A land of peace and natural beauty, bathed in sunshine, wild game and white beaches plunging mountains, emerald lakes and endless plains. Friendly people to bid you welcome.
To help you enjoy your stay, we offer a few tips:
MALARIA
To avoid contracting malaria, take a prophylactic and avoid excessive exposure to mosquito bites at night. Should you contract malaria, be sure to visit your doctor back home and explain that you have been to Equatorial Africa. The cure is simple but untreated malaria can be dangerous.
TOUTS - "STREET SALESMEN'/ 'BEACH HAWKERS
It is recommended that you avoid the Touts as they are mostly unlicensed or may not have reliable transport of their own or may recommend companies of doubtful reputation. For guidance contact your travel agent or KATO before buying service on the street, airport or the beach.
SECURITY
There is very little violent crime in Kenya. However, do not walk alone in lonely places or leave valuables unnecessarily exposed. Avoid wearing expensive jewellery on the streets or in lonely places.
BEGGING
You will meet and be solicited to by beggars. Giving them money only aggravates the situation, and we suggest you might like to donate your excess cash to organizations like Undugu Society of Kenya, who need funds or rehabilitate these helpless victims of poverty.
WEATHER
Nairobi and the areas around its 6,00ft (1800m) above sea level and can be cool and overcast. The sun shines most of the time and the temperature is usually agreeable. On safari, dust and heat can be a problem, but the night in camp or lodge can be cold (even chilly) but still pleasant. The beach, at sea level and only 120 miles (200km) from the equator is hot, can be humid during the rainy season, but remains ideal for relaxation. Beware of sunburn.
WILDLIFE
Poaching has been contained. There are strict regulations against animal harassment and off-road driving.. Do not encourage the driver or tour guide to violate the regulations for any reason. Ask for "ten commandments" of conversation at the game park entrance.
AIDS
A world-wide scourge transmitted through irresponsible sexual practices. There is plenty of temptation around. Exercise extreme caution, good judgement and the positive dictates of conscience. Blood is tested before transfusion.
SAFETY ON THE ROAD
General driving standards are not very high and many roads are narrow and can be rough. Exercise caution and do not "compete" for space with other road users.
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