If you have never been in Kenya before, it’s always advisable to take heed to every precaution thrown on your way to avoid getting in trouble.
A new visitor is always noticeable from far and many people may opt to offer help however being careful when accepting their assistance is of outmost importance.
Trusting strangers may lead to a loss although genuine help still exist. The following tips may help you when you arrive in Kenya and will help averting any possible problem.


  1. when planning your trip, ensure before you leave all the information about your trip, hotel, major airports plans or any other entry point is at hand. This helps you to have an idea of where to get what service thereby making your arrival stress free.
  2. After arriving and you are unable to figure out anything in the airport, ask one of the friendly airline ,airport staff, or the tour operators offices for some assistance and direction.
  3. If possible always plan in advance for a hotel pick up or airport taxis. Most tour operators and Hotels can offer the service for free or at a minimal charge.
  4. Never accept taxis that are not organized, they maybe cheaper but not worth taking the risk. Ensure you use registered taxis from reputable companies.
  5. Always keep your wallet, personal documents and valuables in a safe luggage within your reach. This will help you to take charge of it along the way.
  6. Have some money converted into local currency before you leave the airport from the various forex offices in the airport and minimizes the risk of pulling large amounts when paying for small services.
  7. Always keep small amount of local currency where it’s easily accessible to settle the unforeseen expenditures along the way from the airport or soon after arrival to your hotel.