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Visas
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. At present visitors from Germany, Denmark,
Norway, San Marino, Sweden, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Finland,
Spain, Turkey and Uruguay do not require visas. However,
since visa requirements may change, it 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, to avoid embarrassment. Visas
normally take up to six weeks to process and are valid
for up to a three month period. Those visitors with
proper documents and who also possess onward or return
tickets may be given visitor's passes free of charge on
arrival at any Kenyan point of entry.
During the three months period, the visitors' pass
holders are not allowed to engage themselves in any form
of work or business in the country without authority
from the Principal Immigration officer. Visitors without
proper documents will be required to pay a refundable
deposit of Kshs. 5,000/= before they are issued with
visitor passes.
Weather
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.
The average annual temperature for the coastal town of
Mombasa (altitude 17 metres) is 30.30 Celsius maximum
and 22.40 Celsius minimum, the Adventurous 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 plainlands 34.80 Celsius
maximum and 23.70 Celsius minimum.
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.
The 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.
The annual migration of wildlife between Serengeti
National Park in Tanzania and Maasai Mara National Park
in Kenya takes place between June and September. The
migration of almost two million wildebeest, zebras and
other species is nature's greatest spectacle on earth.
The animal trek has been captured by filmmakers
worldwide.
Useful Tips
Baggage
Baggage space on safari is restricted to one medium
suitcase or hold all 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. Baggage can also be stored at Alefran Tours &
Safaris offices. A baggage weight restriction of 15 kg
per person applies on air safaris. Where very small
aircraft are used this maybe reduced to 10kg.
Currency
Hard currencies can be exchanged in cash or travellers
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. As a norm, always ask what commission and
charges will be deducted first and prior to transaction.
Banks are usually open from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, Mondays
through Fridays and from 9.00 am and 11.00 am on
Saturdays.
Credit Cards
VISA, MASTERCARD and AMERICAN EXPRESS are widely
accepted for tourist services. There's usually a 5%
mark-up on top of the price as establishments are
charged a fixed percentage of their transactions.
Health
Since rules concerning disease prevention change from
time to time, a check should be made with the 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.
Flying Doctors Society
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$ 25 per person.
Drinking Water
Drinking water from the tap must be considered risky.
Hotels and lodges usually furnish safe water in a
thermos flask in guest rooms. Bottled mineral water is
available in every hotel and supermarket.
Security
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.
Jewellery 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 at airports, near military
installations, of policeman, the president, the national
flag, the State House, state lodges, soldiers, prisons
and prisoners etc., is prohibited. Before photographing
local people, permission should be obtained and a fixed
price agreed. Seek the assistance of your driver/guide
in this matter.
Voltage
Both mains electricity and generated supply in lodges
provide 240 volts AC 50 cycles. Most large hotels and
some game lodges provide shaving points with 110v 50
cycles. Sockets are normally three pin and of the
'square' variety.
Tipping
Although hotels and lodges include a service charge, it
is customary to tip porters, waiters, taxi drivers and
safari drivers/guides.
Language
Kiswahili is the lingua franca while English is the
official language. In addition, most tribes have their
own language.
Post and Telephones
Keeping in touch by mail and telephone is generally
easy. Direct overseas dialling 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 café for e-mail and Internet access.
Arrivals and Departures
Kenya has two main ports of entry by air: Jomo Kenyatta
International Airport, Nairobi. Located 16 km from the
city center. Moi International Airport, Mombasa. Located
12 km from the town center. Mombasa is the main port of
entry by sea.
Airport Departure Tax
International Airport departure tax equivalent to US$ 40
per person 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
us on the prevailing amounts payable prior to your
flight departure.
Opening and Shoppng Hours
Major stores, tourist services, offices and museums open
from 8.00 am to 5.00 PM 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, ciondos (sisal baskets),
beadwork and tribal regalia, masks, textiles and
gemstones set in unique jewellery pieces. |
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