Is Kenya safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Kenya for solo female travelers?
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based on 22 experiences from female travelers
Christina
United Republic of Tanzania
Kenya, Group travel
Kenya is one of the place made me have a very good experiance about real culture and local life style was amaizing.we had alot to do than the time we had,i really think it will also be in bucket list this year
Posted: January 29, 2026
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,...
Posted: March 30, 2025Experienced: July, 2024How safe is Kenya for women?
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Based on 40 local experiences
Local crime index
Based on 40 local experiences
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Kiambu
Locals can be a little bit reserved compared to Nairobi and bigger tourist hotspots, but they're welcoming nonetheless. Public transport tends to be safer, just ask for the driver (they'll be in a light blue shirt and navy blue trousers - it's their uniform on weekdays while on the clock) and let them know where you're alighting. They're very helpful with that. Just like everywhere else you travel, you still have to be vigilant.
Posted: February 1, 2026Nairobi
not very safe at night especially in town😬 try not to make eye contact with people who appear strange keep your phone out of sight at all times but look confident when using your phone out in public
Posted: January 15, 2026
Lorraine
Nairobi
Nairobi is relatively safe. For the most part you want to avoid downtown CBD, informal settlements. When visiting the CBD, I would visit with a local just to avoid any unwanted attention. Suburbs are absolutely safe.
Posted: December 31, 2025Safety in Kenya
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Hellene
Ruaka
Can host for:
7 days
About me
My name is hellene Aluoch am social to all kinds of human,full of life and advatures,I love cooking, watching movies and traveling,a mother to all and a good listener to every situation.
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Laniya
Nairobi
Can host for:
4 days
About me
Laniya here, lives in Nairobi, Kenya (Africa) very social and sweet friend anyone can have. I love nature and traveling making new friends and vibing to make good memories😇🥰when it comes to jokes i laugh uncontrollably I love people who understand dark humour 😊.Am happy to find this girls safe space hoping that I'll bump into all of you while we are having adventurous trips round the world.This girl here is understanding,open minded and non-judgemental .Always ready to learn any new language
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