Travel Information for Kenya

Covid19 Travel requirements by destination;  Check back frequently for the latest COVID-19 travel and specific testing requirements for your destination. You are required to get to the airport with the appropriate travel documents.

For the first time ever, you can now own our quality merchandise worn by our guides in the field. This merchandise is inspired by the adventure-seeking style of an African Safari. Colors: distressed green with logo (name embroidery can be done upon request at extra charge.)

It is a requirement that all our clients travelling to Africa should have travel insurance which includes cover for medical treatment and emergency air evacuation.

We are pleased to offer  the  JWS Travel Policy through JW Seagon with whom we now have an arrangement to book  this for our clients at competitive prices.

Useful information and guides to help you plan the best possible safari and prepare for your trip by learning about the wildlife that you will see.

To help you get the very best out of your wildlife safari experience (and to ensure you make the most out of your time and budget) we have put together our “top tips” to consider when planning your trip.

Useful maps of Kenya showing the key areas, towns, roads, National Parks, Reserves, Conservancies and the location of our Porini Safari Camps and Gamewatchers Adventure Camps.

Visas  are no longer are required for visitors to Kenya. Instead ALL visitors  must apply for the  Republic of Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). This section gives further information on eTA and how to apply.

There are no compulsory vaccinations required for entry to Kenya unless you are arriving from an area infected with Yellow Fever, in which case a Certificate of Inoculation against Yellow Fever is required from travellers older than one year. Visitors coming from other countries in Africa where Yellow Fever may occur, including Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zanzibar, require a Yellow Fever certificate.

Kenya’s climate varies across the country, from the tropical humidity of the coast, the dry heat of the savannah or semi-arid areas and the cool air of the highlands. Temperatures in these areas are fairly constant year round with an average of 27°C (80°F) at the coast, 21°C to 27°C (70°F to 80°F)…

You can easily search for the best airfares and availability of flights to Africa using our online booking facility …

Kenya Currency, Credit Card and Bank Information

See our Packing List for a general guide on what to take on your safari. Where possible luggage should be kept to a minimum due to the space restrictions on light aircraft, but we are able to store excess baggage at our head office in Nairobi.

To help prepare you for your safari adventure we’ve compiled a selection of our favourite books and guides.

As a basic guide we suggest that each person have their own camera, a 35mm or 5+ mega pixel digital camera. Interchangeable lenses are recommended, with a normal lens and a telephoto of at least 200 mm, although a 400 mm or more is preferable for close-ups and for photographing birds. Other lenses e.g. wide angle, macro etc., may be brought.