| On arrival Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, | | | | major urban areas and many coastal regions have |
| the airport is about half an hour's drive from | | | | reception. Pay As You Go SIM cards are readily |
| Nairobi city center. Taxis are readily available, but | | | | available. |
| establish the fare before getting in Kenatoo taxis | | | | Internet. Internet cafes are increasingly common. |
| work on a fixed rate using reliable and clean | | | | Emails can also be sent from most hotels, as can |
| vehicles, as do the black London Style cabs. | | | | faxes and telexes. |
| Moi International Airport, Mombasa. The airport is | | | | MONEY MATTERS |
| about 10 minutes from the city center. Allow an | | | | Currency. Kenya currency shilling (ksh.) currently |
| extra half an hour for your journey to the south | | | | around Kshs. 72.45 per US$. |
| coast because of the ferry crossing. | | | | Currency regulations. There are no restrictions on |
| Visas. Most visitors to Kenya require a visa. | | | | the movement of currency into or out of Kenya |
| Multiple and single entry visas are available. | | | | for currency transactions. |
| Applications can be made at any Kenya High | | | | Banking. Foreign currency can be changed at |
| Commissioner or Embassy prior to traveling. The | | | | banks, foreign currency bureaux or hotels. Banks |
| single entry visa (obtainable upon arrival) is US$50 | | | | are open from 9 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday |
| (correct at time of printing) or the equivalent in | | | | and 9 am - 11 am on the first and last Saturday |
| local currency. | | | | of each month. Bank in coastal towns open and |
| Lost luggage. Visit the lost luggage desk in the | | | | close half an hour earlier. Some airport banks stay |
| baggage hall before going through customs. | | | | open 24/7. |
| GETTING AROUND | | | | ATM. 24 hours access to your account can be |
| Self - drive. Most international car hire companies | | | | found at most ATMs countrywide. Most accept |
| operate in Kenya (with offices at the airport). | | | | international VISA cards. |
| Vehicles travel on the left - hand side of the road | | | | Credit Cards. All major international cards are |
| and most cars are right - hand drive. A current | | | | accepted. |
| driving license with photograph is accepted for up | | | | Travellers cheques. TCs are accepted at most |
| to a three month's stay. | | | | banks bureaux and hotels. |
| Public transport. City buses operate at reasonable | | | | Hotel Bill Payment. This can usually be paid in |
| low rates. Fares are paid to the conductor. | | | | shillings or convertible foreign currency. |
| Matatus - private minibuses - are abundant but | | | | YOUR WELL BEING |
| usually overcrowded. | | | | Emergency services. 911 |
| KEEPING IN TOUCH | | | | Hospital. Nairobi and Mombasa have good hospitals |
| Post office. Open 8am - 5 pm weekdays, 9am - | | | | offering a causally services. |
| 12 pm on Saturdays. | | | | Medical expenses. Even with insurance cover, |
| Telephone services. Public pay phones (card and | | | | consultations and treatment will have to be paid |
| coin) are automated. Phone cards may be bought | | | | for and the cost claimed back later. |
| from post offices or international call offices. | | | | GENERAL |
| International calls can be dialed direct (code 000) | | | | Voltage. All regions in Kenya are supplied with 240 |
| or operator assisted. (dial 0195/6) | | | | volts AC. The plug in use throughout Kenya is of |
| Mobile phones. Use either safaricom or celtel. All | | | | the three square - pin, 13 amp type. |