Kenya Travel Forum

i am planning to tour the western part (lodwar, kalokol)of lake turkana in late july. is it better to drive (alone in a 4x4) or use public means? i would like to join other people but most tour companies only cover the eastern side

I would advise against driving yourself due to the awful road conditions and the atrocious, dangerous matatu drivers who think nothing of hitting you and driving off. If you want to go under your own steam, hire a vehicle and driver.

There are two types of touts who plague these forums. The first blatantly advertise themselves by saying "I had this wonderful experience when I traveled with blah blah blah"...


The other lot solicit clients by suggesting they are about to "undertake a trip... and would some other travelers care to join them"?


I am curious to know why someone who has posted the following:

(Quote):
Hi Greg,
i live in Kenya and can confirm that all the political problems experienced i J anuary 2008 are over. besides they only affected some areas. its now very safe to travel. you will love it. guaranteed."
(End Quote)

has no idea whether it is better to travel alone or by public means.


The above quote is from the following:

Thread Title: Starting to plan a trip

Thread initiated: Fri June 20, 2008 05:23 PM UTC

Quote Posted: Wed June 25, 2008 07:11 AM UTC

Hey,
I am thinking about taking safari Turkana Lake, but I am getting problems to get one because companies are writing back, that they dont have enough people for it. I need to go arounf mid July. If you get to know about some company whcih is going for reasonably money let me know :-)