Elsewhere, most roads are either gravel-surfaced or simple dirt tracks and vary in their states of repair particularly during the rainy season. Gas is available on most highways, but not on some of the side roads. Research your routes carefully before driving long distances in Kenya. Visitors are strongly advised to obtain an International Driving Permit, even though these are not legally required. For further details, apply to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles in Nairobi.
Traffic drives on the left.
See Transportation for more information. Emergencies Visitors traveling to any remote area of Kenya or Nairobi can arrange for the possibility of evacuation by air in the event of a medical emergency. Most travel agents and local tour operators arrange for the membership, or you may contact The Flying Doctor Service, P. O. Box 30125, Nairobi, Tel. All rights reserved.