Mombasa

**BionicMan** · 09-28-23 20:26

Originally Posted by SuperChuck [View Original Post]

Thank you for your advice, little rain will not be a problem. The problem is that I cannot find a health insurance that covers a period of 120 days at a reasonable price. Until now I have only found policies from 300-350 euros and are really too many. Perhaps someone here can advise me on a cheaper international insurance (I do not think the insurer should necessarily be from my home country. Italy). Thank you.

You can get yearly coverage for tourist trips. But the length of each trip can't exceed a certain amount of days (depending on the insurance), most likely to prove you are a tourist and not an expat. This way they also reduce the risk. If not done yet, try Europe Assistance and deal with the call centre, not online.

**Mombie75** · 09-28-23 09:53

Originally Posted by HappyFarang [View Original Post]

I have an important question. I haven't found anything regarding this so far (I read up to December 2022).

What is the best way to withdraw cash? ATM?

I don't want to bring too much cash, wouldn't feel safe doing so.

2 ways I work it.

I have 2 banks cards that give me free usage outside of the UK so I use ATMs and spend as I go.

I will bring some pounds and change them when I am here, I will then take that money and put it straight on my mpesa.

Mpesa is an app if you get a local sim where you can load money from a bank card or with cash at an agent and use as you go, you never need cash as everyone uses mpesa. I use mpesa for everything except matatus and boda bodas.

**HappyFarang** · 09-27-23 19:27

I have an important question. I haven't found anything regarding this so far (I read up to December 2022).

What is the best way to withdraw cash? ATM?

I don't want to bring too much cash, wouldn't feel safe doing so.

**SuperChuck** · 09-27-23 08:05

Thank you for your advice, little rain will not be a problem. The problem is that I cannot find a health insurance that covers a period of 120 days at a reasonable price. Until now I have only found policies from 300-350 euros and are really too many. Perhaps someone here can advise me on a cheaper international insurance (I do not think the insurer should necessarily be from my home country. Italy). Thank you.

**HappyFarang** · 09-27-23 06:58

If anyone knows more girl friendly apartments in Mtwapa, Nyali or Bamburi for $20-30 a night, please feel free to share.

I would like to have more options when arrive, or even book in advance.

If my stay is good, I will have more stories to share. .

**Mombie75** · 09-26-23 14:22

Originally Posted by LondonDelBoy [View Original Post]

Thanks Mombie. I used to stay in the Kahama or Cowrie Shell on previous trips but they are too expensive for a one month stay. Could I get something under 40 per night on AirBnB? Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Easily for £40 a night. A good one in Bamburi (the area not the beach) or Nyali. The only problem you will have is that over Christmas and NY it can be busy.

I could put you in touch with someone connected to one of the hotels on Bamburi beach, secure and GF?

Could get for around £33 bed and breakfast per night I reckon over Christmas and NY for a month.

**HappyFarang** · 09-26-23 06:36

Originally Posted by Neddy69 [View Original Post]

It's all lies. It's Africa. Otherwise they would declare that they're hookers who sleep for money with men. Of course they all want relationships. That's why they employ Muganga to bewitch you with love potions or love spells. No kidding. Do they work? You bet. You think too complicated. It's very simple. Date a girl for a soda. Treat her respectfully. Invite her to your crib. Where she will give up pussy or not. 90% do. The other 10% are harder to crack. Example. Kambas are usually a more conservative lot. They want relationship. What does it mean? Exclusive rights. Do they give up pussy too. Absolutely. But after that they'll be lukewarm. You're in for a steep and long learning curve. If you use social networks always ask for the tribe. If you're studying Anthropology like me (kidding) then you know the different tribes and their habits. As I said. Steep learning curve. This is not Thailand.

Mombasa Raha.

Mwalimu.

Who will kiss soon African soil again.

I had never even thought about tribes. I'm learning a lot, thanks. .

I need to "correct" the course of the few chats that I have going. Good luck.

**HappyFarang** · 09-26-23 06:31

Originally Posted by Albert9989 [View Original Post]

Don't play any games, say upfront what you are interested in or not interested in, be clear from start,.

Just ask: what are you looking for here.

She will say: long term, marriage etc.

Answer: bit me, only to share time together if I come there, and more.

That's enough and will not change the chat for most of the girls.

Thank you for this advice, this is exactly the clarity that I was lacking. I will correct myself immediately before it's too late!

**SceticoBlu** · 09-26-23 06:14

Don't worry about rain in April. If there is any it is only showers. Generally rain got less in the recent years in the coastal region..The short raining season of October was dry last year. Other parts of the country however prepare themselve for floodings.

**London Del Boy** · 09-25-23 14:48

Originally Posted by LondonDelBoy [View Original Post]

As I took early retirement this year, I am looking for an extended stay in Kenya through Christmas / new year, possibly until the end of January. If anyone would like to meet up for a beer or 2 let me know. I am also looking for reasonably priced girl friendly accommodation. All pointers would be much appreciated? Thanks Derek.

Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]

What is your budget? If staying a month or more you can get better deals especially in Mtwapa apartments, Hotels tend to raise prices over Christmas / NY period. The majority of places are GF.

Thanks Mombie. I used to stay in the Kahama or Cowrie Shell on previous trips but they are too expensive for a one month stay. Could I get something under £40 per night on AirBnB? Any recommendations would be appreciated.

**MadMonger777** · 09-25-23 11:05

Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]

Sound pretty right budget wise. The hardest thing will be getting 3 girls a day. Plenty will say they will come and visit you but not all will oblige. Also timescale wise as the clock does not exist in Kenya. If a girl says she is coming 12 noon expect her anytime between 3 pm and 8 pm. 12 days could be 36 women. Good luck with that. It sounds like you will have some headaches, but you never know.

Thanks for your response man. I'll be taking a girl back from mtwapa every day, and I'll also be finding some girls at the beach and at the beach bars too. Dating apps is just a convenient option if I can't find any good women on foot. I won't be exclusively using dating apps for the girls, I'the prefer to find most in person, because then it's easier to get an idea of her attitude and if she's going to be good in bed.

**Oiste** · 09-25-23 11:02

Originally Posted by Zimzam [View Original Post]

(New) Cheers announced that they will remain closed permanently.

One of the reasons probably the construction of the new highway just next door, which gives a lot of disturbance and limits their space.

Other comments on the attached pic.

A really bad notice!

**SuperChuck** · 09-25-23 10:56

Hello everyone, as I wrote in recent days I am booking my trip to Mombasa. Since I will stop from January to April I would like to know according to your experience what will be the weather conditions in April? Someone told that it rains, others say that it happens only from the end of the month. Help me to understand thanks.

**Mombie75** · 09-25-23 08:51

Whenever I passed all of the last 6 weeks Cheers was always empty.

The road has effected it but also they just had the same music on week after week. Big Tree has taken some custom from them too.

Nightlife in Mombasa is a shadow of its former self in the early 2000's when Cheers and Casarinha were full every night and then on to Tembo. Even Casablanca and Florida.

In town were good nights out.

Nothing lasts forever.

**Zimzam** · 09-25-23 03:48

(New) Cheers announced that they will remain closed permanently.

One of the reasons probably the construction of the new highway just next door, which gives a lot of disturbance and limits their space.

Other comments on the attached pic.