Electricity
In Kenya the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Kenya, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240 V. If the standard voltage in your country is in the range of 100 V - 127 V, you need a voltage converter in Kenya. You can also consider a combined power plug adapter/voltage converter. If you have a video or digital camera, make sure your battery charger is of the same voltage.

Mobile Phones
Roaming agreements exist with international mobile phone companies. Kenya has good mobile network coverage particularly in tourist destinations. The main network providers are Airtel, Safaricom, and Telkom. Local SIM cards and top-up cards are available to buy everywhere. Data is cheap and speed is decent.

Time Zone
Kenya is GMT + 3 (2 hours ahead of continental Europe)

Bugs
With Kenya being located in the Tropics you may encounter all manner of local wildlife (insects, reptiles, small mammals, rodents, cockroaches). Lights attract bugs so don’t leave your lights on when you leave your room. Mosquitoes are best dealt with by using mosquito repellent, long baggy clothing in the evenings and sleeping under a mosquito net. Regarding medication in malarial areas please follow the advice of your local health practitioner and the World Health organisation.

Security
Please ensure that your passport, air tickets and money (cash and traveller's cheques) are securely stored in your room safe. Do not leave jewellery, mobile phones, cameras or any other valuables in your room or in public areas.
You should be vigilant at all times and take into account any security advice given by your hotel, employer or your hosts. Avoid walking around after dark, especially in isolated areas like empty beaches. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and don’t wear expensive watches, jewellery or items of sentimental value

Tipping
Tipping of guides and hotel personnel is not compulsory, but always welcomed. Aside from the guides and drivers you may wish to tip anyone who works in service; waiters in bars and restaurants, porters and room cleaners. Most hotels and restaurants include a 10% service charge in the bill. If they don't, a small tip is customary for good service.

Safety on Safari
The basic rules of safari are:
Don’t feed animals you don’t own.
If you don’t know ask.
Always listen to your guide.
Do not go walkabout without a guide.
Wild animals are called that because they are wild and unpredictable.
Many rivers are populated with crocodiles and hippo's, even if you can’t see them.

Road Safety
While some of the major roads are in good condition, most of the minor gravel roads are rough and can deteriorate further in the rainy season. Dirt roads, including those in the parks and reserves, are extremely rough, and some are only passable with a 4-wheel drive.

Health
These are merely guidelines please follow the advice of your local health practitioner and the World Health organisation.

Health insurance is essential. You should ensure that your travel insurance covers the emergency transport required to get you to a hospital in a major city or medical repatriation. Part of the African Medical and Research Foundation, the Flying Doctor Service, has introduced a special Tourist Membership which guarantees that any member injured or ill while on safari can call on a flying doctor for air transport.

There are excellent medical facilities in Nairobi and Mombasa, but they are of varying standards in the rest of the country. Drinking g tap water is not recommended as the supply is not reliable, but bottled water is available in most places. When buying bottled water, check the seal of the bottle is intact. Alternatively, bring your own reusable water bottle with a filter or use water purification tablets. Avoid ice and washed salads and fruit except in top hotels and restaurants. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Food prepared by unlicensed vendors should be avoided at all times. Diarrhoeal diseases are common so avoid eating raw, uncooked, unwashed meat, poultry products, dairy products, fruits and vegetables or drink.

Hepatitis B is hyperendemic and hepatitis E is widespread. Meningococcal meningitis is a risk, particularly during the dry season. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present so avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water. Avoid insect fly bites and wear shoes to protect against hookworm. Dengue fever and rabies are present. There is a high incidence of HIV/AIDS.

Compulsory Vaccinations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas as listed on the CDC website. It must be said that Yellow Fever is also a risk in rural areas of Kenya, therefore vaccination is recommended for those who travel into risky areas.

Recommended Vaccinations for all travellers
Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Poliomyelitis, Rabies, Tuberculosis & Cholera

Visas (all subject to change without notice)
All travellers need a valid passport (usually valid for 6 months after your trip), with sufficient pages for entry and exit stamps (usually at least two). For each entry into Kenya, you will require a visa (so you will need to if you pop over to an Indian Ocean Island for a few days).

If you are not a citizen of the countries listed below you must obtain a visa in advance from the Kenyan Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in the country where you reside.
Apart from Cyprus, citizens from the following countries also do not need a visa to Kenya: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Darussalam, Dominica, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Jamaica, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Americans, Australian, British, Canadians and EU nationals can obtain your visa on arrival; passport photos are not required. However, to save time at the airport, it's a good idea to obtain one in advance, either online at evisa.go.ke or from the embassy/high commission. If you require a multiple-entry visa, you must obtain this in advance at the nearest embassy/high commission.