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🇰🇪 Use CautionIs Kenya Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Kenya
Travel verdict: See the scores below. The scores and risks below say why.
Safety Scores
Key Risks
- Petty theft and muggings in Nairobi
- Terrorism risk in northeastern regions
- Wildlife safaris are generally safe with guides
Avoid walking alone at night in Nairobi; use reputable transport
Get vaccinations for typhoid, hepatitis A, yellow fever, and malaria prophylaxis
Use ATMs inside banks or malls; carry minimal cash when exploring
Emergency: 999
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