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TRAVEL INFORMATION

kenya's diverse eco-systems embrace snow-capped mountains, tropical raInforest, Savannah, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, semi-desert and a lush coastline.
There are plenty of activities for your incentives which include wildlife viewing & photography, road, air or foot safaris, mountain climbing & adventure travel, golf safaris, ballooning, camel back safaris, bird watching and more classic holiday entertainment with water sports, casinos, restaurants, leisure centers, Agro-Based Tourism and much more.

Some quick Facts about kenya....
Area: 224,960 square miles

Climate:
In the low lying districts, particularly along the coast, the climate is tropical, hot and humid. On the plateau and in the highlands the climate is more temperate. In Nairobi there are normally two periods of rain, the long rains from April to June and the short rains in October and November.

Roads:
At the end of 1991, there were 62,573 Km of classified roads. Some 13.3% of road surfaces were paved. An all-weather road links Nairobi to Addis Ababa and there is a 590 Km road link between Kitale(kenya) and Juba (Sudan).
Railways: The kenya railway system comprises 2,085 Km of one meter guage single track. Somewhat more than one-half (1,085Km) constitutes the main line, which runs from the port of Mombasa through Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret to the Ugandan border.

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Air:
Kenya is served by many of the worlds' major airlines. Services between Nairobi and European capitals are the most numerous but other services connect with the Middle and Far East, North America and other parts of Africa. Both scheduled and charter flights serve the tourist industry through Mombasa as well as Nairobi. kenya has two major airports, Jomo kenyatta International Airport at Nairobi and Moi International Airport at Mombasa.
Lakes: A number of freshwater lakes exist in the Rift Valley. Many of these, such as Magadi, Nakuru, Bogoria, and Turkana, are soda lakes with brackish water. Others including Naivasha and Baringo contain less alkaline water. Lake Victoria in the west is Africa's largest lake. The mass of water covers over 27,000 square miles (70,000 sq.km) and generates weather conditions for much of the region.

Currency:
The unit of currency in kenya is the shilling (KSH), divided into 100 cents; 20 shillings = 1 kenya pound.

Visitors should consult their banks for the current rate of exchange.

Mountains:
Mount kenya (Batian Peak)..........5199m.
Mount Elgon (Sudek Peak)..........4510m.
Aberdare Range (Ol Doinyo Lasatima)..........3964m.
Cherangani Range (Chepkotet)..........3370m.
Sekerr Range (Mtelo)..........3325m.
Mau Range (Melili)..........3097m.

Travel Documents
Passport are a necessity
Check with your travel Agent if you need a visa.

Car Hire
Car hire available at Jomo kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi and Moi international Airport, Mombasa. We can also arrange for you both in kenya and Tanzania.

Electricity
Electric power in kenyal is 240 Volts
Electric appliances should be the three pin 13 amp type.

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Languages
English and Kiswahili are the official languages.

Main Holiday Sports
Fishing, mountaineering, sailing, swimming, snorkeling, surfing, golf, cricket, polo, hockey, squash and game walks. Fitness clubs are available in Nairobi and Mombasa. Some major hotels in the country have fitness facilities.

Time
East Africa is  + 3 GMT.

Health
Valid yellow fever vaccination is required if you arrive from infected or yellow fever area. Consult your doctor on anti-malaria medicine.

Customs
Verbal declaration is required to be made on things carried and one may be required to open luggage for inspection by Custom Officials. importation of firearms into kenya is prohibited.

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