Question 1

What is the weather like in Kenya in May?

Accepted Answer

Highs average 75°F and lows 59°F, with rain on about 18 of 31 days. Sunset lands around 6:30pm.

Question 2

Antimalarial prescription — do I need to sort this for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Talk to a travel clinic before you go. Not a product, a reminder.

Question 3

Travel insurance — do I need to sort this for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Ten days away from your own doctor and your own car insurance. Worth the quote.

Question 4

Download offline maps — do I need to sort this for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Download the offline map before you lose signal.

Question 5

Apply for your Kenya eTA — do I need to sort this for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Kenya requires a Kenya eTA before you fly. Apply online; it is not something you can sort at the airport.

Question 6

Some cash in local currency — do I need to sort this for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Cards fail more often than you'd think. Carry KES for markets and taxis.

Question 7

Passport valid past your dates — do I need to sort this for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Kenya wants 6 months left on your passport past May. Check the expiry now, not at the airport.

Question 8

Vaccinations / travel clinic — do I need to sort this for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

CDC lists Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Yellow fever, Rabies for Kenya. Talk to a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks out.

Question 9

Copies of your documents — do I need to sort this for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Photograph your passport, cards, and insurance. Email them to yourself. Ten seconds now saves a very bad afternoon.

Question 10

They drive on the left — do I need to sort this for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

They drive on the left. Give yourself the first hour on quiet roads.

What to pack for Kenya in May

Essentials