kenya 11th may 2011, first time traveller

pc-pinky
13 years ago
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13 years ago

HI IVE JUST BOOKED UP TO GO TO KENYA ON THE 11TH MAY 2011, ITS MY FIRST TIME TRAVELLING ALONE AND I AM VERY NERVOUS, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS WHO ARE GOING ON THIS TRIP R FROM ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN AND COULD GIVE ME SOME GOOD TIPS PLEASE. MANYTHANKS PAULA X :s

JULIE M
13 years ago
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13 years ago

HI I AM ALSO BOOKED ONTO THIS TRIP. I AM SURE YOU WILL LOVE THIS HOLIDAY. THIS IS MY THIRD TRIP WITH JY. I HAVE ALSO DONE THE MAYLASIAN CHARMS AND BULGARIA. THE TOUR GUIDE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU VERY WELL AND YOU WILL MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS. I LOVE KENYA EVERYONE IS SO FRIENDLY AND HELPFULL. SEE YOU AT ATHE AIRPORT IN MAY.

JULIE:cool:

pc-pinky
13 years ago
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13 years ago

oh hi julie thank you for getting back to me, i was wondering what type of clothes i should be taking, for the safari and the hotel beach, they say its muslim country and they dont like to see skin, and they recommend wearing long dresses, is this true, can u still wear a bikini on the beach and what to wear for evening wear, and is combats n t-shirt ok for the safari, and what foot wear wud u recommend on safari please, hope not to many questions for u lol. thanks paula x

JULIE M
13 years ago
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13 years ago

Hi Paula, As far as clothes goes you can wear what you like. the only time we had to cover up a bit was when we went into a mosque in mombassa. Yes you can wear a bikini on the beach, you do not sun bath on the beach though. Long dresses are ok because you will get biten alot from mossies. Although if you prefer not to thats ok as well. It is the rainy season when we go out in May so take a mac or umbrella, because when it rains it rains. Although saying that i was out in Kenya in May 2 years ago and did not see any rain, and i have been there in the sunny seasons and got very wet. So who knows what we will get. What part of the country are you from? ::)

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13 years ago
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13 years ago

'JULIE wrote:
Hi Paula, As far as clothes goes you can wear what you like. the only time we had to cover up a bit was when we went into a mosque in mombassa. Yes you can wear a bikini on the beach, you do not sun bath on the beach though. Long dresses are ok because you will get biten alot from mossies. Although if you prefer not to thats ok as well. It is the rainy season when we go out in May so take a mac or umbrella, because when it rains it rains. Although saying that i was out in Kenya in May 2 years ago and did not see any rain, and i have been there in the sunny seasons and got very wet. So who knows what we will get. What part of the country are you from? ::)

hi julie thank you thats a big help, im from the north, tyne and wear, near durham way, wot about you, where you from xx paula x

JULIE M
13 years ago
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13 years ago

Hello Paula, I live in a town called Totnes, it is in Devon. Its about 6 miles away from Torbay The English Riveria. Are you going to travel down on the day or the day before and stay in a hotel. I have not made my mind up yet. As if i travel on the day i have to leave about 6am, and it makes it a long day for me. Hope to hear from you again. If you want any more info please ask away. Julie x

pc-pinky
13 years ago
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13 years ago

:dodgy: hi julie ive not made my mind up yet as what to do either travel the day before or on the day, its also a very long travel for me, if i got the national express down then id be leaving very early on the morning or my other option could be to fly frm newcastle early afternoon on the same day, im on pricing them flights now, or my next option is to go down the day before and stay their in hotel, ill let u no what i decide. also i was wondering do you no if their are any meals included in this holiday, as it doesnt really state clearly if its half board r not. thanks paula x 😃

JULIE M
13 years ago
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13 years ago

I believe it is full board on safari and half board when we go to mombasa.

Julie x

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13 years ago
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13 years ago

hi julie thanks, i have also decided to just go down on the day by flight from newcastle now, it actually works out cheaper and its only an hours flight time. have you decided what ur doing yet, have you talked to anybody else thats going on our trip aswell, seems theirs only us on this site going the same time just for now like xx paula x:D

JULIE M
13 years ago
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13 years ago

I HAVE NOT DECIDED YET WHEB I WIL BE TRAVELLING. I PAID THE LAST OF MY MOMEY YESTERDAY. I WAS TOLD THAT 4 PEOPLE ARE DO THE MAGIC TO KENYA HOLIDAY, AND 3 PEOPLE ARE DOING THE ADD ON. WHICH ONE ARE YOU DOING? I AM DOING THE ADD ON AS I HAVE ALOT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO SEE WHILE I AM OUT IN KENYA. JULIE X:thumbup:

pc-pinky
13 years ago
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13 years ago

hya, oh im only doing the 10 day trip, i was thinking about the add on but i couldnt take the extra time off for work, is the add on the 15 day trip. thanks julie x

JULIE M
13 years ago
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Yes the add on is the 15 day holiday. Only 12 weeks to go and we will be on our way. Will be very excited by then. Pulled off my visa form this morning from the web, got to send off for that soon. I think that the embassey have my passport as much as i do, as this is my 13th holiday to Kenya. See you in May at the airport. Julie x

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13 years ago
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:)not long now julie, im so excited now, i forgot to ask do i need injections to go their, ive been to c the nurse and they said they wud get bk to me but i still havnt heard, and do i need malaria tablets r sumthin, i got my visa thru the other day x paula x:D

'JULIE wrote:
Yes the add on is the 15 day holiday. Only 12 weeks to go and we will be on our way. Will be very excited by then. Pulled off my visa form this morning from the web, got to send off for that soon. I think that the embassey have my passport as much as i do, as this is my 13th holiday to Kenya. See you in May at the airport. Julie x

JULIE M
13 years ago
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13 years ago

Sorry i have not been in touch for so long, but we were told my dad might have cancer. So my world was turned upside down. Thankfully we were told 2 days ago that he did not have it. Well back to your question, yes you do need injections, yellow fever, is one that i had to pay for the others you shold be ablr to get free from your nurse. I got my passport back this morning, glad about that. only 5 1/2 weeks to go.Cant wait now, i am getting excited now. I have also now booked to go to Thailand in November. see you soon

Julie:thumbup:

pc-pinky
13 years ago
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hya oh dear that must of been a terrible worry bout ur dad, so pleased all is well now tho, im now sorted about injections and things, the malaria tablets were the most expensive £83, got my visa and everything sorted now just 4 wks and we will be off im so excited, see you soon xxx paula

JULIE M
13 years ago
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13 years ago

Hi Paula, Thanks for your reply. No it wasn't the best few weeks of my life. But now i can think about my holiday. just got to get my malria tablets, some kenyan shillings and pack. see you in 4 weeks time. cant wait wish it was today. See you at Heathrow. Julie x:thumbup:

Hils
13 years ago
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13 years ago

Hi. I did this trip 2 years ago - you will have a fantastic time. Re clothes for safari - do not wear bright colours, black, blue or camouflage gear. Ideal clothing is khaki, olive, muted browns etc. You will also need a wide brimmed hat. Regarding footwear - trainers or trekking sandals were ideal.

Enjoy!

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13 years ago
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13 years ago

'Hils' wrote:
Hi. I did this trip 2 years ago - you will have a fantastic time. Re clothes for safari - do not wear bright colours, black, blue or camouflage gear. Ideal clothing is khaki, olive, muted browns etc. You will also need a wide brimmed hat. Regarding footwear - trainers or trekking sandals were ideal.
Enjoy!

arh thankyou for that, that is a big help as i was wondering about safari clothes and footwear, im really looking forward to it only 3 weeks and counting now thanks paula x

Pamela25
13 years ago
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13 years ago

'pc-pinky' wrote:
HI IVE JUST BOOKED UP TO GO TO KENYA ON THE 11TH MAY 2011, ITS MY FIRST TIME TRAVELLING ALONE AND I AM VERY NERVOUS, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS WHO ARE GOING ON THIS TRIP R FROM ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN AND COULD GIVE ME SOME GOOD TIPS PLEASE. MANYTHANKS PAULA X :s

Hi Paula,

I'm booked on the same trip, I travelled for the first time with 'Just You' last year, l went to China, like you I was nervous.

In China I made friends and kept in touch with them on facebook, one of them is coming to Kenya with me!!!

See you on the 11th May

Pamela

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13 years ago
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'Pamela25' wrote:

'pc-pinky' wrote:
HI IVE JUST BOOKED UP TO GO TO KENYA ON THE 11TH MAY 2011, ITS MY FIRST TIME TRAVELLING ALONE AND I AM VERY NERVOUS, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS WHO ARE GOING ON THIS TRIP R FROM ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN AND COULD GIVE ME SOME GOOD TIPS PLEASE. MANYTHANKS PAULA X :s
Hi Paula,
I'm booked on the same trip, I travelled for the first time with 'Just You' last year, l went to China, like you I was nervous.
In China I made friends and kept in touch with them on facebook, one of them is coming to Kenya with me!!!
See you on the 11th May
Pamela

hi pamela, not long now only 3 weeks and im so excited now, ive got everything sorted now and just ready for the off so see you at the airport, im on facebook so that would be nice for after to keep in touch with people i meet. thanks for reply x paula x:thumbup:

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