If you opt for the standard Kenya holiday itinerary — a safari trip coupled with a few days relaxation at the coast, and a day shopping in the big city — your time is likely to be spent dodging oceans of people who have the exact same itinerary in mind.

Such congestion is naturally not conducive for an enjoyable vacation. Who wants to get up at the crack of dawn to get a poolside cabana or spot on the beach, or see more tourists than animals in a national park?

So how how can you make your Kenyan vacation better? Take a stroll off the beaten vacation path. Go to lesser-known places, and travel at different times from the masses.

Click here to find out where to go in Kenya to beat the crowds.