You will be approached by young men who will offer to be your "guides"...for a price of course. You don't need them! Stick to you guns, telling them you do not want or need guides and absolutely WILL NOT pay them a single shilling if they insist on following you. Even if you just arrived, tell them you have been around and are tired being guided when you don't want to be. After that, don't say another word to them no matter how much they try to engage you in conversation. They are NOT being friendly...they are con men. Don't fall for it.
Written Nov 10, 2006
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You will be approached by young men who will offer to be your "guides"...for a price of course. You don't need them! Stick to you guns, telling them you do not...
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Northeast of Nairobi, past Thika, is the beautiful park of Fourteen Falls. A sign on the main road marks the turn-off. From there you follow a horrible road (a 4 wheel drive is a must!) for about 20...
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