The team flies out on Thursday November 7th and should be arriving back on US soil on Tuesday, November 19.
Currently the Kenyan government has said that travelers do not need a visa. However you are still expected to have Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before traveling.
Check with your service provider about your options while in Kenya. Also Download Whats App. It will be possible to communicate when you have internet access .
We encourage you to follow up with your primary provider. However there are some routine vaccinations, some highly recommended vaccination and some recommended vaccinations.
Routine Vaccinations include: 1. MMR 2. Polio 3. Diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) 4. Varicella 5. Yearly Flu shot
Highly Recommended Include: 1. Hepatitis A 2. Hepatitis B 3. Malaria
4. Typhoid
Recommended Include: 1. Cholera 2. Polio 3. Yellow Fever 4. Rabies
5. Meningitis 6. COVID- Vaccine
Supplies to prevent illness or injury: Hand sanitizer/wipes, insect repellant, sunscreen, hat/sunglasses, first aid kit, masks.
Power Adapter: The electrical outlets in Kenya are 240V. You will need an international adapter if you are bringing electrical equipment that needs to be charged. (Cell phone, laptop, etc)
Toiletries: Carry toilet paper with you at all times. Most establishments will charge to use toilet paper.
Avoid Plastic Bags: Kenya currently has banned the use of plastic bags. Please pack your items that need to be bagged in brown paper/recyclable bags.
Kenya is located on the equator hence warm temperatures are to be expected. You can expect highs of 88°F and lows 68°F in the month of November. At times there can be some rains especially in the afternoons.
Kiswahili is the national language but English is still the language of commerce. However Kenya is a nation of 44 tribes and you will expect local dialects to be spoken. While in the Kendu area the local dialect is Dholuo. In the Maasai Mara, the local dialect is Maasai. However you can expect a number of people will converse in English.
The Kenyan Shilling is the local currency. The exchange rate at the beginning of 2024 is $1 to Kshs. 150. For comparison, a loaf of bread os about Kshs. 60 and a gallon of milk is about Kshs. 409.
The safety and well-being of all participants are of utmost importance. Comprehensive safety protocols are in place, including guidance on health precautions, security measures, and emergency procedures. Participants will receive detailed safety briefings before and during the trip.