Practical guides

The national handbook, free, sourced, and dated. Everything you actually need to know, from the eTA to M-Pesa to matatus to the Mara.

Before you go

Passport, eTA, exemptions, minors, from official sources.

Yellow fever rules, malaria, meds, insurance.

What to carry, by trip type.

Arrival and money

Immigration, SIM, the Expressway, first transport.

Shillings, cards, and M-Pesa for foreigners.

Getting online and staying charged.

Getting around

SGR, flights, matatus, ride-hailing, self-drive.

Culture and language

Diversity, etiquette, respect, without stereotypes.

The practical phrases travelers actually use.

Geography, languages, money, when to go.

Safety and help

Evidence-based precautions, current advisories.

Who to call and what to do when things go wrong.

Experiences

Parks vs conservancies, fees, etiquette, ethics.

Diani, Watamu, Lamu, the coast, decided.

Families, solo, women, seniors, accessibility.

Before you leave

Departure, prohibited exports, ethical buying.

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