can, I would really try and go to Kenya. I went a year back and it is amazing! Are you going on safari...if so it will be a honeymoon to remember!

Tourism is very important to Kenya so I am sure they will sort evening out as soon as possible. The media has a habit of showing everything in such a bad light, I know for a fact most of the troubles have been in the slum areas of Nairobi and that the main tourist areas are relatively OK. Kenyans haven't a problem with tourists, they just have some political issues!

GO if you can!

dels replies

Absolutely not.. Unless things change considerably. Could be a case of lose your money or lose your life.

Muschi

I'd love to go to Africa, just not now. Due to the recent threat there, talk to your travel agency about getting a refund on the money you already paid. or maybe they will credit it towards another destination! It doesn't hurt to ask!

LivÃ¡n

I believe on June problems will be finished and Kenya will be a normal touristic place, now in Mombasa all is quite, there arenÂ´t problems, just in Nairobi.

Kara's BFF

Better safe than sorry, book somewhere else, you don't want to spend your entire honeymoon worrying that something might happen,

Nomimi

Think about it, it might not be a good moment until they get back to their senses there. Its very dangerous, Why not Tanganyika, an island in TANZANIA. friends who had their honeymoon there said it was magnifique.

mar

YES!!! By June everything would have calmed down. Remember, this is a political conflict. There is also a complex tribal issue added to the mix. However, this is by no means Rwanda so don't listen to people who are trying to compare the outbreak of political violence with what occurred in Rwanda. Socially, Kenya is completely different. The country is comprised of many minorities and the largest tribe only constitutes around 22% of the population.(the second largest constitutes around 20%)The election does seems to be unjust and it is unfortunate that this many lives had to be lost because politicians weren't able to fix the problem. What I am trying to say is that the violence has absolutly nothing to do with foreigners. I don't think that you should go if the violence continues because it is better to be safe than to be sorry. (Plus you are going to be on a honeymoon.) It is really important to take things into perspective:Kenyans need tourism and the violence is settling down. There is a lot of international attention to the issue as well since Kenya has been a paradigme for developement in the region.

Kenya is a great place to take a honeymoon. It is something which neither one of you will forget.

By the time you go, things will be completly back to normal. In fact, I would be very suprised if things arn't back to normal by the end of this month.

Jack the Toad

you should be fine if a bus doesn't hit you on the way out!

zilber

consider Tanzania as an alternative destination. it has better destinations to offer. and it similar by nature.
it also much safer by far. you do not have so many Somalis and you do not have any tribal hatred.

fatigue_uk

Book somewhere else. It's just too risky at the moment.

M.C.

Are you mad. Do you want to get killed...I would definately cancel your trip there...

Mel

No stay home and save your money. People have a habit of disappearing over there.

Eddie R

Cut your losses and go somewhere else.

Jordan

Why would you go to Kenya for your honeymoon? Depending when you go, there is TONS of rain in Kenya, and it is really hot and humid. Does not sound like a pleasant honeymoon to me. Nairobi is alright, but other than that, I'd prefer someplace else, like Maui or even the common Hawaii.

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