BEFORE LEAP READ THIS BRIEF :

• Purely based on my personal experience.

 

When I got my offer letter to work in East African country, Kenya I searched a lot in internet about Kenyas culture and related things . But there wasn’t much information available in Internet about the things to know before some one visit Kenya. So I thought about sharing the proper informations.  I travelled to Kenya in 2013 and I prepared this article purely based on my personal experience.

• Please keep in mind that In every country Rules are regulations change often.

 

1: Vaccinations to Take :

• Yellow fever vaccination:

Yellow fever vaccination is the first and primary thing you have to take before you got to African countries. I have wrote a separate article about yellow fever vaccination .

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE DETAILS ABOUT YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION

•  Polio vaccination alert :

This information is for Indian travellers. Those who  travel to or coming  from 7 polio-endemic countries are  required to take polio vaccination .India will officially be declared polio-free on Tuesday by the WHO after three consecutive years of no new polio cases.

 

2: Keep US dollar For airport procedure:

You know US dollar is the most traded and most valued currency in the world. When you reach Kenya its a mandatory to keep at least 100 US dollar.

• 50 US dollar For Tourist Visa :

 

3: Tourist visa procedure in Kenya:(Visa on Arrival)

•  3 month visa :

• It can be Extended  upt to 6 months.

4: Try to be extra conscious :

• This is Africa. keep that in mind.Its comm ever you reach in foriegn country

 

5: Book and confirm your accommodation and travel agent or local partner prior:

• Make sure you are well planned before you visit Kenya. Your accommodation and food

 

6: Use entry level mobile phone (Not use valuable smartphones):

• Mobile snatching is a common practice in Kenya. So better make sure to use entry level mobile phone .And always keep your phones inside your pocket. Never let the people around you notice it.

 

 7: Take Mobile connection:

• There are mainly 2 mobile service providers in Kenya ,SafariCom and Airtel. You would get connections straight from airport itself .

8: Safari Advice to tourists :

• Only book your safari with legal tourist operators

9. Climate:

• Climate is fairly moderate and seasons are separated by long and short rains. The summer months are sunny and warm but comfortable.

10: Mode of language is English :

• Its a great relief that, every one in Kenya knows English very well. Unlike other non- English speaking countries,communication is not at all a problem in Kenya.

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