atlas•

Kenya : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • 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.

Entrée et visas

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.

Formulaires et autorisations en ligne

Validité du passeport: At least 6 months after arrival; 2 blank pages.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, immigration.go.ke ↗, immigration.go.ke ↗

Argent

Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées surtout en ville et dans les lieux touristiques.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Règles et interdictions

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Culture et tenue

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

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Climat

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

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • février: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • mars: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • avril: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mai: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • juin: Jun: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • juillet: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • août: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • septembre: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • octobre: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • novembre: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • décembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Meilleure saison : Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: smartraveller.gov.au ↗

À emporter

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

Pratique

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

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

Circulation: à gauche

Assurance: 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.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.