Questions about touring Kenya during the CHAN tournament

Questions about touring Kenya during the CHAN tournament : The African Nations champions 2024 Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania was postponed to August 2025 from February 2025 to allow the countries to get ready in the most suitable way to host the tournament.

Well with the postponement to August which is a dry season and the tourism peak season, so many people will be visiting the region for tourism and also for the tournament. In this article we want to answer some questions most people have asked about touring Kenya during the CHAN tournament.

The questions are: –

1. Will the CHAN tournament affect my tourism activities in Kenya?

Of course, not! Though the country will be hosting this tournament everything else will still be the same, so you will enjoy your tourism activities as you wish or planned.

2. Can I join my safari with watching the games at the different stadium?

Well, you can obviously join your safari with the games, however you should not that because you will watching the games, your itinerary, may be affected  or adjusted to accommodate you watching the games and then doing the tourism activities.

3. Do I still use a tourist visa to access the country?

Yes, your tourist visa will give you access to the country.

4. What is the best time to visit Kenya for CHAN 2024?

Since the postponement of the event and at the time of writing this article, the dates for the tournament have not been communicated yet, so we can really answer this question in its entirety. However, we know the event is in August, so plan to be in Kenya in August.

5. Will I get accommodation facilities if I am in Kenya during CHAN?

Kenya offers various options, from budget-friendly guesthouses to luxury hotels and other options. These both in Nairobi and across the different regions of Kenya.

6. Does my safari booking cover my tournament booking for the games?

Well, the right answer is no, however if you want to book for both safari and tournament, please ask your tour operator on how to make it happen.

7. How can I buy tickets for CHAN 2024 Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania?

This information is not yet available but once its out, this website will be sure updating you.

8. Will Kenya be safe for the tourism during the CHAN 2024 Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania?

You should know that Kenya stays safe all year round no matter what is happening in the country. That said during the CHAN 2024 Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, there will be extra added security especially in the city Nairobi. But its also upon you to continue to observe the recommended precautions to ensure your safety. Things like being aware of your surroundings, use reputable transportation, and avoid carrying large amounts of cash, among other things.

9. What Itinerary options would you advise for one to have during the CHAN 2024 event?

We cannot advise on itinerary options, here because a perfect itinerary is defined differently for each person. What we advise you though is to talk about your options with your tour operator, you will come up with the most suitable itinerary.

10. Will it be possible for me to visit national parks or wildlife reserves in Kenya and still watch the games during the CHAN tournament?

The answer to this question is kind of tricky, all the games will happen in Nairobi city and most of the game reserves and parks are in the rural parts of Kenya apart from the Nairobi National Park. So, you may not have the liberty of being at the wildlife park and then making it back to the stadiums in time for the game. For more information consult you tour operator.

11. Should be worried of any health risks in Kenya?

Kenya is a tropical country so take precautions against malaria, heat exhaustion, water – borne and food-borne illnesses. Your tour operator will advise on how to stay health and aloof from heath risks during your visit.

12. Do they use US dollars or Kenyan shilling (KES) for transactions?

Both is legal tender and can be used at most of the urban facilities. In the rural areas though only, Kenyan Shillings will be accepted.

13. Can I use credit cards or ATMs in Kenya?

Yes, you can, especially in the urban centers.

14. Is French spoken in Kenya?

Not really, there are people who speak French in Kenya, but the common languages used in Kenya are Swahili and English.