Safety:
- Remove your watch and jewelry in big cities to avoid being a target.
- Never wear an external money pouch or use a wallet in your pocket or have a loose backpack.
- Keep things inside your clothing and out of sight. Nairobi is like any major city in the world be it New York, London or Paris.
- Take care of your valuables concealing jewelry and watches and hold handbags tightly when walking on streets.
- Gold neck chains can be snatched with ease and it’s not advisable to wear them. Keep valuables in the hotels safe.
- Do not leave money, passport, jewelry or watches in the rooms or tent; you carry them with you at all times.
- Be careful late at night in town or whilst on a lonely beach. Africa is a wonderful place, but as in any poor economy, there are those hungry enough to steal for their dinner.
Currency and banking:
- The amount of money in any currency brought into the country is not limited. Only change your money at the hotels, in official banks and bureau de change.
- Travelers’ checks, US Dollars, and major credit cards are widely acceptable. However, you should change some small amount into local currency to use for tipping and buying curios.
- The currency in Kenya is the Kenya shillings and is divided into 100 cents.
This tip is provided by supplier M17881
