PERSONAL SECURITY
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Hawkers - buying services from street salesmen and beach boys - should be avoided.
The government of Kenya, together with some of the major tourist companies, launched a pilot Tourist Police Unit in 1996. The Unit is operated along the lines of those in place in Egypt, Jordan and Thailand. The highly trained force is seen as a major breakthrough in Kenya's tourism development. The Unit also has a women's group in order to deal with more sensitive cases.
The game reserves and the main tourist areas at the coast are generally safe - although muggings and armed attacks can occur anywhere and at any time - particularly in the cities.
The government of Kenya, together with some of the major tourist companies, launched a pilot Tourist Police Unit in 1996. The Unit is operated along the lines of those in place in Egypt, Jordan and Thailand. The highly trained force is seen as a major breakthrough in Kenya's tourism development. The Unit also has a women's group in order to deal with more sensitive cases.
The game reserves and the main tourist areas at the coast are generally safe - although muggings and armed attacks can occur anywhere and at any time - particularly in the cities.
PAY ATTENTION
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- Make a copy your passport and/or its number.
- Make a list of your traveller's cheque numbers, and any other important document to you.
- Put your passport and your money in a safe place. If you are staying in an hotel, deposit your money and valuables in the hotel safe.
- Do not carry too much cash.
- Do not carry important documents that are not necessary to your trip.
- Carry your handbags, cameras etc. close to your side.
- Beware of necklace snatchers, both on the street and at traffic lights. It is best not to wear jewellery at all.
- One exchange your foreign currency at licensed establishments and banks. It is illegal to exchange currency elsewhere.
- Be aware of con-men and tricksters.
- Always lock your car. Do not leave things in view.
- Do not accept food or drink from strangers.
- Avoid travelling after dark.
- Avoid isolated places, particularly empty beaches.
- Do not attempt to escape from hijackers or resist their demands.
- Traffic using the north Eastern Province, the Tana River district of Coast Province and the Isiolo and Marsabit district of Eastern Province (apart from the Samburu Game Reserve - when accompanied by tour operators, the Shaba Game Reserve).