We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Kenya overall due to the high crime levels and the threat of terrorist attack. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
You need a visa to enter Kenya. Kenyan entry visas are exclusively issued electronically, with passengers required to obtain their e-visas before departure. You can apply for single entry and transit visas on the Kenya e-visa website.
Is Kenya safe to visit? Well, we would never send our clients to places we wouldn't visit ourselves with our own families. Kenya's superb safari destinations are safe to visit and its warm, hospitable people will make your trip a memorable one.
US State Dept Travel AdvisoryThe US Department of State currently recommends US citizens exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
Malaria is a risk in Kenya. Fill your malaria prescription before you leave and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. Follow your doctor's instructions for taking the pills; some need to be started before you leave.
Nairobi has heavy traffic, so keep that in mind if you opt to drive. Since walking is typically not considered safe for foreigners, using a licensed taxi is the best way to navigate around the city.
Avoid walking alone at night. If you must, stay in populated areas and on the main roads. It's also in your best interest to not walk around deserted areas, even in groups and even during the daytime. In a similar vein, don't go to the same restaurant every night.
Both Kenya and South Africa are safe, popular places to enjoy a safari, especially when your safari is organized by a reputable travel operator who will arrange your transportation to and from the airport.
It is very safe to travel to the Maasai Mara. The park is hours away from Kenya's urban regions, where safety is more of a concern, and is properly patrolled by well trained Park Rangers and animal Wardens. The Masai Mara is one of the safest parks in Kenya to visit for a safari, for the reasons listed below.
Gigiri and MuthaigaSeparated from downtown by the sprawling Karura forest which offers a wonderful alternative to the National Park, Gigiri is not an ideal hub for people wanting to beat with the pulse of Nairobi, but it is the safest suburb and as such, great for families and elderly travelers.