The unit of currency in Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling, divided into 100 cents. KSh notes come in denominations of –10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500.
Coins come in denominations of 1 and 5 KSh and -5, 10 and 50 cents.
Foreign Exchange
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Hours
Shops :
08:00 to 12:00 & 14:00 to 17:00 (weekdays)
08:00 to 12:00 (Saturdays)
Banks :
09:00 to 14:00 (weekdays)
Post Offices
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Tips (at your discretion)
Restaurants :
10% should be added to the total bill (for meals and drinks).
Guide and/or driver :
The average is KSh200 per person per day, shared between the guide and driver.
Electricity
The voltage is 240 V, but a special adapter for video camera chargers and hairdryers is needed, which can be obtained from the hotel reception.
Programme
Distances :
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Wake-ups :
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Restaurants
Water : Tap water is drinkable, unless you are advised otherwise.
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Food :
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On The Road
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Health
Malaria : It is strongly advisable to take malaria prophylactics before entering Kenya. Wear long sleeve shirts and long trousers at all times, use a mosquito repelling lotion, and ensure that tent flaps are zipped during the night if staying in a tented lodge.
Safety
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Telephone
The international dialling code for Kenya is 254. Most lodges have a central telephone available at reception, but not in individual rooms. When making an international call, dial 00, then the country
code, e.g. 44 (UK), and then the number.
