Is it safe for Americans to travel to Nairobi, Kenya for holiday? - kenya holidays
I live in London with my husband and children of 9 months. We have planned a holiday for the next month in Kenya. We are planning a visit to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. But we are Americans and travel warnings have been intense lately. They do not know what to do?
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Kenya Holidays Is It Safe For Americans To Travel To Nairobi, Kenya For Holiday?
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And why not?
go enjoy.
Hello
I believe that the security for each places.for I think Kenya is really only important to urself u dont put in a dangerous social situation.recently Forum relatives found in the world and there are many tourists here, and they just ok . not venture into the few roads in the United States at certain times or in yourself.its the kenya.insecurity same everywhere I do not think its so bad here ... But that's my opinion.
Just think long and hard about this and go to hotels and tourist guide in Kenya, when u leave ur info.enjoy get first-hand, or in deciding where to go.
I think it's best to wait until your child is older, or you can enjoy the trip.
TSD come to Africa if they are affected U! I think, what I saw in South Africa, and I am very good! odd person here frm Africa England Worry! Neva British concern finds that loans to THT! But believe me, that's the worst that can happen to u THT AA bit errors.
luck1 good u should make a trip south
TSD come to Africa if they are affected U! I think, what I saw in South Africa, and I am very good! odd person here frm Africa England Worry! Neva British concern finds that loans to THT! But believe me, that's the worst that can happen to u THT AA bit errors.
luck1 good u should make a trip south
Kenya is a beautiful country and should be visited.
Most of the country to the altitude and malaria is a small problem, very serious in the coastal strip.
However, with a 9-month leave of this trip for one or two years
It is exhausting for the child, and you commit to a long-haul flight, I think me.They are prone to ear problems in this age.
It is different when you are in the house, you drive in a friendly, family, etc.
Why not a trip to Tuscany, Florence, Venice by taking, back in Vienna, your time.RELAX
Unless you drive on the right side of the road, and you'll be surprised how much English is spoken
Or, if you really want to see the UK, rent a boat and she is not giving or the Loch Ness / Caledonian Canal trip.The point here is that the environmental monitoring and weather
When I go for many years in Kenya, but not now!
They will give your son to be committed, I doubt it will be time for leisure
Kenya is a beautiful country and should be visited.
Most of the country to the altitude and malaria is a small problem, very serious in the coastal strip.
However, with a 9-month leave of this trip for one or two years
It is exhausting for the child, and you commit to a long-haul flight, I think me.They are prone to ear problems in this age.
It is different when you are in the house, you drive in a friendly, family, etc.
Why not a trip to Tuscany, Florence, Venice by taking, back in Vienna, your time.RELAX
Unless you drive on the right side of the road, and you'll be surprised how much English is spoken
Or, if you really want to see the UK, rent a boat and she is not giving or the Loch Ness / Caledonian Canal trip.The point here is that the environmental monitoring and weather
When I go for many years in Kenya, but not now!
They will give your son to be committed, I doubt it will be time for leisure
Everything is fine, but remember to do exactly what I say. It is a "safe" strip between the airport and downtown, which looks and acts (like any other cosmopolitan city because it is the only part of the TV crew had never seen before), but not for Southern Me (Street) - then are Immediately poor in Africa - if you have to stop lights, are women with young children thrown in the car until you give money in order to - transport of large quantities of small change in local currency and start further from the car, as you can -- What you fight for them. If you could be a hole in the street of the rabbit ears are up, but a donkey. Make sure you hire a 4WD.
Carry-dollar (in cash) - is the only accepted currency.
The lake and the Masai, are obviously not in Nairobi - which can fly at the airport.
Check out the recommendations of the vaccine, especially yellow fever - Do it now, some if the vaccinations to "fight" each other and have to admi
what heart and always tell the people or listen to your!
2 ladies even took American was killed in the vicinity of Nairobi, 3 days ago, had nothing to do with the fact that they are Americans. That is the wrong place at the wrong time.
that with the fact that Kenya has a very Violante has to do. (under the influence of Somalia), the police can not protect the residents. If you go, you do not have your passport with you for ever ... Package flash money around.
Tanzania is much safer than Kenya.
They do not know what to do? So, no.
There is nothing wrong with them on holiday in Kenya. West go there all the time and where you want to go to are safe. They should forget the myth of Africa "in order to keep playing all those who have never been there. Go and have fun. Go on a safari, the joy is genuine.
No, I'm from Kenya, and yes, I am in London.
Check www.fco.gov.uk (site of the Office of External Relations)
I travel Kenya from December to January. in my travels, I met the Americans, and many people around the world.
We must not forget, if English is your second or third language, they can tell where did your listening skills, I always asked where I was, but I always spoke in English Kenyans have been asked if I German, etc.
Nairobi is like any big city, and avoid problem areas in the dark zone (River Road). The details of this are found in the Rough Guide (in Kenya). This book was our bible while we were there. I would not have had otherwise.
You'll be fine if they do not flash cash (keep jewelry to a minimum - if not all), and select civil matters. They have the money necessary to plan what you are (like their food to do), so you do not feel threatened or uncomfortable.
I loved the Kenya you will too! They have a great time!
PS Lake Nakuru isbeautiful!
PPS just noticed someone mentioned Maleri, I know this is not a problem in Nairobi, because of the height, but I hope that you will need some anti Maleri Maasai Mara and go to the coast.
I was there in November 2006, I'm English, but I found a chapter of the American Detroit, loved and felt totally confident that I ham, I'm back in March 2007 for three weeks, my wife and I l love and how to feel at home, but wherever you go, you should always go safely, we have the marathon in 2005, fantastic crowd. difficult for a child to work with all the twists motor vehicles on safari have a good time
No problem! Do not pack valuables, food or smoke in your room or you can buy things on the market next to the airport. Besides the fact that Kenya is not so bad, but something in Africa, only needs a little spark to get up the crowd. Try to South Africa, to enjoy their holidays and more money, you can see wildlife and appropriate services for your dollar!
It is as good as anywhere. Most Kenyans do not care where you come from, if they do not. Lake Nakuru is nice, I personally was in Nairobi rather intimidating, but I'm not used to used in large cities, large cities, where men chase on the street ask to marry and bring them to America! I have several times in Kisumu, is not a standard tourist area, but the people are friendly and it seems to be much less controversy than in large cities such as Nairobi and Mombasa. There are risks, who you are and where you go. The most important thing is to develop a good relationship with the people in their host countries.
I thought that the risk of malaria is a problem, especially with a small baby, unless your family is a natural immunity. You do not know about malaria treatment for infants, but I know that some drugs have been reported in adults exaccerbate mental disorders. He also examined the heat? I do not know whether you travel planor something that is to point out if your child is accustomed to living in a warm climate, you should be fine, but if not, make it a good few sleepless nights and days of bad mood, then he / she could adjustment.
To be honest in their political war, has for many years in Africa with Wesley Snipes is hiding there to avoid arrest for tax evastion to is that things like that Americans at risk. If it were me I would look elsewhere, like Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. Certainly not in Africa, especially if you have a small child. You know how bad that malaria is there, and if it is not the heat, you know what to do a dry heat, to let you use it?
Normally it would not be as safe as anywhere in Africa ... for the Americans or other nationalities. Of course there is always a threat of terrorism, but as we have seen in recent years, which may take anywhere, Madrid, London ...
Of course, with one months 9 years particularly sensitive and attentive ... Tho, if I go anywhere, almost solo or with my girlfriend, I must say that I hesitate before a child is safe during the holidays, because it ...
It pays to get updated review of the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, driving directions, and perhaps also the site of the Department of State also ... also deal with insurance, make sure that it is finished, check the exclusions from the day of your trip.
Also ask at the Lonely Planet Thorntree, is the world's largest bulletin board and have very good and useful for people who were recently or are there.
Hope that helps
Felipe
Normally it would not be as safe as anywhere in Africa ... for the Americans or other nationalities. Of course there is always a threat of terrorism, but as we have seen in recent years, which may take anywhere, Madrid, London ...
Of course, with one months 9 years particularly sensitive and attentive ... Tho, if I go anywhere, almost solo or with my girlfriend, I must say that I hesitate before a child is safe during the holidays, because it ...
It pays to get updated review of the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, driving directions, and perhaps also the site of the Department of State also ... also deal with insurance, make sure that it is finished, check the exclusions from the day of your trip.
Also ask at the Lonely Planet Thorntree, is the world's largest bulletin board and have very good and useful for people who were recently or are there.
Hope that helps
Felipe
Hi Mom, I'm very glad that have or are planning to visit to Kenya, but in other ways, or the fears of sercurity to Kenya to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, the warnings only to tell Storti trip, but the country Kenya is the sercurity day and I promise that we have in the NT Kenya chasing the Americans, otherwise you must go with him, I could also, if you have not booked your safari, May my book or a safari company in Kenya and Tanzania can also use my website (www.regionalluxuryshuttle.com)
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