Malaria

Your destination, the length of stay and your present state of health all play a roll in what kind of anti-malaria protection you require. Your Medical Practitioner or local Health Center will have the latest information.

Clothing

At dawn and dusk, a light jacket or sweater is advisable. During the day lightweight non-synthetic clothing is the most comfortable. Don?t forget to include a sunhat, sun cream and mosquito repellent and of course your camera and binoculars. 

The Climate

Gaddisa Lodge & Safaris is situated quite near the equator where the weather is very stable. The rainy season is from March into the second week of April. From end of october til half of november there are small rains. This means almost any afternoon some rain. The remainder of the year is pleasant. Due to a cool breeze, the months of June, July and August are cooler than December and January. Temparture average 28º celcius at day and 22º at night.

Today's Weather: http://www.weeronline.nl/Kenya/Marsabit.htm

Time Difference

Kenya is two hours later than central Europe. In European summer time the time difference is one hour.

Travel Documents for Kenya

Passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after departure from Kenya.

Proof of vaccinations are required if you enter Kenya from a neighbouring country.

A Tourist Visa can be obtained from any Kenyan Embassy. If planning to stay longer than a tourist visa allows then application must be made to the Kenyan Embassy at least three months before departure.

All guests taking part in safaris must fill in and sign consent of conditions form.

The minimum age for taking part in safaris is 6 years.

Language

English and Swahili are the official languages of Kenya. There are several tribal dialects but people mostly understand English.

Program Changes

Gaddisa Lodge & Safaris reserves the right to change programs as circumstances deem necessary.

Currency

The local currency is Kenyan shillings. US dollars and Euro are also accepted. Credit Cards can be used in most places in Kenya. GLS however as this moment does not accept credit cards. Kenyan shillings are available at Automated Teller Machines. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at most banks.

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