Explore Eldoret
Eldoret is a town in the Rift Valley region of Kenya and serves as the capital of Uasin Gishu County.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ-47Z8Aylw&t=12s
Language Spoken
Swahili is the most widely spoken langauge in Eldoret.
Currency & Time Zone
Kenyan shilling (KES)
UTC+03:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around 500.00 KES (R83.72), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 1,500.00 KES (R251.16).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 240.00 KES (R40.18) and an imported beer 250.00 KES (R41.86).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 200.00 KES (R33.49), and then 150.00 KES (R25.12) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
The green and yellow Citi Hoppa is a local bus company, which provides transportation for an inexpensive fee.Things to do in Eldoret
If you are touring the region, it,s a convenient stopover with plenty to see around and near Eldoret Town. Take a road trip to Kericho via Nandi Hills. Local attractions include the beautiful Nandi Hills where visitors can hike or visit the sprawling tea estates. Other attractions are Cherangani Hills and Tugen Hills. it,s vast green lands and shrubs are a tourist,s utopia.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Tdap
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South african’s don’t require a visa, only a valid passport.