Even after reading guidebooks, many tourists go to Kenya thinking all there is to see is tribal culture and lions. While those aspects of Kenya do exist, there are many other things to do and see that might not have expected. Kenya’s colorful history and growing economy mean that the country is more diverse and nuanced than typical Western stereotypes lead us to believe. Rural populations have become more urbanized, wildlife can be found in unexpected places, and culture means more than just “tribal.” Here are eight things that surprise foreigners about Kenya.

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