General Info
Kenyans are hospitable people, meeting people on the street or on the beach greet them with a friendly "Jambo" or "Karibu" (meaning "Hello" and Karibu means "Welcome"). Swahili (also Swahili) is spoken throughout Kenya. Most Kenyans also speak English, especially in holiday areas.
Climate
In Kenya you can go on holiday at any time due to the year-round stable weather conditions with temperatures between 23 and 33 degrees Celsius.
National Parks
There are a large number of national parks in Kenya, which represent an important mainstay for tourism. The largest national park is Tsavo National Park, which is divided into Tsavo East and Tsavo West. The well-known Masai Mara, the northern foothills of the Serengeti, is not formally a national park, but a nature reserve.
ere you will find a great wealth of animals, especially in the months of July and August, due to the herd migration of wildebeest, zebras and antelopes , buffalo and impala. Other significant national parks include Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Meru.
Not far from Mombasa is Tsavo East National Park. It is the largest national park in Kenya, East Africa.
Quelle: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsavo-East-Nationalpark
Passport and visa information
Entry regulations for German nationals: A passport that is still valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of the return journey is required to enter Kenya. Children need their own identification document.
There is a visa requirement. The visa fee is currently (05/2013) p. P. EUR 40.00 or USD 50.00. The visa will be issued to you upon arrival for a period of 12 weeks. The flight staff will give you the appropriate forms to fill out in good time. You can also download the visa application in advance from the Kenyan Embassy's website at kenyaembassyberlin.de. The visa fee is due upon arrival and should ideally be paid in USD in appropriate bills.
Currency
Payment/Currency Exchange
The local currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES). 1 euro corresponds to approx. 110 KES. As a rule of thumb for quick calculations in your head, you can remember the ratio 1:100. You can exchange money in any bank, exchange office or hotel. Traveller's checks are not generally accepted in Kenya.
Debit/Credit Cards
You can withdraw money from all ATM cash machines with an EC card. Banks: Barcleys Bank with ATM opposite Nakumat Supermarket and ColliersCenter; Imperial Bank; Credit cards and bank cards from European banks with the “Cirrus” and/or “Maestro” logo.
Medical care
There are doctors and hospitals for all specialties. e.g. B. the Diani Beach Hospital and Palm Beach Hospital.
Due to the risk of infection associated with mosquitoes, it is generally recommended to take mosquito repellent and of course the usual first-aid kit with you. However, if you have forgotten something, you will find well-stocked pharmacies in almost all shopping centers.
Vaccination protection
When entering Germany, no vaccinations are mandatory at the moment. However, yellow fever vaccination is required when traveling to Tanzania and climbing Kilimanjaro.
You can find more information on the subject of vaccination protection on the Robert Koch Institute website at www.rki.de
Security
Don't forget, Kenya is a poor country. The people are friendly and helpful. Nevertheless, we recommend that you do not show large amounts of money unnecessarily and that you do not wear valuables in plain sight.
Of course, there is a safe in our guest house for your valuables.
Inside the residential complex is Your safety is ensured thanks to the 24-hour security guards.
If you want to go out in the evening, we recommend that you take a taxi. Telephone numbers of reliable taxi drivers are available in the house.
Telephoning & Internet
The international dialing code for Kenya is +254. SIM cards for cheaper phone calls or an internet stick are available in the Safaricom store in the Diani Beach Shopping Center or in the Nakumat supermarket.
Gratuity
In Kenya, people are not only happy about a tip after a corresponding performance, it is also an important contribution to the livelihood. The usual tip in restaurants is 10%-15%. Don't forget the "good spirits" in our guest house, who take care of your well-being. I'm sure they will thank you from the bottom of their hearts.
Traffic
If you would like to be on the road with a vehicle as a self-driver, note that there is left-hand traffic in Kenya.
Time Difference
The time difference compared to Central Europe is +1 hour for European summer time and +2 hours for European winter time.