Safety
Kenya is generally safe for tourists, but not carefree. Most safari travelers experience no problems. However, some precautions are important:
In Nairobi
- Do not walk at night in the CBD or remote neighborhoods — always use Uber/Bolt
- Valuables: No expensive jewelry, show cameras only in the car/bus, do not hold your phone openly in your hand
- Safe neighborhoods: Westlands, Karen, Gigiri, Lavington — you can also go out for dinner here in the evening
- Taxis: Only use Uber/Bolt or taxis ordered by the hotel. No street taxis
On Safari
- Stay in the vehicle! Never get out except at designated spots (picnic spots)
- Minimum distance: 25 meters from most animals, more for elephants and rhinos — your guide knows best
- At night: Never walk from tent/room to lodge without escort — wild animals are in the camp!
- Hippos: Never get between a hippo and the water — deadly!
On the Coast
- Do not walk alone on the beach at night — applies to all beaches
- Beach Boys (beach vendors) can be persistent — politely but firmly decline
- Lamu and the northern coastal region: Follow the travel advice of the Foreign Office
General
- Copies of passport and eTA always carry with you (digital + paper)
- Emergency numbers: Police 999/112, Ambulance 999, Tourist Police Nairobi: +254 20 2722346
- Travel insurance: Absolutely take out with repatriation coverage!
