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04-03-24 01:05 #5331
Posts: 12I've been meaning to post a few reports about Mombasa as I traveled there recently. A lot of folks on here helped me out and answered questions before my trip, so I thought I'd return the favor and post some updates and things. I'll post two reports, but for now, I'll add a few helpful things for fellow first time visitors.
One question I had before visiting was about where to stay. I was torn between finding a place in Mtwapa or staying at Big Tree (or any other cheap hotel near the beach). I decided on Big Tree even though I had some concerns before my visit about the hotel and traveling back and forth from Mtwapa as I figured that's where the good clubs were. As many pointed out, the rooms at Big Tree arent great, but staying on the beach was great. I can understand why many people on here decide to go the Airbnb route in Mtwapa as there were much nicer rooms at better prices. Just a warning, I spent a night in Diani and rented a place on Airbnb from a person with only a few ratings that accepted my request to rent and then immediately messaged saying that the room wasnt available but they had a different room. Classic bait and switch, and it can be a pain in the ass to cancel with airbnb as you need to call them. This whole thing wasted a few hours of my time but I was able to cancel it.
Finding rides from Big Tree to Mtwapa was easy enough at all hours of the night. Quite a few times, I used a matatu for only 50 ksh. It's easy to find a motorbike or tuktuk but be prepared to negotiate. During the daytime, you just tell them you want to pay 150 and they'll accept it, but during the night time or if it's raining, they triple the price and stick to it.
If you're concerned about exchanging currency, I figured out quite a few options. Once you arrive at the airport, you can purchase a safaicom sim which allows you to use the Mpesa app. The safaricom agent will use your passport to establish your number. Mpesa is great! I wish other countries all had similar apps, especially Thailand. What makes Mpesa great is that you have a vitual wallet that everyone accepts, even the girls. If you do pay girls, keep in mind they will see your name, if that matters to you. I decided to bring a significant amount of cash with me as I didn't want to use a foreign ATM. When exchanging cash, you can easily get the market value at a local banks (Naivas in Nyali has a few nearby). I also found that there were local bora bora shops that were willing to pay above market price. I was surprised by this because they actually paid me 155 ksh per USD when the market price was onlky 150 ksh. Handling cash can be a risk, so I brought the cash to City Mall and transferred it to my Mpesa account. It's also possible to use any popular transfer app and send money to an Mpesa account which elimates the need to bring cash or use ATMs.
Anyways, just a few tips for anyone new to Kenya. My next post I'll talk about the experiences with the girls, prices, and clubs.
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03-27-24 14:58 #5330
Posts: 83Originally Posted by CumALot012 [View Original Post]
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03-27-24 14:21 #5329
Posts: 552Originally Posted by CumALot012 [View Original Post]
Just go outside and find one you like.
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03-27-24 12:32 #5328
Posts: 26Originally Posted by CumALot012 [View Original Post]
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03-26-24 21:40 #5327
Posts: 41Anyone tried MR Babe G Diani
MR profile.
https://massagerepublic.com/female-e...mombasa/babe-g
Damages and VFM?
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03-17-24 23:08 #5326
Posts: 390Not for muzungus
Originally Posted by Oiste [View Original Post]
The government doesn't care about those drinking & spending their money.
The new rules are aimed at the locals drinking in the daytime.
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03-17-24 19:36 #5325
Posts: 29Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]
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03-17-24 17:35 #5324
Posts: 552Originally Posted by Slowalk [View Original Post]
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024...o-be-shutdown/
They changed it to residential areas. Some bars and customers in Mtwapa have been fined.
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03-17-24 17:28 #5323
Posts: 75Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]
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03-17-24 14:53 #5322
Posts: 324No limits
Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]
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03-15-24 06:05 #5321
Posts: 75[Racial Epithet(s) Deleted by Admin]
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03-14-24 10:47 #5320
Posts: 552It was announced that drinking dens can open 5 pm to 11 pm weekdays and 2 pm to 11 pm weekends. Hotels no time limits.
I am not sure if this has been adhered to as I am a non drinker / bar-pub goer. These silly ideas usually last a few weeks then revert to normal.
We shall see.
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03-14-24 07:44 #5319
Posts: 83Originally Posted by Zimzam [View Original Post]
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03-14-24 06:09 #5318
Posts: 1491Alcohol
Originally Posted by Zimzam [View Original Post]
Mwalimu.
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03-13-24 22:01 #5317
Posts: 555Originally Posted by Zimzam [View Original Post]