So you want to come to Kenya…but you don’t want stress, confusion, or that “Why didn’t anybody tell me this?” moment?
Good. You’re in the right place.

We’re Saidah & Germaine, creators of Travel Check Ins, and after living, traveling, and navigating life on the ground in Nairobi, we built the guide we wish we had on Day One.

This isn’t theory.
This is the exact roadmap we use — and the same blueprint we give to our consulting clients.

🌍 What This Guide Will Do For You

Think of the Kenya Roadmap as your cheat code to touching down confidently, moving smartly, and avoiding the classic rookie mistakes that cost time, money, and sanity.

This guide helps you:

✔ Know EXACTLY what to do before leaving the U.S.

Vaccines, ETA, the right airline, the right eSIM, insurance… all simplified.

✔ Land in Nairobi with NO guesswork

How to move through JKIA, which taxis are safe, where to go, what to avoid, and how not to get overcharged.

✔ Set up your life smoothly once you arrive

MPesa, Safaricom eSIM, ATMs, debit card hacks, currency tips… all broken down step-by-step.

✔ Eat, move around, and explore like you know what you’re doing

Restaurant picks, activities, day trips, safety reminders, and the real-life “don’t do this” notes people thank us for later.

✔ Pack confidently (and correctly)

No more guessing. You get a full, realistic packing list based on how Kenya actually feels.

Whether you’re coming for one week or relocating permanently, this saves you time, money, confusion — and those embarrassing “I should’ve known this” moments.

💡 Who This Guide Is Perfect For

• First-time travelers to Kenya
• Americans moving to Nairobi
• Solo travelers who want clarity
• Black expats who want the real, unfiltered insight
• Anyone tired of piecing together random TikToks and Facebook group rumors

If you hate chaos and want straight answers, this guide was written for you.

📦 What’s Inside (Exactly)

1. Pre-Departure Checklist (U.S.)

Vaccines
ETA step-by-step
Global vs Kenya Airalo eSIM
Trusted airlines (and the ones we avoid)
Insurance recommendations

2. Arrival Guide: JKIA to Your Hotel

Immigration
SIM + data
Safe transportation
Where to exchange or withdraw money (and which ATMs won’t rob you in fees)

3. Setting Up Your Phone + MPesa the Right Way

Safaricom eSIM steps
MPesa setup & how to add money
Where exactly to go and what to bring

4. Weather, Clothing, and Cultural Tips

What people actually wear
What you need for rainy season
Footwear that makes sense here

5. Transportation Gameplan

Uber vs Bolt vs JimCab
How to avoid overcharging
What NOT to do

6. Where to Eat (Real Recommendations)

Affordable, mid-range, upscale.

7. Activities + Day Trips

Giraffes, baby elephants, Naivasha, safaris.

8. Emergency Contacts & Essential Apps

A simple list you can screenshot and save.

9. The Complete Packing List

Clothes, documentation, hygiene, electronics, money, safety tools — all in one place.

We built this so you don’t have to guess. You can show up prepared from Day One.

💬 Why This Guide Matters

Most people don’t struggle in Kenya because the country is hard.
They struggle because they show up uninformed.

Kenya is beautiful, welcoming, and full of opportunity — but it’s also different.
If you take the time to learn the basics, your experience improves drastically.

This guide removes the friction so you can enjoy the country, not fight through confusion.

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✨ Bonus: Our Welcome Service

Inside the guide, you’ll also find details on how to book our Kenya Welcome Service:

• Airport pickup coordination
• Accommodation support
• MPesa + SIM setup
• Half-day city orientation — If you want a smooth landing, we’ve got you.

🔥 If You’re Serious About Visiting or Relocating — Get This.

This guide saves you from unnecessary drama, wasted money, and overwhelm.
Thousands of travelers figure it out the hard way.

You don’t have to.

Hit Buy Now, download the roadmap, and step into Kenya with confidence. Please come back and leave a review here or on TravelCheckIns

Let’s get you ready.
— Saidah & Germaine
Travel Check Ins, LLC