General Information

Arrivals
Kenya has two main points of entry by air- Jomo Kenyatta airport, Nairobi and Moi International Airport, Mombasa.
The main point of entry by sea is Mombasa.
Health
Malaria is endemic to certain areas of Kenya and all visitors should begin by taking anti-malaria profileptics two weeks before arrival in Kenya, throughout their stay and minimum of three weeks after leaving Kenya. Piped water supplies are generally safe in municipal areas but local devise should be taken particularly on safari. Bottled mineral water, both local and imported can be purchased in hotel sundry shops and other tourist kiosks. You will find filtered and safe drinking water in thermos bottles in your hotel or lodge rooms, but it is advisable not to drink from the taps.
Health Requirements
Only international travelers above one years old coming to Kenya from Yellow Fever Infected countries are required to have valid international vaccination certificates against Yellow Fever. Globally, Yellow fever endemic zone is within the tropics that are 20N and 10S hence travelers coming from temperate zones are exempt. Yellow fever endemic zones are areas where there is a potential risk of infection on account of the presence of vectors and animal reservoirs. Some countries which fall under this category include: Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, French Guyana, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Senegal, Zambia, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Angola, Chad, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ghana, Rwanda and Burundi, etc.
No other vaccination requirement is needed in Kenya; however, travelers from non malaria regions like Europe, Australia, North America and Canada take Malaria Prophylactic drugs two weeks before travelling to Kenya and continue for two week after leaving the country if they intend to visit coastal and Lake Victoria regions of Kenya, where malaria is endemic.
Duty Free
Visitors are restricted to duty free items of 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars and one liter bottle of spirits.
Immigration
All visitors must be in possession of a valid passport and visas are needed by everyone with the exception of citizens of most commonwealth countries. And certain other countries with which Kenya have reciprocal waiver arrangements. Visitors are not allowed to take up work as residence in Kenya without the authority of the Principal immigration Officer.
Visa Requirements
The Immigration Department advises that citizens of all Commonwealth countries, including the Republic of Ireland, do not require visas to come to Kenya. Other countries not requiring visas are those who have concluded abolition agreement with Kenya, such as Denmark, Finland, Spain, Turkey, Uruguay, Ethiopia, San Marino, Norway and Eritrea. Others who do not require visas for periods exceeding 30 days are citizens from UK, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Australia, Japan, USA, and Canada.
Customs
Any reasonable volume of personal effects can be imported together with cameras and any amount of film. Electricity Voltage in Kenya is 20 -240 AC. An adaptor will be necessary for appliances which operate on 110-12- AC.
Currency
Kenyan currency is based on the decimal system. The unit of currency is the Shilling divided into 100 cents. It is illegal to enter or leave Kenya with any Kenyan currency and visitors must exchange any Kenyan currency at the banks. Visitors are strongly advised to avoid street dealers and to transact all currency dealings through official dealers.
Banking
Nairobi, Mombasa and most other principal centers in Kenya have Forex Bureau banks and banks with Bureau de Change. Banking hours are from 09.00hrs. to 14.00hrs Monday to Friday, though some open between 09.00 hrs and 11.00hrs on the first Saturday of each month.Banks at Jomo Kenyatta and Moi International airports operate a 24 hour service. Credit Cards American Express, Visa and other well-known cards are widely accepted throughout Kenya.
Photography
Film is available at most game lodges, even in remote areas, but stocks are usually small and of the common sizes and brands. Nairobi and Mombasa have supplies of the most normal types of films. Visitors are advised that it is an offence to photograph Kenya’s head of state, military installations, policemen in uniforms, etc. Visitors are advised that visitors are strongly advised to seek permission before taking anyone’s photograph, especially the Samburu, Turkana and Masai peoples.
Airport Tax
The international Airport Departure tax ($40) – For local travel there is Airport Departure tax of Kenya Shillings 200/
Security
In keeping with many tourist centers worldwide, visitors are advised not to leave any valuables in their hotel room when they go out, but to make use of the safe deposit boxes which are available at most hotels and lodges .Some rooms are equipped with a safe
Prices
The prices quoted in the price list are based on costs prevailing at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.
Responsibility of the Agent
The agents liability for its own negligence shall be limited to the tour price and the agent shall not in any event be liable for consequential indirect losses. The tour member accepts and consents to all risks involved with such tour.
Complaints
In the unlikely event that a tour member has a complaint whilst on a tour, the complaint must be brought to the attention of the local representative which will be satisfactorily resolved.
Rates
Rotes include all expenses for best available accommodation and table d’hote meals, vehicles and driver for the intended itinerary, range guides where necessary, entrance fees for National Parks and Game reserves. All expenses of a personal nature such as visas, beverages, laundry, airport tax, tips et, are excluded. Single rooms or rooms with private bath cannot be guaranteed, especially within the Parks. All price quoted are based on tariffs and exchange rates applicable at the time of printing and are subject to alteration without notice.
Payment
A deposit of 25% is required on booking of any travel arrangements, the balance is to be paid 13 days before commencement of the tour. Payment in full is required where bookings are made less than 15 days before the tour begins. The deposit may be forfeited in case of cancellations and amendments.
Transportation & Driver/Guides
Transportation will be in minibuses, Cars or four wheel drive vehicle will be provided according to the route and number of participants. The right is reserved to employ the service of sub-contractors. Trained English speaking African driver/guides are provided unless any passenger specially requests professional courier in which Case an extra charge will be levied.
Alterations to Tours
The company reserves the right to alter arrangements on the route or to cancel the operation of a scheduled tour should conditions necessitate. It also reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour at any time, in which an equitable amount will be refunded.
Liability
The company and its agents act only as agents of the passengers in all matters relating to tours. The company’s liability to passengers is dictated by the appropriate law of the country in which the tour takes place. However, the company accepts no responsibility for any person’s illness, injury, delays, loss or damages from any cause whatsoever.