Be Safe in Mombasa

Visitors to Mombasa are advised to exercise a fair amount of caution at all times when vacationing here. Although the city has gone to great lengths to secure the welfare of tourists and visitors, unfortunate things do happen and it is wise to prepare for these events in any way possible.

Safety

Tourists to Mombasa are generally advised not to go outside of the heavy tourist areas after hours. In the more populated areas, pickpockets can be a problem, and it's always a good idea to be mindful of your belongings. The Central Police Station sits in the town centre, and regular police vehicle and foot patrols are carried out over the whole city. The beach areas are monitored by Kenya Wildlife Service.

Health

Generally speaking, upscale restaurants and those that serve international cuisine can be trusted to serve clean, safe-to-eat food. Tourists should always insist on bottled water, with the seal intact when brought to the table.

A good rule for tasting local cuisine is to briefly evaluate the place first. The more popular food stalls with plenty of patrons and healthy-looking waiters will most likely be serving high-quality food. Hotels are another dependable place to get hot, clean food.

Travel insurance

No matter how careful you are, unfortunate things still happen sometimes. When heading out into less secure areas, one of the important precautions a traveller can take is a reliable travel insurance policy to guard themselves, their loved ones and their belongings.

If you do wind up getting sick, you'll want to have a comprehensive medical package to cover the costs of any emergency treatment you may receive in Mombasa.