An independent guide to Kenya

Travel essentials

Entry rules, park fees and everyday travel essentials, with sources and visible check dates.

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The terminal building at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya.

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Kenya eTA: fees, eligibility and how to apply

Kenya’s official eTA portal lists standard applications from USD 30 and typical processing of three business days, with longer checks possible.

Checked 21 September 2026
Entrance to Aberdare National Park, Kenya.

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Kenya park fees: KWS, Maasai Mara and conservancies

KWS publishes non-resident adult admission of USD 90 for Amboseli and Lake Nakuru, USD 80 for Nairobi National Park and each Tsavo park.

Checked 21 September 2026
Wildebeest crossing the Mara River in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, within the wider migration ecosystem.

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Great Migration timing: Kenya, Tanzania and river crossings

The Great Migration is a moving wildlife system, not a scheduled river-crossing show.

Checked 21 September 2026
Clouds and sunbeams over the Maasai Mara landscape, Kenya.

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When to visit Kenya: weather, safari and coast by season

Choose Kenya dates for a specific region and activity rather than one nationwide “best month”.

Checked 21 September 2026
Reverse of a Kenyan 50-shilling banknote from the 2019 series.

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Money in Kenya: cash, cards and M-PESA

Use Kenyan shillings for everyday spending and carry a second way to pay.

Checked 21 September 2026
Safaricom Centre in Kenya.

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Kenya SIM cards and internet: registration, coverage and eSIMs

Buy a SIM through an authorised provider outlet, register it with your own identification and test it before leaving.

Checked 21 September 2026
A Madaraka Express passenger train at Nairobi Terminus, Kenya.

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Getting around Kenya: SGR tickets, flights, taxis and road travel

Choose transport around the exact start and end points, not just a headline journey time.

Checked 21 September 2026
Nairobi City Market and its surrounding street, Kenya.

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Kenya safety: routes, city arrivals and sensible precautions

Safety advice for Kenya depends on the specific region and journey.

Checked 21 September 2026
A pharmacy in Lamu Old Town, Kenya.

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Kenya travel health: malaria, water, vaccines and getting help

Arrange a pre-travel health appointment using your full itinerary, medical history and planned activities.

Checked 21 September 2026
A Type G plug and socket, the plug format used in Kenya.

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Packing for Kenya: Type G plugs, safari layers and useful essentials

Kenya uses Type G sockets; Electrical Safety First lists a 240 V, 50 Hz supply.

Checked 21 September 2026