Kenya is a well-developed safari destination and most of its attractions are relatively easy to get to. There are regular flights into even the most remote destinations, although some isolated reserves may be hard to reach if you are hoping to travel by road and self-drive adventures are best left to experienced travellers who are familiar with Kenya. Bear in mind that the Equator divides Kenya and the weather tends to be hot and humid, especially in summer.

Best time to travel to Kenya

Kenya is a year-round safari destination with excellent game viewing throughout. 

Guests wanting to witness the famous Great Migration 

must plan their travel to Kenya well in advance,

as the migration path does vary from one year to the next depending on rainfall.

Currency

• Banking hours at most commercial banks are 
• Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 15h00 and 
• on the first and last Saturday of the month.
• ATMs are found throughout Kenya’s major 
• city centres and shopping complexes.
• The currency is the Kenyan Shilling, where KES1 is 
• made up of 100 cents. Please check with your 
• hotel for daily exchange rates. Foreign currencies 
• such as the USD are widely accepted. However, 
• please note that dollar bills printed before 2003 
• are not accepted in Kenya, as there was a large 
• amount of illegal processing of dollar bills in the 
• country at that time. High denomination notes may also not be accepted.
• Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and American Express 
• are accepted by most restaurants, shops and hotels. 
• Proof of identity may be requested, so be sure to 
• carry a passport or some form of photo identification at all times.
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• Safety

• The usual safety guidelines apply – don’t 
• leave your luggage unattended and always 
• keep your valuables close by or locked away. 
• It is advised you check with your tour operator or 
• hotel concierge - they will know if there are 
• any potentially unsafe areas along your travel route.
• It is wise to avoid deserted areas, particularly at night. 
• Dress-down (i.e. don’t wear excessive jewellery) 
• when exploring Africa’s diverse cities. Concealed travel 
• wallets are recommended.

Photography

Please be sensitive when photographing people. Kenyans 

are renowned for being friendly; however it is courteous 

to ask permission before snapping away.

The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) is not 

allowed in any of the conservation areas we manage 

until such time as their impact on wildlife and anti-poaching 

initiatives can be assessed. This rule will apply throughout Africa, 

as our partners in various countries and regions have adopted a similar stance.