Travel Information

Visa and passport requirements
All guests traveling to Kenya require a valid passport and visa; Visa can be acquired from the Kenyan embassy in your country of origin or upon arrival at the international airport. Because government policies on the visa requirement keep on changing, we recommend you get visa from your country.

International flights booking and reconfirmation
Early bookings, reconfirmation of your international flight and early check in at the airport on the day of departure is always recommended.  As you purchase your ticket, make sure all the departure taxes are included.

Meals and special diet requests
It is important to bring to our attention any guests with special diet or any other request for measures to be taken.

Health issues
Malaria is the biggest concern but we will advice you to seek medical advice from your personal physician. For guests traveling to Tanzania a Yellow Fever vaccination is a must.

Insurance
Insurance should be taken to cover the guest in the unlikely event of medical emergency evacuation, unforeseen cancellation and luggage loss.

Currency
US dollars and Euros are acceptable in East Africa. You can convert them to local currency at the hotel or at forex bureaus. It’s recommended to use hotel safe deposit box and confirm its in working condition, or keep valuables with you at all times.

Your Bank policies
Let your bank know you will be traveling to East Africa for a given duration. Some guests find it very difficult to pay their extra bills or shop because their credit cards are blocked.

Language
Be advised that most people can speak more than one language in East Africa.  Most of the destinations you will be visiting, the locals can speak English which is the official language in Kenya.

Back up Plan
Kindly make color copies of your most important documents e.g. passport, visa pages, credit cards and may be driving license. You might even scan them and save in your email.