Nairobi2

Location: Eastern coast of Africa.
Time: GMT + 3 hours
Language: English (official), Kiswahili (national), and other many tribal languages
Area: 580,367 km2
Population: Approximately 37,953,840
Religion: The official religion is Christianity
Electricity: 220 volts. Standard UK style plugs, with some variations in remote areas.
Telephone Code: +254
Currency: Kenya Shillings are the main currency for Kenya however US dollar, pound and euros are also widely accepted
Passport/visa requirements: Visitors from the UK and western Europe must present a valid passport of their country, valid for at least six months, upon arrival. All visitors are also required to obtain an entry visa. These can be obtained prior to travel through the Kenya High Commission in London or purchased on arrival for US$25.
Airports: The main international airport for Kenya is Nairobi Kenyatta Jomo airport, which is served by the UK and is the gateway to Kenya and other regions within the country. Nairobi Wilson airport has many internal airline operators and tends to be used for internal transfers. Internal domestic flights are dominated by Kenya Airways, Regional Air, and Air Kenya. There are also many domestic air charter operations in Kenya which cater individuals and groups and prove an ideal way to visit remote areas, or avoid long drives. Most charter companies will charge a set rate for a journey, regardless of the number of passengers.
Flight time: 8 hours 30 minutes.

For more information contact: Kenya High Commission, 45 Portland Place, London, W1 Tel: 020-7636 2371 / 5
Website: www.kenyahighcommission.net or visit the Kenya Tourist Board Website at www.magicalkenya.com