FAQs
What travel documents do I require?
You must be in possession of a passport that is valid for 6 months past the day of your departure. In the Visa section of your passport, you must have at least three blank pages available.
What are the recommendations on vaccinations for Kenya?
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is only required for travellers 1 year of age and older coming from – or who are in airport transit for more than 12 hours within – a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission.
What is the Kenya Currency?
The Kenya Shilling is the official currency of Kenya. You can use the Kenya Shilling for smaller expenses like shopping at local markets, restaurants and super markets. The US dollar is used in many places too, especially in touristic areas where they prefer dollars over local currency. 1 US Dollar is about 100 Kenya Shillings. It is important to bring US bills that were made in years later than 2006, as only newer bills are accepted in Kenya.
What about security?
When travelling through Africa, be aware and cautious not to display flashy items or accessories. Generally, be vigilant and stay aware of the location of your belongings at all times.
What Should I pack?
A practical pair of walking shoes is highly recommended to bring on your safari. Although the beaming sun is hot in the middle of the day, mornings and evenings are cool after the sun goes down. It is recommended you come prepared with clothing that you can layer, and at least one warm jacket and full-length pair of pants. It may be useful to bring a light rain jacket and other water-resistant gear for days when there are heavy rains.
Do I need insurance?
We highly recommend for every traveler to book a medical cover / insurance from their country of origin. We do provide an AMREF MEDICAL cover which offers air evacuation only from parks /reserves to Nairobi to a local well renowned hospital with good medical care.
What is the Visa Applications proccess like?
If you wish to apply for a visa to Kenya, you can do so online via this link https://accounts.ecitizen.go.ke/register/visitor
What is the best time to visit Kenya?
Kenya is a year-round destination, with good game viewing throughout the year. For the best time to visit, you'll probably want to visit between June and August, when the great annual migration is in full swing - a truly magical spectacle. If you are looking to visit Kenya during the warmer summer months then you'll want to visit between December and March. October - January are the best months to enjoy a Kenya beach holiday, with whale sharks spotted off the coast between January and March.
Which payment methods are available?
We accept payments via bank transfer, online transaction or credit card payment. Cash payments are acceptable, however we do not encourage it.
Will I have the same guide throughout my trip?
When entirely on a “road safari” you will have the same guide throughout your trip. If you fly between locations, we may need to allocate different guides to you.
Children on safari / Family Travel?
The perfect countries to take children on Safari are Kenya & Tanzania with Kenya being “more child friendly” and the best destination to have a “first time safari”. Children of any age can “join” a safari whereby we do recommend that your child is at least 3 years of age as it is harder to travel with infants. Many properties offer family rooms or family suites which are either one larger room / tent or simply inter-connecting rooms / tents. We do recommend that you check driving distances with your consultant. We offer specific “FAMILY SAFARIS” which are tried and tested and each location offers unique activities to choose from.