Travel Information From Zimbabwe to Kenya

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Cholera

Vaccination may be considered for adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission. Areas of active cholera transmission are localized to the counties of Garissa (last case reported May 2021) and Turkana (last case reported May 2021 in Kenya. Cholera is rare in travelers but can be severe. Certain factors may increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease. Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Kenya.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Kenya.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Kenya take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Meningitis (Meningococcal disease)

Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to Kenya during the dry season (December to June).

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Kenya. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Kenya, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Kenya.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age.1
Recommended for all travelers ≥9 months of age, except as mentioned below. Generally not recommended for travelers whose itinerary is limited to the following areas: the entire North Eastern Province; the states of Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu,

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : English and Swahili

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Habari
Good morning = Habari za asubuhi
Good afternoon = Habari za mchana
Goodbye = Kwaheri
Nice to meet you = Nimefurahi kukutana nawe

Conversational

How are you? = Habari yako?
I am good thank you = Mimi ni mzuri asante
What’s your name? = Jina lako nani?
My name is … = Jina langu ni …
Do you speak English? = Unaongea kiingereza?
I don’t speak … = sisemi…
How do you say… in … = Unasemaje… katika…
I don’t understand = sielewi

Basics

Yes = Ndiyo
No = Hapana
Please = Tafadhali
Thank you = Asante
You’re welcome = Karibu
Excuse me please (as a question) = Samahani tafadhali
Excuse me (as sorry) = Samahani
Wait = Subiri
Hurry up = Harakisha
Go away = Nenda mbali
Let’s go to = Twende
I want to go to … = nataka kwenda…
A little bit = Kidogo
A lot = Mengi

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Mkahawa
Do you have? … = Je! unayo? …
Not too spicy = Sio spicy sana
It was delicious = Ilikuwa ladha
The bill, please = The bill, please
How much? = Kiasi gani?
Very expensive = Ghali sana
Can you reduce the price? = Je, unaweza kupunguza bei?
Please can I have a beer? = Tafadhali naweza kunywa bia?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Teksi
Car = Gari
Bus = Basi
Right = Haki
Left = Kushoto
Straight = Moja kwa moja
Stop here = Simama hapa

Places

Downtown = Chini ya mji
Street = Mtaa
Hotel = Hoteli
Museum = Makumbusho
Mall = Mall
Market = Soko
Hospital = Hospitali
Doctor = Daktari
Police = Polisi
Post office = Ofisi ya Posta
Bank = Benki

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Ni saa ngapi?
Today = Leo
Tomorrow = Kesho
The day after tomorrow = Kesho kutwa
Yesterday = Jana
When? = Lini?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Choo kiko wapi?
Help me, please = Nisaidie tafadhali
Call an ambulance = Piga gari la wagonjwa
I don’t feel goo = sijisikii

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The coastal areas are predominantly Muslim. Although there are no strict dress codes, you should dress conservatively away from the tourist resorts and hotels, especially in Mombasa town, during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas. Smoking in any public place is prohibited throughout Kenya, except in designated smoking areas. Offenders can face a fine or imprisonment. If in doubt, Don't light up. The use and trafficking of illegal Class A drugs in Kenya carries heavy fines and jail sentences. The penalty for possession is 10 years in prison. Taking photographs of official buildings, including Embassies, can lead to detention. If in any doubt, Don't photograph or film around them. Photography is also prohibited at airports. You must get permission to carry any kind of firearm before you enter the country. Plastic bags have been banned for environmental reasons. It is illegal to destroy Kenyan currency. Homosexual activity is illegal. Public displays of homosexuality like holding hands or kissing in public places could lead to arrest and imprisonment. You must carry a form of ID with you at all times. A copy of your passport is normally acceptable, but recently some police officers have been insisting on the original document. It is illegal to buy, sell, kill or capture any protected wild animal or trade any of its parts without a licence. Kenya is a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) under which there’s a ban on the international commercial trade in ivory. Those caught purchasing or trafficking banned goods will be prosecuted and receive prison sentences and/or fines.

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Nairobi

Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city. In addition to its urban core, the city has Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras and lions. Next to it is a well-regarded elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Nairobi is also often used as a jumping-off point for safari trips elsewhere in Kenya.

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Nairobi Bump

Known as the “Nairobi Bump,” someone on the street will “accidentally” crash into you, and then profusely apologize, all the while having lifted your wallet or phone while you were distracted

Street scams

“softer” scams include requests for help buying groceries, school money, or other cases of taking advantage of your good Samaritan tendencies. Best to just shake your head and walk away.

Note that this “sell” might also happen while you are in a local matatu (minivan) waiting to leave if someone spots you as a non-local trapped in a hot van with the window open. Again, politely ignore them and make sure to keep your backpack at your feet or somewhere it can't be snatched through the open window.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required if you stay longer than 90 days.

• The most common religion in Kenya is Christianity
• Don't forget greetings are a significant social interaction and often includes inquiries about health and family. A handshake is the most common form, and often the hands remain clasped a few minutes while speaking (men). Good friends usually exchange a hug too.
• Don't call anyone by his or her name if the person hasn't referred to you this way.
• Don't show disrespect for religion - most of the locals are very religious.
• Don't take pictures of airports, government and military buildings, as well as soldiers, police or officials. Always ask for permission when taking photos of locals.
• Don't forget to smile and use humour - it's highly valued.
• Don't talk about sex in mixed company.
• Don't forget adult women may be called "mama" and adult men "mzee". Children may call adults "aunts" or "uncles".
• Don't necessarily travel to areas close to the Somali, Ethiopian and South Sudanese borders - there’s a higher risk of crime against foreigners.
• Don't expect Kenyans to be super direct communicators - they tend to be polite and non-confrontational. the society is very friendly and humour takes a big part too.
• Don't point with a finger - use entire hand instead.
• Don't forget the rainy season usually takes place form the end of March until May.
• Don´t leave your car at Safari.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Kenya?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Kenya. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Kenya

Healthcare of Kenya is ranked 113th in the world. Kenya’s healthcare system is lacking in some key aspects – namely in ease of access, quality, and affordability. As well as this, there is an overall lack of qualified medical professionals throughout the Kenyan healthcare system.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Schistosomiasis

Caused by wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated water body.

African Tick-Bite Fever

Caused by Tick bite.

Chikungunya

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

Occurs from accidentally rub feces (poop) of the triatomine bug into the bug bite, other breaks in the skin, your eyes, or mouth.

Dengue

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Leishmaniasis

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever

Caused by touching infected animals (including bats and primates) or their body fluids.

Rift River Valley

Caused by touching blood, body fluids, or tissue of infected livestock and mosquito bites

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.