Africa
Can you drink tap water in Kenya?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Kenya?
Don't drink the tap water. Don't drink tap water; use bottled or filtered. Lodges usually provide filtered refills, and Nairobi often rations supply.
Tap water by place in Kenya
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water. Supply is rationed in many areas, so flats store tank water; use filters. |
| Maasai Mara | No, drink bottled | Camps provide filtered or bottled water; ask for refills to avoid plastic. Do not drink from taps or rivers. |
| Diani Beach | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; many hotels and villas use filtered or borehole supply. |
| Mombasa | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; tap supply is irregular and not advised for visitors. |
| Lamu | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water. Guesthouses often provide filtered refills. |
| Watamu | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; most hotels provide filtered refills. |
| Naivasha | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; lodges usually provide filtered refills. Lake water is not for drinking. |
| Malindi | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; water supply can be erratic and salty on the coast. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Kenya
- Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (Directorate of Immigration Services)
- Kenya eFNS: Class N Digital Nomad Permit
- Speedtest Global Index: Kenya
- World Bank open data
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