You might need $10-20 per day for personal expenses like water or soft drinks, taxi and shopping. The best way is to carry a Debit card as ATM machines are available in Nairobi and Mombasa (in airport and major hotels) where you can withdraw local currency. Another alternative is traveler's checks which are secure and can be cashed in local banks during business hours.
In Kenya , people of U.S. or European decent are considered rich no matter what the true circumstances are. This makes you a target for pick pockets and scam artists ('fly catchers'). Participants are required to be smart about their money matters when traveling through Kenya . Please be advised to pay attention to these suggestions.
Avoid external money pouches, dangling backpacks and camera bags, limit jewelry.
Don't flash money or your wallet.
Travel in pairs or groups to the ATM.
Remain aware of the exchange rate and cost of items.
Take requests for 'donations' with a grain of salt .
Store money in a secure, well-hidden place or safe.
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