Hi all.

Here is the place to post your country research. eg...

* Car papers ie carne passage (spelling?), signage (AA);
* Car requirements ie warning vests, 2x triangles, etc;
* Border crossings ie times, etc;
* Customs regulations ie booze, perfume, cigs, food, cash, etc - what not to take ie pepper spray, medical drugs;
* Vaccinations needed?;
* Dress code, local customs/habits/behaviour;
* Local history, culture, food, languages (dictionary of basic conversation);
* Time zones;
* Drivers licence, which side of road to drive;
* Currency;
* Tourist attractions, accommodation;
* Identify Embassy;
* Travel distances;
* Climate/seasons/rainfall;
* Maps;
* Banking.........please add or delete!

KENYA  :   Country Dialing Code   +254

Car papers ie carne passage (spelling?), signage (AA);
1. You should get a free three-month permit at the border on entry,
2. You  must have a valid carnet de passage
3. Keep in mind there are certain routes in northeast Kenya where bandits roam and you must obtain police permission before setting out that way.
4. Will update with more info asap

Car requirements ie warning vests, 2x triangles, etc;
Will update with more info asap

Border crossings ie times,

Proof of ability to return to countries of residence is a MUST for all travelers
The Ethiopian border post of Moyale is becoming increasingly dangerous because of civil fighting.The border was closed for a while but has now reopened
Will update with more info asap

Customs regulations ie booze, perfume, cigs, food, cash, etc - what not to take ie pepper spray, medical drugs;

Will update with more info asap

Vaccinations needed?
1. A yellow fever certificate will be needed if coming from an endemic area.
2. Malaria precautions are advised at all times.
3. Bilharzia present
4. Polio recommended
5. Tetanus recommended if coming from an infected area
6. Hepatitis A & B recommended
7. Typhoid recommended
8. Rabies present
9. Boiled or bottled water advised  It is not advisable to drink tap water in Kenya. All hotels and lodges provide boiled water in flasks in their rooms. Bottled is widely available
10. Unpasteurised milk bust be boiled

Dress code, local customs/habits/behaviour
Coast Light clothing due to high humidity.
Cotton and loose fitting garments are comfortable.
Other towns Knee length shorts or skirts and T-shirts are acceptable.
To a place of worship, men should wear long trousers and ladies skirts below the knee
In some areas, mostly coastal, it is considered inappropriate for women (and in some cases men) to wear shorts or short-sleeved shirts. It is always best to seek local advice.
Any personal Prescrïption drugs should be brought if necessary. Also bring the generic names for these drugs in case they need to be replaced locally.
If you have prescrïption glasses it is wise to bring a spare pair.
More on local customs and habits coming soon

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Electrical Plugs

240V 50Hz

Local history, culture, food, languages (dictionary of basic conversation);
LANGUAGES. English, Swahili and local languages.
FOOD. Every town has small cafés catering to local people where you can get a traditional meal for under US$2.50 . Kenya's Indian restaurants are great value.
Will update with more info asap

Time zones;
GMT/UTC +3

Drivers licence, which side of road to drive;
Waiting for info, will update asap

Currency•
Daily national park fees range from US$5-30 for the more popular parks.
• Foreign-exchange bureaus are the best places to change money, though they are only found in the largest cities,  they don't usually charge commission.
• Banks are more widespread, but can charge up to 5% commission on travellers cheques.
• The place to carry your money is in a pouch against your skin.
• Tipping is expected.  5-10% of the bill. On safari, drivers, guides and cooks – around US$3 per employee per day
• The official currency is the Kenya Shilling.  Available Notes are 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 shillings. Available coins are 5, 10 and 20 shillings.  
• The easiest currencies to exchange are US Dollars, Pounds sterling and Deutschmarks.
• Travellers Cheques are widely accepted,
• No restrictions on the amount of foreign currency that can be brought into Kenya.
• Before departure, travellers are advised to convert any excess Kenya shillings into foreign currency at a bank or bureau de change before departure. Departure taxes can be paid in local or foreign currency.

Tourist attractions, accommodation;
http://www.africantravel.com/tours+safaris.php

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE is situated to the west of Nairobi, on Tanzania's northern border. This 1,812 square km (700 sq. miles) Reserve is the northern extension of the larger Serengeti National Park - a massive 56,000 km² (5,600 sq. miles).
The Masai Mara offers wonderful scenery and an abundance of big game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago. It is a reserve of breathtaking vistas, panoramas of vast rolling plains, hills and woodland groves, well watered by the lovely Mara River which bisects the Reserve from north to south.
The Mara is home to the largest population of lions in Kenya, these magnificent beasts spending most of the day sleeping in the shade of acacia trees. Vast herds of buffalo, zebra and wildebeest roam the plains. Impala, gazelle, giraffe and hartebeest grace the landscape, the cautious topi may also be seen standing sentinel on earth mounds on constant look-out for predators. The waters of the Mara River are home to crocodiles and pools of hippo, the acacia woodlands and riverine forests favored by leopard and elephant, and the open savannah and dry bush areas host to the plains game and their attendant predators such as lion, cheetah, hyena and jackal.
The birdlife of the Mara is as profuse as the animal life. On the open plains there is a variety of bustards and ground hornbills. Birds of prey are abundant - no less than 53 species have been recorded, including the magnificent Bateleur eagle. In the sky there are always opportunistic vultures circling and waiting in anticipation, and distinctive secretary birds are a common sight as they stalk sedately over the open plains.
Will update with more info asap

Embassy;
High Commission of the Republic of Kenya
302 Brooks Street, Menlo Park, 0081
Tel: (+27 12) 362 - 2249 / 50 / 51
Fax: (+27 12) 362 - 2252
Visa enquiries: Mon-Fri 08h30 to 13h00

Travel distances
Dates:

Places , pages and towns Distance Days Road and conditions
Masai Mara Border to Nairobi  page 106,  p 107
260 km - 2 days -
B144 untarred – C12 tarred – B3 tarred – A109 national road tarred
Nairobi to Mt Kenya  p 107,  p 113
200km - 2 days -
A2 national road tarred
Mt Kenya to Marsabit National Park – p 113
350km - 1 day
A2 national road tarred to Isiolo, A2 untarred to Marsabit
Marsabit National Park to Moyale Border p 113, p 121, p 122260km - 1 day
A2 untarred to Moyale – Road 6 national road, tarred in Ethiopia

Climate/seasons/rainfall;
With pleasant overall conditions all year round, Kenya's southern highlands and coastal lowlands see little variation in conditions; each has a wet season between March and May
Temperatures are consistent throughout the year and cool for an equatorial region, ranging from high 20°Cs to low 30°Cs (80°Fs to low 90°Fs) on the coast, dropping slightly inland and then raising again closer to Lake Victoria.

Maps;
Will update with more info asap

Banking.•
Barclays Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Kenya Commercial Bank, which have a substantial network of branches in Kenya, also in resorts, provide local currency at ATMs against Visa or Master card.
• Banks are open from 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday.
• Some branches open on Saturdays from 9:00am to 11:00am.
• Many banks are now equipped with 24 hour ATM machines.

Travel Warning: Dangerous Areas
Following widespread post-election violence across Kenya, the country's situation has stabilised somewhat. An agreement was signed between the government and the opposition to end the violence, but the potential remains for further unrest. About 1500 people died and 600,000 displaced during fighting after the December 2007 election. Travellers are advised to exercise caution, and avoid large public gatherings or demonstrations. The Rift Valley, Western, and Nyanza provinces have been relatively calm, but travellers should seek local advice before visiting these areas.
The areas bordering Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia are all prone to banditry. While travellers are not usually targeted, adequate security arrangements and awareness of the situation is advised to ensure safe travel in these parts of Kenya.
Nairobi has a reputation for serious crime that is unfortunately justified. Travellers should heed any local advice in regards to security and use common sense to avoid potentially dangerous situations
severity: Mid-level alert
There is extreme risk to your security in the border areas with Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia and we advise against all travel there. Cross-border violence, kidnapping and armed banditry make the border areas extremely unsafe.
There is high risk to your security throughout Kenya and we advise against all tourist and other non-essential travel due to the threat from terrorism, civil unrest and violent crime.
We recommend you monitor the media to keep up to date on the security situation and adhere to any instructions or restrictions imposed by the local authorities.
Violent crime including car-jacking, home invasion and armed robbery is increasing. These attacks can occur anywhere at anytime and can be fatal. Peaple are advised to be extremely security conscious at all times and avoid travelling at night.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Previous terrorist attacks in Kenya have been against visibly Western targets. Particular care should be taken in public and commercial areas known to be frequented by foreigners including airports, hotels, bars, restaurants, clubs, tourist areas, embassies, shopping areas, outdoor recreation events and expatriate housing areas.  

--Last edited by marion on 2008-10-08 21:45:33 --

I am from Africa. there is lots of well nature's  wildlife.every
kind of animals can be find here.
that is why Africa is a place of most popular choice of toriests, scientiest etc.