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Visiting Lovely Kenya Kenya is a developing East African country known for the wildlife in its national park system. Tourist facilities are widely available in Nairobi, on the coast and in the game parks and reserves. No visa is required for a tourist stay of up to one month. Proof of yellow fever immunization is required if traveling from infected areas. Adequate medical services are available in Nairobi. There is a high rate of street crime against tourists in downtown Nairobi, Mombasa, and at the coastal beach resorts. Pickpockets and thieves are also involved in "snatch and run" crimes near crowds. While traveling in wildlife areas, visitors should use reputable travel firms and knowledgeable guides and avoid camping alone. Water in Nairobi is potable. In other parts of the country, water must be boiled or bottled. Travel by passenger train in Kenya may be unsafe, particularly during the rainy season, because of the lack of routine maintenance and safety checks. Embassy of Kenya Web Site : http://www.kenyaembassy.com best of luck in your travels. See you here tomorrow. Suzie Travel Blog Posted: Saturday 12th March 2005, 12:43 AM

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