Home
Interact Ask A Question
Your Kenya Stories
Site Search
Kenya Blog
Travel Info Top Things To Do
Safari Guide
Cheap Flight to Kenya
Free Movie Gallery
Picture Gallery
Travel Stories
Wildlife Parks
Kenya Beaches
Best Kenya Hotels
Kenya Weddings
Practical Travel Info
Nairobi Guide
Mombasa Guide
Background Info Kenya Culture
Kenya Tribes
Masai Tribe
Kenya People
Kenya's Animals
Kenya Food
Kenya News
Facts About Kenya
About This Site Share This Site
About Me & Contact
E-Zine
Subscribers Area
Advertise
[?] Subscribe To This Site

XML RSS
Add to Google
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to My MSN
Subscribe with Bloglines

Clothing on the beach in Kenya?

by Guy


What should I best wear on the beach in Kenya? I have heard many stories about hook worms and various other creatures in the sand.

So I just wanted to query whether it is advisable to invest in some beach socks or such like.

Also on a safari is it adviseable to wear neutral colours? Thanks.

Comments for
Clothing on the beach in Kenya?

Click here to add your own comments

Feb 16, 2010
 beaches in Kenya
by: Irene O.

You should know that tourists dont lay on the beach. The sand is not really comfortable to lay at except from some locations.

Tourists do lay near the poolside at the hotel or at the grass compounds. The beach is used for a walk or just to get into the ocean. But not many people to swim in the ocean. The water is often to far away and once the tide get high waves can be quite high. I have heard of sand flies but not really experienced them myself.

To wear water sandals is advisable when walking in the water because of sea hedgehogs. But this depends where you are.

About beach clothing. Ladies two pieces, top less is not allowed.

Safari clothes, anything you are comfortable with.In the morning and evening hours it can be a bit cold. Dont forget your hat to protect you against sunburn. Cotton clothes, no need to wear specific safari clothes. Comfortable shoes. And if you do a lodge safari decent clothes for the restaurant. Shorts and mini skirts not really allowed or appreciated.

Have a great trip

Irene Okech
www.ivoryandpearls.com
Safari and weddingplanner for Kenya

Feb 13, 2010
 Clothing for Beach and ' Bush'
by: John


Hi Guy,

You are on the right 'track' with your thinking.

The Kenya coast is often called the 'coral coast'
so some type of footwear for the beach is advisable- particularly at low tide.

Stone fish (venomous) hang out around the coral
reefs and 'low tide' makes you more vulnerable to encountering coral, stone fish and whatever else may be 'lurking' about.

Conservative beachwear is Appropriate on the beach so go in 'style'.

Neutral colors (nothing bright) is appropriate for safaris as a natural camouflage and take a hat or cap with a brim, your binoculars, camera or video recorder. and have an
Enjoyable trip,

Best Regards,
John
www.ExploringKenya.com

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to Question About Kenya


footer for kenya page