lisa1420

I have been reading conflicting stories in the news as to whether Kenya is safe for tourists.

Has anyone travelled to Kenya since the outbreak of violence?
We were in Kenya in 2004 and wanted to take our teens there during summer 2008.

sandi

Lots of recent visitors who have posted, indicated having had wonderful experiences, no security or rioting issues, all felt perfectly safe. All commented on how sad it was that many cancelled their trips and glad they chose not to.

See posting from going2africa (or is it: going_2_africa by Shane); or Local2452 which she posted from the Masai Mara. There are a few others.

At no time during the upheaval were tourists targetted, nor hurt. One posting from an in-country outfitter "Kennedy" even commented one night seeing tourists walking "after dark" in NBO which surprised him as normally "nobody walks in NBO after the sun goes down." He followed them and saw that they stopped into a local bar/restaurant and proceeded to have a pleasant evening.

There have been no incidents in the past 2/weeks, even out in the West where much upheaval, murders, house burnings, etc. but which is 200/miles from most any tourist stop, has been quiet this week.

The two political parties have reached a decision and things appear to be on their way to a "sharing" government.

A visit to Kenya will be a wonderful experience for your teens. And, if this upcoming summer, I would suggest you book soon, as space, despite these recent problems, is relatively tight at some properties.

jenbertoni

i just wrote a trip report. i spent 10 days on a driving safari in kenya and saw no problems. Other than the fact that i discovered i hate camping on this trip, it was amazing! Just click my name to find the report if interested. I saw definitely go!

shothyme77

definitely go. I was there in jan and had the most amazing time. It was during the height of the conflict and I still felt perfectly safe and saw incredible animals. I'mhappy to answer any questions about our trip - it was so phenomenal. Also, to reassure you, none of the conflict was near or ever directed at tourists...we're good for the country

barefootbeach

We were there at the end of January/early February, and neither saw nor experienced any of the violence. The camps are usually in park areas and they have security. We had an amazing time and were so glad that we hadn't cancelled. We did fly between the camps, which I'd recommend for the time and back savings. Then, you really don't have any issues from possible problems on the road.
If interested, see my trip report: Kenya: Amboseli 1st, which covers Amboseli, Shaba, Masai Mara, Lake Manyara and the Serengeti.

lisa1420

Thank you all for your positive replies. This is exactly what I thought. My husband and I went to Kenya in 2003 and really want to go back this summer.

My husband is more of a worrier than I and I figure we will be staying in good hotels/resorts so it would not be a problem.

He works for a large hotel company that has resorts at the Masai Mara and at Mt. Kenya.

I can hardly wait to show my children the splendors of Kenya!