Custom officials normally inspect baggage on arrival and departure. There is no restriction to the amount of foreign currency a visitor may bring in during his stay in Kenya. Kenya Travel facilitates for exchange of foreign currency. Visitors requiring special medications should pack sufficient supplies in their hand luggage. Chemists shops are well stocked.
Tap water is considered safe in Nairobi and Mombasa.
On safari, rooms are provided with flasks of filtered and purified water. Bottled mineral water is also available throughout Kenya. Keep a close watch on handbags, wallets and cameras when walking in crowded places. Avoid wearing expensive or flashy jewelry. It is advisable to hire a taxi if you wish to move around at night and for your personal safety, avoid deserted lanes and streets.