Is Kenya safe?

Kenya is an African country with a lower standard of living than the one we are used to as Europeans.

That is why we almost automatically assume it is more dangerous there. In fact, in this respect it is no different from many countries we travel to without giving safety a second thought.

If you follow basic common sense, you can safely get around the streets of Kenyan towns and villages on your own. Of course, as people with a different skin colour, we will be approached by lots of local sellers (almost everyone becomes a seller there when they meet a European) offering their products and services.

We are simply seen as cash machines on legs, so it is no wonder they try to make some money from us.

People in Kenya are very friendly and happy to strike up a conversation. With a bit of luck you can make genuine friends, get to know the local culture and, especially if you organise your safari with a local company (read: with us 😊), understand how Kenyans live.

And that awareness helps us better understand the world and the place we ourselves live in.

What you do need to watch out for are animals, especially monkeys, which roam freely in smaller towns. Meeting them may end with them... taking your fruit 😊. So we advise you not to carry fruit where it can be seen. Best put it straight into your backpack.

And lions? And cheetahs?

Don't worry. They won't eat you. On safari we drive in safe, comfortable jeeps with a pop-up roof. Outside the parks and in towns there are no predators. You can relax and enjoy your holiday.

If you have any doubts about safety on the ground, get in touch with us. We will organise a comfortable, safe and unique holiday in Kenya for you that you will never forget.