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  1. AjabuAfricaSafaris avatar

    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…

  2. friendly_checkingirl avatar

    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…

  3. Smallmasterr avatar

    RE: Family-friendly beach resorts in Kenya

    by Smallmasterr 24 May 2012

    Turtle Beach Hotel in Watamu is known to be a very kid-friendly, all-in hotel. Plus its on a nice spot.

  4. richardtrillo avatar

    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…

  5. africajoy avatar

    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…

  6. kaz avatar

    RE: 3 week itinerary Kenya

    by kaz 30 April 2012

    If you haven't done it before, you should definitely spend at least a couple of days on safari. If you'd like to spend most of your time…

  7. simidi88 avatar

    RE: Volunteer & Surf/Kitesurf (kenya, tanzania, south africa) -Need quick help

    by simidi88 23 April 2012

    Mike, thanks alot for your thorough response. I have decided to go through an organization called rustic volunteer and travel, they are…

  8. christopher_haslett avatar

    RE: Cost of using the pools at Watamu hotels

    by christopher_haslett 20 April 2012

    Day passes are getting quite expensive. It used to be that you could swim if you just ordered a drink or meal. Not anymore. It may be…

  9. nishant9 avatar

    TRIP TO KENYA

    by nishant9 17 April 2012

    am on trip to Kenya in Jun 2012. Can anyone advice me as to whether flamingo sighting is still on at Nakuru grapevine on that the flamingo…

  10. orion_mike avatar

    RE: Cost of using the pools at Watamu hotels

    by orion_mike 13 April 2012

    My educated guess is than it should be around $10-15 per day for the family (bring your own towels), any more than that then you are being…

  11. gibbscrew avatar

    mwamba - watamu

    by gibbscrew 12 April 2012

    Hi Any comments on staying at A Rocha Mwamba centre or frog house at Watamu as well as any general comments about Watamu in August much…

  12. CantRemember avatar

    Cost of using the pools at Watamu hotels

    by CantRemember 12 April 2012

    Hi All, Does anybody know how much it costs to use the swimming pools in the Turtle Bay/Watamu hotels? We've got 3 kids and no pool…

  13. slofty avatar

    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…

  14. warren78G avatar

    Mombasa - Malindi - Lamu

    by warren78G 14 March 2012

    My first trip to Kenya and some recommendations if you're looking for accomodation/tips on the eastern coast: Mombasa - check out Old…

  15. warren78G avatar

    Mombasa - Malindi - Lamu

    by warren78G 14 March 2012

    My first trip to Kenya and some recommendations if you're looking for accomodation/tips on the eastern coast: Mombasa - check out Old…

  16. edrab avatar

    RE: 25 days in Kenya in September - October with a 4 year old.

    by edrab 27 February 2012

    Agreed with jambohouse's comment. Robert's Camp is great! Bring swimsuits for the pool next door (small fee). I agree that 3 days is…

  17. jambohouse avatar

    Re: 25 days in Kenya in September - October with a 4 year old.

    by jambohouse 27 February 2012

    Robert's Camp at Lake Baringo is a great place but in my opinion 3 nights is too much coz you can't do much else apart from a boat ride…

  18. discodancer333 avatar

    25 days in Kenya in September - October with a 4 year old.

    by discodancer333 27 February 2012

    Hello We will be travelling to Kenya for 25 days with our 4 year old daughter, we have quite some experience in backpacking, but that…

  19. nubianSoul avatar

    RE: Hostel in Mombasa

    by nubianSoul 21 February 2012

    I would definitely recommend Mombasa town centre, the options are dire. There's a couple in Nyali, and definitely when we first came,…

  20. kaz avatar

    RE: Hostels along the coast

    by kaz 20 February 2012

    Mida ecocamp just south of Watamu at Mida Creek is nice, also Dhows Inn, Mnarani, just south of Kilifi.

  21. Woody27 avatar

    Watamu

    by Woody27 15 February 2012

    Hi All, I am looking for somewhere to relax on the beach for a week or so after some trekking and have been investigating Watamu beach.…

  22. Regina12 avatar

    Safari to Masai Mara from Malindi

    by Regina12 13 February 2012

    Hello, My name is Regina and I'm from Spain. I'm going to do a safari in Kenya, Masai Mara park. I wish someone would provide information…

  23. Ellyoracle avatar

    RE: Kenyan coast

    by Ellyoracle 05 February 2012

    The [Mida Creek eco-camp|http://www.midaecocamp.com/] just south of Watamu is GORGEOUS, and cheap, and secluded, and helps the local communi…

  24. kenya_pip avatar

    Re: Kenyan coast

    by kenya_pip 28 January 2012

    Look at Malindi, Watamu or South of Mombasa for more laid back beaches without the current headaches of Lamu. Lots of cheap places north…

  25. JessandBen avatar

    Coast at New Year

    by JessandBen 20 November 2011

    Hi all, We're currently living and working in central Tanzania and are coming up to Kenya for the Christmas/New Year break. We're staying…

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