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  1. ceecee25 avatar

    RE: mombasa

    by ceecee25 30 May 2012

    On my way from Jinja to Nairobi, I travelled in stages because it was cheaper and more convenient time-wise. From Jinja I split a taxi…

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    RE: Family-friendly beach resorts in Kenya

    by aminata 29 May 2012

    Well, I stayed in Nyali Beach - Reef Hotel - last year,north of Mombasa with a short walk to Nakumat supermarket - ideal when you have…

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    RE: What's Jamaica got to offer?

    by aminata 27 May 2012

    Re. camping. In the 7 times I've been in Jamaica I've never seen a campsite like you find in Europe with all mod cons etc. In the sout…

  4. kaz avatar

    RE: Nairobi to Lamu

    by kaz 26 May 2012

    I disagree, the train is a very pleasant way to travel, as long as you avoid 3rd class, which I imagine is not too comfortable. Yes, it…

  5. stuartbutler avatar

    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…

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    RE: Nairobi to Lamu

    by lolaserra 26 May 2012

    I'm living in Lamu now and I can tell you it's absolutely safe to travel at night. I travelled the first time Nbo-Mbsa by train and would…

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    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…

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    RE: Your Favorite Thailand Music Mix

    by friendly_checkingirl 25 May 2012

    On holiday, music is purely incidental to me. I might hear the same tune here and there so it sticks in my mind for a while but it is…

  9. jros avatar

    RE: Uganda to Zanzibar

    by jros 24 May 2012

    And if you have some extra time on your hands, take the bus to Mombasa, chill out and have a great time and make lots of friends at Mombasa…

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    RE: Which country?

    by orion_mike 22 May 2012

    As someone who has seen some of what both have to offer I agree with #2 (Laketraveller). As you have some time do a bit more research;…

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    RE: Nairobi to Mombasa train

    by fircst 21 May 2012

    Just buy the ticket, the current frequency is 3 times a week. NBO 2 MOM MON WED FRI back TUE THU SUN

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    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…

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    RE: Need help with Travel ideas for August with 4 & 7 year olds

    by sandsandi 19 May 2012

    Take the famous www.villagelifesafari.com in Kenya. Apart for the famous lions and the Big Five, in August you will for the first time…

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    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…

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    Re: Trip to Kenya/ Tanzania

    by andyogachi 18 May 2012

    Hi sahvivek , If its a Must for you to Go to Mombasa, The itinerary should start with Mombasa, you have to time on the dates. Train…

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    RE: where to go at the coast of kenya?

    by Liz254 18 May 2012

    Diani has one of the best beaches in Mombasa and if you are looking for villas you can try Diani Breeze Villas. I found the place very…

  17. equatorialsafaris avatar

    RE: Trip to Kenya/ Tanzania

    by equatorialsafaris 18 May 2012

    Thats' a good itinerary however from Mombasa to Ngorongoro is a great distance you might have to break at Lungalunga or Namanga towns…

  18. sahvivek avatar

    Trip to Kenya/ Tanzania

    by sahvivek 17 May 2012

    Hey Me and some of my friends are planning a trip. Our planned itinerary looks something like this: 1) 2 nights in Amboseli 2) 1 night…

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    RE: Lonely Planet Thailand

    by PleistoceneMegaFauna 16 May 2012

    but farm it out to local expat journalists with all their personal biases and antipathies Given LP's contempt for the backpacker, their…

  20. KrisTeen avatar

    Moige Tours and Travel

    by KrisTeen 15 May 2012

    Hi everyone, my name is Kris from Cambridge,UK. I love travelling i have moved around the world, it's the most amazing thing to do in…

  21. kaz avatar

    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…

  22. jros avatar

    RE: Nairobi to Lamu

    by jros 13 May 2012

    From my experiences (and the people I travelled with), Tawakal is the best bus company between Mombasa and Lamu. And Mombasa Backpackers…

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    RE: is it safe to travel in kenya?????

    by exploringphotogirl 11 May 2012

    Yes, the gov has provided warnings about Kenya. I would not let that interfere with your travel plans, but maybe modify them. When in…

  24. jros avatar

    RE: where to go at the coast of kenya?

    by jros 10 May 2012

    Diani is right south of Mombasa, and has some pretty nice beaches. If you're into the backpacker thing, Stilts have some cool eco-stilted-tr…

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    Re: Safari Operator in Arusha and or Nairobi

    by davewe 09 May 2012

    Hi Explo BTW did you get a chance to read the PM I sent you a few days ago? At the moment, I thinking about 21-23 days. After research…

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