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Kenia: qué saber antes del viaje

Lo esencial

  • 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.

Entrada y visados

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.

Formularios y permisos en línea

Validez del pasaporte: At least 6 months after arrival; 2 blank pages.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, immigration.go.ke ↗, immigration.go.ke ↗

Dinero

Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Tarjetas sobre todo en ciudades y zonas turísticas.

Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Normas y prohibiciones

Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Cultura y ropa

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

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Clima

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

Mes a mes
  • enero: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • febrero: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • marzo: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • abril: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mayo: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • junio: Jun: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • julio: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • agosto: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • septiembre: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • octubre: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • noviembre: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • diciembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Mejor temporada: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: smartraveller.gov.au ↗

Qué llevar

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

Práctico

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

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

Circulación: por la izquierda

Seguro: 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.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.