Kenya visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Kenyan Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Malians visiting Kenya are only required to apply for an electronic visa for a period of 90 days duration of stay.
  • Malian passports must reach the validity of 3 months as stipulated by the Kenyan travel requirement.
  • Visitors are advised to leave at least 2 blank pages of their passport for entry stamps.
  • Intending Malian visitors must provide a Certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination.
  • The associated plug type is G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Kenya operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz.
  • Kenya uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT+3) hence, Kenya is 3 hours ahead of Mali.
  • Options for getting around Kenya include airlines, trains, car hires and taxis, public transport like 'matatus' and buses.
  • The estimated flight time from Bamako, Mali to Nairobi, Kenya is 6 hours, 57 minutes.
  • Visitors are allowed to possess money amount up to 100,000 Kenyan Shillings on exit.
  • The Bantu Swahili language and English serve as Kenya’s official languages but there are more speakers of Swahili than English in the country.
  • The popularly cooked Kenyan food is Ugali when cooked and unga when raw with rice. Ugali is usually served as a white stiff porridge, good for dipping in stews or making into a makeshift spoon when eaten with hands.
  • The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, Islam is the second-largest religion in Kenya, other faiths practised in Kenya are Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.
  • Lake Victoria is the world’s second-largest freshwater lake found in Kenya. Kenya shares Lake Victoria with Tanzania and Uganda.
  • Mount Kenya national park and Lake Turkana National park are world heritage sites in Kenya.
  • The national parks are known to have 110 different species of bats.
  • Kenya shares its land borders with Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
  • The biggest five animals rhinos, leopards, lions, buffalo, and elephants can all be found in Kenya.
  • Wildlife safari is the soul of Kenya’s tourism with safe infrastructure like buses, jeep and light aircrafts are put in place for the comfort of tourists exploring the country. Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya.
  • Some of the oldest known paleontological records of history have been found in Kenya.
  • Lions and Leopards are part of the landscape of the country which has made Kenya one of East Africa’s Favourite Safari destinations.
  • Kenya is also a great place for cultural encounters as there are more than 40 different ethnic groups in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenya dangerous?

Kenya is a country with high potential risks, although the centers of main cities are safe during the day. Violent crime is common in Kenya, including kidnapping, muggings, armed carjacking, burglaries. Street crimes are the main concern, especially in Nairobi and Mombasa.

Is Kenya safe for tourists?

Despite advice that much of the country is safe and that the majority of British visits are trouble-free, the FCO says that terrorists are “very likely to try to carry out attacks in Kenya”. The FCO currently advises against all but essential travel to the following: areas within 60km of the Kenya-Somali border.

Is Kenya a poor country?

Although its economy enjoys the leading position in eastern and central Africa, 16.9% of its population lives below the poverty line. However, the solution to poverty in Kenya still needs long-term efforts.

What is Kenya most known for?

The wildebeest migration in Maasai Mara is one of the natural wonders of the world. Kenya also has many other places of world interest that are worth visiting, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lamu, Kenya’s oldest living city. Lamu is known for being the best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa.

What is the best time to visit Kenya?

The best wildlife viewing months in Kenya are during the dry season from late June to October. The wildebeest migration usually reaches the Masai Mara in July and remains until October when they move back to the Serengeti in Tanzania. Wildlife viewing is good year-round, but this can differ for some parks.