14 things to know before you travel to Kenya
In this section, you'll find lots of practical information and frequently asked questions related to self-drive and independent travel in Kenya. Can't find the answer to your question here? Drop us a line, we are Kenya travel experts and happy to help with any enquiries.
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Is Kenya a safe country for self drive?
We have travelled the country up and down and know all the hidden corners of Kenya. We can wholeheartedly say that Kenya is a safe country for self-drive holidays, and we would not want to be in the self drive business in a country where it is not sensible to go on a self drive holiday either.
We trust you to travel sensibly. That means taking the following precautions:
- Always travel with cash, a charged phone with airtime, enough water and some food.
- When you fuel up your car, know where the next gas station is.
- Always park your car at a private and secure parking lot.
- Do not go wild camping.
- Do not travel after dark (6PM) and why would you want to anyway? Fellow road users often drive without lights or put on their high beams so you can't see a thing.
- The biggest mistake travelers make is wanting to cover too much ground in one trip. Travel is a great deal slower than you are probably used to, and being on the road is much more tiresome. Use one of our suggested routes as a starting point to assess if your plans are realistic.