General Information
Essential travel information for your Kenyan adventure
Travel Essentials
Plan Your Visit to Kenya
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa & Entry Requirements
- • E-visa available online before travel
- • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- • Yellow fever certificate may be required
- • Most nationalities eligible for tourist visa
- • Visa on arrival for some countries
Best Time to Visit
- • July-October: Great Migration season
- • January-February: Dry season, good wildlife viewing
- • June-September: Peak tourist season
- • November-May: Green season, fewer crowds
- • Year-round beach weather on the coast
Currency & Money
- • Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- • US Dollars widely accepted
- • ATMs available in major cities
- • Credit cards accepted in hotels/restaurants
- • Mobile money (M-Pesa) widely used
Health & Safety
- • Malaria prophylaxis recommended
- • Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- • Travel insurance highly recommended
- • Drink bottled or filtered water
- • Kenya is generally safe for tourists
Language & Communication
- • Official languages: English & Swahili
- • English widely spoken in tourist areas
- • Good mobile network coverage
- • Local SIM cards readily available
- • WiFi common in hotels and lodges
Climate & Weather
- • Equatorial climate with two rainy seasons
- • Long rains: March-May
- • Short rains: November-December
- • Temperatures vary by altitude
- • Coast: hot and humid year-round
What to Pack
- • Lightweight, neutral-colored clothing
- • Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
- • Insect repellent
- • Comfortable walking shoes
- • Binoculars and camera
- • Light jacket for early mornings
Transportation
- • Domestic flights available
- • Safari vehicles provided on tours
- • Ride-hailing apps in major cities
- • Trains connect major cities
- • We handle all transportation on our tours
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