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Kenya General Visitor And Tourist Information
n arrival Jomo Kenyatta luggage desk in the baggage hall
International Airport, the before going through customs.
airport is about half an
hour’s drive from Nairobi city GETTING AROUND
center. Taxis are readily
available, but establish the fare Self – drive. Most international
before getting in Kenatoo taxis car hire companies operate in
work on a fixed rate using Kenya (with offices at the
reliable and clean vehicles, as airport). Vehicles travel on the
do the black London Style cabs. left – hand side of the road and
most cars are right – hand drive.
Moi International Airport, A current driving license with
Mombasa. The airport is about 10 photograph is accepted for up to
minutes from the city center. a three month’s stay.
Allow an extra half an hour for
your journey to the south coast Public transport. City buses
because of the ferry crossing. operate at reasonable low rates.
Fares are paid to the conductor.
Visas. Most visitors to Kenya Matatus – private minibuses – are
require a visa. Multiple and abundant but usually overcrowded.
single entry visas are available.
Applications can be made at any KEEPING IN TOUCH
Kenya High Commissioner or
Embassy prior to traveling. The Post office. Open 8am – 5 pm
single entry visa (obtainable weekdays, 9am – 12 pm on
upon arrival) is US$50 (correct Saturdays.
at time of printing) or the
equivalent in local currency. Telephone services. Public pay
phones (card and coin) are
Lost luggage. Visit the lost automated. Phone cards may be
bought from post offices or currency bureaux or hotels. Banks
international call offices. are open from 9 am to 3 pm Monday
International calls can be dialed to Friday and 9 am – 11 am on the
direct (code 000) or operator first and last Saturday of each
assisted. (dial 0195/6) month. Bank in coastal towns open
Mobile phones. Use either and close half an hour earlier.
safaricom or celtel. All major Some airport banks stay open
urban areas and many coastal 24/7.
regions have reception. Pay As
You Go SIM cards are readily ATM. 24 hours access to your
available. account can be found at most ATMs
countrywide. Most accept
Internet. Internet cafes are international VISA cards.
increasingly common. Emails can
also be sent from most hotels, as Credit Cards. All major
can faxes and telexes. international cards are accepted.
MONEY MATTERS Travellers cheques. TCs are
accepted at most banks bureaux
Currency. Kenya currency shilling and hotels.
(ksh.) currently around Kshs.
72.45 per US$. Hotel Bill Payment. This can
usually be paid in shillings or
Currency regulations. There are convertible foreign currency.
no restrictions on the movement
of currency into or out of Kenya YOUR WELL BEING
for currency transactions.
Emergency services. 911
Banking. Foreign currency can be
changed at banks, foreign Hospital. Nairobi and Mombasa
have good hospitals offering a Tipping. Tipping is appreciated.
causally services. Most hotels and restaurants
include a 10% service charge.
Medical expenses. Even with
insurance cover, consultations Water. The water in most city
and treatment will have to be hotels is usually safe for
paid for and the cost claimed drinking. However, if in doubt,
back later. bottled water is available. Most
safari lodges provide filtered
GENERAL water. Water is precious; your
help in using it sparingly is
Voltage. All regions in Kenya are appreciated.
supplied with 240 volts AC. The
plug in use throughout Kenya is
of the three square – pin, 13 amp |
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