Magic of Kenya 29/2/12

[Lain]

hi there. What does the visa for Kenya involve please? Is it one you sort when arriving there at airport or 1 that has to be done in advance? If so how long do they take? Anyone help please?

[martini2429]

Hi Lain,

The visa is done in advance, you will receive correspondence from Just You (or Page & Moy) and you will have to send them your passport to have the visa put in, it takes around 3 weeks, I went at end of September and my visa was valid from 1 August.

Regards,

martin

[nixon]

Lain


When I went on this tour JY sorted out the visa, they requested the passports and got it all done and then sent the passports back, I cannot remember how long it took. maybe ring the office and see what they have to say.

Cindy

[Lain]

Thanks both. What type of clothing is best when out...are shorts/t-shirts and decent footwear okay or best to cover with lightweight shirts/trousers?

[nixon]

I went in October and it was VERY HOT and HUMID...I wore vest ttops with a light overshirt and 3/4 troussers/shorts for the safari days.. do NOT wear bright colours as attracts all the flies ..spent most of the time in flip flop type shoes.Take plenty of wipe wipes or the hand cleansing gel type of stuff as you do get hot and sticky..also packets of tissues, as the toilets are not the best !!!

Cindy

[Stephg55]

(20/12/2011 10:50 PM)martini2429 Wrote:  Hi,

I got back from this trip in early October, I took a mixture of Kenyan Shillings, Pounds & Dollars (total of around £1000), didn't touch the dollars and used the pounds to pay for the trips when in Mombassa and just spent the Kenyan Shillings, you will be surprised at just how little money you need, in total I probably spent around £450, but it will depend on how much you intend to buy which will determine how much money you need, for wooden carvings I would suggest doing the half day mombassa trip and buying from the Co-operative you vist rather than the beach and other traders.

Have a great time.

regards,

Martin

THANK YOU MARTIN
Advice much appreciated

STEPH

[Stephg55]

[quote='mtdavis' pid='133122' dateline='1325011811']
I am also going on this holiday. It is my second just you holiday - I went to China in May - and it was really weel organised asI hope this one will be.
maureen


Hi Maureen

Looking forward to meeting you on Kenya Trip

Not long to go now. I am starting to get excited !!

Steph

[Marymac]

(20/12/2011 02:27 PM)Stephg55 Wrote:  

(19/12/2011 11:01 PM)Marymac Wrote:  

(16/12/2011 12:26 PM)Stephg55 Wrote:  

(16/12/2011 01:51 AM)Marymac Wrote:  

(15/12/2011 09:17 AM)Stephg55 Wrote:  Me Mary. That is, I am Steph. (going to Kenya 29 Feb) Never been on one of these before. I was hoping to find other travellers also. Just trying to check on Travel Insurance, Money to take, Clothes etc. I am 56 by the way.

Hi Steph,thanks for responding,thought I was the only one going on this trip,like you this is my first trip with just you but the reviews have been quite positive.I think Iv'e sorted out most things will get money later.I'm around same age group as you,and travelling from Edinburgh.I will keep in touch with you If thats ok,at least we've made contact,I feel alot better now. BFN Mary

How are you taking money? in Cash, or Travellers Cheques, or one of the new cash cards where you pay the currency on first?

Are you using Just You Travel Insurance? I thought it looked a bit expensive and am looking around for something cheaper. I live in Camberley, Surrey by the way.

Hi,Steph,I will probably take cash in Kenyan Shillings and the credit card for emergencies.I have my own insurance which is annual and is world cover,Check out the internet for deals and the cover you want usually cheaper and you can take it for one trip or annual whatever suits your needs.Just finished Xmas shopping at last.Going to London for Christmas so can't send in my passport for Visa until 27 Dec.Will keep in touch good to hear from you.
Regards Mary (Merry Chrismas)

Hi Again and thanks for Tips. Have a good Christmas and will definitely keep in touch before Trip. STEPH


HOW ARE YOU MARY
I see you have not been on the Forum since before December.
Holiday is getting close now - I am getting 2 jabs next week.
Hope you had good Christmas break. STEPH

Hi Steph,Sorry I've had problems accessing this site,but ok now ,had a great time with family in London .Hope you had a good Christmas to.I got my jabs in Nov,no problems with them,also got the malaria tablets,feels like I'm taking Boots the chemist with me,also got my visa last week.I don't think you can get Kenyan shillings until you get there a bit like Cuba,but will find out.welcome also to Maureen at least that's 3of us going will keep in touch probably take me most of Feb to decide what to pack not long now .Bfn Mary

[mtdavis]

(25/01/2012 04:14 PM)Stephg55 Wrote:  [quote='mtdavis' pid='133122' dateline='1325011811']
I am also going on this holiday. It is my second just you holiday - I went to China in May - and it was really weel organised asI hope this one will be.
maureen


Hi Maureen

Looking forward to meeting you on Kenya Trip

Not long to go now. I am starting to get excited !!

Steph

Look forward to meeting you.do you know if any other vaccinations are required apart from yellow fever.

[martini2429]

Hi,

Just so you are aware, you can get kenyan shillings before you go, I got mine from Tesco, ordered on line and they were delivered to me at home.

Have a great trip,

Martin