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Kiswahili 101: Important Swahili words for Kenya Safari travellers

It is always fun when a visitor learns a bit of swahili language. I have compiled some swahili words that could help you get started for your safari.

  • Hello - Jambo!
    How are you? - Habari?
    OK/fine - Sawa sawa
    Yes - Ndiyo
    No - Hapana
    Good - Mzuri
    Bad - Mbaya -
    Please - Tafadhali
    Thank you (very much) - Asante (sana)
    Not Yet - Bado
    Water - Maji
    Hot - Moto
    Cold - Baridi
  • Tea - Chai
    Coffee - Kahawa
    Milk - Maziwa
    Meat - Nyama
    Beer - Bia or pombe
  • Lion - Simba
    Buffalo - Nyati
    Elephant - Tembo
    Rhino - Kifaro
    Leopard - Chui
    Giraffe - Twiga
    Hippo - Kiboko
    Antelope - Swala
    Bird - Ndege
    Cheetah - Ndoa Ndoa, Duma
    Bug - Dudu

 

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