Practical Information in Nairobi

An airline ticket to Nairobi takes you to East Africa's most energised city. An important hub for flights, Nairobi is Kenya's holiday capital, and a fine introduction to the land of the safari.

GMT

GMT +3
Dialling Code

+254 (national), (0) 20 + six- or seven-figure number (Nairobi).
Money

The Kenya Shilling (KSh) is the currency. National parks and upmarket hotels generally quote prices in US dollars (US$) and may require payment in hard currency.
Electricity

240V AC, 50hz, three-pin square plugs are standard.
Nairobi Tourist Office

Kenya Tourist Board website

Public Holidays 2012-2013

Good Friday: 29 Mar
Easter Monday: 1 Apr
Labour Day Holiday: 1 May
Madaraka Day: 1 Jun
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan): 8 Aug
Kenyatta Day: 21 Oct
Independence (Jamhuri) Day: 12 Dec
Christmas Day Holiday: 25 Dec
Boxing Day Holiday: 26 Dec
New Year's Day: 1 Jan

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