Before you go on your Safari holiday, be sure to be aware of health and safety advice you should follow.
All visitors to East Africa are required to produce health records so go for a medical check up a few weeks before you depart to Kenya. Check up on any medical regimes to follow id you suffer from chronic illnesses (such as high blood pressure, sinus problems, nervous disorder or diabetes).
Your doctor can give you a letter explaining the problem and details of treatment/medicines involved. Some parts of Africa also have malaria. Consult your doctor for information on malaria prevention preparation alongside any Web information on the region you will be going to. Visitors to Nairobi and the higher altitudes should also be taking prophylactic treatment. Treatment should start one week before departure and continued throughout the duration of the visit and for six weeks thereafter.
Consider long-term basic health protection such as vaccinations against Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow fever and Hepatitis A. It is mandatory for Kenya visitors be vaccinated for Yellow Fever. You have to prove this so bring your inoculation card and it will be checked at the airport.
Always be prepared and bring a medical kit with pain killers, insect repellent, bandages with you.