Explore Kericho
Because of It,s location in the highlands west of the Kenyan Rift Valley and the warm and temparate climate, Kericho is ideal for both agriculture and large-scale tea cultivation.It,s position is also strategic, as it is connected to Lake Victoria, Maasai Mara National Reserve and the Ruma National Park, thereby increasing the chances for tourism.
Language Spoken
Kipsigis is spoken here; alongside Swahili and English.
Currency & Time Zone
Kenyan shilling (KES)
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 450 KES, Mid-range Restaurant meal 1 050 KES, Combo Meal 475 KESDrinks
Beer 165 - 190 KES, Coke/Pepsi 49 KES, Bottle of Wine 475 KES, Water 44 - 78 KES, Cappuccino 185 KESTransportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 200 KES, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 100 KES, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 100 KESGeneral Transport
no data available for nowThings to do in Kericho
The tropical park of Arboretum is a preferred locations for those who want to go on a picnick, as the shade here is one of it,s important features.The food at Litny,s Restaurant is worth every penny, if you want to spend some time there.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
(Kenya) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Kenya:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Yellow Fever
- Rabies and Meningitis.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Kenya: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- TDAP (Tetanus
- Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Universal Power Adapter
- Hiking Boots
- Binoculars
- Travel Flashlight
- Insect Repellent Wristbands
- Daypack
- Sturdy Sandals
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information
(Kenya) Citizens of the following countries can visit Kenya with no visa for stays up to 90 days (some for 30 days): Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Botswana; Brunei; Burundi; Cyprus; Dominica; Eswatini; Ethiopia; Fiji; Gambia; Ghana; Grenada; Jamaica; Kiribati; Lesotho; Malawi; Malaysia (30 days); Maldives; Mauritius; Namibia; Nauru; Papua New Guinea; Rwanda (ID); Samoa; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; San Marino; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Africa (30 days); Tanzania; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tuvalu; Uganda (ID); Vanuatu; Zambia andZimbabwe.