Country guide
Kenya
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Required
Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +3 (1 hour ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 254
Best time to go
Throughout the year. The equatorial weather is pleasant all year round.
Drinking water
Bottled water is recommended.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
South African passport holders do not require a visa or ETA for stays of up to 90 days.
If you do require an ETA, applications must be made online at: www.etakenya.go.ke.
Issuing authorities
High Commission of the Republic of Kenya,
TAIFA House, 302 Brooks Street, Menlo Park 0081
Tel: 012 362 2249
E-mail: info@kenya.org.za / consular@kenya.org.za
Web: www.kenya.org.za
SA representative
South African High Commission.
182 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi
Tel: +254 722 204 927
E-mail: sahcnairobi@dirco.gov.za
Web: dirco.gov.za/kenya/
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio, Cholera
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Mar 20; Apr 3, 6; May 1; Jun 1; Oct 10, 20; Dec 12, 25-26