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Travel Info
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
How to Get to Kenya
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is well served by a number of international air
carriers, including the national carrier, Kenya Airways. Other airlines currently
flying direct to the capital include British Airways, KLM / AirFrance, Lufthansa,
Turkish Airways, Etihad, Emirates, Qatar Airways, with numerous code-share
options available. For an up-to-date schedule, please consult your preferred
travel agent or online resource.
Passport & Visa Requirements
Many nationalities, including the US and the UK, require a visa to enter Kenya,
prior to arrival. A single-entry visa must be obtained before arriving in the
country, which allows you to remain in Kenya for up to 90 days. The single-
entry visa’s current fee is US$51 (subject to change), and obtainable through
the eCitizen website (manual applications are not accepted). For a list of
nationalities requiring a visa, please refer here.
Please make sure your passport is valid for a minimum of six (6) months after
your journey ends and you should have a minimum of two (2) blank visa pages
for entry and exit stamps.
COVID-19 Requirements: Before Travelling to Kenya
All passengers travelling into and out of Kenya are required to abide by the
travel, health and COVID-19-related requirements of Kenya and any other
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destination country. Please see the latest Kenyan government COVID-19
Travel Requirements for more details and the requirements below.
Vaccination Status
All travellers are required to provide a valid vaccination certificate for entry
into Kenya. Only the following categories are except from vaccination:
- If you have medical conditions that prevent you from being vaccinated.
In this case, you must provide a signed / stamped letter from a
recognised medical practitioner to that effect.
- If you have recovered from an active COVID-19 infection or received
convalescent plasma in the previous 90 days — a signed / stamped
letter from a recognised medical practitioner must be provided.
Vaccination Certificates and Test Results
You must upload your vaccination certificate or test results to the Global
Haven website (www.globalhaven.org), part of the African CDC’s Trusted
Travel platform, before boarding your flights. Vaccination certificates must be
completed a minimum of 14 days before entering the country. Unvaccinated
travellers must upload a valid COVID-19 negative PCR test certificate
conducted within 72 hours before departure. Children under five (5) years old
are exempt. A form with a QR code will be generated, please print this out to
present to officials upon request. No paper vaccination cards or test results
will be accepted.
COVID-19 Requirements: Arriving in Kenya
Upon arrival, please provide the Health Official with the printed copy of your
Global Haven QR code.
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Required Testing
All unvaccinated travellers must undergo a rapid antigen test at their own cost
(US$30) upon arrival to JKIA. Anyone who tests positive on this must
undertake a PCR test at their own cost (US$50) and self-isolate. Children
under five (5) years old are exempt. Costs of these tests are subject to change.
If you are fully vaccinated, you are exempt from testing.
Other approved testing sites can be found here: https://kcaa.or.ke/covid-
19/approved-pcr-testing-labs.
COVID-19 Requirements: When Leaving Kenya
Testing and other requirements depend on which airline you’ll be departing
with and the particular travel, health and COVID-19 related requirements of
your destination country.
Required Testing
If you are travelling to a country that requires antigen testing some hours
before you travel, you can undertake a pre-travel rapid antigen test at the
Ministry of Health’s Port Health facility at JKIA airport. The results will be
uploaded to the Trusted Travel platform.
If you require testing for a connection for your onward travels from Angama
Mara, the lodge team can arrange for testing to be done on site. Please speak
with your travel planner to arrange.
Yellow Fever & Malaria
Many countries require travellers to have a Yellow Fever certificate prior to
returning from a visit to Kenya, including children from the age of 9 months.
For updated advice, we recommend consulting the relevant pages on the
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World Health Organisation’s (WHO) website, and checking their list of specific
country requirements: https://www.who.int/
Malaria is present in Kenya, although less so in the higher altitudes.
Regardless, for this, and for any other vaccinations, we recommend that you
consult a specialist travel physician or travel clinic prior to travelling.
Travel Insurance
All guests should get travel insurance prior to their safari and check that their
health provider covers their travel and any hospital admissions while in Kenya.
Soft Bags & Weight Restrictions
Please note that scheduled flights to the Mara carry a luggage restriction of 15
kg (33 lbs) per person in soft bags, including carry-ons, camera equipment, etc.
The dimensions of the bag should not be more than 58 cm (23 in) long x 33
cm (13 inches) high x 25cm (10 in) wide. The carriage of excess baggage is at
the sole discretion of the airline and may be subject to additional charges. Soft
bags and/or storage are available at Wilson Airport should these be required.
What to Pack
Our Co-founder Nicky Fitzgerald has years advice for you here, but in a
nutshell:
• Comfortable cotton clothing
• A light jacket and/or warm fleece
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunhat, sunglasses, sun block
• Bathing suit
• An extra pair of reading glasses (if you need ‘em)
• Camera, binoculars, extra memory cards, charging equipment
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Plastic Bags
In an effort to reduce the impact on the environment, Kenya has recently
made the use and importation of all plastic bags illegal. The ban applies to
carrier bags, flat bags, zip lock bags, etc. with extremely severe consequences
if not complied with. Plastic bags (including those from duty-free shopping) are
known to be confiscated upon arrival in Nairobi. In line with this base, Angama
properties are a plastic-bag-free, and a proud partner of TAP — Travelers
Against Plastic.
Medical Emergencies & Evacuation
All guests at Angama properties are covered by an insurance policy for
evacuation due to a medical emergency, of up to US$25,000 — which would
typically include evacuation by fixed-wing plane directly from Angama
Airfields to Wilson Airport in Nairobi and transfer to the renowned Nairobi
Private Hospital.
For your peace of mind, AMREF are the subcontracted transport providers.
Trained paramedics and nurses are available on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, and can assist with any diagnosis or treatment advice should it be
required, as well as dissemination of medical supplies which is regularly
restocked and is compliant with the Interhealth Worldwide base kit. South
African-qualified doctors are also available over the phone should they be
required. These services are provided by Africa Assist.
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