TRAVEL TIPS

TRANSPORT –

There are three [03] major International airports – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [JKIA] in Nairobi, Moi International Airport [MIA] in Mombasa & Eldoret International Airport [EIA] in Eldoret. Wilson airport handles light aircrafts – on scheduled or chartered domestic flights. Most of the National Parks have an airstrip.

SPORTS –

Kenya is the home to a large number of world-class distance runners who consistently perform well in the International competitions. GOLF – popular in Nairobi area, with six 18-hole courses – KAREN COUNTRY CLUB, MUTHAIGA GOLF CLUB, WINDSOR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, ROYAL NAIROBI CLUB; while other courses are available in all other regions.

CREDIT CARDS –

Major credit cards are acceptable in Kenya and the teller machines. Currency can be exchanged in bureaus or banks and varies from time to time.

GOLF CLUBS

MUTHAIGA COUNRY CLUB

KENTMERE CLUB TIGONI

ROYAL GOLF CLUB

KAREN GOLF COUNTRY CLUB

VET LAB SPORTS CLUB

SHOPPING IN NAIROBI – Recommended places

SARIT CENTRE IN WESTLANDS

CROSSROADS KAREN

THE JUNCTION SHOPPING CENTRE – NGONG ROAD

THE MALL – WESTLANDS

THE VILLAGE MARKET – GIGIRI SUBURBS

YAYA CENTRE

MASAI MARKET [operates on different days of the week] – There are several other open-air markets around the city where shoppers can find handicrafts, beaded jewellery, souvenirs, batiks, baskets, paintings and many other items- do not hesitate to negotiate prices! [You are advised to carry the local currency for your purchases]

NAIROBI - EATING OUT – Recommended places

THE CARNIVORE RESTAURANT –website www.tamarind.co.ke

KAREN BLIXEN COFFEE GARDEN – website www.blixencoffeegarden.co.ke

HAANDI RESTAURANT – website www.haandi-restaurant.com

TAMARIND RESTAURANT – www.tamarind.co.ke

TAMAMBO BAR & GRILL – www.tamarind.co.ke

[There are several other local restaurants available in Nairobi at reasonable prices]

CURRENCY –

Unit of current is Kenya Shilling. Available notes are 1000.00, 500.00, 200, 100, 50.

CLIMATE

Hot periods – February and March

Coldest – Mid June and July

Rainy season – April and May, October / November and can extend until December 15th.

TIME ZONE –

Standard time zone in Kenya is UTC/GMT + 3 hours

PEOPLE OF KENYA –

There are 42 tribes. National language – Kiswahili, English is the official language. All different cultures add the amazing beauty of Kenya.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN KENYA

JANUARY 1 – New Years Days

MAY 1 – Labour Day

JUNE 1 – Madaraka Day [self rule] day

OCTOBER 10 – Moi Day

OCTOBER 20 – Kenyatta Day

DECEMBER 12 – Jamhuri Day [Independence Day]

DECEMBER 25 – Christmas Day

DECEMBER 26 – Boxing Day

MOVEABLE DATES: Good Friday, Easter Monday & End of Ramadan, Idd-ul-fitr

USEFUL KISWAHILI PHRASES

JAMBO – HELLO

RAFIKI - FRIEND

ASANTE – THANK YOU

KARIBU – WELCOME

KAHAWA – COFFEE

CHAI – TEA

TAFADHALI – PLEASE

POLE POLE – SLOWLY SLOWLY

HAPANA – NO

NDIYO – YES

KWA HERI – GOODBYE

LALA SALAMA – GOODNIGHT

AMANI NA UPENDO – PEACE & LOVE

HOSPITALS IN NAIROBI

THE AGA KHAN UNIVESITY HOSPITALS akhn.akhskenya.org

THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL website www.nairobihospital.org

THE MATER HOSPITAL website www.materkenya.com