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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!
Links About 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. For travel, tourism, and destination information about Kenya, visit the
Kenya
Consulate and Tourist Office or call 212-486-1300.
Passports and Visas
Currency Information and Money
Matters
Electricity
Language
Travel Insurance
Travel Warning
You will need a passport and, in many cases, a visa to visit
Kenya.
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Passport Visa Express specializes in obtaining Passports for United States Citizens who wish to travel internationally within the next 30 days. We work directly with the U.S. Passport Agency assisting you in expediting your passport application in as fast as the same day! Our passport consultants have many years of direct experience working with the Passport Agency. |
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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! Current Exchange Rate:
Check Today's Exchange Rate
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!
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
Health
and Safety Tips for Travelers
page for additional information about insurance.
| TOURMED is a Medical Travel Insurance policy that has been specifically designed to ensure that any visitor to Southern Africa (being South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique) is able to receive the finest medical attention in the case of a medical emergency whilst visiting this Region. For many reasons, a number medical services and facilities are questionable and obtaining the best medical attention when it is needed, can be very challenging if not impossible. TOURMED who have for many years specialized in the development and delivery of state of the art healthcare programs and systems in Southern Africa, best understand this market and therefore are able to ensure that the finest and most appropriate of medical facilities and services are available for the Visitor should any medical emergency arise. TOURMED the only policy of its kind, is a cost effective Medical Travel Policy specially designed for the provision of emergency medical needs in the Southern Africa, and no foreign traveler should visit this Region without it. |
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Travel Warning
Check with the U.S. State Department for
Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public
Announcements.
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.
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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 |
Getting
To and Around in Kenya
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At
Travelocity, not only can you find
the lowest fare or best schedule on over 400 airlines, but you can also
find
Great
Car Rental Deals, Low hotel rates when you click on |
British Airways
flies into Nairobi, Kenya
For Flights, Hotels, Cars, Cruises, Vacations, Tours and Travel Deals, Click on Global Travel International. If the link does not work properly, type www.gettingaway.globaltravel.com in the address line of your browser.
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
If you have information you believe I should add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.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. If you have information you believe I should add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
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Some Things to
See and Do in Kenya
African Safaris and Tours
- African wildlife safaris to Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa and Egypt.
| At InfoHub, we believe vacation travel should be much more than just flying you to a tropical beach. Since 1996, we at InfoHub have worked hard to bring you the largest specialty travel portal on the Internet. Today, you can find over 20,000 specialty trips on InfoHub.com, covering activities from Artist Workshops to Yoga Retreats. Whatever your special interest is, you will find it right here! Plus trips you never even knew existed! We continue to expand the exciting array of travel options available by adding hundreds of out-of-the-ordinary trips every week! Our goal is to make Infohub.com "The Ultimate Source of Inspiring Travel Ideas" for your next dream trip. | ||
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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.
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Africa Safari Travel An African Safari is an unforgettable travel experience. The diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes and superb climate ensure that Kenya and East Africa are the perfect locations for an Africa Travel vacation. As tour operators, we at Shoor Safaris give you the best Africa safari holidays, with attention to detail, value for money and personal service [see why us]. Browse our Kenya safari list, and safaris in Tanzania and Botswana, our customized Kenya travel options, and our many other African travel packages, such as leisure or adventure vacation and safari honeymoon tours. You are welcome to Contact Us for any query. |
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
Great Horizons Trails - Kenya Wildlife Tours and Adventures, Lake Victoria Safaris, Kenya Ecotourism and Culture, Tanzania Luxury Lodges. Bookings for Africa luxury lodge and budget camping safaris, Kenya budget safaris, camping safaris in Tanzania, safari and adventure camping, cultural safaris in Kenya, cultural safaris in Tanzania. www.greatgiruzibtrails.com.
| The Cheapskate's Guide to Vacations : How to Save Thousands of Dollars No matter Where You're Going - Enjoy eight in-depth chapters on "Cheapskate" travel to: The Promised Land - Israel including the wonders of Petra; The Ultimate Adventure - African Safaris (Kenya & Tanzania); Moorea; Tahiti - Vacation Extraordinaire; Paris and London; Maui - Paradise in Hawaii; America's New Pastime - Cruising: Alaska, Mexico, Caribbean; and China On a Shoestring - 6 cities from Shanhai to Beijing! Also, money saving advice including Free Travel Cash, Free Travel, and Super Discounts. Finally, selected words of wisdom on matters of safety, comfort and convenience so that we may not only save but also savor our memories of the wonders we behold! |
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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. |
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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.
| TOURMED is a Medical Travel Insurance policy that has been specifically designed to ensure that any visitor to Southern Africa (being South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique) is able to receive the finest medical attention in the case of a medical emergency whilst visiting this Region. For many reasons, a number medical services and facilities are questionable and obtaining the best medical attention when it is needed, can be very challenging if not impossible. TOURMED who have for many years specialized in the development and delivery of state of the art healthcare programs and systems in Southern Africa, best understand this market and therefore are able to ensure that the finest and most appropriate of medical facilities and services are available for the Visitor should any medical emergency arise. TOURMED the only policy of its kind, is a cost effective Medical Travel Policy specially designed for the provision of emergency medical needs in the Southern Africa, and no foreign traveler should visit this Region without it. |
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Mombasa and Nairobi Excursions - Visit African Servalcant Safaris for some nice excursions in both Mombasa and Niarobi. Half day, day trips, dinners and more.
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.
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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. |
African Safaris and Tours - African wildlife safaris to Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa and Egypt.
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.
