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Useful tips before visiting Kenya:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Visa:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

All visitors to Kenya are required to have valid passports. Visas are also required for visitors who are not citizens of the commonwealth countries in order to enter Kenya. However, \u00a0It is advisable for the visitors to check the current visa requirements through airlines, tour operators or Kenya Tourist Offices, Kenya Embassies or High Commissions in their countries before coming since visa requirements keep changing.\u00a0Visas normally take up to six weeks to process and are valid for up to a three month period.<\/p>\n

Weather:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kenya enjoys a tropical climate. It is hot and humid at the coast, temperate inland and very dry in the north and northeast parts of the country.\u00a0The average annual temperature for the coastal town of Mombasa (altitude 17 metres) is 30.30 Celsius maximum and 22.40 Celsius minimum, the capital city, Nairobi (altitude 1,661 metres) 25.20 Celsius maximum and 13.60 Celsius minimum, Eldoret (altitude 3,085) 23.60 Celsius maximum and 9.50 Celsius minimum, Lodwar (altitude) 506 metres) and the drier north plain lands 34.80 Celsius maximum and 23.70 Celsius minimum.<\/p>\n

There is plenty of sunshine all the year round and summer clothes are worn throughout the year. However, it is usually cool at night and early in the morning.\u00a0The long rains occur from April to June and short rains from October to December. The rainfall is sometimes heavy and when it does come it often falls in the afternoons and evenings. The hottest period is from February to March and coldest in July to August.<\/p>\n

Baggage:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Baggage space on safari is restricted to one medium suitcase per person, plus hand baggage (private safaris where there are less than 7 persons in the vehicle are not subject to this restriction). Visitors to Treetops and the Ark are asked to take overnight bags only; suitcases can be left at the base hotel. Hotels will normally store baggage at no extra cost. A baggage weight restriction of 15 kg per person applies on air safaris. Where very small aircraft are used this may be reduced to 10kg.<\/p>\n

Currency:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Hard currencies can be exchanged in cash or travelers cheques at banks all over the country, at Forex bureaus in Nairobi and at most large hotels. US Dollars and Sterling Pounds are most acceptable and will cause the least delay. Please take note; USD dollar bills have to be from year 2000 and above. As a norm, always ask what commission and charges will be deducted first and prior to transaction. Banks are usually open from 9.00AM to 3.00PM, Mondays through Fridays and from 9.00AM and 11.00AM on Saturdays.<\/p>\n

Credit Cards:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

VISA, MASTER CARD and AMERICAN EXPRESS are widely accepted for tourist services. There\u2019s usually a 5% mark-up on top of the price as establishments are charged a fixed percentage of their transactions.<\/p>\n

Health:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Since rules concerning disease prevention change from time to time, keep checking your nearest Kenyan High Commission, Kenya Tourist Office or any airline flying scheduled services into Kenya. Malaria is endemic to most parts of Kenya and intending visitors should start taking anti-malarial tablets before departure and continue taking them for the prescribed time after their return. Insect repellents should be made use of after dusk and suitable cover up clothes should be worn in the evenings.<\/p>\n

Flying Doctors Society:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Membership of the Flying Doctors Society is strongly recommended. In event of accident or sickness while on safari, the society will fly patients by air ambulance to Nairobi for admittance to hospital. The current cost for 1-month membership is US$ 24 per person.<\/p>\n

Drinking Water: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Drinking water from the tap must be considered risky. Bottled mineral water is available in every hotel and supermarket.<\/p>\n

Security:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Normal precautions as in any other destination world-wide should be taken. Visitors are advised not to leave cash and valuables in their hotel rooms but to make use of safe deposit boxes and safes. One should never carry large sums in cash and women should keep a tight grip on handbags in crowds or busy streets. Jewelry snatching is quite common in city streets. As in all major cities walking alone or in small groups at night should be considered a hazard and avoided. Reliable taxis are available at all the principal hotels. Taking photographs is prohibited near military installations, policemen, the president, the national flag, the State House, state lodges, soldiers, prisons and prisoners etc. Seek assistance from your driver\/guide before photographing local people & permission should be obtained.<\/p>\n

Voltage:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Both mains electricity and generated supply in lodges provide 240 volts AC 50 cycles. Sockets are normally three pin and of the \u2018square\u2019 variety.<\/p>\n

Tips & Porters:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Although hotels and lodges include a service charge, it is customary to tip porters, waiters, taxi drivers and safari drivers\/guides.<\/p>\n

Language:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kiswahili is the main language while English is the official language. In addition, most tribes have their own language.<\/p>\n

Post and Telephones:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Keeping in touch by mail and telephone is generally easy. Direct overseas dialing is possible from major centers and increasingly from remote places such as game lodges. Call home bureaus are in plenty in Nairobi as are the Cyber cafes for e-mail and Internet access.<\/p>\n

Arrivals and Departures:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kenya has two main ports of entry by air: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi and Moi International Airport, Mombasa. Mombasa is the main port of entry by sea.<\/p>\n

Airport Departure Tax:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

International Airport departure tax is payable on departure from the International airports. A local airport service charge is also payable on departure for domestic flights. As this varies from country to country, please check with your airline on the prevailing amounts payable prior to your flight departure.<\/p>\n

Opening and Shopping Hours:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Major stores, tourist services, offices and museums open from 8.00AM to 5.00PM in large towns though offices often break for lunch. In rural areas and out in the bush small shops can be open at almost any hour. Souvenirs to take back home can include wood and soap stone sculptures and carvings, sisal baskets, bead-work and tribal regalia, masks, textiles and gemstones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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