Travel Information
What you need to know when visiting Kenya
Travel info for Kenya
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GENERAL ADVICE
Sun
Please take care with the sun it is much stronger than you think even on a cloudy day! At all times sunscreen should be used. It is recommended that a minimum sunscreen Factor 15 be applied at sea level. Spending a long time in the sun leads to dehydration and sunstroke, take special care when you are on boats as the sea reflection intensifies the sunburn factor. Please be sure to drink plenty of liquid during the day (beer doesn't help!).
What to Wear
The Divers Village is very casual and does not expect clients to dress up. Shorts, «kikois» and T-shirts are perfectly acceptable. Outside the Village, please respect the local custom, which is mainly Muslim. Therefore please keep yourself covered and do not wear swimming costumes or scanty attire in and around town. (Nudism/ topless-nes is not allowed in Kenya) Some of the smarter restaurants have a dress code policy in the evening.
Security
Diani Beach is a safe place. However common sense should be applied at all times. Remember you are in a third world country and «poverty does exist», as such be aware of petty thieves. DO NOT stroll on the beach or on the road at night (especially with your Rolex Watch and camera). If you have nothing to steal on you, nobody can steal from you!
Beach Boys
There are many Beach Boys who operate on the Diani Beach and some clients do experience harassment. The best way to deal with them–if you have the patience–is to ignore them. However, some of them can be very persistent, please ask them politely to leave you alone and if you have any major problems, please report to the Office Manager who will report them to the police. Beach hawking and harassment of tourists is illegal in Kenya and Diani Marine does not condone their activities on the beach. Please note, if you book any excursions with beach boys, Diani Marine will not accept any responsibility for deals gone wrong with them or any local dealers.
Transport
Various kinds of transport are available. Should you wish to hire a car, motorbike, vespa or bicycle, please ask at reception, they will organize this for you. Most people travel by taxi or Tuk Tuk within Diani. Book through reception for a Taxi. Matatu (local busses)–please ask any of our Kenyan staff for a detailed explanation!
Malaria
All along the Kenyan Coast you are at risk from malaria. Please check with your doctor or travel clinic which prophylactics are best. The best form of prevention is to make sure mosquitoes do not bite you! Always use insect spray after dusk, keep yourself covered up as much as possible and sleep underneath a mosquito net.
Doctors
A good local doctor and a private hospital is in Diani available . Please contact the office for details and make sure that you keep all receipts for your insurance claim upon your return home. Check African insurances and health issues with AMREF/Flying Doctors