Backpacking through Kenya on a tight budget — totally doable

Did Kenya on a shoestring for 18 days and it was absolutely manageable. Based in cheap guesthouses near Mombasa centre and ate mostly at local spots — ugali from street stalls cost almost nothing and was better than anything in a tourist restaurant.

Mount Kenya has an entry fee but worth every penny. conservation success stories was a free discovery that ended up being one of my favourite moments of the trip. Budget travellers: Kenya is worth your time and money, just avoid the tourist-priced restaurants.