Is Kenya safe for solo female travelers?
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Hellene
Kenya
Amboseli National Park, Solo travel
I arrived in Amboseli with no plan—just a backpack, a camera, and a vague list of temples I never ended up seeing. Instead, I wandered side streets lined with wooden houses, stumbled into a tiny tea shop . and spent the next hour sipping coffee in complete silence, surrounded by the soft clink of ceramic cups and the rustle of wind through paper walls.
Posted: April 11, 2025Experienced: February, 2025Kenya, Solo travel
Generally, as a solo female traveller, I felt safe although I was being harassed a few times at some local markets and bus stations. Do note that most Kenyans are trying to survive, hence, they will grab whoever they can into their martatu or mini buses. Now, Masai Maara Reserves is absolutely a wow 🤩! The vast grassland that sometimes you able to see a herd or two elephants 🐘; baboons; lions 🦁; leopards 🐆 and wilder beast etc. Then of course you don’t want to miss the big fives! I didn’t see the migration though but seen enough by spending 3 Days 2 Nights with a decent tent 🏕️. Well, I ain’t a foodie person album I’ve tried some local ugali, spinach. It’s kinda high standard living in Kenya compared to Malaysia. From accommodations, to foods and transportation. I still had good experience for a month. Love 💚
Posted: March 30, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Mombasa, Solo travel
I stayed in Nyali area. This is a tourist friendly part of the city. It was safe to walk around the streets alone, even in the evening when its already dark outside. When going to the beach there will be a lot of locals trying to sell you coconuts, boat tours or crafts. They will walk with you on the beach and it might be hard to get rid of them. A good place to go for dinner is Mama Siti Cafe. They have a cheap menu and the local food is amazing. For transport i recommend to use the app BOLT. You can book a taxi, tuktuk or motortaxi and its not expensive at all.
Posted: February 27, 2025
María
Spain
Turkana County, Solo travel
I stay there 5 months This region of Kenya is not for tourists, it doesn't have fancy restaurants or hotels. It's a semidesert with only local people, with local food (goat, rice and some greens). But they have an incredible culture. I went there for a volunteer like a nurse and I fell in love with the place, the people, the dancing and everything. It's not easy to live there. It's a very poor place, there is not much water and they have a tribe conflict there, so depending on how is the conflict, is not a very secure place. Even if you are solo traveling, don't go alone, alone, contact someone there.
Posted: January 9, 2025Experienced: December, 2023Nairobi, Solo travel
I felt very safe in Nairobi, unlike what people say. I could go out by myself, and it was easy to get around using Bolt. I visited the giraffe nursery, which was a nice experience, and you can get very close to the giraffes while feeding them.
Posted: December 31, 2024How safe is Kenya for women?
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Based on 33 local experiences
Tabby
Nairobi
Nairobi cbd isn't the best place for a woman but other regions of Nairobi are very safe,i particularly live in a very safe neighbourhood and I like it here I would very much like showing it to anyone new in Nairobi
Posted: September 13, 2025Nairobi
Nairobi is all about situational awareness. The city is HUGE and very diverse, so the neighborhoods vary greatly. If you are not Kenyan, also understand how you may be perceived and or exoticized by men.
Posted: August 31, 2025
Lydia
Nairobi
Nairobi is a safe city and we have police officers deployed in every town. Everyone is their brothers keeper, the government encourages its citizen to stay away from crime and protect their brothers..
Posted: August 25, 2025
Mwanaidi
Kilifi
Not so safe after dark, so avoid walking after dark. Have a Tuktuk guy on speed dial to get you to and from places, or a taxi guy. As long as you are not alone outside after dark, you should be fine.
Posted: August 2, 2025Nairobi
Moderate safe but don't walk at night as a lady alone .It might be unsafe and watch out for pickpocketers There is generally no gun violence or drug lord's hence no fear of mass shooting in public. Different parts of Nairobi have different security levels with the suburbs being more secure.
Posted: May 20, 2025Safety in Kenya
