Travel Tips for Kenya

KARIBUNI! Welcome to Kenya, the original home of the most authentic African safari. Our country is blessed with some of the world's richest wilderness areas,attractions and rarest creatures. To preserve these wonders of the world, we request all our visitors kindly to help us protect our natural heritage - for our sake, and the sake of all future generations.

Travel Tips for Kenya

KARIBUNI! Welcome to Kenya, the original home of the most authentic African safari. Our country is blessed with some of the world's richest wilderness areas,attractions and rarest creatures. To preserve these wonders of the world, we request all our visitors kindly to help us protect our natural heritage - for our sake, and the sake of all future generations.

visiting Guidelines

  • Travel with reputable operators and that are fully approved by KATO, ASTA, TRAVELIFE,
  • Respect local cultures and traditional livelihoods.
  • Stay at eco friendly lodges and safari camps that take care of the environment and benefit local people.

health And Immunization

  • Good medical facilities are available in our main cities, however we advice that you take medical insurance before your arrival. Bring any special medication you may need.
  • We recommend that you drink only bottled mineral water that’s available in the hotels as well as in your safari car.
  • Before you travel consult with your medical centre regarding the necessity for any vaccination such as yellow fever.

clothing Guidelines

  • Kenya being along the Equator has favourable weather all year round. The country is very informal and for day time wear, you need only ordinary shirts and shorts.
  • It might be the most comfortable thing in the world to wear just normal casual wears. On the Kenya trails, we recommend cotton clothing which is light and easy to wash.
  • Bright colours are not recommended if you want to blend into the landscape! Ladies need little more than light cotton dresses, skirts and tops.

currency And Exchange

  • Kenya is a free economy where one can change different currencies, the Currency in Kenya is the Kenya Shillings (Ksh), and we recommend that you travel with Euros, Sterling pounds or Dollars that you may exchange easily to get shillings.
  • However, at the airport banks the rates are normally lower. Other best places are the major banks in major cities or even the local banks in the smaller towns. They will give you a better echange rate.
  • Also look at the difference between exchange rates for traveler’s cheques, cash, credit cards and different currencies.

crime And Safety

  • After many years of stability, Kenya is now one of the safest country in Africa (possible the safest).
  • However it’s sensible to take the same precautions that you would in any foreign country where you are a guest.
  • Do not carry large rolls of money and especially when you are walking on the streets, you will be expected to be careful, civil and respectful.

shopping And Souvenirs

  • A souvenir is an essential purchase during your visit to Kenya, to bring back many happy memories when you get back home and some wonderful handcrafts can be found all over the country.
  • In every village local people are skilled in creating colourful arts and crafts, both traditional and modern, which are hand worked to a very high standard.
  • Many of the items are useful; but all of them are items of beauty with patterns and colours that reflect local amazing cultures.

telecommunications

  • There are a number of Tele communication companies in Kenya that you can quickly get a hand set, fixed lines and internet services which include:- Pre-paid plans, Post-paid plans, International roaming, one rate to all networks, Fax and Data.
  • You will also access Whatsapp in most of the Kenya hotels, camps and lodges.

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