Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is half an hour away from the City Centre. Moi international Airport in Mombasa is sited much closer to the city, but most of the tourist hotels are situated much further out along the beachfront. For hotels along the South coast allow an extra hour because of the ferry crossing.

Currency
Kenya currency is based on the decimal system. The units of currency being the Shilling (Ksh) which is divided into 100 cents.
You are allowed to leave the country with a limited amount of Kenyan shillings. It is recommended that foreign currency be exchanged at recognized foreign exchange bureaus and banks.

Public holidays
January 1st (New years day), Good Friday, Easter Monday, May 1st (Labour day), June 1st (Madaraka day), October 10th (Freedom fighters day) October 20th (Kenyatta day), December 12th (Jamhuri/Independence day) December 25th and 26th (Christmas day) and also the Islamic Idd-Ul-fitr  dependent on the sighting of the moon. Whenever a designated day falls on a Sunday then the next day is normally declared a public holiday.

Customs export
You are permitted to leave the country with a reasonable amount of tobacco and alcoholic products. Export of gold and diamond is highly prohibited as well as export of game trophies and skins unless acquired from personnel of the Government of Kenya. Plant materials, hard drugs and pornographic material are all prohibited.

Banks
All major towns in Kenya have banks with a bureau de change. Banking hours are between 0900hrs – 1500hrs in between the week and 0900hrs – 1200 noon during weekends and public holidays. Banks at Jomo Kenyatta airport are 24hrs. Forex Bureaus are open from 0830hrs – 1730hrs and usually do not charge commissions.

Language
English is the official language and (Ki) Swahili is the national language although Kenya has 43 ethnic tribes.

Visas
These can be obtained at the Airport for most nationalities. 2 passport photographs and a passport valid for 6 months will be required.

Communication
Several mobile network providers are available. It's easy to bring your mobile phone and get a mobile network line. International phone calls require a 000 pre-dial.

Electricity
Voltage in Kenya is 220-240 AC. An adapter is necessary for appliances which are manufactured in the USA and Canada  which operate on 110-120 AC. The sockets are made according to the British System (3pins).

Transport
Public transportation is easy to access and certainly not expensive.  Bus services are available to every main city in the country and for shorter distances “matatus” local minivans are also an option. Speed governors are fitted in this minivans that curry a capacity of 14 PAX.
For train service it is a wonderful experience since the train is still in precolonial style. The train is normally scheduled from Nairobi-Mombasa enjoying your dinner in the dinning wagon and in the morning by daylight you can still get the last glimpse of game in Tsavo National park that you crossed during the night as you have your breakfast. (Buses and train can be booked by us on request.)