Health & Safety
Vaccines:Yellow Fever (Required), Malaria prophylaxis
Water:Do NOT drink tap water.
“Good private healthcare in Nairobi.”
🇰🇪 Kenya
Where the Wild Things Roam
Explore Kenya on the Map
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Essential Travel Info for Kenya
Visa Requirements
EU Citizens:eTA required (replaced Visa).
Others:eTA required for ALL visitors.
Internet & SIM
Quality:Good 4G in cities/parks.
Action:Safaricom (M-Pesa is essential).
Money & Tipping
Cash vs Card:M-Pesa (mobile money) used everywhere. Cash (Shillings) as backup.
Tipping:Expected ($5-10/day for guides).
Getting Around
Apps:Uber, Bolt
Drive:Drive on the LEFT.
Matatus (minibuses) are loud/chaotic. SGR Train is great.
Safety: Exercise Caution
Avoid borders. Nairobi safe in day, caution at night.
SOS:999
Climate & Weather
Day
25°C
Night
15°C
Sunny Hours:
Equatorial. Rainy seasons (Mar-May, Oct-Dec).
Electricity
240V • Type G (UK style)
Local Etiquette
- •"Jambo" is hello.
- •Ask before photographing people.