Travel Guide for Kenya
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Here you will find travel information and insider tips about Kenya that has been cooperatively contributed by other friendly Hospitality Club members. Please become active as well, and share your vast budget travel and backpacking knowledge with other members and the internet community - it is very easy to edit any information here (more info in the Help File). We hope that these Travel Guides will quickly become a great and fun resource. If you want to print this guide out to take with you, we have prepared this Printer Friendly Travel Guide for you. Enjoy!
For Introduction, Top Things to See and Do, Neighboring Countries, Who is coming?, Want more guests!, Hospitality Club Meetings and the geographic navigation please see the main Kenya Page.
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Basic Facts |
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Official Country Name: Republic of Kenya
Capital: Nairobi
Population: 38 million (2009)
Telephone Code:
Time Zone:GMT +1
Area: 580367 km² (224,081 sq mi
Language(s): english, suaheli
Ethnic Groups: Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%,
Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%,
Meru 6%, other African 15%,
non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%.
Highest Mountain: Mount Kilimanjaro 5895m/19,341ft
Mount Kenya 5199m/17,057ft) ... more |
Attractions and Things to See and Do |
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NEW LIGHT YOUTH ASSOCIAT
Our mission is to give the real hope to as many needy children as possible and to work with small communities to provide the support and education needed to overcome the burden of poverty.
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
The center is located in Nairobi Kenya.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We have volunteer opportunities which do not require specialized skills (although these would be an advantage), and we accept volunteers for both short and long-term plac ... more |
Maps |
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Off the Beaten Path and Insider Tips |
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Suggested Itineraries |
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1 Day, 1 Week, 2 Weeks, 1 Month ... |
Transport |
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Getting there and away, Getting around by Air, Train, Bus, Car, Motorcycle, Boat, Hitchhiking, Bicycle ...
It is pretty easy to come around in Kenya. The Matatu s are connecting all the cities with each other, they are flexible and also the price is not too expensive. Compared to other East african countries Kenyan authorities passed a law 3-4 years ago to limit the passengers in the vehicles, somehow speed regulation (80kph) ... more |
Accommodation |
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If you do not want to stay with other HC members, or noone is available, here is what other members suggest. Hostels Hotels Camping Other Options
For me the best option to stay in Nairobi is the Nairobi Backpackers. It is very close to the City centre and the atmosphere is fantastic whatever you like seeing the city relaxing in the garden or planning trips and tours, and of course youll meet everyday alot nice travelers!!food beers !! the rooms are clean and comforta ... more |
Food and Drinks and Local Specialties |
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Restaurants, Supermarkets, Street Food, Local Specialties ... |
Money and Costs |
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Currency, Exchanging Money, Credit Cards, Tipping, Bargaining, Costs... |
Visa and Documents and Embassies |
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Who needs a visa? How to get it? Embassies & Consulates, of the country abroad and in the country
Normally you´ll get a three month tourist visa (50 US)when you arrive at the airport. if you are planning to leave kenya and enter it again within these three month make sure taht you ll have multiple entry visa! anyway to get an extension is not always that easy especially when you need the second extension. but hakuna matata |
Borders and Customs |
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Post and Communications and Internet |
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Post, Telephone, Fax, Internet Access ... |
Questions and Answers or Forum |
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Here anything goes, you can post questions you have, and other members will answer you. If you do answer, please send the reply directly to the asking member as well, and try to integrate the information into the categories above. If too difficult to do, just answer right here and a volunteer will integrate in the future. Also, you can put thanks notes in here. Add new questions on top so they show up on the Travel Guide page. Please post messages not related to traveling or the aim of the Hospi ... more |
Hospitality Club Meetings |
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Use this section to add more info if you organize meetings and events (you can add a short note on the main country page). You can also invite other members to parties, sports events, whenever you would like to meet up with someone. |
Travelogues |
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Have you written a story about a trip to this country? Just paste your text in here and share your experience with other members. |
Photos |
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Activities and Sports |
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Nightlife and Entertainment |
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Bars, Cafes, Discos, Cinemas... |
Population and People |
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Culture and Conduct or Local Customs |
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Language and Useful Phrases |
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Events and Holidays |
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Festivals, Sports, Concerts, Public Holidays... |
Climate and When to Go |
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Geography |
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Environment and Flora and Fauna |
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Dangers and Warnings |
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Tourist Traps |
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Health |
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History |
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Government and Politics |
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Economy |
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GDP, GDP per head, Annual growth, inflation, Major Industries, Major trading partners... |
Arts |
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Media |
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Newspapers, Radio and TV, Magazines ... |
Religion |
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Volunteer Opportunities and Work |
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Organized Tours |
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What to Bring or Packing List |
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Shopping |
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Books and Further Reading |
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Guidebooks, Travel, History and Politics
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Other Information |
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External Links |
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Official Country Website:
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Offtopic Messages |
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Here you can add messages that are not exactly related to the aims of the Hospitality Club (but related to the country). Do you need a visa invitation? Looking for an internship, job or a flat to rent? Just add this here, and if you are lucky other members will read it and contact you. Remember: do not send messages like this directly to members - after giving you this space here, we will fight spam even more strictly! |
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