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Clothing
& Accesories
If you do not actually want to sunbathe, it is best
to wear light clothing preferably cotton which, however should cover as much as
possible of the body to protect against sunburn, dust and mosquitoes
Time Zones
Kenya is +3hrs GMT
Voltage
Main electricity is
supplied in 240V/AC.Plugs are usually two-pin or three-pin, but adaptors are available
at the hotel shop.
Money
Kenya’s national currency is Kenyan Shilling (Ksh.) in denominations of 50, 100,
200, 500 and 1000 Kenyan Shillings.
There is a bank next to the hotel;
however the hotel is also authorized to change the money. Changing money at the
street is not advisable as the risk of being cheated is very high.
Valuables
It is best to leave your valuables such as money, jewellery or travel
documents in the hotel safe which is available in every room at no extra charge.
Health
Whoever travels
to Kenya should consult their doctor before leaving their country for malaria
prophylaxis. Inoculation against yellow fever is mandatory before arriving to
Kenya.
Travelling By Car
Traffic drives on the left in Kenya. To rent a car you will need an international
driver’s license and a passport.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available at the airport and the hotel.
Business Centre
Diani Reef Beach
Resort & Spa has a business centre offering internet services, photocopying, binding,
faxing, scanning, telephone services (local, mobile and international calls) and
computer services at a charge.
Language
The national language is Swahili, but the official language for administration
and business is English.
SOME USEFUL PHRASES
English
Kiswahili
Hello
Jambo
Good Morning
Habari za Asubuhi
Good Afternoon
Habari za Alasir
Good
Evening
Habari za Jioni
Good Night
Lala
Salama
How are you?
Habari gani?
Good, very well
Mzuri
Welcome
Karibu
Goodbye
Kwaheri
Please
Tafadhali
Thank you very much
Asante
Sana
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