What is the best currency to take to Kenya?

The US dollar is the best currency to carry when traveling to Kenya. It's more stable against the Kenya shilling than the Pound and the Euro and the easiest to convert into the Dollar to shilling via local Forex bureaus or banks. The prevailing Kenya currency to USD exchange rate is approximately USD 1 for Ksh.



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50,000 and 100 Dollars are about Ksh. 10,000. 10,000 Kenyan money is enough to buy food and clothes and even book a 3-start hotel in Nairobi on a bed & breakfast basis. For a person on a safari to Masai Mara National Park or any other destination in Kenya, you should consider buying souvenirs with your USD 100.

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Is Nairobi safe to walk around? Yes, it is safe, but just like any other city you have to avoid the seedier parts of the town. If in doubt of where to go, you can always ask a resident friend or a guide from the hotel on the parts to avoid.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kenya. Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price. High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is April.

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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.

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