Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Travelers, Available Online.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form, Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes.
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Fake guides
- Overcharging taxi drivers
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
999
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Bolt
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
M-pesa,airtel Money
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% Is Customary.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40
Tourist: $100
Family: $250
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Modest Attire In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon In Some Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict Laws On Drugs.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsTribal issues
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Habari
ha-BAH-ree
Goodbye
Kwaheri
kwah-HAY-ree
Please
Tafadhali
tah-fah-THAH-lee
Thank you
Asante
ah-SAHN-teh
Sorry
Pole
POH-leh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
oo-nah-ZOONG-oom-zah kee-een-GEH-reh-zah?
I don’t understand
Sielewi
see-eh-LEH-wee
Can you speak slowly, please?
Unaweza kuzungumza polepole, tafadhali?
oo-nah-WAY-zah koo-ZOONG-oom-zah poh-leh-POH-leh, tah-fah-THAH-lee?
Can you help me, please?
Unaweza kunisaidia, tafadhali?
oo-nah-WAY-zah koo-nee-SAH-ee-dee-ah, tah-fah-THAH-lee?
What does this mean?
Hii ina maana gani?
HEE-ee ee-nah MAH-nah GAH-nee?