Kenya

Kenya belongs to the countries of East Africa. The country borders on Tanzania in the south, Ethiopia and South Sudan in the north, in the east with Somalia and in the west with Uganda. Kenya also overlooks Lake Victoria in the west and east to the Indian Ocean. About 40 million people live in this developed African country, representing at least 42 different styles and cultures. The name Kenya received from the mountain with the same name, which is the highest peak of the country and the second highest in Africa.

Kenya is known worldwide for its safaris (which means “go” in the local language) and of course for its national reserves, the highlight here is of course the world-famous Masai Mara. Through the center of the country passes the Great African Rift Valley with its enchanting views and beautiful lakes with many animals and birds. The coast of the Indian Ocean also adds to the uniqueness of Kenya as a country where you can combine all kinds of recreation, starting with a safari and climbing Mount Kenya and ending with a beach holiday on the shores of the warm Indian Ocean near Mombasa or Malindi. And finally - Kenyan Airlines are recognized in Africa as one of the best airlines, they just recently opened a new flight connecting Cape Town with Livingstone in Zambia.

Territory:               580,367 sq. M. km

Capital:                  Nairobi

The largest cities : Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret

Languages:           Swahili, English, Leo

Population:            40 million people

Currency:               The Kenyan shilling (Written - KSH) Bank notes from 10 to 1000 Shilling

Main products: Consumer goods (plastic, furniture, batteries, textiles, clothing, soap, cigarettes, flour), agricultural production, fish processing, oil distillation, aluminum, steel, lead, cement, ship repair and tourism.

Exports: Tea, Coffee, Petrol and Petroleum Distillation, Fish, Cement

Climate: The climate is tropical and humid. Humidity is higher off the coast. On the coast, an average of 27 ° C and a temperature drop of about 2 ° C for every 300 meters of height. In the capital, in Nairobi, at an altitude of 1,675 meters, the average temperature is around 19 ° C. Arid plains with temperatures ranging from 21 ° C to 27 ° C.

Time Zone: The time zone is 1 hour behind Moscow

Visa Requirements: For all nationalities a visa is required. The visa is obtained at the border upon entering the country. Cost 50 dollars. Passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry. Also for last 3 years Kenya is part of East African Visa agreement between Uganda and Rwanda. East African Visa costs 100 USD and gives right of multiple entry to 3 of these countries.

Credit Cards: Credit cards are accepted in all major hotels and lodges, as well as in restaurants. But we recommend you to pay cash in restaurants and shops.

Foreign currency exchange: Exchange in banks and in currency exchange kiosks. Foreign currency is accepted only in hotels and lodges and in souvenir and jewelry stores.

Tips: Between 5-10% of the restaurant bill. The porter is about $ 1 for piece of luggage. Guide about 5-10 dollars per person per day of work.

Electricity: 220 volts with a British-style triple socket.

Drinking water: We do not recommend you to drink tap water.

Vaccinations:   Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for visitors to Kenya, but not required. The validity of this vaccination is 10 years.

Car rental: Driving on the left side of the road. Not all companies rent out cars without a driver. This is especially true of 4 x 4 cars. Check the conditions of the car rental before signing the contract. Points of delivery of the car are only in several major cities and airports.