Points of Interest

Kenya – Points of Interest www.travax.com

One drives on the left side of the road.

Police checks are common.

Coastal areas are predominantly Islamic.

Smoking in Nairobi, Nakuru, & Mombassa is illegal.

First offenders can expect a fine of 2,000 KSH (approx $30) or 6 months imprisonment.

Possession of pornographic material is forbidden.

Homosexual activity is illegal.

Photography of official buildings forbidden.

Rainy seasons are October to November & late March to mid June.

During rainy season many unpaved roads are passable only

with four wheel drive vehicles with high clearance.

Natural disasters are possible due to regional volcanic activity.

Recommended shots for traveling into Kenya;

Yellow fever, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Meningococcal Meningitis, Influenza / routine shots; tetanus/diphtheria, measles, polio, varicella, pneumococcal. and a Malaria preventative.

Kenya Health Issues:

Travelers Diarrhea, HIV/AIDS, Dengue Fever, African Trypanosomiasis,

Leishmaniasis, Tuberculosis (Kenya is in the highest World Health Org. risk category