| Geographical location |
Within East Africa |
| Surface Area |
582,644 sq. km and totals 700 km of Coastline. |
| Capital City |
Nairobi |
| Language spoken |
Official language is English. Most commonly used language is Swahili. |
| Weather |
Due to extreme variations in altitude climate can be quite contrasting. But, Kenya as a whole has a relatively mild tropical climate with two rainy seasons:
Long rains – Late March to early June
Short rains – Late October to early November
Rains usually fall in the late afternoons preceded by bright sunny days. |
 Climate
Much of Kenya has a perfect climate with warm sunny days and cool evenings. Due to the high altitude of most safari itineraries, the atmosphere is usually pleasantly dry except at the coast, which can sometimes be very hot and humid.
As Kenya is on the equator, the sun is very strong and visitors should be advised to take necessary precautions.
There are two rainy seasons, usually from April to end of May and from November to early December. Even during these periods, the weather can be pleasant with rain early in the morning and late in the afternoons and fresh clear sunny periods in between.
Medical Advice
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania enjoy a healthy invigorating climate and visitors need feel no concern for their general health during their stay. However, malaria is endemic in certain areas and anti-malarial medication should be taken according to prescription recommendations. Visitors requiring special medication should pack sufficient supplies in their hand luggage. Chemist shops are well stocked, but the name of the generic medication may not be readily available. Filtered and purified bottled water is also available throughout Kenya.
There are excellent hospitals in Nairobi and Mombasa where blood is screened for the HIV virus by the most modern equipment. There are also very good dentists and opticians.
Clients are advised to take out their own medical and travel insurance before coming to Kenya. The flying Doctors service can also be joined for a small fee so that in the event of an accident or illness on safari clients can be flown to Nairobi for treatment. If this service is required, then clients should advise at the time of booking.
Security
Despite some well-published isolated incidents, Kenya is a very safe destination for visitors.
Visitors should take the same care as they would normally take in any other destination worldwide. Keep a close watch to your handbags, wallets and cameras when walking in crowded places. Avoid walking at night and place valuables in safe deposit boxes at hotels and lodges.
 Electricity
The electricity supply in Kenya is 240 volts and visitors should bring an international adaptor for any electrical appliances they have.
Time
Kenya is three hours ahead of the Greenwich meantime [GMT]
Seasons
High season – 03rd Jan – 31st Jan/ 01st March – 09th April/ 01st – 30th June & 01st Nov – 21st December
Peak Season – 22nd Dec – 02nd Jan / 01st – 28th Feb/ 01st July – 31st Oct
Low season – 10th April – 31st May
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