Country Information
Kenya lies astride the equator on the eastern coast of Africa. Kenya is bordered in the north by Sudan and Ethiopia, in the east by Somalia, on the southeast by the Indian Ocean, on the southwest by Tanzania and to the west by Lake Victoria and Uganda. With its vast plains teeming with abundant wildlife, the annual migration of a million wildebeest and zebras across the Maasai Mara, the snow capped peak of Mount Kenya and the spectacular palm fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean, Kenya’s natural environment and cultural heritage is unrivalled in Africa.
Time
Kenya is three hours ahead of GMT.
Getting There
You will need to fly into Kisumu Airport in Kenya, via Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be met by our project representatives who will drive you to your project, which is about 30 minutes away by car. Upon departure, you will be transported back to Kitale Airport in order to catch the internal flight to Nairobi International Airport for your onward journey.
Please ensure this is an afternoon flight to allow enough time for the three-hour transfer from your project.
Climate
The climate of Kenya is diverse. The lowlands are generally hot and dry, whereas the highlands are more temperate with four seasons. The coastal areas are tropical but the heat is abated by monsoon winds.
Please take note of the winter months and pack accordingly to these temperatures, which could drop to below zero at times.
Climate chart for Nairobi
| Month |
Average Sunlight (hours) |
Average Temperature(°C) |
Average Precipitation (mm) |
Wet Days (+0.25 mm) |
| Min |
Max |
| Jan |
9 |
12 |
25 |
38 |
5 |
| Feb |
9 |
13 |
26 |
64 |
6 |
| March |
9 |
14 |
25 |
125 |
11 |
| April |
7 |
14 |
24 |
211 |
16 |
| May |
6 |
13 |
22 |
158 |
17 |
| June |
6 |
12 |
21 |
46 |
9 |
| July |
4 |
11 |
21 |
15 |
6 |
| Aug |
4 |
11 |
21 |
23 |
7 |
| Sept |
6 |
11 |
24 |
31 |
6 |
| Oct |
7 |
13 |
24 |
53 |
8 |
| Nov |
7 |
13 |
23 |
109 |
15 |
| Dec |
8 |
13 |
23 |
86 |
11 |
