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RE: Housing in Nairobi

by strikingstar 27 April 2012

Ksh 32,000 a month?! For a house In Nairobi? I'm paying just under Ksh 30,000 a month for a house in the middle of nowhere in Western…
Mobile wifi access for iPad 2

by Jomom52 14 April 2012

I posted this in the Africa forum, then saw this branch and thought it might be the more logical place. Hoping another traveler can…
Mobile wifi for an iPad in Kenya?

by Jomom52 13 April 2012

Hoping another traveler can suggest a solution to my wifi dilemma. I'll be in Western Kenya for several weeks, and will need Internet…
RE: Uganda To Nairobi By Bus....Easy?

by Kibo1224 11 January 2012

Thanks for the responses! Just bought ticket....I am actually flying into Entebbe and out of Nairobi. My plan is 99% in Uganda, but…
RE: Best camping in Western Kenya: Solo traveler

by manholecover 22 November 2011

Thanks, Itchy Feet. A very thorough and comprehensive list. I will definitely try to hit up Hell's Gate NP. Sounds fantastic, albeit a…
Re: Best camping in Western Kenya: Solo traveler

by itchyfeet38 21 November 2011

Hi MHC, Lake Nakuru is nice but will be expensive for an overnight. Park entry is $75 now I think and campsites are $30 pppn for public,…
Best camping in Western Kenya: Solo traveler

by manholecover 21 November 2011

Hi, I am coming from Kampala and want to chill out for a nighr ot two somewhere tranquil and safe in between Kisumu and Nairobi. I thoug…
RE: Travel to Kenya with young children

by wythanji 12 October 2011

Western Kenya is mostly a cultural and historical attraction.Try the Rusinga island,Lake victoria,Bull fighting in kakamega and there…
Re: Integritours

by kenya_pip 15 September 2011

If you mean IntegriTours who are in the Duke of Breeze hotel, Kisumu, then they seem like solid people to deal with. Their staff are very…
RE: kenya in April

by kenya_pip 11 July 2011

Theres just more rain in April than usual but what you experience obviously varies a little year to year. In Western Kenya, it means you…
Re: Slum tours in Nairobi... what benefit comes from them?

by hxm 28 March 2011

I feel very uncomfortable with the concept of slum tourism, maybe some people do benefit but it's not something I would advocate. I've…
RE: Possible to buy Malarone in Nairobi cheaper than in Europe?

by retiree 05 February 2011

I agree with #2. We lived in Nairobi for 3 years and only took anti malarials when we went to Western Kenya or the coast. This was on…
RE: Kampala- Kisumu Safety

by walkingmzungu 12 November 2010

Kisumu is in Western Kenya... Anyway, no special precautions, just the usual: use a moneybelt, don't flash valuables, if you hire a car:…
Re: last week in kenya looking inspiration

by casio80 12 September 2010

You could head to Western Kenya and stay in the Kakamega Rainforest - you can stay in a clearing in the forest and go on guided walks,…
RE: time of travel kenya

by hjarta 26 July 2010

I would just like to comment on the seasons and what to expect. The main tourist season is in January and February, since the hot, dry…
RE: Visa on Arrival at the airport

by Fulana 15 June 2010

there have been grenade attacks in Rwanda (Kigali) as well. there are also different speculations who is behind them and why, somehow…
RE: Has anyone used these safari companies? ”

by nighttraveler 17 May 2010

Best Camping Safaris are great in camping safaris strictly and should you be keen on this , then go with then though pitching tents is…
Nairobi to Johannesburg - June 2010 (tanzania, malawi, zambia, zimbabwe)

by lindi82 05 May 2010

Hi all! I'm planning on leaving Nairobi on 7th June to travel to Johannesburg to surprise my boyfriend who is currently cycling to the…
Re: Female Traveling Alone in Kenya: good idea/bad idea?

by moniquash 28 April 2010

Hi Katarang07, So glad you asked this question, I had the exact same one. You're traveling to Samburu area? I'll also be traveling…
Re: Chilling out in western Kenya - where????

by Natives 22 March 2010

Hi, I suggest the following places: Pick up a4*4 vehicle at$60 per day excluding fuel Day 1 Mt Elgon Day 2 Mt Elgon Day …
RE: Chilling out in western Kenya - where????

by bmhawk 17 March 2010

kakamega has nice forest walks, birds and monkeys. if you want to 'chill' why not the Ssese islands in lake victoria
RE: Chilling out in western Kenya - where????

by Vaclav 17 March 2010

Hi. I am not quite sure what exactly you mean by "chilling out" by I would second the option mentioned in the previous posts, esp. Kakamega…
RE: Chilling out in western Kenya - where????

by retiree 16 March 2010

Kakamega Forest, Baringo and Bogoria then Aberdares.
Re: Warning: Elk Guest House, Mbita, Kenya

by uardo 21 December 2009

Dear Claire, My wife and I considering heading out to Western Kenya at the end of the week, to try and visit Ruma National Park -- though…
RE: rainy season in east/southern africa

by hxm 28 September 2009

Quite right - there's no need to let rain spoil your trip. I've been to Kenya several times in October and I'm heading out there again…