🇰🇪 Kenya · Africa
Safety Kenya
Vigilance conseillee
Kenya is an essential safari destination. Nairobi has crime problems but tourist areas are well secured. The coast (Mombasa, Diani) is pleasant with standard vigilance. The Somali border should be avoided.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
4Risques importants
Scams
3Vigilance conseillee
Natural disasters
2Globalement sur
Health risks
3Vigilance conseillee
Political stability
3Vigilance conseillee
Areas to avoid
- Border area with Somalia — terrorist risk
- Eastleigh district in Nairobi
- Isolated coastal areas near the Somali border
Emergency numbers
Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire department
999
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- Yellow fever (recommended)
- Hepatitis A and B
- Typhoid fever
- Rabies
Drinking water
Tap water is not drinkable except in large hotels.
Mosquitoes
Malaria present, especially on the coast and around Lake Victoria. Prophylaxis recommended.
General notes
Nairobi has good-quality private hospitals. Rural areas have limited infrastructure.
Women travelers
Organised safaris are safe. In Nairobi and on the coast, exercise standard caution. Avoid travelling alone at night.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya. Discretion is strongly advised despite uneven enforcement of the law.
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