How to Keep Safe in Nairobi

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Table of contents

Introduction

Pre-departure safety tips

Be health aware

Property safety

Clothing to carry

Have some local knowledge

Hotel bookings

Plan to stay in touch

Travel documents and money

Arrival

Property safety at the Airport

Identifying a genuine airport staff

Pick up arrangements

Hotel

Identifying a safe hotel

General hotel safety tips

Traveling in Nairobi

Walking

Safety measures to observe when walking

Tips on finding directions

General guidelines to observe when walking

Road Transport

Safety measures to observe when using the public transport

Safety measures to observe when using car hire/ personal transportation

Driving requirements

Driving/ parking in deserted areas

General driving tips

Safety measures to observe when using a taxi

Rail transport

Safety measures to observe when using the train

Welcome to Nairobi

Nairobi is one of Africa's largest and most interesting cities. It's the capital city of Kenya. Within it you will find the central business district (down town) which is a great place to tune into the modern urban African life. Unfortunately like all other major cities it has a high crime rate and it's a place where you can easily get mugged hence the nickname "Nairobery" that stands as a well found warning to newly arrived tourists.

Despite the high levels of insecurity, Nairobi is a pleasant place to take a tour. Therefore this manual has comprehensive tips on how to keep safe in Nai...

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...Avoid traveling alone at night or drinking by yourself.

Carry only enough money and do not carry several credit/debit cards. There have been incidences where people have been forced by thieves to withdraw money.

Do not leave valuables openly displayed in the car. Always keep them in the trunk or well hidden in the car. Do this so as to avoid thieves breaking into your car when you are out clubbing.

Do not park far off from the club.

Works cited

Jaffer Ouma "Kenya's Profile" Kenya Institute of Education, 1998.

www.africanservalcatsafaris.com

www.afrigala.com

www.bwanazulia.com

www.majicalkenya.com

www.nairobi.hotels.com

www.ontdekkenya.com

www.penfamtours.com

www.trowoods.com

www.britishhighcommissiongov.uk

www.afriguide.com

www.travelocity.com

www.hostelafrica.com

www.safari.com/beforeyougo.asp

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