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Kibera - life conditions

by croisbeauty

Everywhere around I saw smiling faces and people who were very friendly to me but, in spite of that, it was kinda cultural schock I felt watching the life conditions in which they live. Watching it from the distance, Kibera looks alike to harmonica, ocean of tin roofs congested very close one to another. The real things you can see only after getting inside it and strolling around.It was day after all night raining when I visited Kibera and the whole area was covered by the mud. I had to walk very carefully in order to avoid all those puddles and especially to prevent slithering. My shoes were completely ruined after two minutes only, however, my couriosity prevailed and I kept walking deeper inside the Kibera.......

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Kibera

by croisbeauty

Kibera is, so I was told, probably the largest slam in whole of Africa. According to some statistics, more than one million of people live here. It is situated in the outskirts of Nairobi and actually consist of three parts, Goma, Soweto and Kibera. My guide through the slam was security guy from the hotel where I stayed so I had chance to explore the way of life inside the Kibera, something what not many whites could see.Although extremely poor, people from Kibera is joyful and friendly welcoming me warmly but inquistively because whites usualy avoid this place. Never before I was asked so many times "how are you", as it occured during my strolling around. Next what I oftenly could hear was, "hey mzungu" (whiteman) and big friendly smile on their faces.Kibera was definetely one of the most interesting experience I had in Kenya.

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Kids from Kibera

by croisbeauty

The kids from Kibera are very cute and amazingly beaytiful. I was the main attraction of a day to tehm because most of them have never seen whiteman from such a close distance. Each and every one of them just wanted to touch me, surounding me the moment I walked inside their street. Most of the time I was escorted, all the way through the street, walking hand to hand with some of them. It was realy amazing experience.

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Take the opportunity to do a game walk

by sarahskinner

Many camps in the community areas offer game walks in the am or pm. Take the opportunity to do one of these. You may not see lions but you will see an entirely different perspective of the African plains. See animal spoor and other smaller features that you miss when driving.

Machakos

by muguruki

One of my favourite places in Kenya a great place to chill, nice quiet town easy going people, and a chance to experience one of the best dishes in Kenya "Muthakoi" The Market is brilliant some really good curios without the hassle or expense of the "Masai Market" in Nairobbery.

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Stay way from tourist spot for true taste of Kenya

by GIOVANNIBATTISTA

If you get a car you can explore places away form the tourists trail..try north of Mombasa in places such Kikambala and Vipingo and you will be the only person on the beach...We also came across a construction not far from the beach and the local told us they were buildign a backpackers place; hopefully it will be finished when we will go back!!!http://www.msafiricottages.com

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Stay way from tourist spot for true taste of Kenya

by GIOVANNIBATTISTA

If you get a car you can explore places away form the tourists trail..try north of Mombasa in places such Kikambala and Vipingo and you will be the only person on the beach...We also came across a construction not far from the beach and the local told us they were buildign a backpackers place; hopefully it will be finished when we will go back!!!http://www.msafiricottages.com

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Mombasa Reef

by Bwana_Brown

On one of my earlier trips to Kenya (June, 1974), I spent some time in Mombasa on the Indian Ocean coast. This was also interesting with its ancient 1500's era Portugese-built Fort Jesus. I took an outrigger canoe ride with a couple of the local Kenyans and spent an afternoon on the off-shore reef checking out the local aquatic life!

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Fort Jesus

by Wafro

Fort Jesus, located on the edge of a coral ridge overlooking the entrance to the Old Port of Mombassa, was built by the Portuguese in 1593 to protect their trade route to India and their interests in East Africa.Now it’s a major tourist attraction and worth a visit.

Nairobi Central Market

by kucha

This is pretty much overlooked by those looking to get quickly out the city and onto safari -- the Nairobi city market. This is where the locals shops, but you can have a lot of fun perusing the loaded aisles, while you check out local foods and and specialty items. Watch out for pick-pockets, but it's a great place to find some inexpensive crafts and souvenirs.

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Off The Beaten Path: Cities in Kenya
  1. Nairobi Off The Beaten Path
  2. Mombasa Off The Beaten Path
  3. Masai Mara Game Reserve Off The Beaten Path
  4. Malindi Off The Beaten Path
  5. Lake Nakuru National Park Off The Beaten Path
  6. Lamu Island Off The Beaten Path
  7. Ukunda Off The Beaten Path
  8. Mount Kenya National Park Off The Beaten Path
  9. Amboseli National Park Off The Beaten Path
  10. Malindi Off The Beaten Path
  11. Nanyuki Off The Beaten Path
  12. Tsavo National Park East Off The Beaten Path
  13. Aberdare National Park Off The Beaten Path
  14. Watamu Off The Beaten Path
  15. Kitale Off The Beaten Path
  16. Mombasa Island Off The Beaten Path
  17. Tsavo National Park West Off The Beaten Path
  18. Bamburi Off The Beaten Path
  19. Kimana Off The Beaten Path
  20. Maralal Off The Beaten Path
  21. Lamu Off The Beaten Path
  22. Shanzu Off The Beaten Path
  23. Tsavo National Park Off The Beaten Path
  24. Meru Off The Beaten Path
  25. Sigomere Off The Beaten Path

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Q:  i want to go to kenya for 5 months with my 3 children and husbin im wondering what are so wonderful sites to see? 

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A: Hi Why don't you start by reading the many travel pages on Kenya that VT members have already compiled? As you're a new member, you may not yet be aware how to do this.... 

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