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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. 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 ...). LanguageThe 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. ClimateThe 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. 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:
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. ClothingGiven 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. 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. 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… |
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