Tanzania or Uganda at no extra fee
Security.
The Kenyan tourist circuit tends to be very safe for tourists. This has been due to concerted efforts by stakeholders to ensure that visitors enjoy their stay without any security concerns. There was however a period 3 to 4 years ago when insecurity on some of the circuits was of concern, but the underlying factors have since been effectively addressed.
The tourism industry in Kenya takes visitor safety very seriously and considers all aspects of the tourist's stay in Kenya. For this reason, the industry created a Safety and Communication Centre under the auspices of the Kenya
Tourism Federation (KTF), which is operated 24hrs a day to monitor visitor safety. The Kenya Tourism Federation represents the leading tourism trade associations I comprising the Kenya Associations of: Tour Operators
(KATO), Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC), Travel Agents (KATA), Budget hotels (KBHA), Air Operators (KAAO), Ecotourism Society of Kenya (ESOK), as well as Mombasa and Coast Tourism Association (MCTA).
The KTF Safety Centre is the brainchild of these Associations.The Safety and Communication Centre is manned by well- trained staff who are at hand to attend to any issues of concern to tourists. These include security, health, road
safaris is a member of the Safety and Communication Centre and is regularly updated on issues that are of importance to them. conditions, travel advisories and updates Greater Africa Tours and Travel
There is a 24hr TOURIST HELPLINE (020 - 604767) where one can seek assistance in case of need. Gamewatchers Safaris is connected directly to the Centre by HF radio which makes access while on safari very easy.
Air Lines
International flights to Kenya:
Airlines flying into Nairobi include:Qatar Airways, British Airways (daily), KLM (daily), Kenya Airways (daily), SN Brussels, Swissair, El Al, Emirates.
There are also several charter airlines operating weekly flights from Europe into Mombasa.For Airline reservatin visit www.bestimestravel.com
Health
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 Tanzania and Zanzibar, require a Yellow Fever certificate.The other recommended vaccinations are Typhoid, Hepatitis and Polio, and anti-malarial medication is essential. Anti-malarial drugs should be taken prior to arrival and should be continued for 4 weeks after leaving Kenya. It is also advisable to try and avoid mosquito bites by using repellent and by wearing suitable cover-up clothes in the evening. There are good hospitals in the main towns of Kenya while the rural areas have small health centres where one can get basic first aid. It is absolutely essential that all visitors carry some form of medical insurance to cater for any eventualities. There is an excellent FlyingDoctor service in Kenya in the event of a medical emergency, while on safari away from the urban centres. Hotels and lodges supply mineral water (which is available in hotels andlodges. Drinking water from the tap is not encouraged.
