Kenyans are known as very friendly and outgoing people that love to welcome guests to their country. However, there are still some ‘off limits’ areas that you should not visit if you are a tourist. Although rare, some instances of robbery, assault, and pickpocketing may happen.
Particularly dangerous are the outskirts of the capital, Nairobi, as well as regions in the north-eastern part of the country like Mandera, Garissa, and Wajir.
If you’re driving through Kenya, avoid “danger zones” that are found along the highway from Mombasa to Lamu and from the city of Isiolo. Be careful when choosing a route and be sure to consult your hostel beforehand.
It is also important to take only legitimate taxis, as there have been reports of tourists being robbed and thrown out in the middle of the road after taking unregistered taxis.
These instances are extremely rare, and as long as you are street smart, you won’t have any problems.
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