ARRIVING IN KENYA
Your first hours
matter.
Prepare for arrival in Kenya with a clear plan for airports, transfers, first nights, domestic connections and your first experience of the country.Arrive with a plan.
International visitors often arrive tired, unfamiliar with the route and unsure what happens next. A good itinerary accounts for the first transfer, first night and the connection between Nairobi, the coast and safari country.
Nairobi · JKIA
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a common gateway for international travellers. Build enough time for arrival formalities, baggage, meeting your driver and onward movement.
Mombasa · Moi International Airport
Travellers heading directly toward the coast can plan arrival around Mombasa and the wider coastal region, with onward transfers arranged around the accommodation and destination.
Airport meet & transfer
Confirm who is meeting you, where you will meet, the vehicle arrangement, accommodation address and an emergency contact before departure.
Domestic connections
Safari circuits may use domestic air connections from Nairobi or road transfers depending on destination, time, luggage and preferred travel style.
First 24 hours
Avoid overloading the first day. A gentle Nairobi stay, direct safari transfer or coastal arrival can each work depending on your flight and itinerary.
Flight disruption
Keep your operator's contact details accessible and allow sensible buffers between international arrival, domestic connections and scheduled activities.
Before you leave home.
Save your passport details, eTA approval where applicable, accommodation confirmation, flight information, Novexa contact details and travel insurance information offline as well as on your phone.
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