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Information for American travelers going to
Kenya and Tanzania
American travelers to Kenya and Tanzania often have many questions regarding their preparation for their African adventure.  Below,  answers to many potential questions are given.
1.  What  travel documents will I need (Passports, visas, etc.)?
     Check the following websites for answers:

    
East Africa:  Travel documents
Tanzania:  required travel documents
Kenya:  required travel documents
2.  What shots, immunization, etc. will I need to enter Kenya and Tanzania?
    Check the following website for answers:
East Africa:  immunization information
3.  Are any travel advisories issued by the USA State Department for either Kenya or Tanzania?
    Check the following websites for answers:
Kenya:  travel advisories Tanzania:  travel advisories
4.  Are there any good maps on line of Kenya and Tanzania?
    Check the following websites for answers:
Kenya: map Tanzania:  map
5.  What are the currency exchange rates between the dollar and the Kenyan and Tanzanian Shillings?
     check the following website for answers:
East Africa:  Currency exchange rates
OTHER TOPICS
Handling Money in the country:

Credit cards are increasingly accepted in the cities and at tourist areas, but it is safest to rely (in spite of the inconvenience) on Travelers' Checks.  It is convenient to carry a small amount of American money in small denominations (e.g. 100 or 200 1 dollar bills and 10 or 20 5 dollar bills), BUT BE SURE TO KEEP ANY CASH ALWAYS ON YOUR PERSON IN A MONEY BELT, FANNY PACK, ETC. AND NEVER LEAVE CASH UNATTENDED IN YOUR HOTEL OR LODGE ROOM OR IN YOUR LUGGAGE.

Clothing:

During July and August in the highlands (not the mountain peaks) of Kenya and Tanzania, the weather TEMPERATURES  are similar to the temperatures in Atlanta in late April and early May (or like the temperatures in Southern New England in late May and early June), so bring and wear Spring weight clothing.  However, it is prudent to bring a windbreaker and a fleece shirt for the occasonal colder locations and to bring shorts,  swimming suits, etc. for the warmer situations.

Tipping

Be prepared to tip oftern, but ask local persons as to what are  appropriate amounts to tip in various situations, BUT GET MORE THAN ONE OPINION, AS OPINIONS VARY.  Then use your best judgement.


Have a good trip.
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