Kenya Currency, Credit Card and Bank Information

Currency: Kenya shillings (Kshs)

Approximate Exchange Rate:

  • Kshs 128 to £1 GBP
  • Kshs 83 to $1 US Dollar

For latest Kshs exchange rates see Today's Exchange Rate

All the major Credit cards are widely accepted, as are travelers cheques which can be changed in any bank. A commission charge is normally added to any transactions using a credit card.

Banking Hours:

Monday to Friday: 09.00-14.00 (16.30 in the major cities). The airport banks are open until midnight every day. Banks typically give a better exchange rate than hotels and we recommend you change some money at the bank upon arrival. In Nairobi, the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has a bank located in the corner of the arrivals hall. ATM cash machines are available at Nairobi airport and in most major towns allowing cash to be drawn using an international Visa card with a P.I.N.

Concerned about the security of your booking and your own safety while on safari?
We fully appreciate your concerns when it comes to booking a safari in Africa and you can rest assured that your financial security when booking and your own personal safety when on safari is our highest priority. Gamewatchers Safaris is a member of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators bonding scheme, backed by a leading insurance company, to ensure your payments are fully protected if a bonded KATO member ceases trading.
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