When visiting South Coast Kenya, it's essential to have access to useful contacts and emergency numbers. Here's a list of important contacts for visitors:
Emergency Services: Police: 112 or 999
Medical Emergencies/Ambulance: 999
Fire Department: 999
Tourist Information:
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB): +254 20 2711262
Kenya evisa application: https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
Hospitals and Medical Services:
Mombasa Hospital: +254 41 2312768, https://www.mombasahospital.com/ Contacts: 0733333655 / 0722203755 / 0795511649 /0795511650
Diani Beach Hospital: +254 722 606784, +254 [0] 700 999 999 Hotline
Airports:
Moi International Airport (MBA): +254 41 4334111
Ukunda Airstrip (Diani Airport): +254 41 7441305
Embassies and Consulates:
U.S. Embassy in Nairobi: +254 20 3636000
British High Commission in Nairobi: +254 20 2873000
Canadian High Commission in Nairobi: +254 20 3663000
Local Transportation:
Taxi / transfer from airport: 0726126204 (Steven) 0724 706978 (Vincent)
Car hire Diani: Glory Diani Beach Tel: +254 723 293333 (Located at Diani Beach Shopping centre)
Car hire Mombasa: Glory Mombasa Tel: 0722 388729/ 0733 802682 (Located at Moi Ave)
SGR Express Train: Online booking
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS):
For information on national parks and wildlife reserves: +254 20 2379407
Shimba Hills Nat. Park: +254 726610533
Diving and Turtle Watch: https://www.divingthecrab.com/turtle-research-diani-beach/
Snorkelling and Diving Dhow Safari: http://www.pillipipa.com/rates.php
Closest Banks: NCBA, KCB, DTB
Local Police Stations: Ukunda police station 25mins drive.
Tourist Police: The Tourist Police can provide assistance to tourists. In Mombasa, you can reach them at +254 722 412943.
Conservation Organizations:
In case you encounter injured wildlife: Colobus Conservation are open for guided primate eco-tours from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday to Saturday. On Sundays we are closed for Eco-tours. Please call in Diani +254 (711) 479453 for Hotline.
Outside/ Mobile Catering events:
Posh Nosh shaza.poshnosh@icloud.com
Wedding Planner: Angie: +254 724 699 240 info@dianihouse.com
Remember to save these contacts in your phone or write them down in case you need assistance during your visit to South Coast Kenya. Additionally, always be aware of your surroundings, take necessary safety precautions, and travel responsibly to have a safe and enjoyable experience.