Travel Information

Travel Information + Maps

Know before you go. Advice on what to pack, malaria tablets, security, emergency contact details, etc.

Map of Kenya

GENERAL INFORMATION – KENYA

General

Currency: Kenya Shillings (most hotels accept US Dollars & Euros)

Credit Cards: Most major cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Diners, AMEX.

ATMs: You can withdraw money from ATMs using your credit card and some debit cards (including Cirrus).

Travellers Cheques can be exchanged in all major banks and some hotels.

Languages Spoken: Kiswahili and English (official languages), myriad tribal dialects

Population: 32 million.

President: Mwai Kibaki, leader of National Rainbow Coalition.

Capital: Nairobi altitude 5,500ft / 1,680m. Lat. 01.17S Long 36.48E.

Electricity: Voltage is 220/240v 50hz. Plugs are 3 point square (as for UK).

Passports & Visas

Tourist Visas are compulsory for entry into Kenya – these can be acquired on arrival and cost £35 or US$50 (please ensure you have exact money – there is no ATM airside) and are valid for 1 or 3 months. East African visas (for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania) can also be bought at the airport or from your local Embassy in advance of travel.

A full, valid passport with 6 months validity is required for travel.

What to bring?

Nairobi is only 90 miles south of Equator so the sun can be very hot but its altitude means that it’s never humid and nights can be cool. The same is true of the game parks and up-country. Mombasa is more humid with average temperatures of 30 degrees. If you burn easily then light cotton shirts with long sleeves are advisable.

We suggest you bring the following:

Sun-tan lotion, hat, sunglasses, camera, comfortable walking shoes, rubber shoes for watersports, pull-over or light fleece for evenings, waterproof jacket, mosquito repellent + spray, swimming costume, voltage/plug adaptors where necessary, Imodium, Panadol, etc.

For certain trips (i.e. hiking and biking) specific clothing/equipment may be required - refer to your trip itinerary or email us for further details.

Health Recommendations

· YELLOW FEVER Inoculation - no longer mandatory but recommended.

· Anti-Malarial tablets pills - Please consult your doctor at least 3 weeks before departure.

· Sleep under a mosquito net in infested areas, spray your ankles, legs and wrist and neck at night or wear long sleeves / trousers.

· For information on Anti-malarials try the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London, www.fco.gov.uk/travel or www.dh.gov.uk . To buy your anti-malarials over the web go to www.travelpharm.com and quote “Extreme Safari” to benefit from special rate.

· Travel Insurance providing for re-patriation in case of accident or serious illness recommended. Email info@Extreme-Safari..com for information. Viking Insurance offer 10% discount for clients – call 0870 6060 522 and quote “Extreme Safari”.

· Africa Air Rescue (AAR) emergency road and air-rescue insurance can be arranged and is mandatory for all Extreme Safari walking/biking safaris and any activities taking place in remote locations where medical assistance is not readily available.

· Advisable to drink bottled water and avoid ice-cubes in hotels and restaurants.

· Medicines – advisable to bring a “first-aid kit” - including Imodium, paracetamol, plasters, condoms, etc. Pharmacies tend to stock most big brand drugs.

Travel Insurance

It is recommended that adequate travel insurance is taken out for the duration of your stay, including: medical, 3^rd party, death + personal accident, repatriation, delays, cancellation, baggage and personal effects.

For all activities adequate insurance is a prerequisite. Please ensure that your policy covers you for the relevant sports and activities (in some cases an additional premium may be payable i.e. kitesurfing, sky-diving, mountain climbing).

Africa Air Rescue (AAR) emergency road and air-rescue insurance can be arranged and is mandatory for all Extreme Safari walking/biking safaris and any activities taking place in remote locations where medical assistance is not readily available.

Extreme Safari clients receive 10% discount on travel insurance policies taken out with Viking Insurance. Call 0870 6060 522 and quote “Extreme Safari”.

Example premium - 1 person worldwide, annual policy, unlimited trips, max 31 days per trip £66.50 (less 10%). 2 months per trip max £88.50 (less 10%). Exclusions may apply.

Security

Exercise common sense and avoid walking in remote areas after dark.

We recommend not taking expensive jewellery, watches, etc.

Avoid travelling with large amounts of cash and use hotel safes where possible.

You should also take care when walking with cameras, binoculars, mobile phones, etc.

Baggage

Please label all baggage carefully, including your name, contact number and destination.

Avoid packing valuables in check-in baggage. Use robust suitcases and bags (for walking/mountain bike safaris use rucksacks as opposed to suitcases and bring a day-pack).

Check-in baggage is generally limited to 20-23kgs. Carry-on baggage in generally limited to 6 kgs and size restrictions may apply. Most light aircraft (i.e. for Masai Mara) allow 15kg max. Please refer to airline terms and conditions or email info@Extreme-Safari..com .

Emergencies

In case of Emergency whilst in Kenya contact:

Irham or Tracy Scott

Going Places Kenya Ltd – local agent for Extreme Safari

Office (+254) 20 4442312/3 Or 4445832

Tracy Scott Mobile (+254) (0)733 607 914

or Extreme Safari

+ 254 (0)721 975 904 (Kenya)

+44 (0) 7818 007 163 (UK)

Other useful numbers:

H2O Extreme Diani - +254 (0) 721 495 876

Nomads Beach Hotel - +254 40 320 3312 OR 320 2003