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86 / SAFARI NJEMA<br />
SAFARI NJEMA / 87<br />
The Nairobi National Park<br />
stopover package allows guests<br />
to take a safari break while on<br />
business, leisure or connecting<br />
to your next flight.<br />
Welcome to Kenya<br />
✈ Passengers travelling in<br />
a group of at least ten<br />
(economy cabin) or five<br />
(business cabin), can<br />
request for a group fare.<br />
SOUTH-<br />
SUD A N<br />
E T HIOPIA<br />
Practical tips<br />
Getty Images<br />
Getting around<br />
On Arrival<br />
TO THE CITY Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is about a 30-minute<br />
drive away from Nairobi city. Moi International Airport, Mombasa is a<br />
20-minute drive to Mombasa city. More time is needed during rush hour.<br />
VISA Most visitors to Kenya require a visa. Multiple and single entry<br />
visas are available. You can apply at any Kenya High Commission or<br />
Embassy prior to travelling. The single entry visa (obtainable upon arrival<br />
at the airport) is US$50 (correct at time of print) or the equivalent in<br />
local currency. You will also require a passport that is valid for three<br />
months from the moment of entry.<br />
DOMESTIC TRANSFERS AT JKIA If transferring to domestic, follow the<br />
signs to Immigration, clear with Immigration, proceed to collect your<br />
bags and follow exit signs to the outside of the airport and Proceed to<br />
Terminal 1D (Domestic Terminal). From Terminal 1A to Terminal 1D.<br />
(Follow directions or ask Kenya Airways Uniform staff once you land).<br />
TERMINAL 1B<br />
TERMINAL 1A<br />
Kenya Airways<br />
International<br />
arrival Terminal<br />
Airport Shuttle<br />
Picking Point<br />
CENTRAL SQUARE<br />
PARKING SILO<br />
P CLOSED<br />
P 8B<br />
P CLOSED<br />
TERMINAL 1C<br />
TERMINAL 1D<br />
Kenya Airways Domestic<br />
Transfers Terminal<br />
TERMINAL 1E<br />
P 9 P 10 P 11<br />
TERMINAL 2<br />
Health<br />
Emergency services<br />
Dial 999. Note that<br />
ambulance services are<br />
mostly private. Services<br />
include: St Johns<br />
Ambulance +254 72 161<br />
1555 or Kenya Red<br />
Cross Ambulance<br />
+254 71 771 4938.<br />
Hospitals<br />
Nairobi and Mombasa<br />
have good hospitals.<br />
Medical expenses<br />
Make sure you have<br />
adequate travel health<br />
insurance and accessible<br />
funds to cover the cost of<br />
any medical treatment.<br />
Consultations and<br />
treatments will have to<br />
be paid for at the time,<br />
and the costs claimed<br />
back later.<br />
General<br />
Voltage<br />
240 volts AC, using<br />
three-square-pin,<br />
13-amp-type plugs.<br />
Security<br />
It is advisable not to walk<br />
alone in isolated areas<br />
in towns or on beaches,<br />
particularly after dark.<br />
Tipping<br />
Tips are appreciated. Most<br />
hotels/restaurants add a<br />
10 percent service charge.<br />
Water<br />
It is wise to drink or use<br />
only boiled or bottled water,<br />
and to avoid ice in drinks.<br />
Self-drive<br />
Traffic adheres to the lefthand<br />
side of the road, and<br />
most cars are right-hand<br />
drive. A current driving<br />
licence with photograph is<br />
accepted for up to a threemonth<br />
stay.<br />
Public transport<br />
Nairobi is the only city with<br />
an effective municipal bus<br />
What & How<br />
service. Local (private)<br />
matatus are the main<br />
means of getting around.<br />
Taxi service Uber operates<br />
in Nairobi and Mombasa.<br />
Photography<br />
Taking photographs of<br />
official buildings, including<br />
embassies, can lead to<br />
detention. Photography is<br />
also prohibited at airports.<br />
Embassies & consulates<br />
All embassies are<br />
located in Nairobi.<br />
ID<br />
You must carry a valid form<br />
of ID with you at all times.<br />
Post office<br />
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,<br />
Mondays to Fridays; and 9<br />
a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays.<br />
Telephone/internet<br />
Phone cards may be<br />
bought from post offices<br />
or international call<br />
offices. Emails can be sent<br />
from most hotels.<br />
Money matters<br />
Currency<br />
Kenyan shilling (KES)<br />
Currency regulations<br />
There are no restrictions on<br />
the movement of currency<br />
into or out of Kenya for<br />
currency transactions.<br />
Banking<br />
Banks are generally open<br />
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,<br />
Mondays to Fridays;<br />
and 9 a.m. to 12 noon<br />
Saturdays. Banks in<br />
coastal towns open<br />
and close half an hour<br />
earlier. Most ATMs accept<br />
international VISA cards.<br />
Credit cards<br />
Visa and MasterCard are<br />
widely accepted.<br />
Hotel bill payment<br />
Pay in Kenyan shillings or<br />
convertible currency.<br />
Most hotels also accept<br />
credit cards.<br />
Gulu<br />
UGA N D A<br />
Lokichokio<br />
Sibiloi<br />
Central<br />
National<br />
Songot 1755 m<br />
Island<br />
Park<br />
National<br />
Park<br />
Namoratunga<br />
Muruasigar<br />
Stones<br />
2149 m<br />
LAKE<br />
TURKANA<br />
Lodwar<br />
Nasolot<br />
National<br />
Reserve<br />
Maralal<br />
Saiwa<br />
National<br />
Matthew’s Peak<br />
Swamp<br />
Sanctuary<br />
2375 m<br />
Mt Elgon<br />
National<br />
National Park<br />
Kaisungua<br />
Maralal<br />
Reserve<br />
Kitale<br />
3167 m<br />
Samburu<br />
National<br />
Mt Elgon<br />
Kerio Valley<br />
Reserve<br />
Shaba National<br />
4322 m<br />
National Reserve<br />
Reserve<br />
ELDORET<br />
Archer’s Post<br />
LAKE BARING O<br />
Kakamega<br />
Buffalo Springs<br />
Forest Reserve<br />
Lake Bogoria Isiolo<br />
National<br />
Meru<br />
Reserve<br />
National Reserve<br />
National<br />
Kakamega<br />
Park<br />
Ndere Island<br />
Nanyuki<br />
National Park<br />
KISUMU<br />
Meru<br />
Mt Londiani<br />
Rusinga Island<br />
Kericho<br />
3000 m<br />
North<br />
Nakuru<br />
Mt Kenya<br />
Kitu<br />
Lake Nakuru<br />
5199 m<br />
National<br />
Mfangango<br />
National<br />
Park<br />
Nyerri<br />
Embu<br />
Reserve<br />
Island<br />
Kisii<br />
Muranga’a<br />
Mwea<br />
Ruma<br />
Hell’s Gate<br />
National<br />
LAKE<br />
National<br />
National Park<br />
Mt Longonot 2777 m<br />
Reserve<br />
Park<br />
RIFT VALLEY<br />
VICTORIA<br />
Longonot National Park<br />
Thika<br />
Migori<br />
Narok<br />
NAIROBI<br />
Oi Donyo National Park<br />
Masai Mara<br />
Nairobi<br />
National Reserve<br />
National<br />
Park<br />
Chantal van Wessel<br />
TA NZANIA<br />
South<br />
Turkana<br />
National<br />
Reserve<br />
South<br />
Island<br />
National<br />
Park<br />
RIFT VALLEY<br />
LAKE<br />
MAGADI<br />
Shompole<br />
Conservancy<br />
CHALBI DESERT<br />
Loiyangalani<br />
Mt Kulal 2285 m<br />
OFFICES & AGENTS<br />
Head Office Airport North Road, Embakasi<br />
P.O. Box: 19002 – 00501 Nairobi, Kenya, Tel +254 (0)20 6422000,<br />
Safaricom +254 0711 02 2000, Airtel +254 0734 10 2000<br />
Contact Centre (24 hours) Tel +254 (0)20 3274747<br />
Safaricom +254 0711 02 4747, Airtel +254 0734 10 4747<br />
Email: customer.relations@kenya-airways.com<br />
JKIA Sales Office Terminal 1C – International Departures<br />
Tel +254 (0)20 6423506/8,<br />
Terminal 1D – Domestic Departures Tel +254 (0)20 6423570<br />
Baggage Services Tel +254 0741 33 3954<br />
Email: delayedbaggage.nbo@kenya-airways.com<br />
Kajiado<br />
West<br />
Chyulu Game<br />
Conservation<br />
Area<br />
Amboseli<br />
National Park<br />
Mt Kilimanjaro 5895 m<br />
Marsabit<br />
National<br />
Reserve<br />
Losai<br />
National<br />
Reserve<br />
Marsabit<br />
Marsabit<br />
National<br />
Park<br />
Tsavo West<br />
National<br />
Park<br />
K ENYA<br />
Tsavo<br />
East<br />
National<br />
Park<br />
Voi<br />
Kora<br />
National<br />
Park<br />
Moyale<br />
Rahole<br />
National<br />
Reserve<br />
Mwaluganje<br />
Elephant<br />
Sanctuary<br />
Shimba Hills<br />
National<br />
Reserve<br />
Garissa<br />
MOMBASA<br />
Wajir<br />
Tana River<br />
Primate National<br />
Reserve<br />
Malka Mari<br />
National<br />
Reserve<br />
Arabuko<br />
Malindi Marine<br />
Sokoke<br />
National Park<br />
National<br />
Park<br />
Malindi MALINDI<br />
Watamu Marine<br />
National Park<br />
Diani<br />
Kisite Marine National Park<br />
Kisite Marine National Park<br />
Boni<br />
National<br />
Arawale<br />
Reserve<br />
National<br />
Reserve<br />
Dodori<br />
National<br />
Reserve<br />
SOMALIA<br />
INDIAN<br />
OCEAN<br />
100 km
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