Travel Tips for Diani Beach Visitors

Preparing for an overseas trip can be daunting but off course you still have to go on holiday. For a flawless trip to the world famous Diani Beach it is important to familiarize yourself with several things including visa requirements, laws of Kenya immunizations required among a host of other checks. It is said information is your greatest trip asset. Keeping safe and having emergency back-ups plans should be your top priority.

Some of the things you should know as a traveler include:-

1. Keep all important documents  safe while on your trip and where necessary copies made and left with a reliable person who can dispatch them to you if you lose them. This includes passports, air tickets, medical documents and visas.

2. Different countries have different laws and the last thing you will want is to get into trouble with the law. Ensure you familiarize yourself with local laws such as the illegality of prostitution, drugs, animal skins, ivory and even the sea shells in Kenya.

3. Cash will on numerous occasions lure muggers and con artists and to stay safe, change currency at prominent exchange bureaus and banks and avoid huge public cash based transactions.

4. It is prudent to report to your embassy when you get to your destination to enable them assist you in the event of a serious illness death or detention while in Kenya.

These are just some of the vital things you should look into for a smooth memorable safari. Communication is another important element while you are away from home. At Diani Beach some hotels offer free internet while others charge for the service. If you are tech savvy then you can carry your laptop and hook up to the internet offered at these hotels.

Some internet providers in Kenya offer wi-fi internet at selected hotspots including airports and major malls.

Cell phone communication is supported by major phone companies like Safaricom which has the widest coverage in the country, Zain, Yu and Orange. The top two, safaricom and Zain have customer care points at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport and Moi International Airport where you can purchase mobile phone hand-sets and SIM cards. Check with your home network for roaming arrangements whilst in Kenya.

Kenya is generally a safe country but most hotels have their own security arrangements despite that. It is however advisable not to take long solitary trips without a guide. Also avoid after dark movements unless necessary security measures have been arranged prior to the journey.

Make a note of the police and hospital emergency hotlines in the event you may require the services of either.

Important Contacts for Diani Beach include,

Diani  Police Station +254 – 40-3203737
Aga Khan Hospital +254 – 40-312953
Diani Beach Hospital +254 – 40-3202435
Palm Beach Hospital +254 – 40-320 2072, 2073/2075

Have a safe relaxing safari while in Kenya.