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Welcome to Hotel Embassy Kenya

Did you know that Nairobi is the staging ground for most African tour and outdoor adventures? Apart from being the main international flight hub for African region, we stage game tours to most parts of the continent including across Africa truck treks, the Serengeti Wildebeest migration, Mt Kilimanjaro excursions and many more outdoor adventures.

Whatever your wish is we can arrange for all your African experiences right here at the Embassy.

Hotel Embassy Kenya will arrange for extended safari connections to any game reserve, game lodge or tour service of your choice. Our safari and tour network includes ground transportation, other hotel and game lodge bookings and even flight ticketing as needed. From Hotel Embassy Kenya, you can be sure that there is no part of your extended visit or safari plan we cannot handle conveniently and efficiently.

If you are not sure what or where you would need to visit, our associate tour and safari consultants will assist you to make custom tour and safari plans within your budget and schedule. Just talk to Hotel Embassy when you arrive.

General Tour Preparation Information

What to bring:

If you’re going on safari, pack comfortable walking shoes and khaki, brown or beige casual clothes. Long-sleeved shirts and trousers will help protect you against the sun and insect bites. Take a warm jacket for game drives and, if you’re going in summer, make sure it’s waterproof.

· Smart-casual clothes for eveningwear, although a few up market destinations will expect something more formal - check with your travel consultant if you’re not sure.

· Malaria tablets, insect repellent and (if necessary) a mosquito net. Also see the health advisory page.

· Sun block, sunglasses, hat

· Prescription medications: make sure you have enough to last during your trip, as well as a copy of the prescription(s)

· Over-the-counter anti-diarrhoea medicine (just in case!) if you think you’ll have trouble finding a pharmacy on your trip

Visa or MasterCard credit card and/or travelers’ cheques - Diners and American Express are not always accepted. Keep travel documents in a safe place - many airlines no longer resubmit lost tickets and require a police affidavit if you want to avoid paying the full fare for their replacement.

General Safety Advice

· If you’re on a guided tour, your chances of encountering problems are minimal - tour operators make it their business to know the areas they travel to so you are never at any undue risk.

· If you’re traveling alone, keep up to date with local news so you know about potential hot spots. News From Africa carries top stories from most of Africa’s local newspapers, and is updated daily.

· Get a local perspective - ask someone where you’re staying to give you a run-down on any unsafe areas, and codes of dress and behavior.

· As with anywhere in the world, when you’re in a city err on the side of caution: don’t carry valuables openly, and if you must carry your passport and money then keep them in a buttoned-down pocket or well concealed on your person.

· Driving in Africa can often be an adventurous undertaking. In many countries, and particularly in rural areas, roads are often poorly maintained and it’s not unusual to come across large domestic animals such as sheep and cattle. The best advice: stay alert, use your seatbelts and avoid traveling at night.

· Avoid deserted areas, particularly at night. If you’re in a car, park in well-lit, populated areas; always keep it locked - even when you’re in it; and don’t leave valuables where they can be seen.

· If you’re thinking of hitchhiking, you’ll need to understand the high risks involved. It is often exciting, always potentially dangerous - particularly in urban centers or after dark - and isn’t advised if safety is a priority.

· All reserves have a set of rules that you need to follow to ensure your safety. Many of the animals you’ll come across, particularly lion, hippo, elephant and buffalo, are dangerous. Stay in your car and keep a reasonable distance - especially with elephant - in case you need to beat a hasty retreat!

· Africa has its fair share of poisonous snakes - though they are rarely encountered and, when they are, they usually try to get away as quickly as possible. But if you plan on doing any walking, take along boots, socks and long trousers as a precautionary measure (which also helps with ticks) - and always look where you’re going.

· Avoid swimming in rivers that have hippos and crocodiles.

The best advice for security when you travel: simply stay aware of what’s going on around you. If you do this, you have a good chance of enjoying a problem-free holiday.

See you soon at Hotel Embassy Kenya in Nairobi. Bon Voyage!

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