Question concerning butterflies in Kenya

[maplematt22]

Hi, I have a trip to Kenya and I would like to know wether to fucuse on Pappilonidae or Charaxes, eventually which species there are really stunning. The other question comes for recommended locations there and which equipment would you recommend me to take along. As a last question it is about legallity of insect collecting. Can I take them along without fear of some big fee or ...I hope not...jail? Im a beginner in the hobby, so I will be greatfull if You could recommend size of the btterfly net aswell as other equipment which I shouldnt forget home. Thanks everyone for help and please excuse my English. My question may seem silly to experienced members, but everyone started at certain point so I hope, that I will find help here;) have a great rest of the weekend

[africaone]

as for quite all African countries, if you ask permits you will never get at reasonable price or simply never get them.
play the tourist (be careful some population on the Coast doesn't allow to collect.). As far as I know it forbidden to export insect without permits.
The most wonderful Charaxes in Kenya are probably Charaxes xiphares kulal (on Mt Kulal), nandina (mountain in Central Kenya), berkeleyi ( a real rarity), ...