For this trip I will be traveling to Kenya and Tanzania. I will be spending a month in each place but for this project I have only written the information for my one month stay in Kenya that will be in September. After this I will be continuing on to Tanzania to spend a month there during the month of October. The information for that is not included on this blog posting.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Airline Cost:
Departure City: Toronto
Arrival City: Nairobi
Cost of Flight: $ 1 993 (round trip)
Date of Departure: Thurs, Sept. 13th 2013
Time of Departure: 5:35pm
Airline Carrier: Royal Dutch Airlines
Flight Number: 9398
Plane Change: Yes, in Amsterdam (4h 25mins)
Website used: Travelocity.ca
Departure City: Nairobi
Arrival City: Toronto
Cost of Flight: $ 1 993 (round trip)
Date of Departure: Thurs, Oct. 25th 2013
Time of Departure: 10:30pm
Airline Carrier: Royal Dutch Airlines
Flight Number: 9496
Plane Change: Yes, in Amsterdam (3h 45mins)
Website used: Travelocity.ca
You will arrive in both places the day after you leave your previous destination.
Departure City: Toronto
Arrival City: Nairobi
Cost of Flight: $ 1 993 (round trip)
Date of Departure: Thurs, Sept. 13th 2013
Time of Departure: 5:35pm
Airline Carrier: Royal Dutch Airlines
Flight Number: 9398
Plane Change: Yes, in Amsterdam (4h 25mins)
Website used: Travelocity.ca
Departure City: Nairobi
Arrival City: Toronto
Cost of Flight: $ 1 993 (round trip)
Date of Departure: Thurs, Oct. 25th 2013
Time of Departure: 10:30pm
Airline Carrier: Royal Dutch Airlines
Flight Number: 9496
Plane Change: Yes, in Amsterdam (3h 45mins)
Website used: Travelocity.ca
You will arrive in both places the day after you leave your previous destination.
Arrival Accommodations:
When I first get to Nairobi I will go to a pickup area where an airport shuttle bus will be waiting to take me to the hostel. The hostel that I will be staying at for the first night is called the Nairobi International Youth Hostel. I will be in an 18 bed female dorm room for $10.61 USD or 700 Kenyan Shillings per night. The hostel is a 20 minute walk from the city centre so I can get around easily.
When I first get to Nairobi I will go to a pickup area where an airport shuttle bus will be waiting to take me to the hostel. The hostel that I will be staying at for the first night is called the Nairobi International Youth Hostel. I will be in an 18 bed female dorm room for $10.61 USD or 700 Kenyan Shillings per night. The hostel is a 20 minute walk from the city centre so I can get around easily.
Currency: The currency in Kenya is Kenyan shillings.
CANADIAN DOLLARS KENYAN SHILLINGS
$1 84.6887
$10 846.887
$50 4,234.44
$100 8,468.87
Travellers Checks are accepted if they are US dollars, British Pounds or Euros. Traveling
can be expensive or cheap if you forgo private baths, drinking alcohol and use
public transit your cost per day will drop.
CANADIAN DOLLARS KENYAN SHILLINGS
$1 84.6887
$10 846.887
$50 4,234.44
$100 8,468.87
Travellers Checks are accepted if they are US dollars, British Pounds or Euros. Traveling
can be expensive or cheap if you forgo private baths, drinking alcohol and use
public transit your cost per day will drop.
Visa requirements: A tourist visa is required to travel in Kenya. The visa will be valid for 3 months which is enough for me. Visas can be bought before you leave or once you get to the Kenyan airport. The visa costs $50 USD and you can send your application to the High commission of Kenya that is in Ottawa.
Travel Warnings: The travel warning is to exercise a high degree of caution. There is an increase in terrorist attacks and crime. Places along the border to Somali and more dangerous than others because of reports of military and bandit attacks. Kenya as a whole is more dangerous to women then to men because women being sexually assaulted -whether foreigners or Kenyans- is a regularly report.
The Canadian embassy in Kenya is:
Address: Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1013, Nairobi, 00621, Kenya,
Tel.: 254 (20) 366-3000
Fax: 254 (20) 366-3900
E-Mail: nrobi@international.gc.ca
The Canadian embassy in Kenya is:
Address: Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1013, Nairobi, 00621, Kenya,
Tel.: 254 (20) 366-3000
Fax: 254 (20) 366-3900
E-Mail: nrobi@international.gc.ca
The Five ‘A’ approach to Travel and Tourism
Attractions:
Cultural:
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: This is a place that rescues wild orphaned elephants and some rhinos. You can visit during feeding time at 11am-12pm.
Kazuri Beads Factory: The beads are crafted by local women living in the slums. You will learn how the beads are made and how much the women love their work. After the tour you will have the chance to purchase gifts made by these women.
Bomas of Kenya: The natural homestead in this village was made by the myriad Kenyan tribes. This village is natural and cultural and you can see traditional crafts, music and dance that this village does.
Jamia Mosque: The largest mosque in Nairobi and it is pa architectural design that is classically Arabic Muslim. It is a twin towers with 3 silver domes. Non-Muslims may not be permitted to enter the inside of the building.
Biophysical:
Ngong Hills: A walking trail that is scenic and historic. It is a 2.5 hours hike that costs 400KES to be let into the park and 1500KES for a security guard to accompany you on the hike.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Kenyan best wildlife park that is used to protect wildlife from the hunters. The Masai Mara is on the south of Kenya toward the Tanzania boarder. The Masai Mara is famous for seeing the big 5 even though it is considered a small game park. Something’s you can do in the Masai Mara are game drives, Walking safaris, Cultural tours with the Maasai, and hot air ballooning.
Mount Kenya: Africa’s second highest mountain that is so beautiful. The mountain provides over 50% of the population of Kenya water. There is an option of trekking up the mountain for 4 days long. As you trek you have the option of staying in mountain huts or camps.
Activities: Some activities that I would like to do while in Kenya are as follows. First I would like to visit the Masai Mara National Reserve. There I would like to go on the cultural tours with the Maasai to learn more about them. Another thing I would like to do is climb Mount Kenya and stay in one of the mountain cabins. Lastly I would like to the Bomas in Kenya and learn a traditional myriad dance.
Accommodation: While in Kenya I will be staying in the Nairobi International Youth Hostel that I used for my first night in Kenya. At some points-like on the mountain trek- I will be using other accommodations.
Access: There are busses that travel around Kenya and they are relatively cheap at around 100KES per hour ride.
Amenities: My amenities would be things like clean water and being able to bring my camera with me. Another amenity is warm water for bathing.
Attractions:
Cultural:
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: This is a place that rescues wild orphaned elephants and some rhinos. You can visit during feeding time at 11am-12pm.
Kazuri Beads Factory: The beads are crafted by local women living in the slums. You will learn how the beads are made and how much the women love their work. After the tour you will have the chance to purchase gifts made by these women.
Bomas of Kenya: The natural homestead in this village was made by the myriad Kenyan tribes. This village is natural and cultural and you can see traditional crafts, music and dance that this village does.
Jamia Mosque: The largest mosque in Nairobi and it is pa architectural design that is classically Arabic Muslim. It is a twin towers with 3 silver domes. Non-Muslims may not be permitted to enter the inside of the building.
Biophysical:
Ngong Hills: A walking trail that is scenic and historic. It is a 2.5 hours hike that costs 400KES to be let into the park and 1500KES for a security guard to accompany you on the hike.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Kenyan best wildlife park that is used to protect wildlife from the hunters. The Masai Mara is on the south of Kenya toward the Tanzania boarder. The Masai Mara is famous for seeing the big 5 even though it is considered a small game park. Something’s you can do in the Masai Mara are game drives, Walking safaris, Cultural tours with the Maasai, and hot air ballooning.
Mount Kenya: Africa’s second highest mountain that is so beautiful. The mountain provides over 50% of the population of Kenya water. There is an option of trekking up the mountain for 4 days long. As you trek you have the option of staying in mountain huts or camps.
Activities: Some activities that I would like to do while in Kenya are as follows. First I would like to visit the Masai Mara National Reserve. There I would like to go on the cultural tours with the Maasai to learn more about them. Another thing I would like to do is climb Mount Kenya and stay in one of the mountain cabins. Lastly I would like to the Bomas in Kenya and learn a traditional myriad dance.
Accommodation: While in Kenya I will be staying in the Nairobi International Youth Hostel that I used for my first night in Kenya. At some points-like on the mountain trek- I will be using other accommodations.
Access: There are busses that travel around Kenya and they are relatively cheap at around 100KES per hour ride.
Amenities: My amenities would be things like clean water and being able to bring my camera with me. Another amenity is warm water for bathing.
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