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Kenya Health and Safety

As in all countries it is best to be pragmatic and have a small but well stocked medical bag with the basic cough mixtures, pain killers, anti-diarrhoeal medication and antacids. When travelling in Kenya, one of the most important things to pack is sun block.
 

Yellow Fever certificates are essential. Don't forget to bring this documentation with you. You will be required to produce a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate when you arrive in Kenya.
 

Kenya is considered a high risk Malaria region and it is essential to take anti-malaria medication before entering regions that prone to Malaria.
 

Should you develop flu-like symptoms, or chronic diarrhoea whilst on safari, please have yourself tested for Malaria at one of these private hospitals in Kenya:
 

Mombasa    Aga Khan Hospital 
                    Mombasa Hospital
Nairobi        Nairobi Hospital 
                    Mater Hospital
Diani            Diani Beach Hospital
 

Journeys2Africa recommends travellers purchase adequate travel insurance covering travel, accidents, illness and hospitalisation before embarking on any vacation in Africa.
 

Water
Journeys2Africa recommends that travellers rather drink bottled water in Kenya.
 

Your Safety when travelling in Kenya is important to us. Equipped with some of these practical travel tips, your safari will be greatly enhanced.
 

1. Avoid driving on poorly lit or unfamiliar roads.
2. While embarking on your safari be sure to pack comfortable and light-weight clothes with an effective sun hat for protection against the sun’s rays.
3. Avoid walking in the streets with a lot of money and valuables or important documents like passports and visas, rather store valuables in the hotel safe and be sure to ask for a receipt.
4. Be sure to consult with tour guides, hotel staff or locals before embarking on independent explorations around the towns or cities.
5. Travellers should always be sure to travel with their car doors locked and with no visible handbags or cell phones in the car.
6. Travellers are encouraged to mingle with the locals in a respectful manner, noting that there may be cultural differences regarding the guidelines of interaction.
7 If travellers will be using taxis to get around, always enquire at the hotel reception about the going rate, and if the taxi does not have a meter it is wise to negotiate a price first.
8. While on safari game drives, listen to your tour guide at all times.
9. In the even of an emergency, immediately contact your Journeys2Africa representative based in Nairobi, Kenya so they can assist you accordingly.
10. In order to gain a fundamental understanding of Kenya, the culture and the Kenyan people, it is a good idea to chat to the locals regarding updated safety tips, dress codes and any other advice that may make your travels to Kenya more enjoyable.