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Kenya and Africa Tourist
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to be enjoyed but one that also requires careful planning. Please find below some relevant tourist information for Kenya and East Africa to help you plan your trip. You may also want to refer to our African Safari planner as well as Frequently Asked Questions page, FAQ. For any further information you may need, please contact us. |
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Visa
Information for Kenya and EastAfrica
All persons, please confirm latest status from your country of residence via your Government or Kenya embassy. Information below may not be always be up to date due to changes in Kenyan policy. |
| Countries
whose nationals require Referred Visas -
Applications are sent to Nairobi for approval |  |
Afghanistan,
Armania, Iraq, Lebanon, Mali, North Korea, Tadjkistan, Senegal, Somali, Syria,
Jordan, Nigeria, Cameroon, Azerbaijan |
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whose nationals do not require a Visa to come to Kenya : |
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Antigue
And Barbuda, Tonga, The Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Tuvalu, Belize,
Uganda, Botswana, Gambia, Brunei, Ghana, Darussalum, Grenada,
Cyprus Papua, New Guinea, Fiji Islands, Samoa, Jamaica, Seychelles,
Kiribati, Tanzania, Lesotho, Vanuatu, Malawi, Zambia, Malaysia(
If Less Than 30 Days), Zimbabwe, Maldives, Ethiopia, Mauritus, Uruguay,
Namibia, Turkey, Nauru, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St. Lucia, St.
Vincent And The Grenadines, Swaziland, Sa Marino. |
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Stateless
persons not holding valid passports or other travel documents issued by their
own country of nationality. This includes recognised refugees
- holders of the United Nations refugee travel document. |
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Nationals
of any other country which does not appear above may obtain visa on application
either at the mission or any kenya port of entry subject to
fulfilment of the normal requirements. If you apply at the port of entry, you
will not need a photograph. |
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Visa
Charges : Single entry visa USD 50, Multiple entry visa (1 Year) USD100, , Transit
Visa USD20, Referral Visa fee (non refundable) USD 20: If you are planning on visiting Kenya and not going into another country as part of your Kenya trip [eg Tanzania], then you only need a single entry visa. |
For nationals of United Kingdom, United States, India, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and all countries not mentioned as requiring Referred Visas, the Visa may be obtained upon arrival at the international airports in Nairobi and Mombasa. However we do suggest that if possible, Visa be applied for in advance from your country of residence via the Kenya embassy, high commission or consulate.
For
more inforrmation on visas please
click on this link.
To download the Kenya Visa Form, Click
here |
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Immigration Requirements :
When
leaving the country, passengers will be asked to verify the contents of the baggage
at the Customs desk. Export of products made from Elephant,
Rhino and Turtle are prohibited. | |
Passports : All
visitors are required to carry a valid passport. The passport should be valid
for at least 6 months from date of travel. |
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There are
several airlines which fly to Kenya. These include Kenya Airways, KLM, British Airways, Virgin,
Qatar, Emirates, Air India and South African Airways
to name a few. The main international airport in Kenya is the Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport in Nairobi. Please see more details on Flights to Kenya |
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Vaccination:
Inoculation
against Yellow fever and Cholera may be mandatory depending on the country where
the travel originates. Anyone entering Kenya from or through a Yellow Fever infected
area, must be in possession of a valid International certificate of Vaccination
against Yellow Fever.
Malaria:
It
is advisable that you take malaria tablets before entering Kenya. Start the course
at least one week before entering Kenya. Please consult your physician or General
Practitioner.
Drinking
water: Bottled
mineral water is widely available in Kenya at reasonable prices. Tap water is
not recommended for drinking. Shoor Safari vehicles carry a complimentary stock
of mineral water.
Please refer to the World Health Organisation website for more information, www.who.int/en/
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Kenya and East Africa have a fine diversity of accomodation
options ranging from camping, at some of the finest campsites, to luxury hotels
and lodges spread all over the country. For more details and accomodaion options,
please click here for the hotels and lodges
main page. |
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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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| 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. |  |
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In
the mountain region (5000ft and above), the climate here is wet and cold. Add
gloves, strong foot wear and heavy rain gear. |
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If
you are in the coastal region, where the weather is very tropical and hot, wear
comfortable loose cotton and some sun protection. |
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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. |
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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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| Like any other country,
Kenya has a few security concerns but the tourism industry and the government
are taking every possible step to ensure your safety during your visit to Kenya.
Below are a few basic precautionary measures you should take: |
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Avoid walking outside your hotel/ lodge/ camp after dark. Certain areas of African cities/ towns may be a risk during the day time as well. Such areas are normally not on any travel itinerary in any case. |
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Keep your valuables in a safe place and when possible, out of view. |
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Avoid carrying lots of money and any important documents. |
| When you do book a cab, book through a licensed, reputable company. Avoid taking cabs off the street and book these through your hotel. |
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Within the parks, please note you are expected to take precautions regarding wildlife - be sure to take note of the guidelines. |
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Communication in kenya is quite reliable owing
to the many modes available such as the internet, mobile/cellphone communication,
direct land line telephone and telephone booths plus radio call, just to name
but a few. Nairobi, Mombasa and the main towns in Kenya and East Africa are well connected for all modes of communications.The most reliable is the mobile phone, which is widely used and cheap
to buy.
Out in the national parks, virtually all safari lodges have a fixed line phone link though cell phone coverage in the safari locations is often not present or reliable. Some lodges also offer internet connectivity. |
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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 depending on the wether. Certain roads become impassable in rain, even if you have a 4WD vehicle. However, travel is nonetheless comfortable.
For pictures
of safari vehicles plus other car options and rates, please see our Car
hire page. See estimated road travel durations in Kenya. Some clients who wish to cut travel times may choose to fly between safari locations.
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Please
feel free to contact us for any other information or
clarification you may need |
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