Even Kenya seems to be a distant place in mysterious Africa, thanks to the numerous air carriers from all over the world, nowadays arrangement of your holiday in Kenya became absolutely easy. And if your route goes via the UAE, then you can continue your journey on one of the following flights.

Emirates Airlines (EK)
daily

Most visitors to Kenya require a visa although citizens from a few smaller Commonwealth countries are exempt. Visas are valid for three months from the date of entry and can be obtained on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Tourist visas can be extended for a further three-month period. Applications for visas can also be made at any Kenyan High Commission or Embassy prior to traveling. Immigration offices are only open Monday to Friday, the smaller visa officers may refer you to Nairobi or Mombasa for visa extensions. Local immigration offices include the following: 1. Kisumu (1st floor, Reinsurance Plaza, cornet of Jomo Kenyatta Highway & Oginga Odinga Rd) 2. Lamu (042-633032; Off Kenyatta Rd) Travellers are sometimes referred to Mombasa 3. Malindi (042-20149; Mama Ngina Rd) 4. Mombasa (041-311745; Uhuru ni Kari Building, Mama Ngina Drive) 5. Nairobi (020-222022; Nyayo House, cornet Kenyatta Ave & Uhuru Highway; 8.30am-12.30pm & 2-3.30pm Mon-Fri) Citizens of the following countries must obtain a visa prior to arrival to Kenya: Afghanistan, Somali, Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Mali, Sudan, Nigeria, Yemen, Cameroon, Pakistan, North Korea,  Armenia, Georgia, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Senegal.

Kenyan shilling = 100 cents. Major credit cards are accepted generally at all retail establishments in Kenya. But keep in mind that the you unlikely to be able to use your card far away from the main cities or some hotels. Therefore, when going on Safari keep some cash to pay for necessary  small purchases or tips.
Banking hours in Kenya from Monday to Friday:
09:00-14:00 (and up to 16:30 in major cities)
It is recommended to exchange money only at banks, airports and hotels.
 
Kenya shilling exchange rate to foreign currencies    

Мeasures of security that need to be taken while on holiday in Kenya, are simple and not particularly different from similar measures in other countries:
-  Large amounts of cash, valuables, expensive equipment and documents try to keep in a safe-box in a hotel or lodge.
-  You can carry some cash with you and always keep an eye on your belongings
-  In large and medium cities in Kenya, be careful not to walk in slums and unfrequented areas, and at night do not walk, better use taxi services.
- Photographing in the vicinity of airports, military and government facilities and police is prohibited. When photographing people - ask them for permission. These questions always cope with driver-guide.
- In hotels and lodges try not to tease or feed the monkeys living there. Balcony doors and windows of rooms in your absence is better to keep shut.
- So-called "beach-boys" at all the Kenyan beaches can be quite annoying. But rather once in a firm voice to abandon their proposed products, souvenirs and all sorts of services: "No thanks - I do not need it" and their attention to you greatly weakened.

 
Оne of the main reason that some people scared of travelling to Kenya, and  Africa in general  - it is fear to get some mysterious disease ...
Stories about the terrible malaria and yellow fever, "squinting" almost half travelers - are greatly exaggerated. Some cases have been a few decades ago, at the dawn of tourism in Kenya and now they are so rare that it is easier to get sick with something at home, rather than on holiday in Kenya. Mosquitos are less here than comparatively in any north  mid town of anywhere in the world. Vaccination and prevention are not compulsory for entry into Kenya, but it is up to you to be vaccinated or not.
- For prevention of malaria rather drink some famous pills Consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
- You better obtain an  insurance valid till the end of your trip to Kenya and read carefully an Insurance policy, which should be clearly indicated contact numbers and insurance cases.
Also during the holiday in Kenya, we do not recommend drinking tap water and lunch eatery in suspicious places, do not buy anything at street fruit and vegetable market and try to eat only in restaurants in hotels / lodges or restaurants with a good reputation, such as  Carnevore, Tamarind, and others.

Communication in Kenya is in English and Swahili, but also widespread French and Italian, particularly in the south and the north coastline of Mombasa. As a rule, practically every hotel you can easily find staff who speak different languages.