Faqs
Is Kenya safe for visitors?
Yes! Your safety is our foremost concern. The government has put in place numerous procedures to ensure safety and security of travellers in and around Kenya, and we are constantly updated by the official government security departments and agencies and monitor any situations that may arise so that we avoid taking our guests anywhere considered to be at risk. It is extremely rare for tourists to be involved in adverse security incidents.
What health advice can you offer?
Apart from COVID-19 mandatory vaccination, other recommended vaccinations include Typhoid, Hepatitis and Polio but you should consult a qualified medical practitioner/ take into account your own personal situation. Anti-malarial medication is considered essential. Anti-malarial drugs should be taken prior to arrival and should be continued for four weeks after leaving Kenya. It is also advisable to try and avoid mosquito bites by using repellent and by wearing suitable cover-up clothes in the evening.
Are credit card payments accepted?
Most tourist sites and accommodations accept payment via credit card. You may also obtain whatever local currency you may need on safari in advance by drawing cash from an ATM at the bank at the airport on arrival in Nairobi using a debit card. ATM cash machines are also available in most major towns for cash to be obtained in local currency. If you take US dollar bills with you then please note that older bank notes dated before 2000 may not be accepted.
What personal items should one carry on Kenyan safari?
• Passports (with visa entries)
• Health cards (vaccination certificate) Airline tickets & E-tickets
• Credit Cards (VISA, Mastercard and/or American Express) Photocopy of passport, visas and insurance papers Trainers, walking shoes or safari boots
• Comfortable shoes: Loafers, moccasins or deck shoes Round brimmed hat
• Jacket, windbreaker, and fleece for the very chilly early morning and evening game drives Waterproof light rain jacket
• Warm sweater and fleece jacket
• Safari trousers, chinos, safari shorts, sport socks, short sleeve shirts, long sleeve shirts, t - shirts, nightwear, swimwear
• 1pair of casual trousers (men) and evening outfit (women) – for an evening in the city
Is East Africa a Luxury destination?
You would be surprised at how many luxury-rated facilities you will find in Kenya. Kenya boasts 21 hyper-luxury camps/lodges and 77 luxury camps/lodges. For example, Mahali Mzuri in Maasai Mara, was voted the #1 Hotel in the World and #1 Safari Lodge in the Travel+Leisure Awards 2021.
