Upon arrival to Kenya, visitors from Europe and Asia can obtain travel visas at the airport. Travel visas are obtained at a fee either at the airport or in advance. Citizens from common wealth countries with the exception of a few d not require visas to enter Kenya. It is convenient to consult with the respective countries consulate, high commission or Kenyan Embassy before traveling.
Its is recommended that all travelers to Kenya and neighboring countries ensure validity of their visa, at least 6 months beyond protracted end of their visit and that their passports have plenty of blank pages to accommodate the immigration stamps. This info can be sourced by travelers from the Embassy of Kenya in the various countries.
Vaccination is a key requirement when traveling. Kenya is no exception to this. Yellow fever vaccination is required to be administered ten days prior to the day of travel. Evidence of the yellow fever vaccination is required on arrival at the airport. Its also wise to have routine inoculations for diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine and measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine.
A prescription antimalarial drug and by protecting yourself against mosquito bites insecticide treated nets (in the camps including game parks) at altitudes below 2,500 m (8,202 ft). Chloroquine is not an effective antimalarial drug in Kenya and should not be taken to prevent malaria in this region.
Honesty, it is said is the best policy. Kenya remains to host a number of favorite tourist attractions but due to some political upheavals experienced early in 2008 as a result of the disputed elections held in 2007. Some western countries issued travel advisories for their citizens traveling to Kenya. The situation has since then improved and Kenya is once again a safe haven.
Hotels, lodges and park are relatively safe because it's to the interest of the management in those locations to ensure security. The Kenya boarder with Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia are risky but this in not a major concern because they are far away from the tourist routes in Kenya.
Driving in Kenya is done on the left side of the road. This could be somewhat disquieting especially for those not accustomed. Traveling outside major cities at night is not advised. This is because of poor road and lighting conditions and some roads especially all weather roads become impassible during the rainy seasons. Once you've accustomed to the driving you should get by. Traffic jams are a common occurrence especially in the mornings and evenings.
The use of plastic money i.e. credit cards or traveler cheques is advised. Major credit cards are accepted as a means of payment in hotels, lodges and shops. ATM machines are located in all major towns and are situated in secure and well lit places
Its good practice to keep in touch with your friends and family back home or even your local embassy in Kenya; just keep them updated on your journey. Phone companies offer reliable services, though mobile phones may be out of range in some camps and lodges in the parks. Most hotels especially in the major towns of Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru have internet cyber cafe or have Wifi hotspot in public areas. For writers, or photographers who blog, or send videos you can at least upload your video to your friends or onto your website while still in Kenya. Your friends or family will share part of your experience! - 14915
Its is recommended that all travelers to Kenya and neighboring countries ensure validity of their visa, at least 6 months beyond protracted end of their visit and that their passports have plenty of blank pages to accommodate the immigration stamps. This info can be sourced by travelers from the Embassy of Kenya in the various countries.
Vaccination is a key requirement when traveling. Kenya is no exception to this. Yellow fever vaccination is required to be administered ten days prior to the day of travel. Evidence of the yellow fever vaccination is required on arrival at the airport. Its also wise to have routine inoculations for diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine and measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine.
A prescription antimalarial drug and by protecting yourself against mosquito bites insecticide treated nets (in the camps including game parks) at altitudes below 2,500 m (8,202 ft). Chloroquine is not an effective antimalarial drug in Kenya and should not be taken to prevent malaria in this region.
Honesty, it is said is the best policy. Kenya remains to host a number of favorite tourist attractions but due to some political upheavals experienced early in 2008 as a result of the disputed elections held in 2007. Some western countries issued travel advisories for their citizens traveling to Kenya. The situation has since then improved and Kenya is once again a safe haven.
Hotels, lodges and park are relatively safe because it's to the interest of the management in those locations to ensure security. The Kenya boarder with Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia are risky but this in not a major concern because they are far away from the tourist routes in Kenya.
Driving in Kenya is done on the left side of the road. This could be somewhat disquieting especially for those not accustomed. Traveling outside major cities at night is not advised. This is because of poor road and lighting conditions and some roads especially all weather roads become impassible during the rainy seasons. Once you've accustomed to the driving you should get by. Traffic jams are a common occurrence especially in the mornings and evenings.
The use of plastic money i.e. credit cards or traveler cheques is advised. Major credit cards are accepted as a means of payment in hotels, lodges and shops. ATM machines are located in all major towns and are situated in secure and well lit places
Its good practice to keep in touch with your friends and family back home or even your local embassy in Kenya; just keep them updated on your journey. Phone companies offer reliable services, though mobile phones may be out of range in some camps and lodges in the parks. Most hotels especially in the major towns of Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru have internet cyber cafe or have Wifi hotspot in public areas. For writers, or photographers who blog, or send videos you can at least upload your video to your friends or onto your website while still in Kenya. Your friends or family will share part of your experience! - 14915
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