| Passport requirement for travel to Kenya |
Visitors require a passport to enter Kenya. Passports must have a sufficient number of unused pages for endorsements abroad and they must also be valid for at least six months past the projected stay in Kenya.
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| Visa requirement for entry into Kenya |
Visitors require a visa to enter Kenya. For details, please consult the Kenyan embassy or Consulate nearest to you. You can also apply for a visa at the point of entry. To download a visa application form, log onto: http://www.kenya-airways.com/defaulthome.asp
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| Cost of visitor's Visa |
$50 or £35 for a single entry visa |
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| Security in Kenya |
Like any other country, Kenya has a few security concerns but the tourism industry and the govrnement are taking every possible step to enure your safety during your visit to Kenya. Below are a few basic precautionary measures you should take:
-Try to avoid walking at wee hours of the night especially in quiet dark streets.
-Keep your valubles in a safe place.
-Avoid carrying lots of money and any important documents.
-You are advised to take cabs rather than walk in strange areas.
-Avoid carrying valubles to the beach. |
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| Danger of wild animals |
While viewing wildlife, there is a degree of danger as the behaviour of wild animals cannot be guaranteed. However, most animals are frightened by the sight/smell of humans and, rather than attack, they will flee ( unless cornered or provoked ). Attacks on humans are rare. At your tented camp and lodge it is not uncommon for wildlife to wander through. An attack on a sleeping traveller would be highly unusual, occurring only rarely when an animal has been frightened or provoked. Safety rules are to be respected.
Follow your field guide or tour leader's guidelines strictly, never venture outside your camping site at night without your guide, and don't feed the animals, however lovely they may seem! |
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| Vehicles available for safari |
For the individuals, we have opted for the comfortable Suzuki Vitara or Mitsubishi RVR. You will experience the difference in comfort with other four-wheel-drive vehicles. For larger groups, we will use our Tourist Nine Seater Van with Game viewing roof
( Please see our Car Hire section ). Everything is done to assure your comfort while travelling. Special cooler boxes for cold drinks are part of our standard equipment. |
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| Communication in Kenya |
| The national languages used in Kenya are Kiswahili and English. Most people around the country are conversant with both languages, but Kiswahili is the most widely used language. The many communication modes in Kenya are quite reliable which include the internet, mobile/cellphone communication, direct land line telephone and telephone booths plus radio call, just to name but a few. The most reliable is the mobile phone, which is widely used and cheap to buy. Internet communication is also largely available in most major towns and cities and is quite efficient in addition to being cheap. |
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| The climate |
| Kenya generally has excellent weather, with warm sunny days, cool evenings. Two rainy seasons occur - March to May and October to November. Days may still be sunny and warm during these rainy seasons. Please see the type of clothing you should wear while in different parts of the country below. |
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| Food variety |
| Kenya offers an impressive range of foods and drinks to suit all visitors needs from vegeterian diets to full course meals. Whether in a luxury city hotel or deep in the bush, a traveller is almost guaranteed to find a mouth watering buffet with a wide variety of meats to fresh salads and drinks. The food is relatively safe to try whilst in a hotel or lodge which caters for international tourists. Soft drinks and alcohol are also readily available, cheap and safe to drink. |
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| Clothing to wear |
| Kenya has a diverse climatic range form extremely hot and dry regions to cold and wet areas. We have listed below an idea of the various altitudes and how you should dress while there. |
| In the mountain region ( 5000ft and above ), the climate here is wet and cold. Add gloves, strong foot wear and heavy rain gear. |
| If you are in the coastal region, where the weather is very tropical and hot, wear comfortable loose cotton and some sun protection. |
| In the eastern region ( below 3000ft ), normally hot, dry and dusty, you are advised to carry a hat, cotton pants and long sleeved shirts. Also carry sun protection. |
| While in the highland areas ( 3000 - 5000ft ), with a climate that ranges from cool / hot days and cold nights in addition to frequent rainfall, you are advised to add a sweater and rain jacket. |
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| Roads in Kenya |
| Kenya has an extensive road network. One drives on the left. All major roads are tarred. The state of the road surfaces is variable. The roads in the National Park are generally good gravel surfaces, but may at times be dusty or muddy. However, travel is nonetheless comfortable. For pictures of safari vehicles plus other car options and rates, please see our Car hire page. |
