Best Time to Visit

With relatively stable temperatures throughout the year, it's the amount of rainfall that will determine your stay in Kenya. The two dry seasons last from January to February, and from June through October. You might want to observe the spectacular Great Migration, which takes place in August.

Passport / Visa

Citizens of the following countries can visit Kenya visa-free, for a stay of up to 90 days: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Cyprus, Dominica, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Jamaica, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia (30 days), Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda (ID), Samoa, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa (30 days), Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda (ID), Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Other citizens can apply for a visa electronically, or arrange it on arrival if their stay is not longer than 90 days.

• Web:

  http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html

• E-mail:

  support@ecitizen.go.ke

• Phone:

  +254 709 480 000

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located 15 km southeast of Nairobi, and has well-established connections with the city's Central Business District. When using taxi services, it is highly recommended to turn to official providers. Most (but not all) licensed taxis are painted yellow.

• Web:

  www.kaa.go.ke/airports/our-airports/jomo-kenyatta-international

• E-mail:

  talk2us@kaa.go.ke

• Address:

  Embakasi, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 722 205 061

• More info:

  www.nairobiairporttransfers.com

Public Transport

Public transportation in Kenya is dominated by private companies. The most common way to get around is by matatus (minibuses and pickup cabs of various types). Buses are mainly operated by Kenya Bus Service (KBS). If you have a car, a permit (Ksh200) is necessary to park in the city.

• Web:

  http://kenyabus.net/downloads/NAIROBI_BUS_GUIDE.pdf

• Phone:

  +254 202 223 235

• More info:

  Click here for a fare chart: http://kenyabus.net/passenger.html#

Taxi

Here's a list of recommended transfer companies. Try to avoid unofficial providers. Depending on your travel plans, renting a car is highly reasonable here. Mondo Ride +254 747 840 990 Kenatco Taxis Ltd +254 720 108 222 Pewin Cabs Ltd +254 709 801 000

Electricity

The Standard voltage in Kenya is 220V. Power sockets: type G