As we all know traveling can be a bit challenging mostly when traveling for the first time to foreign country. R-J will give you tips on how to get ready for your safari.

PASSPORT: All clients should make sure that their have valid passports. The passports should be at least 6 months valid before expiration from the time of departure from the origin.

VISA: American citizens don’t require any application for a visa since the visa is issued by the Kenyan immigration upon arrival at a fee of 50$. Please check with our agents to make sure they are no changes on the fee.

All Non American citizens except for Kenyan citizens are required to get visas before traveling to Kenya. If you plan on passing via London with British Airways you are also required to have a visa to London failure to that they will send you right back except for people who have Green Cards (Permanente residence cards) or American citizens.

For more information please contact the Kenya Embassy and the British embassy with the contacts below.

Park Mile Plaza, Mezzanine Floor
4801 Wiltshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: (323) 939 2408
Fax: (323) 939 2412
e-mail: losangeles@kenyaembassy.com

British embassy.
3100 Massachusetts Avenue,
Washington DC,
20008
(202) 588 7800

FOOD:
Kenya offers an impressive range of foods and drinks to suit all visitors’ needs from vegetarian diets to full course meals. Whether in a luxury city hotel or deep in the bush, a traveler 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 & above), the climate here is wet and cold. Add gloves, strong foot wear and 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:
Kenya has a few security concerns like any other country but the tourism industry and the government are taking every possible step to ensure your safety during your visit to Kenya. Below are a few basic precautionary measures you should take.

1. Try to avoid walking at wee hours of the night especially in dark streets.
2. Keep your Valuables in a safe place. Avoid carrying lots of money and any important documents. At all times.
3. You are advised to take cabs rather than walk in strange areas. Though we ask all our clients to let as know at all times where they plan on go when they’re off schedule. As a safety precaution we encourage all our clients to have one of all local agents at all times not only for safety but also for the language barrier.
4. Do not carry a lot of money around. The best way to take care of your expenses is by using ATM since they are widely used and ensures the safety of your money.
5. We encourage all our clients to have travel insurance incase of an emergency e.g. lost luggage’s etc

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