Visas

Valid passports and visas are required for entry into Kenya. Visas can be obtained at the airport upon arrival in Kenya, or from the Kenyan Embassies / High Commissions abroad prior to departure. The visa fee is US$50 (they do not accept credit cards or travellers’ cheques, so you will need to have cash) it’s valid for three months. Click here to download visa form. (add link to form)

Health

Most guests will experience some stomach changes with the different food and water. We recommend Pepto Bismol tablets which allow your body to keep processing while it adjusts. Immodium is also an option. You should visit a travel clinic prior to leaving to get your immunizations, and prescriptions for anti-malaria medicine plus Cipro for traveller’s stomach (dysentery). Get vaccinations six weeks in advance if possible, a Yellow Fever certificate is necessary when visiting Zanzibar (you don't need the actual shot) - be sure to ask for one at the travel clinic.

Other useful medications; Advil, Benadryl or other antihistamine, Cold/flu medicine, Mosquito repellent (DEET high concentration), Sunscreen, Aloe Vera gel

More detailed information on 220 individual countries can be found at www.tripprep.com.

To find a reliable clinic abroad, go to the International Society of Travel Medicine's site, www.istm.org.

Official health information is available at the Centers for Disease Control, www.cdc.gov/travel.

Tipping

Tipping is not mandatory in Kenya. Guides, drivers, waiters and hotel staff can be tipped at your discretion.

What to pack

Day Pack
For local flights/van drives during the day
• Sunglasses or reading glasses
• Any medication you may be taking
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Camera with extra batteries, memory chip
• Binoculars
• Drinking water
• Reading material
• Chapstick

Suitcases

Air travel and lodge transfers are much easier if luggage is kept to a minimal, pack light. Laundry service is provided at most hotels/lodges during the tour, most clothing can be done same-day, and the price is relatively low ($1 per item).
The list given below is a basic recommendation of what you should bring. You should outfit yourself to enjoy the safari experience however recommend. Bright colors should be avoided while on safari (fine for the coast and Nairobi).
• Sneakers
• Flip flops
• Hat/cap
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses or reading glasses
• Sweatshirt
• Jacket/windbreaker
• Swim trunks
• 2 pairs safari pants
• 2 pairs safari shorts
• Long-sleeved shirts
• T-shirts
• Socks
• 1 pair casual slacks (men) evening outfit (women) - for evening
• Bras
• Underwear
• Belt

Other supplies

• Reading glasses
• Batteries for electronic equipment
• Alarm clock
• Money pouch
• Converter plug set (the electricity supply is 240 volts, 50hz) sockets are usually 3 pin and are of the square variety
• Pocket knife
• Binoculars
• Road snacks
• Reading material
• Small sewing kit, scissors
• Pen/paper
• Flashlight