Travel Information

TRAVEL
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gENERAL INFORMATION

Weather

The average daily temperature for November is a very pleasant 26°C (79°F). Expect pleasant weather from sunup to sundown with temperatures starting the day at an average low of 22°C (72°F). Afternoon highs are very warm and you will want to bring plenty of light clothing to battle the heat and the humidity. Average afternoon high temperatures for this time of the year are 30°C (86°F).
Sea surface temperatures are also very nice and plenty warm enough for all ages to take advantage of. Sea temperatures climb to a very warm 28°C (82°F) for this time of the year and allow one to take advantage of scuba diving, snorkelling, jet skis and a myriad of other water sports options.

Immigration

Kenyan Immigration has instituted a strict visa policy whereby all visitors are strongly encouraged to obtain visas by using an online system. For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE.
A passport with at least two blank pages, six months’ validity, and a visa are required to enter Kenya.
You should have proof of yellow fever immunisations, or you may be denied entry. For additional information on immunisations and detailed country-specific recommendations on vaccinations and other health precautions for travellers to Kenya, visit the CDC’s Travellers’ Health website.

TIP

Before booking, check if your flight has a direct flight to Moi International Airport – Mombasa.
Flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nairobi will require a connecting flight to Moi International Airport – Mombasa or you can use the The Madaraka Express (SGR) Train.

JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JKIA) - nairobi

Africa’s premier hub and ideal gateway into and out of East and Central Africa. JKIA is the flagship airport of The KAA. The airport boasts of over 40 passenger airlines and 25 cargo airlines. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, formerly called Embakasi Airport and Nairobi International Airport, is Kenya’s largest aviation facility, and the busiest airport in East Africa. It’s importance as an aviation center makes it the pace setter for other airports in the region.

Book Your Flight to Kenya with Kenya Airways

Name Anne Gikandi

Phone:+254723 767 975

moi international airport - mombasa

Moi International airport handles tremendous traffic with more than eighteen airlines flying directly from and to Europe, and offering connections to over twenty cities in the region. Mombasa region has remained attractive to tourist and it has eventually required that the airport be developed to handle long haul international flights.

CONNECTING BETWEEN nairobi-mombasa

JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (jkia)

These airlines operate flights daily from Nairobi to Mombasa from this airport

Kenya Airways Contact: Anne Gikandi

Phone:+254 723 767 975

WILSON airport

Wilson Airport is one of the busiest airports in terms of aircraft movement in East and Central Africa. Domestic flights constitute 90% of the total flights from the Airport with international flights accounting for 10%.
The Airport is a fast and convenient gateway from Nairobi into Kenya’s magical interior lands. Destinations served from the Airport include Maasai Mara, Mombasa, Amboseli, Lamu, Kilimanjaro Diani, Lokichogio and Nanyuki. It is also a modern hub of General Aviation in East and Central Africa

Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)

The Madaraka Express leaves twice daily – in the morning and in the afternoon. The train takes approximately 5 hours.

BUs transport

There are various bus companies travelling from Nairobi to Mombasa and back everyday. You can take the daytime or evening bus from Nairobi to Mombasa and back. The journey takes approximately 8 hours.

Taxis (mombasa/nairobi)

Uber / Little Cab / Bolt

Request a ride and have a rider in minutes. There’s no need to carry cash . When you reach your destination, your fare is automatically billed to your card.

YELLOW CAB Taxi Services

Taxicab stands are located at the airport, most hotels and shopping centers.

NAIROBI JKIA AIRPORT HOTELS

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel

Excellent location on Mombasa Road, adjacent to the airport
Free WiFi throughout, self-operated laundry facility and Pavilion Pantry
Heated rooftop infinity pool and fitness center with cardio and weights
Complimentary airport shuttle service available upon request
Rooms with bath or shower option, laptop-sized safe and mini-refrigerator

Four points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

Whether you’re on business and needing a functional space to work or schedule meetings, or a leisure tourist wanting a respite from the African heat before your next journey, our hotel offers a warm and invigorating space. Contemporary in design and created to delight the senses, our 172-room hotel offers all the modern amenities and comforts a traveler needs.

Airport Landing Hotel

Ideally located along North Airport road in Nairobi the capital city of Kenya, Airport Landing Hotel has meeting rooms designed to suit every occasion, complimented with stylish accommodation offering the best choice venue for your Business and Leisure stay.

The hotel is situated with convenient access to all the city’s tourist attractions.

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

Tailored to meet every guest’s needs with unmatched security within the most protected zone in Nairobi. Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport welcome you to a new and better way to do business travel.

After a long day or long flight, renew your body with a workout in our gym or rejuvenate at the Euphoria Spa. Our relaxing roof top pool gives you a 180-degree view of the Mombasa – Nairobi highway complete with a bar and a mixologist to serve up delicious cocktails.

WILSON AIRPORT HOTELS - NAIROBI

Weston Hotel

Designed to be a comfortable home away from home for discerning business and holiday guests, we are the ideal choice of hotels for exploring Nairobi’s iconic attractions and an abundance of renowned shopping destinations, including the popular Galleria Mall and The Hub, which is one of East Africa’s largest malls.

Tamarind Tree Hotel

Ideally located just 5 kms southwest of the City within the spacious Carnivore grounds and its iconic Carnivore Restaurant, Tamarind Tree Hotel has easy access to Nairobi, its national park, and the country’s diverse attractions via the neighbouring Wilson Airport and Southern Bypass. The nearby Langata and Karen suburbs are among Nairobi’s liveliest and most popular with world-class shopping malls and excellent restaurants.