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About Kenya


Location: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania

Climate: varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior

Population: 37,538,000 (UN est.)

Language: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages

Capital: Nairobi

Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)

International Airports: Eldoret International Airport, Moi Intīl Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Calling Codes:

IDD International Prefix: 000
006 to Uganda
007 to Tanzania

NDD National Prefix: 0

Country Code: +254

Electric Currents:

Voltage: 240V

Frequency: 50 Hz

Plug: G

Time Zone: GMT+3
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Top 10 Historic Adventures in Kenya
1. Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park extends across 392 sq kilometers (151 sq miles) of grassland and swamps at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest...

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2. Maasai Mara National Reserve

The most popular game park in Kenya. Managed by the Maasai tribe, the area is named after this group of people who first migrated to South Kenya ...

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3. Mount Kenya National Park

Mount Kenya, which is an extinct volcano sitting on the Equator, is Africa's second highest mountain and stands at a height of 5199m (17,058ft). ...

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4. Gede ruins

The Gede ruins are one of the principal historical monuments on the Kenyan coast. Hidden away in the forest is a vast complex of houses, palaces ...

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5. Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya is the country's highest mountain. Sitting astride the equator its icy summit reaches to 5199m (17,058 ft). The mountain's lesser pea...

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6. Lamu

Lamu is enchanting. As Kenya's oldest living town it has retained all the charm and character built up over centuries. There are no cars so donke...

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7. Mombasa

The town of Mombasa is a major sea gateway for eastern Africa and is Kenya's oldest and second largest metropolis. A spectacular coral reef, unin...

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8. Kiambethu Tea Estate

Here two English families Mitchell & McDonnell in the early 1900's built this estate. These families are said to be the first to have venture...

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9. List of Museums/Reserves/Parks

National Parks
   * Aberdare National Park
   * Amboseli National Park
   * Arabuko Sokoke National...

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10. Daphnes Sheldrick Baby Elephant Orphanage

The orphan elephants and rhinos are just some of the many wildlife commitments we are involved in. Visitors can watch feeding and bath time each ...

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Art Galleries/Museum
None at this time.
Festival/Holidays

Kenya Travel Guide - Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period.

2008
1 Jan New Year's Day. 
21 Mar Good Friday. 
24 Mar Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
1 Jun Madaraka Day.
10 Oct Moi Day.
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
20 Oct Kenyatta Day.
8 Dec Feast of the Sacrifice.
12 Dec Independence Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec Boxing Day.

2009
1 Jan New Year's Day. 
10 Apr Good Friday. 
13 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
1 Jun Madaraka Day.
10 Oct Moi Day.
21 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
20 Oct Kenyatta Day.
28 Nov Feast of the Sacrifice.
12 Dec Independence Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec Boxing Day.

Note

(a) Holidays falling on a Sunday are observed the following Monday. (b) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.
Honeymoon Spots
None at this time.
Observatories
None at this time.
Airports
Name: Kenya Airports Authority
Address: Nairobi, Kenya
Details:

Tel: +254 (0)20 825400
Fax: +254 (0)20 822078
Email: marketing@kenyaairports.co.ke
Website: www.kenyaairports.co.ke

Name: Eldoret International Airport (EDL/HKEL)
Address: Eldoret, Kenya
Details:

Tel: +254 (0)53 206 3377
Fax: +254 (0)53 206 0337

Name: Kisumu Airport (KIS/HKKI)
Address: Kisumu, Kenya
Details:

Tel: +254 (0)57 202 0811
Fax: +254 (0)57 202 1857

Name: Lokichogio Airport (HKLK)
Address: Lokichogio, Kenya
Details:

Tel: +254 (0)54 32266
Fax: +254 (0)54 32440

Name: Moi Intīl Airport (MBA/HKMO)
Address: Mombasa Airport, Kenya
Details:

Tel: +254 (0)41 433211
Fax: +254 (0)41 434434

Name: Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO/HKNA)
Address: Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya
Details:

Tel: +254 (0)20 825400, +254 (0)20 822111
Fax: +254 (0)20 822078
Email: marketing@kenyaairports.co.ke
Website: www.kenyaairports.co.ke

Name: Wilson Airport (WIL/HKNW)
Address: Nairobi, Wilson, Kenya
Details:

Tel: +254 (0)20 603260
Fax: +254 (0)20 601496

Banks
Name: Akiba Bank
Details:

http://www.akibabank.com

Name: Commercial Bank of Africa
Details:

http://www.cba.co.ke/index2.php?fla=y

Name: Central Bank of Kenya
Details:

http://www.centralbank.go.ke

Name: National Bank of Kenya
Details:

http://www.nationalbank.co.ke

Name: Kenya Commercial Bank
Details:

http://www.kcb.co.ke/

Name: Barclays Bank Kenya
Details:

http://www.barclays.com/africa/kenya/

Name: Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
Details:

http://www.standardchartered.com/ke/

Name: Equity Bank Limited
Details:

http://www.ebsafrica.com/

Name: NIC Bank
Details:

http://www.nic-bank.com/

Name: I&M Bank
Details:

http://www.imbank.com/

Electric Currents
Name: Type G
Details:

Voltage: 240V
Frequency: 50 H
Plug: G

Type G
Rectangular blade plug
Tourism Offices
Name
Travel & Tourism Association
Details:

Jubilee Insurance Exchange
Kaunda Street
Nairobi
PO Box: 30702
Phone: 020 246909, 225103
Fax: 020 219787  
 
 
 Top Hotels in Kenya
Shanzu Beach Mombasa
Nyali Beach Mombasa
Thika Road Nairobi
Kenyatta Avenue Nairobi
Kimathi Street & Kenyatta Avenue Nairobi
Nakuru
Mara River Bank, Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya
82169 North Coast, Mombasa, Kenya
Ukunda, Kenya
University Way & Koinange St, Nairobi, Kenya
Kingano Rd/Shimba Hills Natl Reserve, Mombasa, Kenya
Lamu Island, Shella Beach, Lamu, Kenya
Bamburi Beach 90173 Mombasa 80100
CNR Parklands Road MSAPO CLS Nairobi
City Hall Way Nairobi 00100
General Info (Kenya)


Location: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania

Climate: varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior

Population: 37,538,000 (UN est.)

Language: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages

Capital: Nairobi

Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)

International Airports: Eldoret International Airport, Moi Intīl Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Calling Codes:

IDD International Prefix: 000
006 to Uganda
007 to Tanzania

NDD National Prefix: 0

Country Code: +254

Electric Currents:

Voltage: 240V

Frequency: 50 Hz

Plug: G

Time Zone: GMT+3
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