A plug for my friend's company. The Chequered Flag, Westlands (and Karen), Nairobi

On a totally unbiased note I'd just like to tell you about hire cars in Kenya. Now if you want to follow the herd and end up in a stampede of minibuses in the game parks then go with the cheapo tour firms. If you want the real Mcoy then hire a car and go where the wind takes you. It's so easy and a brilliant firm (which I am not completely unconnected to) is called The Chequered Flag. They are in Nairobi and you won't find any difficulties dealing with them. They are very reputable. Of course there are other car firms too.
But isn't this smart, and I found out yesterday that the UN recommendsChequered Flag to their employees so it comes highly recommended.