Visiting Kenya

Hotel Bed with Malaria Net in Kenya

Malaria in Kenya

There is malaria risk in all of Kenya at altitudes below 2,500 meters (8,200 feet). There is no malaria risk in Nairobi, but there is malaria risk in the Masai Mara and other game reserves in Kenya.

Malaria Pills for Kenya

In order to protect yourself against malaria while you are visiting Kenya, you should visit a travel clinic before you travel to get antimalarial pills (often called ‘malaria pills’) and any vaccinations you need. Do not buy malaria pills in Kenya, as they are not always reliable or safe.

The most common type of malaria pill is Malarone, but others are available as well. Do not take chloroquine as an antimalarial in Kenya, as it is not effective in preventing malaria there.

Other Ways to Prevent Malaria in Kenya

Malaria is carried by mosquitoes that come out at night. In order to protect yourself against mosquito bites, make sure to wear plenty of insect repellent when traveling in Kenya.

Wear light-colored long-sleeved shirts, trousers, and closed-toed shoes with socks at night if you will be outdoors or in a building that has mosquitoes inside.

Pack a mosquito net to hang over your bed if you are staying in a hostel that has mosquitoes in the rooms. Most high-end hotels in Kenya will have mosquito nets over the beds.

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Kenya Vaccination Information

There are no vaccinations required for entry to Kenya.

However, there are a number of vaccinations that are highly recommended.

Vaccinations Recommended for Kenya

Below is a list of vaccinations recommended for people traveling to Kenya.

Yellow Fever
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
MMR
Meningococcal (Meningitis) – if visiting Dec-June
DPT

Polio
Rabies
Malaria (pills to take prior to, during, and after your trip to Kenya if you travel to a malarial area)

To have the maximum benefit, go to a travel clinic at least four to six weeks prior to traveling to allow time for your vaccines to take effect.

Other Vaccinations and Additional Information

Kenya requires travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is present to carry proof of vaccination against yellow fever.

In addition to getting vaccinations for Kenya, it is a good idea to pack plenty of anti-diarrheal tablets, OTC pain relievers, and a small first aid kit for Kenya.

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Below is a list of airlines that fly to Mombasa’s Moi International Airport (MBA):

African Air has flighs to Mombasa from Nairobi

Air France has flighs to Mombasa from Nairobi

Air Kenya has flighs to Mombasa from Nairobi

Belair has flighs to Mombasa from Zurich

Condor Airlines has flighs to Mombasa from Zanzibar and Frankfurt

Corsairfly has flighs to Mombasa from Paris

East African Safari Air has flighs to Mombasa from Nairobi

Edelweiss Air has flighs to Mombasa from Zurich

Eurofly has flighs to Mombasa from Milan

First Choice Airways has flighs to Mombasa from London and Manchester

Fly540 has flighs to Mombasa from Nairobi

Kenya Airways has flighs to Mombasa from Nairobi

KLM has flighs to Mombasa from Nairobi

Livingston Airlines has flighs to Mombasa from Milan

LTU has flighs to Mombasa from Düsseldorf and Munich

Martinair has flighs to Mombasa from Brussels and Amsterdam

Neos has flighs to Mombasa from Milan

Precision Air has flighs to Mombasa from Dar es Salaam

Star Air has flighs to Mombasa from Nairobi

Swiss Air has flighs to Mombasa from Nairobi

Utair has flighs to Mombasa from Nairobi