General Information About Kenya
Main Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi is half an hour’s drive from the city centre, Moi International Airport, Mombasa is sited much closer to the city, but most of the tourist hotels are situated much further out along the beachfront. Allow an extra hour for journeys to the south coast because of the ferry crossing.

Customs Export
You are permitted to leave the country with a reasonable amount of tobacco and alcoholic products. Export of gold and diamonds is prohibited, as is the export of game trophies and skins, unless acquired from personnel of the Government of Kenya. Game trophies, plant materials, hard drugs and pornographic literature are all prohibited.
Communication
Several Mobile Network providers are available. It’s easy to bring your mobile phone and get a Mobile Network Line. International phone calls require a 000 pre-dial.
Currency
Kenya currency is based on the decimal system, the unit of currency being the shilling, which is divided into 100 cents. You are allowed to leave the country with a limited amount of Kenyan shillings. It is recommended that foreign currency be exchanged at recognized foreign exchange bureaus and banks.