Guide to Kenya

Weather in Kenya

Generally warm days and cooler nights throughout the year. This varies with altitude.

Long rains are from March to May while the short rains are from October to November, However the rains are unpredictable.

Nairobi 24 degrees Centigrade (73 degrees Fahrenheit) with coldest month being July. Night Temperatures can drop to 10 degrees centigrade.

Warm clothes i.e Sweater/cardigan advised for late evenings.

Mombasa and Coastal Areas 28 degrees centigrade (75 degrees Fahrenheit to 85 degrees Fahrenheit).

Extremely humid during the day with cooler night temp.

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Visa Requirements for Kenya

Most Travellers coming to Kenya outside East Africa need a Visa.Full details of the requirement are available from the respective Kenya Mission offices.However a single or multiple entry visa can be obtained upon arrival at the Aiport.To see more details please check on our website .www.africaveterans.com or drop us an email

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Health in Kenya

Malaria is endemic to certain areas of Kenya notably by the coastal region and Western Kenya. However, visitors to Nairobi and the higher altitudes should also be taking prophylactic treatment. Treatment should start one week before entering the country and continue throughout the duration of the visit and for six weeks thereafter. Anti-malaria tablets and any over the counter drugs can be purchased in chemists and pharmacies in major centers. Other medication should include panadol (or any other effective pain reliever as headaches can be caused by the glare of the sun and tiredness), anti-diarrhea medication such as Imodium (Loperamide), throats Lozenges, Band-Aid, Insect repellent and antibiotic cream for cuts and scratches. The appropriate tanning or sun-blocking lotion is also essential. Main towns have good hospitals care and Nairobi has excellent medical facilities. Yellow fever vaccination is required for people coming from India, Asia, S.America and Central Africa.

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Kenya Currency

Only change your money at the hotel, in official banks or bureau de change.

Traveler’s cheques, US Dollars, and all major Credit cards are widely acceptable. However you should change some small amount into local currency to use for tipping and buying curios.

The currency in Kenya is Kenya Shillings and is divided into 100 cents. Please enquire about the current exchange rates at your hotel or from your driver.

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Best Time to Visit Kenya

You can go to Kenya all year round.We  have Long rains in April /May and Nov and December.January is the hottest month.

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Security in Kenya

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What to Take to Kenya

1. Binoculars
2. Camera
3. Towel
4. Sleeping Bag
5. Light Refreshments
6. Rucksack
7. Insect Repellant
8. Hat
9. Comfortable Footwear
10. Change of Clothes
11. Warm Clothing

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Trains in Kenya

Kenya has only one train service run by Rift Valley Railways (Kenya) Ltd.The first and second-class coaches have self Contained sleepers with a restaurant.Prior reservation is required for both classes.The third class has a shared washroom per coach and no proir reservation is required.Train schedules can be obtained from the stations offices in Nairobi,Mombasa and Kisumu.

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Kenya Flights

The main Airports are the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi,Moi International Aiport (MIA) in Mombasa,and Eldoret International Aiport in Eldoret.The wilson airport in Nairobi handles light aircrafts and quite a number of scheduled and chartered domestic flights.There are also a a number of airstrips located strategically country wide connecting all parts of Kenya to Nairobi.

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Kenya Tours

Kenya offers different tours and safaris .To customize your safari in Kenya,Tanzania,Uganda and Rwanda please contact us for many tours and safaris on our website which are very much detailed and cost friendly.

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Buses in Kenya

The extensive road network in Kenya makes road transport the most used mode of transport. Travel within the cities and towns is by the 14 seater matatus and 25 seater minibuses.Transport between cities and towns are by well-established bus companies that have regular schedules.Visitors can bring their personal cars to Kenya and will receive a 3 months free passage at the border.

If you don't want to travel by bus you can always take a car hire.One of the most reputable car hire company is Africa Veterans Safaris Ltd based in Nairobi.Renting a vehicle is pretty easy in Kenya with this company and is a good and convenient way of getting around the country.

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Driving in Kenya

Driving in Kenya is on the Left side.Always keep left when driving and keep looking for the speed bumbs as they are not well marked.

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Boats in Kenya

When going to South Coast from North Coast of Mombasa you have to use a Ferry-Likoni Ferry. It's free to use the ferry but if you have a car you pay something small-about USD 1-2

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Crossing Boarders in Kenya

Mostly used border points in Kenya are Malaba and Namanga Border.Malaba is used when going and coming back from Uganda and Namanga when going or coming back to Kenya from Tanzania.

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