| On Arrival | | | | Currency Kenyan shilling (KSH) currently around |
| Jomo Kenyatta International airport-The airport is | | | | Ksh67 per USD |
| about half –an –hour drive from Nairobi | | | | Currency Regulations There are no restrictions on |
| city center. taxis are readily available , but | | | | the movement of currency into Kenya for |
| establish the fare before getting in. | | | | currency transactions |
| | | | Banking: foreign currency can be changed at |
| Visas: most visitors to Kenya require a visa | | | | banks, foreign currency bureau or hotels .Banks |
| .multiple and singe entry visas are available | | | | are open from 9am-3pm Monday to Friday and |
| .Applications can be made at any Kenya high | | | | 9am-11:30am Saturday of each month. Banks in |
| commission or embassy prior to traveling. The | | | | coastal towns open half an hour earlier. Some |
| single entry visa (obtainable upon arrival) is USD50 | | | | airport banks stay open 24/7 |
| (correct at the time of printing | | | | ATMS 24hour access can be found at most |
| ) or the equivalent in local currency. | | | | ATMs countrywide. Most accept international |
| Lost Luggage: Visit the lost luggage desk in the | | | | VISA cards |
| baggage hall before going though customs. | | | | Credit cards- All major international cards are |
| Getting around | | | | accepted. |
| Self drive-in Kenya most international car hire | | | | Traveler’s choques Tcs are accepted at |
| companies operate in Kenya. Vehicles travel on | | | | most banks, bureau and hotels. |
| the left-hand side of the road and most cars are | | | | Hotel bill payments- This can be usually be paid in |
| right hand drive .A current driving license with | | | | shillings or convertible foreign currency. |
| photograph is accepted for up to three | | | | Your being well |
| month’s stay | | | | Emergency services dial 911 |
| Public transport: City buses operate at reasonably | | | | Hospital: Nairobi and Mombasa have good hospitals |
| low rates fare are paid to the conductor. Matatus | | | | offering a casualty service. |
| –private minibuses are abundant but usually | | | | Medical expenses Even with insurance cover, |
| crowded | | | | consultations and treatment will have to be paid |
| Keeping in touch | | | | for and the cost claimed back later. |
| Post offices: Open 8am-5pm weekdays, | | | | General information |
| 9am-2pm on Saturdays. | | | | Voltage: All regions in Kenya are supplied with 240 |
| Telephone services: Public pay phones (card and | | | | volts AC.The plug in use thought-out Kenya is of |
| Coin) are automated .phone cards may be bought | | | | the three square pi ,13 amp type. |
| from post offices or international call offices. | | | | Security it is a sensible precaution not to walk |
| International calls can be dialed direct (Code 000) | | | | alone in the isolated towns or beach areas |
| or operator assisted (dial 0195/6) | | | | particularly after dark. Use common sense to |
| Mobile phones. Use either Safaricom or Celt. All | | | | prevent opportunistic |
| major urban areas or many coastal regions have | | | | Tipping is appreciated. Most hotels and restaurants |
| reception. Pay as you go SIM cards are readily | | | | include a 10% service charge |
| available. | | | | The water in most city hotels is usually safe for |
| Internet | | | | drinking However, if in doubt, bottled water is |
| Internet cafes are increasingly common. Emails | | | | available. Most Safari lodges provide filtered water. |
| can also be sent from hotels, as can faxes and | | | | Water is precious; your help in using it sparingly is |
| telexes. | | | | appreciated. |
| Money matters | | | | |