Daystar Ambassadors
Preparation for travel to Kenya Passport: If you do not already have a passport you will need to apply for one. Remember, getting a passport could take 2 months or more to obtain. Always make copies of your Passport photo page and keep one copy at home and one to take one copy with you. Health and Insurance: Contact your doctor or travel clinic about vaccinations for travel to Kenya. Plan on at least two months prior to departure to be vaccinated. If you have any questions about inoculations you can contact the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA (404-332-4559). http://www.cdc.us.gov. It is recommended that your tetanus, measles, and DPT shots be up to date. The following inoculations are also recommend: 1) Hepatitis A & B 2) Typhoid 3) Yellow Fever. 4) Malaria pills are recommended. Please consult your doctor and the CDC. Insurance Services of America specializes in international health and life insurance policies for missionaries, short-term mission trips, church groups, etc. Included in the Ambassador package are brochures that explain their services. Currency: The currency in Kenya is the Kenya Shilling (KSh). The exchange rate varies, but is generally 70 shillings to one U.S. dollar, as of October 2003. The rate is constantly changing. There are several Foreign Exchange (Forex) bureaus at the airport that exchange traveler’s checks. For cash advances, Barclays accepts Visa and MasterCard. Apparel:
Kenya, as most countries in Africa, is more
formal in attire than the United States. The
main rule is to be comfortable and dress appropriately for the situation.
Clothes that are wash and wear, but also fast dry is a convenience.
Black tie is not expected, but a sport coat and tie might be appropriate
for certain situations. Safari apparel
might be good for the Serengeti, but around Nairobi it could mark you as a tourist.
Khaki pants and short sleeve shirts are very appropriate.
Shorts should be avoided, but could be worn around town and are perfectly
OK for the safari. Women should wear dresses
that are knee length or longer. Slacks
are becoming more frequent for women. Please
avoid tank tops or attire that could be interpreted as suggestive.
Due to temperature differences between night and day, one should consider
layers of light clothing, instead of one heavy sweater or jacket. A couple pairs of comfortable shoes like tennis and walking shoe
are perfectly acceptable. Please try to
avoid sandals. Sandals or any open toed
shoe can collect dirt, unwanted bacteria, and ticks.
Security: We no longer enjoy a terrorist free society. We no longer enjoy the markings of a relief missionary group who are not vulnerable to attack or harassment. No international trip is without potential danger, but we have developed security plans that are already in place to minimize potential danger. Fortunately, Daystar has a tremendous reputation throughout Africa and especially in Nairobi. Our Daystar representatives will minimize potential difficulties |
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