Woods 2025 - Kenya

Prerequisites

1. Passport- All team members will need to have a valid passport to travel to Kenya. If an individual’s passport expires within SIX months of the return date, then he/she needs to plan to renew the passport. If an individual only holds a passport card, then he/she needs to plan to apply for an official passport.Passport information can be found on the US Department of State’s website (https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html)
2. Visa (to be registered for once flights are booked and accommodations secured)

Responsibilities

Preparation

1. It is important that you plan to make a visit with your local physician for guidance on medications and vaccinations in relation to your personal health. The trip health requirements/recommendations below are guided by the Center for Disease Control’s suggestions for travelers, which can be found in detail at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/kenya
2. At that doctor's appointment, request a prescription for malaria prevention, which will need to be started prior to leaving and continue after returning home. The prescriptions used most often are Malarone and Doxycycline. Each member’s doctor will provide him or her with the best recommendation.
3. Recommended vaccinations (other than routine vaccines) - Hepatitis A and B, Covid, Typhoid.
4. Recommended medication - Filled prescription for an antibiotic (typically Ciprofloaxin) for possible stomach troubles.