Kenya, AF

Kenya is one of the better African countries to visit. You have Zanzibar and the Serangeti which are absolutely awesome.

There is always risk, so one needs to be diligent. It's always a good idea to hook up with a reputable tour guide in Kenya. It'll cost a little but having a local to guide you is a good idea. As with many African countries, South Africa included, there are areas you need to stay away from.

Drink bottled water only and carry disinfectant spray with you at all times and use it plenty. 

I've been to Kenya a couple of times and have not had any problems.

Ps. Bring $100 in $1.00 bills.....for tipping. It helps big time.

Good luck and let us know how the trip goes.

Second that on bottled water only, do not eat salad or raw veggies as they are washed with tap water, brush teeth with bottled water.....

I wonder if other countries warn each other about drinking only bottled water when they visit the states…

I'll add to this with don't drink drinks, any drinks with ice in them.  Not even alcohol.  Especially coconuts or any other fruit with crushed ice in it.  Pack aspirin of choice for fever.  There are several companies in the states that now make powder electrolytes available. Pack those.  When you get sick, no medicine other than electrolytes and aspirin for fever are going to make you feel better.  Most likely it is not food that will make you sick but something you drink.  That also includes dishes and silverware that you may eat from.  I sometimes carry baby whips or disinfectant wipes and clean my silverware or utensils.  

No, they do not.  

Canada does, for all countries including the US!

Taking some Imodium along is also a good idea......just in case.

Important -  Check with you travel agency whether you need Yellow fever shot. (I have always being current with a Yellow Fever shot before traveling anywhere in Africa)

Malaria?

Malaria is always a risk but Kenya you are good. No worries mate.

For first-timers, if you stick with organised tours you'll be OK. Don't go off on your own, looking for a "cultural experience", because you will find it.

I I W I I ...if you're a Mzungu (white) no matter from where, you're viewed as a walking ATM, and you are a target.

Crime is high, but the good news is, it's mostly theft. Violent crime against tourists is almost non-existent. Beware of groups of street urchins, they will strip you before you can say Jambo.

DON'T walk around all blinged up in cities and towns -- cameras, jewellery, Rolex, gold chains....you WILL come home without it.

Don't drink anything that's not from a SEALED can or bottle.

General rule, if you eat what the locals eat, you'll be fine. Don't order a Ceasar salad in a place where everybody eats chicken and rice. The 

American default is "gimme a cheese burger", beware. 

Malaria: depends where you go. 

Malaria is only carried by the females of certain species of mosquitoes.

They only live within a certain elevation band, I forget the numbers, but LOW. Nairobi is malaria-free because it's at 5000 feet elevation. At the coast it is an issue.

They only come out around sunset, so cover up with long sleeves, pants etc. and apply anti-mozzie spray 2 hours before and 2 hours after.  Buy  it there, one trusted brand name is TABARD. 

DON'T take prophylactics for one visit, doing so is worse on your kidneys than actually getting malaria. If you do go into a malaria zone, monitor yourself afterwards for a month, be familiar with malaria symptoms. 

(Based on 25 years spent in 24 different sub-Saharn countries, including living in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Believe it....or not.) 

UK does. If memory serves it’s not water quality though it’s the differences in treatment and water hardness etc. 

I bow down to you Sir. 24 yrs in Sub- Sahara Africa...you are without doubt as tough as nails.

Ever been to Sierre Leone?

Hehe.... I see what you did there 😎

No, I never "went to Sierra Leone" nudge-nudge-wink-wink. My time was spent everywhere below the equator except Mocambique and Malawi. and east side up to Cairo. Only Ghana in the west. 

Not much difference except for Somalia which is more Arabic. It's deja vu all over again and again.  

If you are referring to going on Safari in Kenya it's as safe as peaceful as it gets.  There is zero worries about any crime/theft/safety out in the bush.  I've spent a lot of time there and the people are all amazing.  I travel with 50k worth of camera gear and I always have it harnessed on me in clear sight of others (big white lenses). I feel safer there than I do in Southern California.  As for the big cities, follow the golden rules you would in any big city and you'll be fine.

If you are planning a safari look at going to the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and up North to the Laikipia area.  All have different types of terrain and wildlife.  Kenya is one of my top 3 favorite places on the planet.