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Here there are some tips to make your holiday really SUPER!!!

Documents

You need a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.Warning: The passport must have at least one blank page in order to affix the stamp of the entry visa.
Upon arrival in Kenya is required to pay an entry tourist visa for about $ 50.00 or € 40.00, leaving the other hand, Kenya has provided a fee of about $ 28.00, but that may be included the return flight.
NEW 2009 - From 1 April 2009 to enter Kenya for tourists is the middle and it's free for children under 16 years. The initiative will run throughout the year and will continue throughout 2010.

Currency

The local currency is the Kenyan Shilling (kes) with current exchange rate of 1 € = 108 shillings.In major centers will be accepted is that Euro Dollars, but they are the favorites Shillings. The change, however, is easily accessible in many structures of the country. You can use major credit cards Visa, Mastercard, non-electronic and use the cash from ATMs of local banks for normal samples. However, it is advisable prior to departure, to seek clarification on the provisions to his bank ( specific codes, levy limits, etc ...).

Language

The official language is the "Swahili", Kenya being a former British colony is also very common in English. In tourist areas such as Malindi and Watamu, given the significant presence of Italian tourists, along with the surprise of all, the well known Italian.

Climate

The climate is equatorial in Kenya, the coast is very wet with temperatures from 22 ° to 32 ° while it is temperate in the highlands inland areas with temperatures from 15 ° to 21 ° and with greater fluctuations in temperature between day and night.Especially on the coast precipitation characterize the seasons, it is advisable to choose a holiday in April, May and June, the season of big rains, while during the period November to December is the beginning of the small rainy season. Following a period of warm and dry until the month of March. The months with the best climate are January and February.

Distance and timing

Kenya is from about 6,000 km and it is facing a flight of about 8 hours. To get to Watamu then serve a couple of hours by car / bus from Mombasa.The journey is certainly long and heavy, but certainly also be part of the experience of feeling truly catapulted into another world.
Despite the long journey will not, however, the discomfort of a large difference in time zone, as happens instead for the other continents. As the Kenya crossed the equator, the daylight hours are about 12 throughout the year, with the hours around dawn at 06.30 am and, consequently, that of the sunset at 06.30 pm

Vaccinations

For Kenya there is no compulsory vaccination, but it is often a recommended antimalarial prophylaxis, especially if you spend a holiday and you make a safari in the most humid months. dramatize it is useless for any stinging insect, because only a certain type of mosquito (and of these only the female mosquitoes bite) can transmit the disease. In addition, these mosquitoes are active only during the hours of sunset of the most humid months. So you can easily follow preventive measures very small profits which will not affect your vacation. It is recommended for example:

  1. wear since the time of sunset and evening hours, light clothing, with cotton sleeves and long trousers;
  2. use repellents on skin and in the rooms, you'll find electrical platelets, and zampironi also available at the local shops;
  3. Always sleep with mosquito nets closed;
  4. for any further questions or symptoms, when you return (as malaria is an incubator for 40 days) go to a tropical disease.
Phone

On the coast coverage of mobile phone network is in general quite good, is somewhat 'more difficult in inland areas. Can be found on the spot cards of local managers with good rates.To call Kenya, we must add the country code +254.

What to pack…

Medicines

It is good to carry a small bag of first aid and medical supplies available. For those who need treatment for chronic diseases, we recommend a stock to the whole period of stay, better also bring with them in hand luggage (except bottles with liquid) to avoid unpleasant loss in air travel, the better if accompanied by a recommendation medical to be able to explain to customs and finally, hope is never necessary to use them, doctors of the place.

Clothing

Given the temperature always above 20 ° C we recommend light cotton clothing and a head with long sleeves and long trousers for the evening. It may be useful to have the rubber shoes suitable for walking on coral reefs in times of low tide.
For the safari better bring a light and comfortable clothing for the day spent almost entirely in the jeep or van, for the evenings in lodges have a better handle a little 'heavier the frequent effect, as mentioned, heat of movement.
For any walks in the parks it is advisable to wear sports shoes
Do not forget the sunglasses.
Sunscreen with high protection, repellent, hygiene products are essential, but also easily available in the shops of the place.
Abundant supplies of photographs given frequent opportunities to capture moments Super! and not easy availability of various materials on the spot.

Last advice, but very useful:

It is recommended to drink only water packaged in bottles and does not require ice, which could be prepared with unsafe water. Do not give up eating the delicious fruit that you will find in abundance, but just make sure it is washed well with water leaving it in disinfectant.
In the village of Watamu are many British and Italian communities who have obviously appreciated the qualities of the country. Were born as businesses adapted to accommodate every request of the tourists. You will find coffee, ice cream, pizza, restaurants ... all of excellent quality, price, and nothing will make you miss the country even in this respect.
Take however the opportunity to taste the local cuisine. Succulent recipes of meat or fish, with the customary white corn and fresh vegetables, you will experience something of unknown and unexpected.
We point out also that, for links and news from the world, at Watamu are services internet point, you will also find newspapers, magazines and books.
Important! Remember ...
You will not visit a country from the commercial shopping spree, but you will find with great abundance and variety of objects and souvenirs of local handicrafts. Objects made of stone or wood, necklaces, sarongs and slippers of all kinds and colors and more, again and again ... you will be offered with great sympathy and perhaps with a little insistence on the part of all. Deal on the price is almost a duty, but above all remember that your purchases will be important source of economic support for local people.
You will know in the days of your holiday a happy and hospitable people who will pass on their happiness and serenity. Will teach you a simple and natural, the true meanings of "pole-pole" and "Hakuna Matata" is often forgotten by us Europeans, and always travel with a lot of problems. Bring something to the friends you know, for the many children who smile at you, just a few things, maybe you just value.T-shirt and shorts that do not put more or toys that your children do not look more, an old clock or an old phone went out of fashion (but of course running), all this will become for them a great value and will give you the opportunity to discover feelings, emotions, satisfaction forgotten or never known before.
In all of this will be accompanied always by those who know every aspect of his country and its people

… John e Samuel will be with you!

Will have the ability and especially the pleasure to meet your every need and curiosity, offering their experience, professionalism, availability and above all ensuring reliability, confidentiality and privacy to make you enjoy every moment of your holiday…
… a SUPER holiday!!!


You can contact us in Kenya just calling following numbers:
John +254 726 236 734
Samuel +254 723 872 584
or just sening a mail to:
john@superphotosafari.com or samuel@superphotosafari.com

You can also contact our italian support team by mailing:
luca@superphotosafari.com