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Kenia: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en 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 aankomstformulieren en vergunningen

Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months after arrival; 2 blank pages.

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Geld

Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

  • 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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Regels en verboden

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

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

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Cultuur en kleding

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

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

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Klimaat

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

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • maart: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mei: 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.
  • augustus: 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.
  • december: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

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

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Wat mee te nemen

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

Praktisch

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

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

Verkeer: links rijden

Verzekering: 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.

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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.