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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…
Itinerary for Kenia, Uganda, Tanzania (30 Days)

by jaymoody89 16 April 2012

Hello, I am planning on traveling the following route in September. Any comments, advice, etc.? I would be especially interested in tipps…
Re: Kenyan Visa Renewal after 6 months

by kenya_pip 12 March 2012

One of the hardest things about Kenyan immigration is actually getting an accurate answer to these questions. I had staff at Nyayo House…
RE: Nairobi to Kitale

by nubianSoul 04 March 2012

you could take public transport or self-drive through to Naivasha - Nakuru - Bagorria - Baringo then west to Kitale direct. Beautiful…
Re: December Itinerary - east Africa and southern Africa

by itchyfeet38 25 October 2011

Hi MHC, We have driven most of those roads in the last year. One thing I would say is that you have some very ambitious days there.…
Re: Bus from Kisumu to Naivasha?

by kenya_pip 18 September 2011

None of the good bus companies on the Kisumu-Nairobi route, stop in Naivasha by default. Typical stops are Kericho and Nakuru. Guardian…
RE: Kenya Trip Report - Fall 2008 Part II - Eldoret, Lake Nakuru NP

by fisherofmen 03 September 2011

any ideas on the prices for the hotels? Thanks for all your posts. Huge help =D.
Bus service from NBO to KPL.

by aalkindy 29 July 2011

I went with Akamba bus from NBO to KPL & vice versa as there was no other service from Mbale to NBO. The bus took a lot of time because…
Re: Sleeping bag?

by EricAlexandra 13 July 2011

Hi It largely depends on where you are in East Africa, as it is now the coldest season. At the coast in Tanzania it should work without…
Kenya visa fee

by aalkindy 28 June 2011

Hi, 1- How much the kenya visa fee now? 2- And which is the best bus from NBO to KPL? Can I get a rest in Eldoret OR Busia, then conti…
RE: Crossing the border

by aalkindy 28 June 2011

Good info, and which is the best bus from NBO to KPL? Can I get a rest in Eldoret OR Busia, then continue the journy?
RE: Crossing the border

by richardtrillo 27 June 2011

Malaba is the busier of the two, leading direct to Eldoret and Nairobi. Busia takes you to Kisumu, and then a slightly longer route to…
out of the way Kenya with 14 year old girl

by arjwilson 02 June 2011

Hi - I've looked through the posts but can't find one addressing my question. I've been to Kenya 3 times in the past, but not for around…
End of project holiday/travel plans

by volunteeritis 26 May 2011

Hi, I'm a 'volunteer' (Surprised?!) working on a research project for the International Year of Volunteering +10 and the European Year…
RE: Wildlife within reach of Iten, Eldoret

by Simsy 07 May 2011

Kakamega has some decent rainforest left but animal life is scarce other than colobus and red tailed monkey. Lots of bird life. There…
RE: Wildlife within reach of Iten, Eldoret

by richardtrillo 06 May 2011

Entry (including up to a 24-hour stay) in Kakamega and Saiwa Swamp are only $15 all year round, compared with the $75 high season price…
RE: Wildlife within reach of Iten, Eldoret

by invisiblelynx 06 May 2011

Thanks for the tips Richard - looks like there are some decent options nearby. Hopefully I can get to a few of those places. I've never…
RE: Wildlife within reach of Iten, Eldoret

by richardtrillo 06 May 2011

I think a serval might be tricky (your best bet would be the Maasai Mara, where you have a reasonably good chance), but there are several…
Wildlife within reach of Iten, Eldoret

by invisiblelynx 06 May 2011

Hey there, hope you can help me! I am hoping to visit someone in Iten, Kenya this year. Problem is, I can't really imagine going to Kenya…
Sleeping bag in Uganda

by matt73 30 December 2010

I am going on a 14 day tour of Uganda (as well as a couple of nights in Kenya) in January/ February. We will be camping every night…
Re: Obtaining Doing my own thing VISA for Kenya for up to a 1 year from airport

by mzungu 12 December 2010

I've done precisely what you're talking about and never had much trouble. You can get your first visa on arrival and it will be good…
RE: Travelling from Uganda to Kenya with your own vehicle?

by kaz 20 November 2010

Do you have to go all the way to Nairobi in one go? You could take a bus to, say, Eldoret or Nakuru, spend the night there and contine…
Re: Visa at the Uganda Kenya border

by emiliefilou 04 November 2010

Thanks a million to everyone who answered. For info, the cross over was really straightforward. No problem with getting visa at the border…
people to Lake Turkana ?

by reinierniethier 31 October 2010

Hi there! I’m currently just north of Nairobi for work. But I also have some spare time – 5 / 6 days. I’m planning on going to Lake Turka…
Re: Transport between Nairobi and Narok

by mzungu 16 September 2010

Don't know if you're familiar with the "shuttle" matatus that operate direct routes around Kenya. They're the same vehicle types as matatus…