EA SafariRoutes • Traveler Help & Advice

Expert guidance for navigating East African transport networks like a pro.

1. Digital Payment Guide

🇰🇪 Kenya SGR

Method: M-Pesa is absolute king.

Crucial Tip: You have only 2-3 minutes to enter your PIN once the prompt appears. If you are international, ensure you have a local Safaricom SIM.

🇹🇿 Tanzania SGR

Method: GePG Control Numbers.

Crucial Tip: Supports M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money, and HaloPesa. Clear bookings via mobile money as foreign cards are often rejected.

2. QR Codes & Ticket Scanning

🇰🇪 Kenya (Hybrid)

Requirement: PRINT PHYSICAL TICKET.

Advice: Arrive 60 mins early. Use the self-service kiosks at the station to print your paper ticket. On-board staff insist on stamping hard copies.

🇹🇿 Tanzania (Digital)

Requirement: PHONE SCREEN OK.

Advice: Digital optical scanners accept your screen. Pro-Tip: Always take a screenshot of your QR code in case cell service drops at the gate.

Need more help? Contact our Kisumu HQ or local agents via the Support Hub.

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