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Taxi
The guide was updated:Here's a list of recommended transfer companies. Try to avoid unofficial providers. Depending on your travel plans, renting a car is highly reasonable here.
Mondo Ride
+254 747 840 990
Kenatco Taxis Ltd
+254 720 108 222
Pewin Cabs Ltd
+254 709 801 000
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
*this will be downloaded as a PDF.Price
€4,95
Citizens of the following countries can visit Kenya visa-free, for a stay of up to 90 days: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Cyprus, Dominica, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Jamaica, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia (30 days), Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda (ID), Samoa, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa (30 days), Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda (ID), Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Other citizens can apply for a visa electronically, or arrange it on arrival if their stay is not longer than 90 days.
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Best Time to Visit
With relatively stable temperatures throughout the year, it's the amount of rainfall that will determine your stay in Kenya. The two dry seasons last from January to February, and from June through October. You might want to observe the spectacular Great Migration, which takes place in August.
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located 15 km southeast of Nairobi, and has well-established connections with the city's Central Business District. When using taxi services, it is highly recommended to turn to official providers. Most (but not all) licensed taxis are painted yellow.
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Public Transport
Public transportation in Kenya is dominated by private companies. The most common way to get around is by matatus (minibuses and pickup cabs of various types). Buses are mainly operated by Kenya Bus Service (KBS). If you have a car, a permit (Ksh200) is necessary to park in the city.
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Taxi
Here's a list of recommended transfer companies. Try to avoid unofficial providers. Depending on your travel plans, renting a car is highly reasonable here.
Mondo Ride
+254 747 840 990
Kenatco Taxis Ltd
+254 720 108 222
Pewin Cabs Ltd
+254 709 801 000
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Post Office
Postal services are provided by the Postal Corporation of Kenya; there are several offices throughout the city, with the main office located next to Uhuru Park.
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Pharmacy
Major companies include KAM, Malibu, Haltons, and Goodlife.
24-hour
Doveypharma
The Mall, Westlands
+254 709 747 549
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Telephone
Country code: +254
Area codes:
Nairobi (20)
Mombasa (41)
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Electricity
The Standard voltage in Kenya is 220V. Power sockets: type G
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