Is Nairobi safe for solo female travelers?

As much as the city offers beautiful cultural experiences and wildlife attractions, Nairobi can be moderately safe for a solo female traveler. It's safe during daylight, especially in busy places, but it's essential to exercise caution in less crowded areas and after dark. Like many large cities, Nairobi experiences petty and sometimes serious crimes. Avoid showing off valuable items and always use reliable transportation. Local residents are generally extremely hospitable, and if you follow standard safety precautions, you will most likely have a positive experience.

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How safe is Nairobi for female travelers?

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, 2024
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How safe is Nairobi for women?

Local safety index

3.7 /5

Based on 22 local experiences

Local crime index

2.5 /5

Based on 22 local experiences

Nairobi is overly safe,avoid the cbd during the night. Upscale Nairobi area is pretty safe too. If you are new to the area and would like to visit the cbd,kindly have a friend or be vigilant to avoid feeling and being unsafe.

Posted: October 28, 2025
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Nairobi is safe as long as you’re being careful of course Don’t walk alone at night, take cabs when in unfamiliar places. Oh and keep your phone close even when driving/in a cab/bus Other than that, chill place

Posted: October 26, 2025
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Tabby

Tabby

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, 2025
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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
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Lydia

Lydia

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
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