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What should I pay attention to when traveling in Kenya?

Kenya's pre-departure preparation

Important documents: visa, passport, air ticket, driver's license, pen and notebook to enter Kenya.

Photographic equipment: For photographers, you can bring some professional photographic equipment, such as polarizer, gradient lens, camera, camera charger, telescope, British plug converter, terminal board (short line), mobile phone battery, electric kettle, lens cleaning equipment, tripod, battery preparation for No.5, photographic paper, etc.

Diving equipment: If you want to travel and dive in Kenya, you'd better take diving goggles, scuba diving, camera diving bag, waterproof bag for mobile phone, underwater camera, etc.

Life-saving protection: knife, life-saving whistle, mosquito repellent, mosquito-repellent incense, rope, earplug, eye mask and inflatable pillow.

Sunscreen and skin care: sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, mask, hat, umbrella, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, facial cleanser, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, towel, personal skin care products, hand cream, shaver and cream.

Bank card and cash: UnionPay card or VISA card can be used in Kenya.

Medicines-essential balm, cooling oil, mosquito repellent, carsickness medicine, berberine, cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, Huoxiang Zhengqi medicine, malaria medicine, oral cholera medicine, anti-allergic medicine, etc.

What should I pay attention to when traveling to Kenya?

1, the temperature difference in Masai Mara is large in the morning and evening. It is recommended to wear a thin coat inside and a thick coat outside. You must wear a hat. The ultraviolet rays on the grassland are very strong, so the station wagon is not windproof and sunless.

2. There are many mosquitoes in Kenya, and malaria is a disease that must be prevented. The symptoms of malaria are as fierce as the precursor of a cold and fever. You must take antimalarial drugs, such as high potassium sensitivity or Luhuning tablets. If it is serious, please go to the local China clinic for intravenous drip immediately.

3. Don't disturb the animals loudly when watching by car, otherwise the animals may hide or mistreat animals and cause unnecessary harm when they see people in the future.

4. In order to ensure the safety of your life and property, you must follow the arrangement of the tour guide after entering the national park;

5. Please try to keep quiet when observing in the field, so as not to disturb the animals; Please don't feed animals; Don't go out at night.

6, protect the natural environment in the wild, do not harm wild animals, do not destroy natural vegetation, do not pollute water sources, do not litter.

7. When sightseeing by car, tourists can't get off at will. If animals come near, be sure to close the window. Don't scream loudly, lest animals think you are going to attack or hunt them, and in turn attack people and cars.

8. Don't buy prohibited items locally, such as ivory. The customs inspection is very strict, and you will see elephants without teeth. . How can you stand it? . . . .

9. Don't litter in wildlife areas, and don't pick up or collect anything related to animals, such as vegetation, seeds, bones, bird's nests, live animals, etc. Be a quality tourist and protect this pristine and pure nature.

10, Kenya only accepts US dollars published after 2000, so please use US dollars of 1996 and 1999 with caution.

Recommendation of tourist attractions in Kenya

(1) Masai Mara National Reserve There are many animals in Masai Mara National Reserve, covering an area of about 1800 square kilometers, providing a good habitat for a large number of animals.

(2) Nakuru National Park Nakuru National Park is specially built to protect birds. The flamingos here are famous far and near, and many tourists come here. In addition, there are quite a few other kinds of birds and large animals in the park, and the diversity of species will open your eyes.

(3) Abu Dhabi National Park, like Nakuru National Park, has a large number of animals. You can see many famous animals here, such as elephants, lions, baboons and bison. Apart from all kinds of animals, the most famous hotel in the park is the Tree Top Hotel, which must not be missed.

(4) Mombasa Mombasa is an important commercial center in Kenya and the second largest city in Kenya. Mombasa can see ancient buildings everywhere, which complement modern buildings and form a unique charm.

Related to tourism and life in Kenya.

(1) Time difference: Kenya is 5 hours behind China, so you must pay attention to adjusting the time difference when you first arrive in Kenya.

(2) Language: The mother tongue of Kenya is Swahili, but English can be spoken when doing business.

(3) Currency: Kenya's monetary unit is shilling, which is generally 1 USD =75 shilling, depending on the exchange rate. Pay attention to the currency to be exchanged before going out.

(4) Diet: If you are not used to western food, there is a China restaurant in the Kenyan capital.