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21 scams
Located in the stunning East African Rift Valley, Kenya is one of the best places globally to explore gorgeous wildlife such as at world class game reserves like the Maasai Mara.
However, there are quite a number of tourist targeted scams to watch out for.
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- Police, ambulance, fire: 112/999
- Tourist helpline: 02-604767
Cheap safari tours in Kenya
6 0How it works: Opening: you may encounter street touts or “beach boys” going by the title “Captain” offering you cheap safari tours. Scam 1: they play on the late entry…
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Hell’s Gate National Park scams in Kenya
4 0How it works: Scam 1: you can rent bikes from the park, but your driver claims that you can’t and so brings you to another overpriced bike shop where he…
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Fake tour operators in Kenya
5 0How it works: There have been cases of fraudulent online tour companies or street touts offering safari tours in Kenya. After you pay, transport arrangements are made but on the…
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Invalid train ticket scam in Kenya
5 0How it works: Situation: there have been many cases of invalid train tickets sold, especially for connecting trains. Set-up: when tickets are handed to you, a valid ticket is usually…
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Maasai Market middlemen scam in Kenya
4 0How it works: The Maasai Market is flooded with aggressive thugs posing as sellers or working as middlemen. Once you reach, they will latch on to you. They will charge…
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Fake police in Kenya
1 0How it works: Version 1: A local approaches and tells you interesting facts about Kenya. Next, he invites you for a drink at a café where he tells you a…
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Pickpockets in Kenya
1 0How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….
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Corrupt police in Kenya
1 0How it works: Traffic police: a corrupt officer accuses you of speeding (note that speed limits are not shown here). If you refuse to pay a bribe, your car keys…
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Carjacking in Kenya
1 0How it works: Situation: in Nairobi alone, there are about 10 vehicle hijackings a day (stolen to commit armed robbery). Version 1: criminals set up a fake road block. Version…
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Taxi scams in Kenya
1 0How it works: Version 1: taxis must use meters but some claim it is broken and charge an inflated flat fare. Version 2: first offer a cheap flat fare and…
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