Religion

    The constitution guarantees a freedom of worship. Nearly 50% of the population still remain adherents of the traditional beliefs originating in the past of the tribes. Are developed fetishism, animism, a cult of ancestors, universal distribution was gained by sorcery. Local ceremonies and cults are often limited to one tribe or their group. Christians in the country - about 40%. Muslims, especially in coastal areas are quite numerous.

Festive and days off

    On January 1 (New year), on May 1 (Work holiday), on June 1 (day мадарана), on October 10 (day mine), on October 20 (day of Keniatta), on December 12 (Day of a nezavistimost), on December 25-26 (Christmas). There are still holidays with unstable date: Passionate Friday, Easter Monday and Muslim holidays - Ramadan termination (Idul-Fitr), birthday of the Prophet, New year.

National features

    As a whole Kenya - the safe country, however is some rules which tourists are obliged to observe. For example, during stay on a safari in national parks it is forbidden to go out of the places of residence without protection. And during the safari it is forbidden to leave the car without the permission of the guide. In Kenya, unlike some other South African countries, hunting for wild animals is strictly forbidden. Violators are waited by serious punishment: large fine or even imprisonment. Don't walk alone in Nairobi after 18.30. In Kenya darkens very quickly and at 19.00 it is already absolutely dark. You watch the pockets and bags - pickpockets in Kenya also much, as well as in any other large tourist center. It isn't recommended to photograph locals without them on that of permission and it is independent (without the guide) to visit dwellings of locals, especially масаев. Ignorance of local ethnic customs can lead to misunderstanding or even the conflicts.

Health

    The yellow fever inoculation is necessary, it is necessary to take a pill protecting from malaria. Water in Nairobi pure, in many hotels announcements that water can be drunk directly from under the crane hang. However, we recommend to you not to do it, and to use mineral water, soft drinks or excellent Kenyan beer.

Kitchen

    The Kenyan kitchen is various, it includes elements of the African, Asian and European cuisine. As a rule, when cooking many hot spices which not always can be pleasant to those who didn't get used to a "burning", spicy food are used. We recommend to specify - you want a dish with pepper or without. Your wishes will be always executed. The particular interest is represented by sea products. Taste tortoise soup or the dish prepared from an octopus. Certainly, at all restaurants the wide choice of fresh fruit and vegetables is offered. Pay attention to a papaya. If fruit and vegetables are bought by you in the market, carefully wash up them, having added in potassium permanganate or vinegar water. At good restaurants, in hotels and лоджах level of service very high therefore fruit and vegetables which give you, it is possible to eat without fear.

Monetary unit

Monetary unit of the country - shilling (KES).

Currency exchange

    Banks are open with 9.00 till 14.00 Monday through Friday and with 9.00 till 11.00 every first and last Saturday of month. Banks at the airport work round the clock. In official changes it is required to show the passport.

Visa

    The Russian tourists can visit Kenya without the entry visa. The resolved term of stay thus - till 28 days. Consular term of registration to Kenya - 2 weeks.

Features of customs control

    Duty-free import is allowed: cigarettes - 200 pieces; alcoholic drinks - 1 bottle; spirits and eau de toilette - 600г. Import of fruit, saplings and seeds is forbidden; drugs; explosives, firearms and toys, it imitating. Export of gold and brilliants is forbidden; products from an ivory. Export of skins of animals according to the special license of the customs authorities is allowed. Import of foreign currency isn't limited, but the declaration is obligatory; to the national - it is forbidden. Export of the imported foreign currency is allowed, national - is forbidden.

Transport

    The main seaport of the country - Mombasa. In the country there are two international airports - in Nairobi and Mombasa. In Nairobi buses and share taxis function. Movement in Kenya the left-side. The maximum dopostimy speed on the asphalted roads of 100 km/h, on the country - 70km/h, in settlements - 55km/h, in reserves - 25km/h. Because of a bad road condition, it is safer to employ the car with the driver; local drivers are able to cope with any surprises. If you want to drive the car independently, the international rights are necessary for you.

Electricity

    Tension in a network of 220 volts. Sockets in Kenya three-contact therefore the adapter is necessary for using electrodevices.

Communication

    Code of Kenya - 8-10-254, Nairobi - 2, Mombasa - 11, Kisumu - 35, Nakuru-37.

Shops

    Shops work with 8.30 till 12.30 and with 14.00 till 17.00 (Monday - Friday); from 8.30 to 12.30 (Saturday). Tourist shops usually work without a dinner and are closed later. In the markets and in gift shops it is possible to bargain.

Tip

    It is better to give tip in local currency. At restaurants they make 10% from a total cost of the order. If you decided to go to a safari, you remember that during this travel tip makes an equivalent of 5 US dollars. To porters tip about 1 US dollar, and to maids in hotels - 1 US dollar a day.