Nature has been generous with Kenya, giving it one of the most fascinating landscapes of Africa. Its coasts, kilometers of coral beaches, are shaded by palm trees and casuarina trees, whose branches are curiously swinging small monkeys and funny baboons. In the vast savannahs yellow sun, small villages made of of straw and clay are sprouting here and there, and the passage of jeeps comes alive for children in celebration. The girls hide her face with her hands, while white smiles shine brightly and eyelids down looks timid. All cities of Kenya reflect the strange fusion of Portuguese, Arabic and English dominations, and Mombasa it's certainly the most incredible place. The old city is an island, where the scent of ripe fruits mixes with that of fish freshly caught and that is just fascinating: veiled women, Islamic priests, businessmen and Masai warriors move between modern skyscrapers and ancient Arab houses, in an incredibly mood both anchored to the past and projected into the future. "Digo Road, the main artery of the city, alternating white neoclassical style houses in Hindu temples richly inlaid with figures and enriched from flamin' trees" flamboyant "that the spring colors gleaming fire.

A safari is an adventure to be enjoyed but one that also requires careful planning. Please find below some relevant tourist information for Kenya and East Africa to help you plan your trip.
Visa Information for Kenya and EastAfrica
Countries whose nationals require Referred Visas - Applications are sent to Nairobi for approval

Afghanistan, Armania, Iraq, Lebanon, Mali, North Korea, Tadjkistan, Senegal, Somali, Syria, Jordan, Nigeria, Cameroon, Azerbaijan

Countries whose nationals do not require a Visa to come to Kenya :

Antigue And Barbuda, Tonga, The Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Tuvalu, Belize, Uganda, Botswana, Gambia, Brunei, Ghana, Darussalum, Grenada, Cyprus Papua, New Guinea, Fiji Islands, Samoa, Jamaica, Seychelles, Kiribati, Tanzania, Lesotho, Vanuatu, Malawi, Zambia, Malaysia( If Less Than 30 Days), Zimbabwe, Maldives, Ethiopia, Mauritus, Uruguay, Namibia, Turkey, Nauru, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St. Lucia, St. Vincent And The Grenadines, Swaziland, San Marino.
Stateless persons not holding valid passports or other travel documents issued by their own country of natianality. This includes recognised refugees - holders of the united nations refugee travel document.
Nationals of any other country which does not appear above may obtain visa on application either at the mission or any kenya port of entry subject to fulfilment of the normal requirements. If you apply at the port of entry, you will not need a photograph.

Visa Charges :
Single entry visa USD 50, Multiple entry visa (1 Year) USD100, , Transit Visa USD20, Referral Visa fee (non refundable) USD 20: If you are planning on visiting Kenya and not going into another country as part of your Kenya trip [eg Tanzania], then you only need a single entry visa.

For nationals of United Kingdom, United States, India, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and all countries not mentioned as requiring Referred Visas, the Visa may be obtained upon arrival at the international airports in Nairobi and Mombasa. However we do suggest that if possible, Visas be applied for in advance from your country of residence via the Kenya embassy, high commission or consulate.

Immigration Requirements :
When leaving the country, passengers will be asked to verify the contents of the baggage at the Customs desk. Export of products made from Elephant, Rhino and Turtle are prohibited.

Passports :
All visitors are required to carry a valid passport. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from date of travel.

Getting to Kenya :
There are several airlines which fly to Kenya. These include Kenya Airways, KLM, British Airways, Qatar, Emirates, Air India and SouthAfrican Airways to name a few. The main international airport in Kenya is the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

Vaccination:
Inoculation against Yellow fever and Cholera may be mandatory depending on the country where the travel originates. Anyone entering Kenya from or through a Yellow Fever infected area, must be in possession of a valid International certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever.

Malaria:
It is advisable that you take malaria tablets before entering Kenya. Start the course at least one week before entering Kenya. Please consult your physician or General Practitioner.

Drinking water:
Bottled mineral water is widely available in Kenya at reasonable prices. Tap water is not recommended for drinking. Shoor Safari vehicles carry a complimentary stock of mineral water.
Accomodation Kenya and East Africa have a fine diversity of accomodation options ranging from camping, at some of the finest campsites, to luxury hotels and lodges spread all over the country.
Food and Drink Kenya offers an impressive range of foods and drinks to suit all visitors needs from vegeterian diets to full course meals. Whether in a luxury city hotel or deep in the bush, a traveller is almost guaranteed to find a mouth watering buffet with a wide variety of meats to fresh salads and drinks. The food is relatively safe to try whilst in a hotel or lodge which caters for international tourists. Soft drinks and alcohol are also readily available, cheap and safe to drink.

Clothing:
Kenya has a diverse climatic range form extremely hot and dry regions to cold and wet areas. We have listed below an idea of the various altitudes and how you should dress while there.
In the mountain region (5000ft and above), the climate here is wet and cold. Add gloves, strong foot wear and heavy rain gear.
If you are in the coastal region, where the weather is very tropical and hot, wear comfortable loose cotton and some sun protection.
In the eastern region (below 3000ft), normally hot, dry and dusty, you are advised to carry a hat, cotton pants and long sleeved shirts. Also carry sun protection.
While in the highland areas (3000 - 5000ft), with a climate that ranges from cool / hot days and cold nights in addition to frequent rainfall, you are advised to add a sweater and rain jacket.

Security :
Like any other country, Kenya has a few security concerns but the tourism industry and the govrnement are taking every possible step to enure your safety during your visit to Kenya. Below are a few basic precautionary measures you should take: Try to avoid walking at wee hours of the night especially in quiet dark streets. Keep your valubles in a safe place. Avoid carrying lots of money and any important documents. You are advised to take cabs rather than walk in strange areas. Avoid carrying valubles to the beach.
Communication in kenya is quite reliable owing to the many modes available such as the internet, mobile/cellphone communication, direct land line telephone and telephone booths plus radio call, just to name but a few. Nairobi, Mombasa and the main towns in Kenya and East Africa are well connected for all modes of communications.The most reliable is the mobile phone, which is widely used and cheap to buy. Out in the national parks, virtually all safari lodges have a fixed line phone link though cell phone coverage in the safari locations is often not present or reliable. Some lodges also offer internet connectivity.

Road Travel :
Kenya has an extensive road network. One drives on the left. All major roads are tarred. The state of the road surfaces is variable. The roads in the National Park are generally good gravel surfaces, but may at times be dusty or muddy depending on the wether. Certain roads become impassable in rain, even if you have a 4WD vehicle. However, travel is nonetheless comfortable.