8 Essential Tips for First-Time Visitors to Kenya
Contents: The Kenyan shilling (KES) is the official currency, with exchange rates around 150 KES = $1 USD. Always use authorized ATMs in banks or malls rather than street-side machines. Avoid changing money with unofficial dealers on the street—rates seem attractive but you'll receive counterfeit notes. A major scam targets visitors at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport: taxi drivers quote inflated prices ($50-80 for a 30-minute ride to the city). Use official airport taxis from the booth (approximately $15-20) or pre-arrange transportation through your hotel...