Visa &
Passport Information
Health Advice for
Kenya
What
to Pack?
Safety & Security
Traveling Do's and Don'ts
Before you buy your air ticket to Kenya, you want to
be sure that you have what you need or you will be
able to get it once you arrive in Kenya. Depending
on your nationality or country of origin, you may
need to apply for and receive a visa before visiting
Kenya. It is important that you do so immediately
upon your decision to travel to Kenya, and make sure
that it is not intended to expire during your
travel. You can apply for and get a Kenya Visa from
your nearest Kenyan Embassy or Consulate.
Not everyone needs a Kenya visa. You can download a
full list of nationals who need and do not need a
Kenya visa. If you are an American or a European
citizen, you will need a visa to enter Kenya.
When making preparations for your passport, it is
advisable to make several copies of the actual
passport or visa (in addition to the original). This
is only for your own safety, the last thing you want
to do is to be out of your home country without any
way to provide proof of your identity, should you
lose your passport. You should leave one of the
copies at home before you travel, just in case. When
you travel with the original passport, always keep
it locked up safely, in a hotel safe or anywhere
secure.
Before you leave for Kenya make sure you have the
following:
Valid Passport
Arrival Ticket
Return Ticket
Adequate Funds
Visa (if required)
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Before you travel to Kenya, make sure that you are
up to date on all immunizations.. Depending on the
specific area you intend to visit, you should make
sure you have the following immunizations:
- Hepatitis (A and B)
- Typhoid
- Tetanus
- Yellow Fever
Malaria Prescription
Other health advice for Kenya is to protect yourself
from mosquito bites which could lead to malaria.
Some protective measures against mosquito bites
include use of mosquito repellent and use of
mosquito nets. If you will be travelling to the
Kenyan coast or western Kenya, it is advisable to
take anti-malaria pills.
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Proper planning and packing is the key to a safe and
comfortable trip to Kenya. Make sure you keep the
following in mind when packing for your trip.
Remember that Kenya has a tropical climate. You
should prepare yourself for a wide variety of
conditions that may include dust, wet, hot and cool
weather.
Here are some basics to have when packing for Kenya
travel:
- Camera
- Basic Essentials
- Comfortable, lightweight, and casual clothes (if you
are on a safari, neutral is best, bright and bold is
not) comfortable and strong shoes or boots
- Brimmed Hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Formal / Occasional wear (depending on your reason
for travel)
- Toiletries
- Prescription Medication
- Sunglasses (and a spare pair)
- Medical Kit (for exploration)
- Flashlight (for exploration)
- Video Camera and accessories
- Binoculars
- Travel Documents - Passport, visa, others
- Vaccination Certificates
- Insurance Documents
- Travelers Cheques
- Credit / Debit Cards
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You always want to be aware of your surroundings
when travelling away from home. Travelling to Kenya
is no different. Be vigilant when in public places
and even more when venturing out at night. Incase of
robbery, report at the nearest police station. Kenya
has a Tourist Safety and Communication centre that
is always on call. They have a 24hr tourist helpline
(02 - 604767) where you can seek assistance in case
of need.
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- We understand that you want to take as many pictures
of the beautiful country, but before you begin to
take pictures of houses or people, ask for their
permission first. In some cases, you may be required
to offer a tip for those pictures.
- Watch your money. Make sure when switching currency
you do so in a reputable hotel, foreign exchange
bureau or bank.
- Do not display your valuables to the world; this
will keep you from being the target of theft.
- Only carry what you need in regards to money when
venturing out.
- Keep yourself "undercover", do not display jewelry.
- If you are going on a Safari, watch your clothing
choices. Bright colors (such as whites and blues)
attract wild animals as well as insects. Camouflage
clothing is in some cases illegal to wear.
- Never approach a wild animal even if they appear
harmless.
- Drinking water - it is safer to drink bottled or
mineral water
- Tipping is OK although not mandatory in most places.
We hope these Kenya travel tips have been helpful
and will prepare you for a wonderful visit to Kenya.
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