Prepare your Stay

We hope it will add depth and dimension to your safari experience .
 

Good to Know

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Currency: KES - Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Languages: English, Swahili

Time Zone: GMT +3 hour(s)                                                                      

Currency exchange

Forex facilities are offered at most hotels and in all the major shopping areas. Forex facilities remain open at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport daily from 7am to midnight.

Currency

Kenya shilling (Ksh)

Banking

Foreign currency can be changed at banks, Forex agencies or hotels. Banks in major centres are open from 09.00 to 15.00 Mon-Fri. 09.00 to11.00 on the first and last Saturday of each month. 

ATMs

ATMs are available country wide with 24-hour access. Most accept international credit cards.

Credit cards

All major international cards are accepted. Credit card fraud occurs in Kenya, as in most other parts of the world, and the usual precautions should be taken.

Tipping

Tipping is appreciated. Most hotels and restaurants include a 10% service charge.

Shopping and business hours

8.30 - 12.30 and 14.00  - 17.30 Mon-Sat. Many businesses work Saturday mornings.

Time

GMT +3 all year-round. Kenya maintains an almost constant 12 hours of daylight. Sunrise is typically 6.30 and sunset at 18.45.

Electricity

220-240 volts AC, with standard 13-amp three square-pin plugs.

Water

It is not recommended that you drink the tap water. Bottled water is provided.

Post offices

Opening hours are 08.00 to 17.00 weekdays and 09.00 to 12.00 on Saturdays. Stamps can be purchased at post offices, stationery and souvenir shops and hotels.

Telephone

International telephone code +254. Dial 000 followed by the required country code to dial out of the country. Mobile (cell) services are provided by Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom, you can also buy a Kenyan pay as you go SIM card.

WiFi

Wifi is available in the common areas of the camp but not in the tents.