Kenya travel tips

Guidance for travellers applying from the United Kingdom. Always confirm requirements with the official visa authority.

Short answer: After your Kenya visa is granted, keep copies of your documents, respect local laws, and confirm entry conditions still match your itinerary.

Practical tips

  • Apply for the eTA only via the official Kenya government platform before travel.
  • Carry yellow fever certificate if your routing requires it.
  • Book Mara lodges and internal flights months ahead for migration peak.
  • Use M-Pesa-aware cash for tips; small notes help drivers and lodge staff.
  • Avoid single-use plastic bags in luggage to comply with import rules.
  • Take antimalarial advice seriously for coast and bush itineraries.
  • Keep photocopies of passport and eTA separate from originals.
  • Follow FCDO security advice when planning northern or border travel.

Travel highlights

Attractions

  • Maasai Mara
  • Amboseli
  • Diani Beach
  • Lamu Old Town
  • Lake Nakuru

Cities

  • Nairobi
  • Mombasa
  • Kisumu
  • Nakuru
  • Eldoret

Best time

July to October for Great Migration river crossings; January to February for dry-season game viewing nationwide.

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