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RE: Family-friendly beach resorts in Kenya

by AjabuAfricaSafaris 30 May 2012

I would vote for Turtle bay in Watamu )few kilometers from Malindi town - away from town hussles) especially for their activities with…
RE: Family-friendly beach resorts in Kenya

by Kira 26 May 2012

Can't believe the Driftwood is still going, first place I stayed in Malindi & had a good bout of malaria aged about 10! In those days…
RE: Family-friendly beach resorts in Kenya

by stuartbutler 26 May 2012

As others have said Malindi is a good bet (the Driftwood is good and the Scorpio Villas - which has excellent italian food as well although…
RE: Travelling in Kenya

by lolaserra 26 May 2012

I'm living in Lamu and I really recomend you to come and visit this paradise Island... Kenya is very safe country to travel alone (I have…
RE: Family-friendly beach resorts in Kenya

by richardtrillo 24 May 2012

Ocean Sports or Turtle Bay could both suit perfectly, but they're very different. OS is independent, slightly funky, anglo-Kenyan while…
RE: Family-friendly beach resorts in Kenya

by Kira 24 May 2012

This could have been my parents posting decades ago ... We ended up as regulars at Ocean Sports, Malindi which from all accounts hasn't…
Re: Nairobi to Lamu

by megs92 20 May 2012

I lived in Nairobi for a year and took overnight buses to the coast multiple times. If you go with a reputable bus company, it is not…
RE: where to go at the coast of kenya?

by Tella_t 19 May 2012

North of Mombasa is Malindi, a quiet little town full of Italians! It is really nice! There is a VERY hidden town, with an unbelievable…
Re: august travel ideas

by sandsandi 19 May 2012

Depending on your budget, your trip to Kenya will be once in a life time experience. Have you ever thought of coming face to face with…
RE: Nairobi to Lamu

by kaz 13 May 2012

Best and cheapest not necessarily the same.....;-) but you have plenty of choice: Bus all the way. Cheap, slow, requires an overnight…
Re: is it safe to travel in kenya?????

by OtomanGreg 11 May 2012

Well, I have travelled all over the world and the crime is everywhere. I have lived in Kenya more then 4 years and never had problem.…
RE: where to go at the coast of kenya?

by richardtrillo 11 May 2012

Stilts is great as a very affordable backpacker place, but it's not on the beach and it has no pool. For beach plus pool and a non-resort…
RE: where to go at the coast of kenya?

by africajoy 10 May 2012

Hi Lina, The small town of Malindi is at the centre of a strip of idyllic tropical beaches offering the visitor a range of world class…
RE: Garissa and Lamu - info on roads and security

by richardtrillo 08 May 2012

Okay, good luck. Are you going as far as Embu before turning left? From Lamu, I'd cycle south to Malindi, then Kilfi, then inland to…
RE: Garissa and Lamu - info on roads and security

by richardtrillo 07 May 2012

Hi emes, I'm planning to drive that route in a couple of weeks, so I'll be interested to hear your experience if you do it. Thika-Garissa…
RE: TRIP TO KENYA

by wigstan 06 May 2012

I always use shiquesafrica......I've used them since 2006 - usually twice a year - and have had fabulous trips every time. I found them…
Re: TRIP TO KENYA

by nishant9 05 May 2012

Thanks and your help really appreciated. request do you know any guide operators around Malindi / any guidance on the same if any? thanks…
Re: Mombasa - Malindi - Lamu

by jashnu 25 April 2012

Thanks for the info. Heading to Lamu in a couple of weeks. Any other suggestions for places to stay? I'm looking for a place for one person…
RE: Mombasa - Malindi - Lamu

by luke_baste 10 April 2012

Also agree with accommodation options mentioned above. The man at Ozi's, Lawrence Very helpful and knows how to get what and when you…
Re: Travel to Lamu / Diving in Malindi

by tessalee 28 March 2012

Thank you so much for the info Kaz, will definitely do the bus/air combo!
RE: Travel to Lamu / Diving in Malindi

by kaz 27 March 2012

Look at Fly540 or Air Kenya for flight times and prices. The bus takes about 4 hours and would be much cheaper, but you don't get such…
Travel to Lamu / Diving in Malindi

by tessalee 27 March 2012

Hi all travellers, I'm going to Kenya on 26 April & would like to do some diving in Malindi - does anyone know of a reputable dive operator…
RE: Off the beaten track cultural heritage?

by slofty 20 March 2012

In these towns you would find different tribes and culture and sometimes history: - Lamu Island - Malindi - Takaungu near Kilifi - Kalo…
RE: Kenyan Coast

by slofty 20 March 2012

wow there need to be more info to advise you as there are plenty of Hotels between Malindi and Southcoast. Great value for money the…
RE: Mombasa - Malindi - Lamu

by dambo 19 March 2012

Thanks for the feedback, very useful as I am planning my East Africa trip! I am looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip...…