Emergency Services
Important numbers and safety guidance for visitors in Kilifi and along the Kenyan coast.
Emergency numbers
Call these in an emergency
999
General emergency — Police / Ambulance / Fire
Toll-free from any phone
112
Universal emergency line
Works from mobile networks
0800 722 203
National Police Service toll-free
Report crime anonymously
1199
Kenya Red Cross Ambulance
Toll-free ambulance rescue
+254 722 747 222
Tourist Police Unit (Coast)
Visitor-focused policing
0700 395 395
St John Ambulance Kenya
Private ambulance & first aid
020 600 0800
Kenya Wildlife Service
Parks, wildlife & rescue
112
Kilifi County emergency desk
County-level dispatch
Stay prepared
Visitor safety guidance
Tips for the coast
- Save 999 and 112 on your phone before you arrive.
- For a medical emergency on the coast, ask for the nearest mission or county hospital.
- Report any incident to the Tourist Police Unit for visitor-friendly assistance.
- Keep a small emergency kit, water and your passport copy with you on day trips.
- Share your location and itinerary with your accommodation or concierge.
- For wildlife or marine emergencies, contact Kenya Wildlife Service.
Need help now?
For non-urgent assistance, reach our concierge on WhatsApp or find nearby police and medical help on the map.