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Travel information and tips on Kenya including passport information, accommodations, transportation to and in Kenya, attractions and things to see and do, restaurant suggestions, tours, and much more. "Getting Away With Jim Bruner" - your first stop for travel information on Kenya!

General Information About Kenya
Travel Etiquette for Kenya
Getting To and Around in Kenya

Cities, Towns and Areas of Kenya
Some Things to See and Do in Kenya
Tours to and in Kenya
Some Suggestions for Accommodations in Kenya
Some Suggestions for Dining in Kenya
Some Favorites in Kenya

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General Information About Kenya
Tourism is one of the leading income producers of Kenya. One of the chief attractions are the photo safaris to one of the 14 national parks and game preserves. The largest game preserve is Tsavo National Park, home of one of the largest concentrations of elephants in the world. Nairobi is the main city that attracts tourists during the month of July when the capital hosts a Festival of African Music. Other attractions include the mosques of Mombasa, the spectacular Great Rift Valley, the coffee plantations at Thika, the world-renowned Tree Hotels, and the great view of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro – which is actually across the border in Tanzania.

Passports and Visas
Currency Information and Money Matters
Electricity
Language
Travel Insurance
Travel Warning

Passports and Visas

You will need a passport and, in many cases, a visa to visit Kenya.
 

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Currency Information and Money Matters
Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare.  Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! 
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Language

I have found that it helps to know at least a little bit of the language as I travel in other countries. You do not have to be able to be a fluent speaker, but knowing a few key words and phrases will really help. I have found that, although almost everywhere I go I can find someone who speaks English, knowing just a few words of the local language can really be a help. And, it lets others know I am at least interested in their language. Visit the Getting Away Language Learning Center where you can find out how to learn another language, or where to purchase books, dictionaries, electronic translators, software and more

Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.

Travel Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out. TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide travel. Our features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

Electricity
Be sure to take your adaptor and converter kit. Find the converter you will need in the Getting Away Travel Store. Additionally, you will find just about anything and everything you will need when you travel. Across the state, country, or to a destination on the other side of the world, you'll find what you need in the Getting Away Travel Store!

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Travel Insurance
If you need medical care while you are away, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not accept payment through your insurance company and that you will therefore to pay in full for your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local embassy or representative. For compensation, you must be treated by licensed medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper documentation and receipts. It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country. Visit the Getting Away
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Travel Warning
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Books, Maps and Other Resources

My favorite guidebooks when I am traveling is Fodor's. I find them to be quite complete, easy to use, and almost always on the money with helps and tips for traveling in the country I am visiting. Click on Fodor's Travel Guides to find the perfect guidebook for your travels.
 

I always research the destinations to which I intend to travel with books and maps. I normally use Fodor's as I find their guidebooks very informative and easy to read and understand. Click on the Amazon logo to search for travel books and maps. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on the Getting Away Travel Bookshelf to find some of my favorites! Still can't find what you need? Contact me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com


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Getting To and Around in Kenya

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Tours to and in Kenya

Adventure Penfam Tours and Travel Kenya-Tanzania Safaris is a tour operator based in Nairobi offering memorable wildlife safaris, lodging, camping, beach holidays, mountain climbing and gorilla treks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. www.penfamtours.com

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Cities, Towns and Areas of Kenya
Mombasa and Nairobi Excursions - Visit African Servalcant Safaris for some nice excursions in both Mombasa and Niarobi. Half day, day trips, dinners and more.

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Some Things to See and Do in Kenya

Tours to and in Kenya
 
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Raylenne Tours & Safaris offers African wildlife safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda including with various accommodations ranging from budget camping to luxury lodge safaris as well as beach holidays Mombassa and Zanzibar. The also have trips in East Africa and South Africa.

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African Jacana Safaris boasts of a rich tradition of opening Kenya and Tanzania, Africa’s most renowned tourist destinations to its clients. It is a Kenya tour operator based in Nairobi. They specialize in lodge safaris, camping safaris, family safaris, birding safaris, mountain climbing, cultural safaris, and beach holidays to Kenya Mauritius Seychelles & Zanzibar.

Leading Expeditions is an indigenous destination management company with operations base in Kenya. Situated in Nairobi, Leading Expeditions boasts of leadership in this field, being the the best tour company in the region. We will help you to discover Africa by initiating safaris at unbeatable offers. We boast of being the number one company in this field to offer incentives to almost all of our destination packages and assure departure upon booking. Our normal transportation means is 8 seats safari minibuses and use of 4 wheel drive land cruisers for all weather travel. The 4 wheel drive vehicles will cost you just a little more than a minibus. Our itineraries have been proved to be exhaustive in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, but we welcome any suggestions, ideas and opinions from you.

Adventure Penfam Tours and Travel Kenya-Tanzania Safaris is a tour operator based in Nairobi offering memorable wildlife safaris, lodging, camping, beach holidays, mountain climbing and gorilla treks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. www.penfamtours.com

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Worldwide Riding Vacations : A Global Guide - Not just a guide to dude ranches, this handsome updated edition lists more strenuous and interesting equestrian trips by continent and then by country. Printed on heavy coated stock and illustrated with many color photographs, it includes over 100 entries. Each lists the company, address, phone number, E-mail, FAX, closest airports, price, and when available. There are descriptions of accommodations, meals, activities, and the horses and riding equipment, as well as a list of equestrian travel agencies and associations. British equestrian writer Ruler writes frequently on riding vacations and is an amateur horseman. Sacks, a former college professor, now owns a horse farm. Includes riding vacation ideas for Kenya.



Mombasa and Nairobi Excursions - Visit African Servalcant Safaris for some nice excursions in both Mombasa and Niarobi. Half day, day trips, dinners and more.

Suggestions for Dining in Kenya
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com


Some Favorites in Kenya
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

Links for Kenya
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.

Leading Expeditions is an indigenous destination management company with operations base in Kenya. Situated in Nairobi, Leading Expeditions boasts of leadership in this field, being the the best tour company in the region. We will help you to discover Africa by initiating safaris at unbeatable offers. We boast of being the number one company in this field to offer incentives to almost all of our destination packages and assure departure upon booking. Our normal transportation means is 8 seats safari minibuses and use of 4 wheel drive land cruisers for all weather travel. The 4 wheel drive vehicles will cost you just a little more than a minibus. Our itineraries have been proved to be exhaustive in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, but we welcome any suggestions, ideas and opinions from you.

Adventure Penfam Tours and Travel Kenya-Tanzania Safaris is a tour operator based in Nairobi offering memorable wildlife safaris, lodging, camping, beach holidays, mountain climbing and gorilla treks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. www.penfamtours.com

Eastern & Southern Safaris - Lodge & camping wildlife safaris in Kenya and Tanzania and Gorilla treks in Uganda. At Eastern & Southern Safaris we offer a wide range of carefully designed safaris that cover the rich and diverse tourist attractions of the East Africa Region. Whether you are looking for a flying package, budget camping safari or one with comfortable accommodation in lodges and luxury tents, you will most probably find one from our sampled lists or you will want us customize one to suit your interests. All our safaris combine well with Beach extensions to either Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu or Zanzibar as well as the Islands of Seychelles.

Mombasa and Nairobi Excursions - Visit African Servalcant Safaris for some nice excursions in both Mombasa and Niarobi. Half day, day trips, dinners and more.

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African Jacana Safaris boasts of a rich tradition of opening Kenya and Tanzania, Africa’s most renowned tourist destinations to its clients. It is a Kenya tour operator based in Nairobi. They specialize in lodge safaris, camping safaris, family safaris, birding safaris, mountain climbing, cultural safaris, and beach holidays to Kenya Mauritius Seychelles & Zanzibar.

Leading Expeditions is an indigenous destination management company with operations base in Kenya. Situated in Nairobi, Leading Expeditions boasts of leadership in this field, being the the best tour company in the region. We will help you to discover Africa by initiating safaris at unbeatable offers. We boast of being the number one company in this field to offer incentives to almost all of our destination packages and assure departure upon booking. Our normal transportation means is 8 seats safari minibuses and use of 4 wheel drive land cruisers for all weather travel. The 4 wheel drive vehicles will cost you just a little more than a minibus. Our itineraries have been proved to be exhaustive in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, but we welcome any suggestions, ideas and opinions from you.

Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
 

iTravelto.com offers a comprehensive African travel search engine (especially for South Africa) with lots of good information along with bookings for exciting travel packages to key tourist destinations in South Africa and the world.

Njewa Safaris is a fully incorporated tour operator company registered and licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and Information to conduct tour business in Kenya, according to the Kenyan law. This makes us be recognized as a legal tour business enterprise helping thousands of travelers access destinations with great ease and offering them unforgettable experiences. You can find more information at their website at www.njewasafaris.com.