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GENERAL INFORMATION ON KENYA |
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| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Moi International Airport in Mombasa and Eldoret International Airport in Eldoret. Domestic flights go to all major towns. |
| Visa Requirements |
| All visitors to Kenya are required to have valid passports. The visa fee is US$50 for an ordinary visa and US$20 for a transit visa. Visas can be obtained upon arrival at the airport. It is advisable for visitors to check visa requirements through airlines, travel agents or Kenya tourist offices, Kenyan embassies or High Commissions in their countries before they embark on their visits. Download VISA requirements.(MS Word) (Adobe PDF) |
| Departure Tax |
| US$ 20.00 or the equivalent in freely convertible hard currency, including Kenya shilling. For internal flights an airport tax Ksh 300 for each journey made. |
| Customs |
| Visitors are permitted to bring personal effects like binoculars, cameras and films temporarily into the country without a permit. Consumables in small amounts of one litre of alcohol, a quarter litre of perfume, 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes or quarter kg of tobacco will be allowed duty free. Pornographic literature is not allowed. Import of Firearms, agricultural and horticultural produce and pets is forbidden. |
| Dress |
| Visitors should not walk in towns or public areas in their swim-wear as this is against African culture and it offends a large section of the community. Nude bathing is not allowed. Kenyans appreciate decent behaviour devoid of immoral tendencies. Visitors are therefore advised to show respect to the local people, their culture and traditions. |
| Health Requirements |
| As a precaution, visitors should carry yellow fever and cholera certificates if coming from Africa or Asia. Malaria is endemic throughout Kenya and visitors are advised to take precautions. |
| Banking Hours |
| Banks are open from 0900 to 1500 Monday - Friday and 0900 to 1100 on the first and last Saturday of the month however 24 hour access to your account can be facilitated by the 70 ATMs countrywide. |
| Currency |
| Until of currency is the Kenya Shilling. Bank notes are available in denominations of 50, 100, 500 and 1,000. The Kenyan shilling is divided into 100 cents. These are copper coins of 50c and 1 shilling and silver copper coins of 5,10 and 20 shillings. There are no restrictions on the movement of currency into or out of Kenya for currency transactions. |
| Credit Cards |
| Most international credit cards are accepted in Kenya. Barclaycash ATMs can accept international VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards. Standard Bank allows access to over 60 'Moneylink' ATMs situated at all branches. Travellers' cheques are accepted at most places. |
| Car Hire |
| There are many international car hire companies represented in Kenya offering everything from small sedans to 4 WD vehicles. These can be hired on daily rates with or without driver. A current driving license with photograph is accepted upto 3 months. |
| Transport |
| City buses operate in Nairobi and Mombasa at reasonable low rates. Avoid peak hours. |
| Climate |
| Temperatures rarely fall below 24°C during the day and 10°C at night. Warm woolen clothes are advised for late evenings. |
| Electric Supply |
| 240 volts AC. Some lodges may have independent power generators which may vary. |
| Language |
| The official language is English. The national language is Kiswahili. |
| Newspapers |
| There are 4 daily and several weekly newspapers (in English and Kiswahili) |
| Security |
| Like any other city take precautions. Deposit your passport, excess money and valuables at reception desks or room safes before going out. Do not walk alone on deserted streets. |
| Time |
| Kenya is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. |
MAP OF KENYA
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