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Do I need to get a Visa to visit Kenya?

Yes. All foreign citizens wishing to travel to Kenya will need a visa, except citizens from countries who are exempt. Here is a list of exempted countries.

Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Brunei
Burundi
Cyprus
Darussalam
Dominica
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Jamaica
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Namibia
Nauru
Papua New Guinea
Rwanda
St Kitts & Nevis
St Lucia
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Island
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad & Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia
Zimbabwe

How do I get a Visa for Kenya?

There are several ways to get a visa for Kenya. You can either apply for a visa through the closest Kenyan Embassy in your home country, or one can get a visa on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The third and easiest option is through the government of Kenya Evisa website. This is one of the best ways to get a visa with ease. Here is the direct link to the site http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html The processing time is 2 business days.

How much does a visa cost?

There are three different types of Visa.

Single entry visa USD $51. (Single Entry Visa - Issued for single entry to persons whose nationalities require visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons.)
Transit visa USD $21. (Transit Visa - Issued to persons connecting through Kenya to other destinations for a period not exceeding 72 hours. Those connecting flights directly without leaving the airport don't need to apply for Transit visas.)
Courtesy visa No Charge. (Courtesy Visa - This is a visa issued to Diplomatic, Official and Service passport holders coming into the country on official duties, or transiting through Kenya to a third country for official business or duties. It is issued free of charge / gratis.)

Which Airlines do you recommend when traveling to Kenya?

The choice of airline is totally up to you. Here are a couple of our personal favorites when traveling from the US.

EMIRATES
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

What methods of payments do you accept?

We accept payments through all major Credit cards, Debit cards, Checks, direct wire transfer, bank transfer, Money orders and Paypal.

Do I need any vaccines?

There are no recommended vaccines for Kenya.

Whats the best time of the year to travel to Kenya?

Best Time: June to October, and then January to February as that's the best weather.

What's included in the price of the trip?

Transfers to and from Nairobi International Airport
All Ground Transportation
All Meals
All Hotel Accommodations
Fully Escorted Tours with Kenyan Guides
All Entrance Fees
All Tips and Gratuities
Filtered Bottled Water Daily

What's not included in the price of the trip?

Airline Tickets.
Kenya Visa ($51)
Passport fees if you don't already have one.
Travel insurance. (We will recommend a great one. Your existing insurance may also offer travel insurance.)
Vaccination costs. (Yellow fever not mandatory for Kenya.)
Telephone Calls
Any items of a personal nature

What is your Cancellation policy?

Non-refundable deposit amount is $1,000. That locks in your spot. The full payment is due 90 days prior to the trip start date.

As for cancellations;

If the trip is cancelled before 90 days prior to the trip you will get a full refund minus the $1,000 non refundable deposit.
If trip is cancelled between 90-45 days prior, you will be refunded 50% of the trip cost.
If your trip is cancelled 45-0 days from the trip date you will receive no refund.

“Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is worst of all.”

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