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Kenia: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte

Das Wichtigste

  • Obtain an approved eTA before departure; official UK advice recommends applying 2 weeks ahead. Most short-stay visitors must also buy the Kenyan Government's inbound health insurance.
  • Cards and ATMs are common in cities and tourist areas. Remote areas need a cash plan; parks may require card or M-PESA payment.

Einreise und Visa

British citizen passport: Obtain an approved eTA before departure; official UK advice recommends applying 2 weeks ahead. Most short-stay visitors must also buy the Kenyan Government's inbound health insurance. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen

Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: At least 6 months after arrival; 2 blank pages.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, immigration.go.ke ↗, immigration.go.ke ↗

Geld

Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.

Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten

  • Cards and ATMs are common in cities and tourist areas. Remote areas need a cash plan; parks may require card or M-PESA payment.

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Regeln und Verbote

Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

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Kultur und Kleidung

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleidung: Dress conservatively and respect local religious customs, particularly in coastal areas.

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Klima

Kenya's rainy seasons generally fall in March–June and October–November; floods and mudslides can affect roads and camps.

Monat für Monat
  • Januar: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Februar: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • März: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • April: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Mai: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Juni: Jun: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • August: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • September: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Oktober: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • November: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Dezember: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Beste Reisezeit: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

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Was einpacken

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisches

Steckdosen: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Wasser: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkehr: Linksverkehr

Versicherung: Most visitors staying under 12 months must buy Kenyan Government-provided health insurance; foreign insurance does not replace it. Check exemptions and also arrange personal cover.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

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