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Kenyan passport holders can stay in Benin visa-free for a duration of 90 days. Prospective visitors are required to carry a valid passport even though the country is visa-free for Kenyans. The passport should have two blank pages. Visitors are required to have a return or onward ticket, as well as proof that they have enough funds to spend in the country. Travellers are required to show proof of accommodation while in Benin. Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians. Intending visitors can get to Porto-Novo, Benin from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Kenya Airways, Ethiopia Airways, Turkish Airways and RwandAir are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Benin. The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Port-Novo, Benin is 6 hours, 30 minutes, 19 hours 55 minutes from Kisumu, and 10 hours, 15 minutes from Mombasa. West African CFA Franc is Benin’s official currency. The Euro is the most advised foreign currency to take along because it can be easily exchanged at banks, hotels and bureau de change.  Various denominations of Christianity, Islam and traditional religion, make up the religious demography of Benin. A total of 55 languages are spoken in Benin; 50 of them are indigenous. However, French is the official language. The numerous natural and historical beauties found in Benin make it a great place for tourist travel. Transportation in Benin can be made possible with motorbikes, bicycles, moped taxis and buses. Also, traffic moves on the right. Benin uses the West African Standard Time (GMT + 1), which puts Kenya two hours ahead of Benin. Benin’s climate is hot and humid. The country has two rainy and two dry seasons. The best time to visit Benin is from July to August and December to March when the weather is most favourable. The power and socket plug used in Benin are of Type E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Common staples in Benin include maize, yam and peas. Aloko (fried plantain), fufu (mashed yam formed into a paste) and beye ( a kind of cake made from roasted peanuts) are common dishes in Benin.

For a period of 7 days, Kenyans who want to visit DR Congo can do so without a visa. Prospective visitors can get a visa upon their arrival at the airport in DR Congo. Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended date of departure from DR Congo. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping. Visitors will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination. Visitors are advised to be vaccinated 10 days before entering DR Congo.    Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country. A detailed printed itinerary of your time in DRC and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed. Persons who have been declared Persona Non   Grata  by the government of DRC will not be allowed entry into the country. The government of DRC requires that travellers declare cash amounts of over 5 million CDF ($5,400). In DR Congo, it is illegal to export the CDF (Congolese Franc). Travellers will be required to pay a $50 airport exit fee when departing the country. Visitors hoping to get to DR Congo can do so from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Ethiopia Airways, RwandaAir and Kenya Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to DR Congo. The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Kinshasa, DR Congo is 3 hours, 30 minutes, 7 hours, 45 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 7 hours, 10 minutes. French is the official language of DR Congo. Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba are the four main indigenous languages spoken by the locals in DR Congo. Congolese franc is the official currency used in DR Congo. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country. More than 90% of the population of DR Congo are Christians, consisting of Roman Catholics, Protestants, and other denomination of Christians. The Sunni Muslims and other indigenous religions make up the minority. In DR Congo, the climate is hot and humid in the river basin and cool and dry in the southern highlands, with a cold, alpine climate in the Rwenzori Mountains. Transportation in DR Congoa can be made possible with buses, taxis and train. The Democratic Republic of Congo uses the West African Standard time (GMT+1), which puts Kenya two hours ahead in time. The power and socket plug used in DR Congo are of Type C, D and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

For a period of 90 days, Kenyans who want to visit Cuba can do so without a visa. Visitors hoping to travel to Cuba are required to have a passport valid for at least six (6) months from the expected date of entry into Cuba. Minors planning to enter the country must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians. Tourists can also extend their stay once by a month, by applying at the Immigration Department. Overstaying the stay duration will attract a fine. In Cuba, your Kenyan debit card may not work. Tourists are advised to bring along cash while travelling. The Cuban government requires that travellers declare cash amounts of over 5,000 USD. Kenyans coming into Cuba with US Dollars should note that the Government of Cuba charges a 10 per cent fee for all US Dollar cash conversions. This does not apply to electronic transactions or cash conversions in other currencies. Visitors should note that the export of Cuban convertible pesos (CUC) is strictly prohibited, regardless of the amount. When departing Cuba, Kenyans may export up to the equivalent of 5,000 USD. Anyone wishing to export more than this amount must prove that the currency was acquired legitimately from a Cuban bank. Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in Cuba. Confirmation of accommodation during the stay is important. Prospective visitors hoping to travel to Cuba can do so from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Airlines that intending visitors can board from Kenya to Cuba include Kenya Airways, Air France, KLM, Air Europa, EgyptAir. Flight duration from Nairobi to Havana, Cuba is 21 hours, 40 minutes, 1 day, 3 hours from Kisumu, and 1 day 1 hour from Mombasa. Languages spoken in Cuba include the Cuban Spanish, Haitian Creole, Lucumi, Galician and Corsican. Cuban Spanish is the most popular, with an estimate of 11 million speakers. The major religion in Cuba is Christianity, precisely Roman Catholicism and the protestants. Cuba uses the  Cuba Daylight Time (GMT-4), which puts Kenya seven hours ahead in time. The climate in Cuba is tropical , with a dry and relatively cool season from November to Mid-April, and a rainy and muggy season from late April to early November. The climate is fairly uniform from one area to the other. Cuba has two currencies which include the local currency or Cuban Peso, and the Cuban Convertible Currency or Cuban currency for tourists. Cuban currency is considered a closed currency, which means Kenyans are only able to exchange their Shillings for the CUC once they arrive, either at the airport currency exchange desk or other exchange outlets. In Cuba, the power plugs and sockets are of type A, B, C and L. The standard voltage is 110/220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. Transportation in Cuba can be made possible with buses and taxis.

Kenya passport holders can obtain an e-visa to Djibouti, which is for a duration of 90 days. Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date to Djibouti. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping. Intending visitors are expected to have proof of yellow fever vaccination.  Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay. A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Djibouti and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed. Prospective visitors can get to Djibouti from any international airport in Kenya. These international airports can be found in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airways are carriers that fly from Kenya to Djibouti. The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Djibouti, Djibouti is 2 hours, 35 minutes, 5 hours, 55 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 5 hours, 10 minutes. The Djiboutian Franc is the official currency used in Djibouti.  Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country. Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practising it. Christians make up the minority. The languages  spoken in  Djibouti include Afar, Arabic, Somali and French. Although Somali and Afar are the most widely spoken tongues, Arabic and French serve as the official languages . Djibouti experiences an arid climate consisting of extremely hot and dry weather. From October up till April, the weather is slightly cooler, with a little rainfall.  Samosas, fah-fah and cambaboor served with yoghurt are some of the major dishes served in Djibouti.  Trains, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Djibouti. The power and socket plug used in Djibouti are of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The timezone in Djibouti is the East Africa Time (GMT + 3), which means the time in Kenya and Djibouti are the same.  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Kenyan passport holders can travel to Ethiopia without the need of a visa for up to one year. Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into Ethiopia. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping. Minors hoping to travel to Ethiopia must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or apply for the unaccompanied minors form. Kenya nationals are required to have a return or onward ticket as well as proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in Ethiopia. Visitors from Kenya will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination. Visitors are advised to be vaccinated 10 days before entering Ethiopia. Travellers are required to provide a confirmation of accommodation during the stay in Ethiopia. Intending visitors can get to Ethiopia from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Kenya Airways and Ethiopia Airways are the only airlines that steadily fly from Kenya to Ethiopia. The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 2 hours, 5 minutes, 4 hours, 30 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 2 hours, 15 minutes. The official language of Ethiopia is Amharic. However, Oromo is a more generally spoken language. Other languages spoken in the country include Arabic and English. Ethiopia’s numerous historical attractions and natural beauties make it an alluring spot for tourists and visitors looking to experience the richness of nature and to discover new ways of life while at it. Ethiopian Birr   (ETB)  is the official currency used in Ethiopia. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country. There are two associated power socket and plug types in Ethiopia, which are type C and F. The standard supply voltage is 220 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. Ethiopia has a mild and tropical climate, so it is relatively hot throughout the year. It is best to visit during the dry season which is between October and June. Ethiopia uses the East Africa Time   (GMT+3),  which means that both countries use the same time. The prominent religion in Ethiopia is Christianity ( Abrahamic, Ethiopian Orthodoxy, Pentay and Catholic). Aside from that, Islam and other indigenous religions are practised. Some delicacies enjoyed in Ethiopia include injera (sourdough flatbread), tibs (sautéed meat chunks), shiro be kibbe (legume stew), berbere (typical spice blend) and kitfo ( Ethiopian beef tartare). Getting around in Ethiopia can be facilitated by buses, taxis, and trains.

Kenyans can gain entry into Ghana without a visa for 90 days. Though a Ghana visa is not required, travellers must still carry a passport valid for six months from the date of their arrival in  Ghana. I t is recommended that this passport has  at least one blank page for  entry stamp.  Visitors below the age of 18 hoping to travel to Ghana must have a copy of their birth certificate as well as a signed travel authorization from their parents or guardians. Travellers entering Ghana with funds of up to $5,000 will need to declare it. Visitors must have a return or onward ticket as well as proof of sufficient funds to cover their entire stay in Ghana. Proof a confirmed means of accommodation while in Ghana will also be asked. Intending visitors can get to Ghana from any international airport in Kenya. There is an international airport in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Airlines that go from Kenya to Ghana are Kenya Airways and South African Airways. The travel duration from the international airport in Nairobi to Accra, Ghana is 5 hours, 40 minutes, 14 hours, 40 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 9 hours, 30 minutes. Religion in Ghana consists majorly of Christianity, Islam and other indigenous religions. However, Christianity is the dominant faith. Ghana is a multilingual country with about 80 languages being spoken. The official language is English, however, Akan remains  the most spoken indigenous language. The official currency in Ghana is the Ghanaian cedi. V isitors can exchange their foreign currency at banks and other exchange outlets in the country. Special delicacies in Ghana include jollof rice, waakye, banku and tilapia, fufu and goat light soup, etc. Tourists in Ghana generally spend an average of $30 per day. In Ghana, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Ghana uses Greenwich Mean Time. Kenya is 3 hours ahead of Ghana. Ghana has a tropical climate. In the southwest, it is hot and humid, while in the north, it is hot and dry. The best time to visit Ghana is usually during the dry season between November and March when the weather is the driest.  There is little or no rains within those months. 

Kenya nationals visiting Iran can stay for a duration of 30 days without a visa. Visitors can gain entry into Iran by applying for an e-visa. The processing time for the e-visa is 5 days. Kenyans can also pay for a visa on arrival at any of the following airports in Iran: Bandar Abbas International Airport (Bandar Abbas) Isfahan International Airport (Isfahan) Kish International Airport (Kish Island) Mashhad International Airport (Mashad) Qeshm International Airport (Qeshm Island) Shiraz International Airport (Shiraz) Tabriz International Airport (Tabriz) Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran) Mehrabad International Airport (Tehran) Urmia Airport (Urmia) Ahvaz International Airport (Ahvaz) Kerman Airport (Kerman) Larestan International Airport Tourists can also extend their stay by applying to the Immigration Department before their initial validity date expires. Overstaying the stay duration will attract a fine. Prospective visitors must possess a passport valid for 6 months on entry into Iran. On both entry and exit from the country, passports will not be stamped. Admission will be refused to women not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves and stockings  In Iran, import of local currency up to IRR 500,000 is allowed. Amounts exceeding IRR 500,000 must be deposited at Bank Melli or Bank Sepah, at the airport. Visitors with foreign currency above $10,000 will be required to declare it. Export of local currency up to IRR 500,000 is allowed for Kenyans. Foreign currencies may be exported by Kenyans up to the amount declared on arrival or obtained via Bank Melli. Bank receipt and Bank stamp in the passport must be shown on departure to prove the balance of the amount declared on arrival. Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay. Confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed. Prospective visitors hoping to travel to Iran can do so from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airport Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Airlines that intending visitors can board from Kenya to Iran include Kenya Airways, Ethiopia Airways, Qatar Airways, Fly540 and Emirate Airlines. The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Tehran , Iran is 8 hours, 55 minutes, 12 hours, 10 minutes from Kisumu, and 10 hours, 9 minutes from Mombasa. The official language of Iran is Persian . It is spoken by about 50% of the population. However, Seven other indigenous languages are recognized and widely spoken and they include, Azerbaijani, Kurdish, Lori, Mazandarani, Gilaki, Balochi and Arabic. The Iranian Rial is the official currency used in Iran. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country. Islam is the official religion in Iran. Sunni and Shi'i are the two largest branches of Islam, with the overwhelming majority of Iranians practising Shi'i Islam. Iran has a hot, dry climate, characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. Visitors can move around in Iran with buses, taxis, car rentals and train.  Iran uses the Iran Daylight Time (GMT+4:30), which puts Iran an hour and thirty minutes ahead of Kenya. The power and socket plug used in Iran is of Type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Hiking and skiing in the Alborz, are some of the activities tourists can engage in to enjoy their stay in Iran. Kebab, Khoresht ( Iranian Stew), Fesenjan (Fesenjoon), Zereshk Polo, Dizi / Abgoosht (Stone Pot Iranian Stew) are some of the delicacies enjoyed in Iran.

Kenyans visiting Madagascar can stay for a duration of 90 days without a visa. Intending visitors can pay for a visa on arrival at any international airport in Madagascar. Prospective visitors must possess a passport valid for 6 months after entry into Madagascar. Passport must have three blank pages for visa stamping. Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay. Kenyans travelling to Madagascar must provide proof of a confirmed means  of accommodation for their entire stay in  Madagascar. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in  Madagascar. Prospective visitors hoping to travel to Madagascar can do so from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. As at the time of writing this post, Kenya Airways is the only carrier that flies from Kenya to Madagascar. The estimated flight time from Nairobi to is 3 hours, 20 minutes, 7 hours, 10 minutes from Kisumu, and 5 hours, 55 minutes from Mombasa. Malagasy  and  French  serve as the two official and most spoken  languages  of  Madagascar. Malagasy Ariary is the official currency used in Madagascar. However, visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country. About 50% of the entire population of Madagascar practice indigenous religions. They worship a supreme being called Andriamanitra. However, Christians make up 41%, of the population. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Isalo National Park, Avenue of the Baobabs and Ranomafana National Park are some of the sites tourists can visit during their stay in Madagascar. The  climate  of  Madagascar  is subtropical. It has two seasons, which are a hot and rainy season from November to April and a cool and dry season from May to October. Foza sy hena-kisoa, Ramazava and Vary amid'anana are special delicacies enjoiyed in Madagascar. Visitors can move around Madagascar with buses, taxis, car rental.  Madagascar makes use of East Africa Time   (GMT+3),  which puts both countries at the same time. The power and socket plug used in Cambodia is of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Civil unrest, such as protests, is common in Madagascar. Visitors are advised to be vigilant in the vicinity of downtown Antananarivo especially near government buildings, the national stadium, and historical monuments, where violent incidents have occurred.

Citizens of Kenya do not require a visa to visit Malawi for a stay of up to 90 days. Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay in Malawi. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping. On entry into Malawi, visitors with foreign currency will be asked to declare it. Tourists are not allowed to exit Malawi with funds of up to $3000. Kenya national travelling to Malawi with pets must provide a veterinarian’s good health certificate and a certificate of vaccination against rabies. Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay. Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Malawi is needed. Visitors are to pay an airport tax of $30 at the airport of departure. Intending visitors can get to Malawi from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines and Ethiopia Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Kenya to Malawi. The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Lilongwe, Malawi is 2 hours, 10 minutes, 7 hours, 20 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 4 hours, 40 minutes. Christianity is the dominating religion in Malawi with about 44% being Christain protestants, 18% being Roman Catholics and other Christian denominations are about 18% of the country’s population. Other religions like Islam and traditional beliefs are present as well. Malawi has English as its official language and Chichewa as the national and most widely spoken language. Chinyanja, Chiyao, and Chitumbuka are other indigenous languages in Malawi. The Malawian kwacha is the official currency of Malawi. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country. Kenyans travelling to Malawi can budget an average of $50 to spend per person on each day. In Malawi, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Malawi uses the Central Africa Time (GMT+2) which puts Kenya an hour ahead of Malawi. The climate in Malawi is subtropical, with distinct dry and rainy seasons. The warm-wet season runs from November to April, which is the best time to visit the country, while the dry season lasts from September to October. Visitors can move around in Malawi with buses, taxis and car rental Some of the tourist attractions in Malawi include Liwonde National Park , Kasungu National Park, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve and Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve. Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country. Tourists are also advised to take sensible precautions to protect themselves from muggers and bag-snatchers.

Kenya nationals do not need a visa to visit Malaysia for a stay of up to 30 days. Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months on their arrival in Malawi. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping. On entry into Malaysia, visitors with over $10,000 ringgit notes will be asked to declare it. On exiting Malaysia, tourists would not be allowed to leave with ringgit notes of over $10,000. Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay. Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Malaysia is required. Visitors who are regarded as persona non grata by the Malaysian government will not be allowed entry into the country. Intending visitors can get to Malaysia from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Kenya Airways, Etihad Airlines and Oman Air are some of the airlines that fly from Kenya to Malaysia. The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 14 hours, 46 minutes, 18 hours, 15 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 17 hours, 10 minutes. Islam is the most practised religion in Malaysia with about 63% of the entire population practising it. Christianity, Hinduism and traditional religion are other religions practised in the country. The official language of Malaysia is Malay, which is also called Malaysian. Also, English is widely understood throughout the country. There are about 10 other indigenous languages.  The Malaysian ringgit is the official currency of Malaysia. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country. Nasi kerabu, curry laksa, hainanese chicken rice, bak kut teh, roti tisu, kaya pau and satay are some of the delicacies in Malaysia. Kenyans travelling to Malaysia can budget an average of $30 daily for expenses. In Malaysia, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Malaysia uses the Malaysia Time (GMT+8) which puts Malaysia five hours ahead of Kenya. The climate in Malaysia is humid and tropical, with high temperatures and wet months throughout the year. There is almost no seasonal change, as the weather is majorly the same throughout the year. However, the coolest period is from November to January. Visitors can move around in Malaysia with buses, taxis, car rentals and trains. Some of the tourist centres in Malaysia include Mulu Caves , Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre,  Perhentian Islands and Langkawi. Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country. Visitors are also advised to take sensible precautions to protect themselves from muggers and bag-snatchers.

Kenyans can stay in Malaysia visa free for up to 30 days  Visitors' passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended date of arrival One blank page on the passport is required for entry stamp  There are currency restrictions of not more than $10,000 or its equivalent  There are no vaccinations required  If you are planning onward travel after departing Malaysia, please note that many other countries in the region require at least six months’ remaining validity on your passport to enter  

Citizens of Kenya do not require a visa to visit Mauritius for a period of up to 90 days. Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into Mauritius. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping. Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in Mauritius. Confirmation of accommodation during the stay is also required. Kenyans importing and exporting the local currency (Mauritian Rupee) and foreign currencies which amounts exceed MUR 500,000 or equivalent in foreign currencies must be declared before entry into the country. Intending visitors can get to Mauritius from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Kenya Airways and Air Mauritius are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Mauritius. The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Port Louis, Mauritius is 4 hours, 20 minutes, 6 hours, 35 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 7 hours, 15 minutes. In Mauritius, Hinduism is the major religion with about half of the entire population practising the religion. Christianity, Islam Buddhism are other religions present in the country. Mauritius is a multilingual country with no official language. Citizens speak various languages ranging from English , French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, and ethnic languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu and Tamil or Mandarin. The Mauritian Rupee is the official and only currency used in Mauritius. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country. Popular delicacies in Mauritius are  dholl pori,  dim sum, daube de poulet and bol renverse. Tourists are advised to budget about $68 for daily expenses for their stay in Mauritius. In Mauritius, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Mauritius uses Mauritius Standard Time (GMT+4). which puts it an hour ahead of Kenya. Mauritius has a mild tropical maritime climate throughout the year. The country has two seasons, which are a warm humid summer from November to April and a relatively cool dry winter from June to September, which is the best time to travel. Transportation in Mauritius can be done through buses, car rentals, taxis, trains etc. Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country.