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What is the weather like in Kenya?

With the exception of the months of April and May which are very wet, Kenya is a year-round destination. Most of Kenya is at higher elevations which alleviates the heat. Still take a sweater or jacket year-round for cooler treks and cooler nights.

Click here for the current weather in Kenya.

 

What is required for entry into Kenya?

U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport, visa, and proof of onward passage. Friendly Planet can help you obtain a visa, just click here

 

Are there any health precautions I should take?

Travelers to Kenya who are coming from a country where Yellow Fever is present are required to carry certificates of vaccination against Yellow Fever in order to enter the country.  You can find comprehensive information about Yellow Fever by logging on to the CDC site at http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=yellowfever.htm#yfmaps.

According to the World Health Organization, Malaria risk exists throughout the year in the whole country. There is normally little risk in the city of Nairobi and in the highlands (above 2500 m) of Central, Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley and Western provinces. Recommended prophylaxis: mefloquine.

Consult your doctor about taking additional vaccinations for polio, typhoid, and hepatitis.

CDC Website link:
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationKenya.aspx 

WHO website link: http://www.who.int/ith/countrylist07.html#107


What is the currency?

The currency in Kenya is the shilling. One American dollar equals approximately 80 shillings. Click here for updated currency information.

ATMs: ATMs are everywhere in most cities.
Tipping: Add 10% to the bill in restaurants, except where a service charge has been included. Tip bellhops 20 KSh per bag.

 

What are the best items to shop for in Kenya?

Shop for wood carvings of animals and people, sisal baskets, Masai and Kikuyu beadwork, hand-woven sarong fabric, soapstone, gourds, ebony carvings, batik wall hangings, tanzanite gemstones, and malachite. Some of the best handcrafts of Kenya and other countries in Africa are sent to Nairobi. Visit artist cooperatives to buy directly from artists. Note: There have been problems with not receiving souvenirs shipped home, so we advise you carry them home in your luggage.

 

What are the voltage requirements in Kenya?

Voltage: 240 V; Plug G. You will need a voltage converter, and plug adapter in order to use U.S. appliances. We recommend getting a universal adapter and converter kit. Click here for more information about electrical standards around the world.

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