ENTRY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS

Visitors must be in possessions of health documentation on arrival in Kenya. 

Yellow Fever vaccination is needed.

Cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Kenya. However, it is highly recommended to take precautions against this disease.

Malaria is a serious threat especially to people who have no resistance against it. African Medical Research Foundation strongly recommends the use of prophylactic drugs. Please visit your local health care provider or hospital to obtain medication and advice.

Hepatitis information can be received form your local Center For Disease Control or hospital.

CUSTOM AND EXIT REGULATIONS

Personal effects, films, and cameras may be brought temporarily free of duty. Firearms need a special permit, which must be obtained in advance. Custom officials inspect baggage on arrival and departure.

CURRENCY

The unit of currency is the Kenya Shillings (Kshs) that is divided in to 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50.  There is no restriction to the amount of foreign currency a visitor may bring in during his stay in Kenya. All hotels facilitates and assists its customers in converting their foreign currency into Kenya Shillings.

MEDICAL ADVICE

Kenya enjoys a healthy and invigorating climate. Visitors need feel no concern for their general health during their stay. Customers requiring special medications should pack sufficient supplies in their hand luggage. Chemists' are well stocked. Tap water is considered safe in Nairobi and Mombasa. On safari, lodge rooms and tented camps are provided with flasks of filtered, and purified water. Bottled mineral water is also available throughout Kenya, and should always be opted for.

SECURITY

Visitors should take the same care as they would normally take in any other destination worldwide. Keep a close watch on handbags, wallets and cameras when walking in crowded places. Avoid wearing expensive or flashy jewelry. It is advisable to hire a taxi if you wish to move around at night, and for your personal safety, avoid deserted lanes and streets. Safe deposit boxes are available in all hotels for security purpose and all guests should utilize them for the safety of their valuable.

FOOD, SPECIAL DIETS AND NEEDS

Cuisine throughout Kenya is outstanding. Meals include American and European buffet breakfast with fresh local fruits; lunches and dinners consists of African, American and European buffets. In the case of special dietary needs or facilities for the physically challenged, please let us know these requirements in full at the time of making the booking. Vegetarian meals are also available at Kenya hotels.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Bring plenty of films and extra batteries, as both items are quite expensive in Kenya. While on safari, make sure you have some way of protecting your camera from the dust. As most of the safari game viewing takes place in the early morning and late afternoon, 100 or 200 ASA film is probably best to use. A telephoto or zoom lens is highly recommended. Always ask before taking photographs of the Kenyan people.

KENYAN BANKING

Travelers checks and most major credit cards are widely accepted in Kenya.  Banking hours are generally from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and some banks open on Saturday mornings. Banks at airports are open for longer hours.

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

• Four to seven changes of casual clothing (T-shirts, sports shirts, long sleeve shirts, a sweater or jacket, shorts, slacks, blouses and a dress.)
• Two pair of comfortable shoes, and a pair of sandals
• Swim suit, and cover-up
• Hat with a visor
• Sunglasses (neck string comes in quite handy)
• Binoculars
• An extra pair of glasses/contact lenses
• Sun screen
• Eye drops
• Skin and hair moisturizers
• Small flashlight
• Personal medications
• A photo copy of your passport, credit cards, and airline tickets (to be kept separately form the originals)
• Insect repellent
• Pre-moistened small napkins

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