Kenya safari?

My daughter wants to go on a safari holiday to Kenya. How safe is the place.

Havn't been for a while, can I come?

Seriously though:
Kenya is an absolutely must-see country.
It depends where in Kenya you go and where you pick up the safari.

Places like Mombasa are quite safe in the hotels and on the beach (all hotels have armed guards and the beaches are policed), however, the old part of town - around Fort Jesus is quite UNsafe unless you ask for a guard at the hotel (you'll need to pay him - normally around 1000KS (拢5 or $8)).

Similarly, the centre of Nairobi is safe. Obviously, she should take sensible precautions (such as not wearing gold jewelery, keeping cash out of sight, etc.).

If taking a camping safari tour (I highly recommend it), she should be wary in small towns and at rest-stops, although she will be in a group with the guide present at all times. Some guides are employed by the state and are therefore armed (in case they spot game poachers).

Here are a few other tips she may find useful:
Never pick up animal bones, teeth or ivory - she won't be able to take them from the country and, worse, she may be seen to be poaching.

Ensure she has an entry visa before visiting - there are places to get them on arrival, but they are far more expensive and also illegal.
You don't say where she'll be travelling from, but here's what to do for money: Credit cards are not universally accepted in Kenya (my information is from 8 years ago, so that could've changed). Take traveller's cheques in either Sterling or US Dollars - along with a small amount (2000 Kenyan Shillings should be enough) of cash for things like taxis & tips.

Take lots of photos - often if you wait just a little while, you can catch an animal in THE perfect pose!
Be prepared to get up early (6am in some cases).
If camping, ensure Tsavo is included in the tour - Mount Kilimanjaro is there and it's spectacular.

All of Kenya, Nairobi in particular, is a land of contrasts - you can be surrounded by posh buildings on one part of a road and, seconds later be surrounded by tin shacks - be prepared.

Take no more than 5000 KS into or out of the country - to do so is illegal.

Be prepared to see men carrying automatic rifles, especially away from Nairobi - they may be dressed in jeans & t-shirts, but they are Kenyan Army Regulars.

Some of the animals are extremely friendly - especially monkeys. If patient, you can often be rewarded by a monkey approaching and taking food from your hand (do nothing to alarm them as they may bite).

Above all else, have a safe and enjoyable trip.
Hope that helps

Was there in the mid 90's. Only safe when escorted. Real 3rd world country. Very poor people. Safari TREMENDOUS. Stayed at Diani Beach Resort and went up country to Saltlick/ Salvo park under escort and stayed in the beehive lodges. Food was fantastic. Overlooked the waterhole. Who's king? The elephants rule! If she is with the tour party she'll be safe but you cannot leave the hotels on the coast without an escort of a local guide. Not sure of the current political situation. The money changers on exit at the airport were con men. You can't take Shillings out and the exchange rate was horrendous.

A safari to Kenya is the trip of a lifetime! Be certain to use an established outfit, and there should be no problems with the safari. Nairobi, however, is a completely different matter - it is simply dangerous to venture out at night, and is often referred to as "Ni rob me". See the site below for a recent news report...

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/2...

nice.

but u have to take care abt her

I'm an English female who's lived in Kenya for over 12 years in total and have been very safe. If your daughter goes with a deal from a travel agent, I'm sure she'll be completely fine and have a great time. I've got two lots of people coming to stay with me this year.