More than two million people visit Kenya every year. Our trips are run by Kenya specialists with vetted Kenyan drivers and lodges, a 24-hour support line and emergency evacuation cover. Before you book, check the current U.S. State Department advisory for Kenya and confirm your travel insurance covers your route. Our pages on whether Kenya is safe and where we travel cover the practical side: cities, roads, wildlife, health and the regions we plan.
Day to day
Standard city sense applies in Nairobi and Mombasa: use hotel safes, avoid walking alone at night, use ride-hailing apps. In the parks, your guide's instructions on wildlife are non-negotiable.
Plastic bags
Kenya bans single-use plastic carrier bags. Don't bring them; use a tote or packing cubes. Many parks also ban single-use plastic bottles; bring a refillable one.
Drones
Flying a drone in Kenya requires a licence from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and is prohibited in national parks. Leave it at home.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; the official links on this page take precedence over anything written here.