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of NYC. I flew Emirates, a Dubai-based airline
that I highly recommend. It was about a 13-
hour trip from JFK to Dubai, and then another
five-hour flight from Dubai to Nairobi. Once
in Nairobi I had to go through customs and
immigration and find my group. I exchanged
money at the airport just to have some on hand
in case I needed it.
GENERAL: Kenya is an excellent place to
visit, but do be aware that 2017 is a presidential
election and it is more chaotic than usual there.
Protests can break out spontaneously and
without much warning. I visited Western Kenya
with Send a Cow, and while I found it fascinating,
I would only recommend it if you’re going with a
group and have identified what you’d like to do
there. Nairobi is definitely worth your time and
has lots to offer tourists. Coastal areas, which I
did not visit, sound lovely, but are predominantly
Muslim, so take care in how you dress.
spend about $500 to get fully vaccinated for
a trip to Africa. This clinic handled all of my
vaccinations and gave me a prescription for
malaria prevention medication. To prepare,
I received the Yellow Fever vaccine, which is
in short supply, and Hepatitis A and B (given
as one combined shot, but you will need two
more boosters for it to become permanently
effective). I opted for typhoid prevention in a
pill because it lasts longer, though it is a pain to
take with very specific instructions that must be
followed.
PAPERWORK: A visa is necessary to enter
Kenya. It is an easy application online, and it took
about two days to get approved. It costs about
$50. If you plan to visit other countries in Africa,
go for the East Africa visa. You may have to prove
that you have the Yellow Fever vaccine to enter
some countries. You need a passport, too.
GETTING THERE: I flew from Louisville to
Newark, and from Newark made my way by
taxi to JFK airport. The taxi ride was about $130
including tolls, so this was far pricier than I
expected. Train/subway, bus and shuttle are
also options. I took the subway/train on the way
back. JFK handles most international flights out
SUPPLIES: Since I was attempting to take only
carry-on luggage, I opted against liquid bug
repellant and sunscreen. Instead, I bought a
Neutrogena sunscreen in a stick, and Ben’s Bug
Wipes, which have 30 percent DEET to protect
against mosquitos. Most hotel rooms have
mosquito nets for use at night, but I didn’t tend
HEALTH: I visited the University of Louisville
Travel Clinic, but note that the clinic does
not accept health insurance and you will
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