Nairobi Travel Forum

Does anyone know if it is possible to book a flight from Nairobi to London and pay for it in the UK?

I know that this was not possible 15 years ago, but with the Internet etc. I am hoping that this has changed.

Any suggestions or advice would be very welcome indeed.

Thanks, Graham.

Hi All,

Looking for a reputable tour operator to book a Kenya Safari either a camping style or lodge style for 7 or 8 days? Price would be budget to mid-range. Any suggestions?

I found one company called Amicabre Travel Services Ltd. They have two locations one in Nairobi and the one at the Nairobi airport. Has anyone used them or booked with them? How are their tours? Has anyone booked their tour on the day they arrived into Nairobi Kenya?

Thanks

Hello - My wife and I are traveling to Kenya within the week and have become somewhat concerned about security issues in and around Nairobi as reported by the foreign press. Has anyone been there recently that has a realistic view of things?

Thanks. Please reply to:

charlie@ckittredge.com

where is the walking through safari ??

Hi
Me and my Kenyan wife are going to Kenya in February 2007. We wish to rent an apartment in Nairobi for that month. My wifes uncle found a place via Bids apartments for about 60000 KSH. Is that the best and cheapest? Does anyone know about better places to rent an apartment? Perhaps guestrooms are available somehow in Nairobi??
Thanks for your help.

How much does it cost a multiple entry visa on arrival at nairobi air port and how much time does it take. Is the counter open round the clock.

Regards
Vinay

Can anyone recommend a taxi drive in Nairobi? I have five hours to spare in JKIA and would like to hire a car and a driver for about four hours to see Karen Blixen's house and perhaps a couple more sights.

Can anyone recommend a taxi drive in Nairobi? I have five hours to spare in JKIA and would like to hire a car and a driver for about four hours to see Karen Blixen's house and perhaps a couple more sights.

I am planning to relocate to Nairobi during November 06. As i am active member of ISKCON, i would like to know about concerned contacts in Nairobi area to have continued association of devotees.
Ravi

I will go live to Nairobi January 2007. I will be in Westland area. Could you please tell me if you know a good gym in the area? Also, is there any university around? Thanks!

Hi there,

We're going on a jeep tour from Nairobi down to Victoria Falls.

We fly home from Jo'burg and are looking for ideas (i.e. a cheap flight!) of how to firstly get from Jo'burg to Nairobi and then get back to Jo'burg from Victoria Falls.
We're on a budget so keen to avoid the International airlines if possible.

Very excited.

Many thanks in advance,
Rick

I saw a picture of a walking safari in Nairobi. Does this have a name and how long does one need to see the animals there?

does anyone know the best way to get to Kenya from Spain overland, or even if it can be done?

is there an online phone book (ie yellowpages.ca) where u could type in someone's name and get their number for those living in nairobi and vincinity??

I just arrived in Nairobi and I'll be working here for 6 months. I am looking for a shared flat or house somewhere around Waiaki way, Groganville, Riverside, Lavington, Bernard or anything close to those!

So if you or someone you know has a spare room plz let me know!

Asanti sana!
Asger from Denmark

(any aditional advise or opinions would be greatly appreciated!)

hi...

i'll be travelling to nairobi this month on business. i wanna stay close to the market/business area, and was recommended the 680 hotel. is it good? can you suggest any other good hotel nearby (4 star), if not this.

thanks a lot...

Hello - I have following Plan :
I will travel from Germany to Mombasa by a German Charter Plane -
and would like to fly further ( one way ) to Thailand !
any Idea, how much such a Ticket costs ?
can somebody connect me directly with a Travelagent in Nairobi ?
thanks in advance:-)

How much does it cost to go to the girrafe place???

Hi There:
Am visiting soon and will be hosting a couple of Canadian events with friends in Western Kenya. Will arrive in Nairobi and wanted to know if the following things are easily found in grocery stores.

Snack foods such as chips, pretzels,nacho chips
Tinned or tetra packed juice
UHT Milk
Pancake Syrup
Pancake mix (to mix with milk or water)
Breakfast sausage or link sausages

Can you recommend a grocery or supermarket chain name.

Best regards,

I read the post further down, but obtaining malaria pills before arriving in Nairobi is not an option for me. I leave in a few days, and must find pills upon arrival. Please recommend a pill available in Nairobi and advise where these pills may be purchased. Thanks!!

I am travelling to Kenya..and wondering about the food, the cost of it..and the water..do u drink it?
I need info on all the costs if anyone knows it..please help me..Hubby is diabetic..are there stores in which to buy goods? are the restaurants safe?
What about those giant mosquitos?
any and all help is needed for me to go ahead with this trip in Feb/March..thanks to whomever replies..
happy 4th...be safe!!

I am thinking about travelling to Kenya in Feb/march of '07...now..I looked up the travel alerts for the different parts of the country..and Kenya was on the list since dec..'05...has anyone been there since..and what is the alert level..did you feel safe? what kinds of shots to get..did you register with the embassy? any info..and all info will be greatly appreciated..I have done lots of travelling, and this will be a new chapter in my diaries..

I will be in Nairobi in July and have read good things about the Carnivore restaurant...Has anyone been there and what is your opinion of it?

Hi
I'll be in Nairobi during an international conference for the climate change in Nov 2006. I need people to recommend hotels near the Confrence Center. Any other recomm reggarding safaris, nightlife, and other safe tips.

My wife and I are visiting Nairobi May 12 - 14. A travel agent recommendeds the Hotel Heron as reasonably priced (US$70/night), safe, clean, etc. Can anyone tell us more? Any suggestions for good/safe/clean hotel at $70 - $125 per night. I have already tried the Panafric and Fairview. Both are fully booked.

Anyone have recent price info for a car & driver for a full day and evening?

Thanks, Tuck

Hello fellow travellers! A couple of summers I ago I came to Nairobi en route to a Kiliminjaro climb and loved both, but left without bringing any postcards of either with me. Big regret! I would be thrilled to find some suitable for framing in my office, and wondered if anyone could recommend where I could find them. I've scoured the interenet for them, but with no success! I remember one in particular of Nairobi said something like "Love <Heart> from Nairobi" or "I love <heart> Nairobi" It was great!
Thank you!!

Hi I would do an internship for three months in Nairobi. Hi hear a lot of bad news that the city is not nice and that it smells, that it is really unsafe and so on. Can anyone tell me if that is all true? Is it really that bad? Can anyone tell me some nice things about the city?

Hiya,

Can anyone tell me whether shops in Nairobi are open on Sundays? I'll arrive late on Saturday evening, and have to leave first thing on Monday morning, and would like to buy some presents on Sunday, if possible.

In particular I'd be looking for baby stuff, as I've just found out that one of my friends is going to have a baby shortly before I arrive. The baby clothes that you get over here would probably be way too warm for Africa, and I'm assuming that I'd get more suitable things in Nairobi.

Any ideas where I could go for that?

Thank you!

Hi
Heading to Kenya next month for safari, in urgent need for Malarone, wonder if anybody could advice if it avialble in the airport pharmcy!! How much?

Need Help.

I've got one day to spend in Nairobi and there are several things that I want to see (Probably in this order):

The Giraffe Center
Karen Blixen Museum
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Orphanage at Nairobi National Park
Bomas of Kenya

Now I don't think getting a taxi out to that area will be difficult. But once I'm there are taxi's available so I can get from place to place?

Or would it be easier to rent a taxi for a day - if so how much does that cost and how do I request that?

Any good Restaurant recommendations for the local African Cusine that doesn't focus only on meat like Carnivore?

Thank You!!!!