A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.

Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?

U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)

Take the official line with:

U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information

Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:

U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice

United Kingdom

City:	MOMBASA
Mission:	The Honorary Consular Representatives
Address:	c/o The Missions to Seamen Mogadishu Road PO Box 80424 Mombasa
Tel:	(254) (11) 230027 (254) (11) 316285 (254) (11) 316486 (254) (11) 316502
Fax:	(254) (11) 230001
E-mail:	missions@kenya.com

City:	NAIROBI
Mission:	British High Commission
Address:	Upper Hill Road Nairobi PO Box 30465 Commercial Dept: PO Box 30133 Consular Dept: PO Box 48543
Tel:	(254) (2) 714699
Fax:	(254) (2) 719942 (Consular) (254) (2) 714760 (Chancery) (254) (2) 719486 (Management) (254) (2) 719110 (Visa)
E-mail:	consular@nairobi.fco.gov.uk visa@nairobi.fco.gov.uk
Hours:	Mon-Thur: 07:45-12:30 / 13:30-16:30 Fri: 07:45-13:00

United States

City:	NAIROBI KENYATTA
Mission:	Embassy of the United States
Address:	United States Information Service Nairobi, Barclays Plaza, Loita Street, P.O. Box 30137, Nairobi
Tel:	254-2-537800 254-2-537840 (Consular)
Fax:	254-2-537810
E-mail:	usis@usis.africaonline.co.ke

This section will help you assess the potential risks and plan the precautions you need to take both before you go and once you are away.

Worldwide protection for backpackers of all nationalities:
World Travel Center!

Travel health issues tackled from every angle at:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Fit for Travel
Travel Health Online

Up-to-date country advice for all travellers:
U.S. Safetynet
U.K. Safetynet

bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.

The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.

Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide

Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world:
ISE Cards and
ISIC Cards

It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello

General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!

If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info@bakpaka.com

Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online

ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.

Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
Ecotourism

Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
EarthFoot

For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman

What to see and where to find it:
Tourist Attractions

News and comment from around the world:
World News Africa

This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.

Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather Africa

bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…

The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN

The Hostelz guide to Hostels
The Tripavisor guide to Worldwide Accommodations

The world's leading independent backpacker accommodation network at:
Backpackers Resorts

A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.

The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes

Here's a selection operating in this country:

Africa Online
Diamond Systems Leisure Centre,
Rattansi House,
Koinange Street,
Nairobi
Tel: 0254 2 211331
      0254 2 210408

Chase Cybercafe
Kenyatta Avenue
(Opposite the 680 Hotel),
Nairobi,
45746, Kenya.
Tel: 254 2 248700
      254 2 248707
      254 2 248709
Fax: 254 2 248708
Email: info@chasecyber.com
Cost /Hour: U.S.$5.60
Hours: 08:15-20:15 (Mon- Sat)

CyberAccess Ltd
2nd Floor, New Wing,
Asili Co-op House,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: 254 2 229668
Fax: 254 2 330812
Email: mail@cyberaccess.co.ke
Cost / Hour: US$ 3.00
Hours: 08:00-18:00 (Mon - Fri)
          08:00- 17:00 (Sat)

Danas Communications Centre
Twentieth Century Plaza,
First Floor,
Mama Ngina Street,
PO Box 52060,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: 254 2 223655
Fax: 254 2 243890
Email: info@danascc.com
Cost / Hour: $6.75 or
                  Ksh 500 or
                  Ksh 10 per minute.
Hours: 07:00 am 21:00 (daily)
          discounts Sat. and Sun.

Education & Training Services
3rd floor Union Towers,
Moi Avenue,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: 0254 2 248249
Fax: 0254 2 229347
Email: edutrain@nbnet.co.ke
Hours: 07:00-19:00 (Mon-Fri)
          09:00-17:00 (Sat &
          Occasional Sundays)

MIPS Netcafe
Intercontinental Hotel
P.O.Box. 38797,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: 254 2 245630
Fax: 254 2 240870
Email: cybercafe@form-net.com
Cost /Hour: Kshs. 500 per half hour
Hours: 08:00-19:00 (Mon-Fri)
          09:00-07:00 (Sat)

MIPS Netcafe
University Way,
Kampus Towers,
Nairobi, 54865,
Kenya.
Tel: 254 2 335659
Fax: 254 2 335659
Email: info@netcafe.co.ke
Cost / Hour: 10
Hours: 08:00-19:00

bakpaka is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre. In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at the following addresses:

Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.

U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs