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Travel Guide
Kenya
When to go to Kenya?
Kenya's climate is equatorial , with the country crossed by the equator. However, it varies according to the different regions of the country.
The climate on the Kenyan coast is tropical. It is hot and humid there all year round but the region remains relatively temperate thanks to the trade winds.
In the desert areas of the northeast , the climate is much hotter and drier , especially during the dry season. Conversely, on the Lake Victoria side, it is hot and humid all year round, even during the dry season.
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Temperatures range from an average of 28 ° C in July and August to over 32 ° C in March and April.
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Generally speaking, you can travel to Kenya throughout the dry season. To observe the animals during a safar i, choose the months of January, February, July, August, September and October . To offer yourself a relaxing stay or go scuba diving , prefer the months of January, February, March, August and September, a period during which the rains are rare.
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Health
Vaccinations and compulsory treatment: Antimalarial treatment strongly recommended. MALARONE is effective. To start 10 days before departure.
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Recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A and yellow fever
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Other risks: DURING THE PERIOD OF CIRCULATION OF COVID19, WE INVITE TRAVELERS TO CONSULT OUR SOCIAL MEDIA OR WE UPDATE THE HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS.
Practical information
Time difference: + 1 hour in summer / +2 hours in winter
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Flight duration: about 8 hours
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Change: The change 100 Kenyan Shillings = approximately 1.10 euros. It is better to take euros with you, as the exchange rate on site is better than that of Dollars.
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Formalities: For French people, your passport must still be valid 6 months after your return. For visas, it is easier to take them on the spot on your arrival, cost for Kenya (around 40 €).
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Electricity : 220 or 240 volts. Provide a plug adapter (three-prong plugs)
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Luggage: It is better to take backpacks, easier to carry than a bulky suitcase and if possible washable since the roads are sometimes dusty.
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Tipping: It is customary to tip the driver at the end of the safari of approximately 5 to 10 euros per safari day and per person.
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Internet: Wherever you are (even in the most remote areas), you will have no trouble finding Internet access. In principle, the cybercafés are open until 10 p.m.
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Communication: To call Kenya from Europe, dial 00 254 + the phone number / To reach France from Kenya dial 00 33 + the phone number.
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Currency: KES
Useful addresses
Embassies
Kenyan Embassy in France
3, rue Freycinet - 76116 Paris
Phone. : 01 56 62 25 25
Fax: 01 47 20 44 41
Email: info@ambassade-kenya.fr
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Kenyan Embassy in Belgium
Avenue Winston Churchill, 208 - 1180 Brussels
Phone. : 02 340 10 40
Fax: 02 340 10 50
Switzerland reports to the Kenyan Embassy in London.
Visitor Center
France: by calling this number, you can receive free information about Kenya: 01 53 25 12 07; email: kenya@interfacetourism.com