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1. Make sure you have your Kenya eTA All visitors including infants and children who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before the start of their journey. 

2. Get Your Yellow Fever Vaccine & Certificate. You must travel with the certificate for entry into Kenya.  

3. Print off your CISI Medical Insurance Card and travel with it. You will have received this in a separate email from CISI. Scroll to the bottom of the email and you will see the medical insurance cards attached.  *Note: this will be sent to you around 10 days prior to your departure. 

4. Print off your Final Itinerary and travel with it (*Note: this will be sent around 10 days prior to departure). This is helpful for you to have on hand during your trip as it contains important contact information including our 24-hour emergency line for last-minute changes to your flights. The toll-free number is 1-888-230-1452. 

5. Money, Currency & Tipping Guidelines. Please contact your bank ahead of your departure and let them know you will be traveling to Kenya and or Tanzania. If your bank is not informed they may block access to your card while you are there. On this note, there is no need to bring large quantities of cash. There are plenty of ATMS in Nairobi and your guide can always make a stop for you to take out money. We recommend travellers allocate around $400 for souvenirs, tips, etc. For more information on tipping see here.

6. Pack your bags. Check out the packing list of suggested clothing and other "must-have" items. *Note: It is very important to pack a reusable water bottle & an electrical adapter. Also ONLY if you are taking the Zanzibar Extension - see other specific packing lists here. The weather in Kenya has a nice tropical climate due to its location. During the dry season (June - October) the average high is 75°F with a low of  68°F, it does get chilly please pack accordingly.  Then from November to May during the "wet season", the average high is 82°F then it cools down into 70°F. Here is a link to the current temperatures in the Nairobi area. 

7. Verify Airline Requirements. Some airlines may require additional affidavits to be filled out before travel. Please double-check with your airlines before traveling.

8. Verify your flight(s) are accurate! If you noticed any changes, please update your Travel Specialist asap.

9. Schedule a final pre-departure call before you depart! Please schedule a time with your Travel Specialist Lynne Corvaglia and she can talk through all these important details. 

If you are taking the Zanzibar Extension:

Also...

1. Apply for your Tanzania Visa. The application must be completed at least 10 days before travel, however, we recommend doing it as early as possible. 

2. Tanzania Health Surveillance Form  Please fill out this mandatory Health Surveillance Form as it is required to be completed within 24 hours prior to departure to Zanzibar, so you will do this once already in Kenya. Ask your guide if you have any trouble.