Is Africa Safe? Dispelling Common Myths

Is Africa dangerous? Crime, malaria mosquitoes, snakes, and lions eager to devour you… it sounds like a Kenyan carte blanche. But is any of it true? Today, we'll break it down. Currently, Kenya, like other African countries, raises concerns among tourists. Few have been, so it's scary. Let's debunk the main fears: 🔪 Crime To be honest, if you find yourself with a wad of cash and your grandma's pearl necklace on the outskirts of Biryulevo-Chertanovo at night, you're unlikely to make it home in one piece. The same goes for Kenya. 🦟 Malaria, Yellow Fever, and Other Diseases Malaria and yellow fever are no longer prevalent here. In fact, decades ago, the U.S. introduced a special fish that eats malaria mosquitoes into African water bodies. Believe it or not, I didn't get bitten by A SINGLE mosquito in Kenya in 2 weeks. Not even a regular one. But I still got the yellow fever vaccine, just in case. 🦁 Being Eaten on Safari It's simple: listen to your ranger, don't stick your head in a hippo's mouth, and don't get out of the vehicle where you're not allowed to. Within hotel premises, you'll always be accompanied by locals who have hunted lions for generations, so no need to worry. 🐍 Snakes They're more scared of you than you are of them. Yes, even the black mamba and royal cobra. The only thing that scared me initially on our trip was the thought that we wouldn't make it there. Upon arrival, the hotel @thecliffke had already planned all our routes and activities, which I genuinely appreciated. What other rumors have you heard about Africa? How do you envision Kenya? Share in the comments, and I'll answer everyone.