Kenya

Hi

I am flying into Nairobi on the 8th of February next year and leaving again on the 16th of February. The main reason is to go on a safari. Do you think it is worth spending a full day in Nairobi first or would you rather head off straight away?

Thanks for any info

Hi there,

I'm travelling solo from 29/8/07 for 1 month in & out of Nairobi & would like to team up with others for safari/travel. I prefer to go cheap & cheerful.

I would like to check out the Masai Mara from Nairobi.

I also wish to travel to Tanzania & hopefully get to Ngorongoro Crater & Olduvai, onto Moshi then Zanzibar back to Nairobi. However, nothing is set in concrete & I'm open to suggestions on itinerary.

If your interested please let me know.

Thanks

Samma

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Can anyone comment?

Also I understand the summit (Pt. Lenana) is somewhat more difficult than it used to be 10 years ago (when I did the peak the last time) as some rock broke off making the last few meters more exposed. True?

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Hi there!

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Thanks!

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Thanks.

ps email me at handtoby@hotmail.co.uk if you have any questions.