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Hello,
We are two French guys 23 and 25 (best friend), technician and MSc student both working in conservation. We are planning to visit the Mara, more particularly the mara triangle, from the 23th to the 27th but for economic reason we would like to share the rent of vehicle for this trip . Our goal is to spend our time exploring the reserve, doing nice pictures. We must admit we're not o birding but of course if we see beeeater, roler, and raptor we will make a spot. One of us has 5 years experience in Kenya and have been serveral time in this place. I guess it will be possible to stop to meet masai on our way back if you wish but masai settlement near the gate are just for tourists with expensive price (we wont share the cost of the show).
We are planning to be selfcattered and camping at the Oloololo campisite where there is shower and toilet, it's the first who arrived who has the place, so we were planning early departure from Nairobi.
No care rental have been planned yet, we are open to any proposition...
Yours faithfully
Is it specific or will a South Africa one work okay for visitors travelling from Scotland ?
We want to avoid traveling with a large amount of US$. I there a way to electronically transfer cash to ourselves and receive it in Nairobi.
Hi
We have four days on safari in the Masi Mari in the first week of July.Looking for advice and any tips such as....will the mosquitos be bad,do you have to wear long sleeve t shirts & trousers all the time,advice on footwear,what will the weather be like,gifts for locals and anything else that may be useful ?
Many thanks in advance
steven
Hello Vt’ers
We (my wife and I) are planning to go to Kenya and Zanzibar at the End of June please can you send an itinerary for 11 days; we want to go to see the Masai-Mara and ideally see the big 5 on Safari. And spend a day or 2 Nairobi as well.
I would like to get a reputed local tour company KATO approved to avoid the expensive packages the British/European tour operators offer. Weather wise is this a good time to visit?
What we would like to include a few safaris (spend a few days in the wilderness), to meet local indigenous people, visit local food markets, local restaurants. See some cultural places & sites.
Would you recommend Zanzibar as well? Thanks
ER
Some years ago I heard that it would be a good idea to bring ballpoint pens to Kenya - for the schoolchildren and maybe as something to trade when haggling. Is that still so?
Better ideas?
My friend and I are going to Kenya & Tanzania later this year. We are flying to Nairobi & making our way to Zanzibar. We have 15 days & are figuring out how best to split our time. I would like maybe 2-3 days in Nairobi. Where else in Kenya is a must? What is the best way to get into Tanzania? How long should we spend in Massi Mara? Between Serengeti, Ngorogoro & Arusha what is best? And from any of the above places what is the best way to make it to Zanzibar & should we spend time in Dar es Salaam?
has anyone ever stayed at Double Heart Resort in Malindi? How was the service?
Does anyone know of a reputabel jeweller in Malindi who sells silver Masai bracelets for a good price?
Is any one going to the Scorpio Hotel Malindi 25th of October with children? We have a 13 year old, hope there are some more teenagers to keep him amused.
Help i am confused.............i have been given all kinds of advise regarding Maleria tablets and i still dont know which one i need. I am staying at the Scorpian Villa and intennd to just chill, i dont expect to go on a safari during my stay. i have been told Avloclor 250 Mg (chloroquine Phosphate) would be ok. can any one advise?
Hi i am staying at the scorpion villa can any one tell me where the nearest ATM is from my location?
My husband and I will be staying in the Tranquility Apartments in Malindi. He's working for 4 weeks, I'm just along with no set plans. Is it safe for a woman on her own to go out walking, to a market? Were should I stay away from? Any advice or information would be much appreciated. Also if there is another woman going to Malindi in March on a visit maybe we could move around the city together.
Going to Malindi in 3 weeks time for a fortnight. Primarily a beach holiday but we have got to do a short safari, preferably 1 or 2 nights Tsavo East/West? Any recommendations on reputable safari companies? Would be grateful for replies.
Am travelling to Malindi, Mwembe Resort to be specific, in October with my wife and 2 teenager kids. Want to do Safaris. Is Masai Mara must? Whcih other safaris (Tsavo, Amboseli ) & other attractions ( Nakuru, samburu ets) in Kenya are must dos? I have a total of 12 days in Kenya out of which 1 week booking is at Malindi. Is it wise to drive. Pl advise.
Hi, was reading your review on Scorpio Villas, Malindi, Kenya and would like you to confirm that all 3 pools are saltwater? Was thinking of going there but there is no mention of this in any brochure/website. Thanks for your response, Sarah.
Hi again, I'm off to malindi at the end of April and am staying at the Scorpio Villas resort. The resort sounds wonderful, as they always do and I have read some good reviews about it in earlier years. Unfortunately, any recent reviews seem to be very negative and I'm a little dissapointed. These reviews were dated Jan 2006, and I was wondering if anyone has been there around this time and would like to comment on their stay. I'm hoping the negative views of a few people don't apply to everyone who has stayed their recently.Any reviews. positive or negative would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Hi All Going to Malindi in February for 10 days Fishing and Safari + Beach. Any advice about prices? Beer, Cigs and Meals etc. Also any cons to watch out for. Staying at the Driftwood, has anyone stayed there. Thanks Yarb
Hi there We are a group of 6 going to malindi in February 2006 for 4 days fishing and 2 days safari + a few days on the beach and relaxing. Fishing with Kingfisher and staying at the Driftwood. Has anybody any advice and suggestions to make our stay more enjoyable. What is the cost of living like etc.
Hi I am considering booking a 1 week vacation at this resort as an add on after 2 weeeks on safari in September 2005. I would appreciate any information on their experience with this resort. I know it is not on the beach but understand they have a shuttle to town and their beach. How is the accomodation quality and safety. We are used to travelling in 5 star (north american standards). Is Malindi a relatively safe place to visit? Thanks to anyone who cares to share their thoughts. Cheers
i hope someone can answer my questions - - how long is the bustrip from Mombasa airport to malindi , i think we will be travelling with a tourist bus to the hotel ? - are there any ATM's in malindi ? what is the best way to manage your cash ? - Malaria - we will be going fishing 4 days out of the 7 days , what is the likelyhood of getting malaria in malindi , i normally use all the anti malaria sprays ect , but i wnat to know if i need to take the pills ?(October2005) Thanks for your time . regards 1Cloggy
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