Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Travelers, Obtainable Online Or On Arrival.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
112
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
M-pesa,airtel Money
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10% In Restaurants Is Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Habari
hah-bah-ree
Goodbye
Kwaheri
kwah-heh-ree
Please
Tafadhali
tah-fah-dah-lee
Thank you
Asante
ah-sahn-teh
Sorry
Pole
poh-leh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Unazungumza Kiingereza?
oo-nah-zoo-ngoom-zah kee-ing-eh-reh-zah
I don’t understand
Sielewi
see-eh-leh-wee
Can you speak slowly, please?
Unaweza kuzungumza polepole, tafadhali?
oo-nah-weh-zah koo-zoo-ngoom-zah poh-leh-poh-leh, tah-fah-dah-lee
Can you help me, please?
Unaweza kunisaidia, tafadhali?
oo-nah-weh-zah koo-nee-sah-ee-dee-ah, tah-fah-dah-lee
What does this mean?
Hii ina maana gani?
hee ee-nah mah-nah gah-nee