- Kenya’s approximately 582,000 square kilometers lie wholly
within the tropics and are bisected by the Equator. It is a land
inhabited by peoples of many different tribal and ethnic backgrounds,
each with their own culture and customs. A little informative
reading before your holiday is not only advisable but will ensure
you get the most from your trip.
- Climate
With Mombasa at sea level, the top of Mount Kenya over 17,000
feet above it and everything else in between, it is not difficult
to understand that the climate is varied. However, much of the
country is blessed by a comfortable, temperate climate with most
of the places you will visit enjoying warm sunshine during the
day and cool, pleasant temperatures during the night. January
and February are generally the hottest months with long rains
expected between April and June.
- What to wear
Good quality, light-weight cotton clothing is ideal for Kenya
provided you also pack a couple of warm sweaters for the cool
evenings and early morning game drives. Don’t forget you
are on the Equator so the sun is very powerful and a wide brimmed
hat an essential item on your list. A good pair of sunglasses
is also recommended.
- Sun block and high factor sun lotions are essential items.
- Medical advice
Vaccination against yellow fever and hepatitis are recommended.
- Malaria fever is common in various parts of the country and
you are recommended to begin a course of anti-malaria tablets
3 weeks before you arrive in Kenya and continue for at least a
month after returning home.
- However, contact your own doctor for up to date and individual
advice on recommended drugs.
- There are several excellent hospitals in Kenya with modern facilities
and very high standards of professional health care. Most medicines
are available at the numerous chemists found in the major centers.
- We strongly advise you take out comprehensive medical insurance
before your departure and also advise you to take out temporary
membership of the Flying Doctors Service when you arrive in the
country. Our staff will be happy to assist in this exercise.
- Photography
Kenya is a photographer’s paradise, with countless unforgettable
images of landscape, people and animals just waiting to be captured
on film. However, it is forbidden to photograph the President,
his official residence, military personnel or installations, the
police, civil prisoners or airfields. Further, it is advisable
not to openly photograph people without first gaining their permission.
- Nairobi has a number of excellent photographic shops offering
high quality printing services, in addition to film, cameras,
accessories and advice.
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