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Nairobi Kenya
« on: November 06, 2019, 10:12:59 AM »
Has anybody ever been to Nairobi Kenya and surrounding areas? I’m thinking of making a trip there. Has anybody ever been to Nairobi Kenya and surrounding areas? I’m thinking of making a trip there
Is it safe for a frum person?
Any tips on where to go? Where to stay?

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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2021, 01:23:42 AM »
So, anyone spend some time over in Nairobi?

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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2021, 02:06:19 PM »
Going to Maasai Mara it looks like YF is low risk, but would anyone know if Malaria is high risk, is antimalaria pills recommended?

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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2021, 12:23:16 PM »
I went without malaria pills… don’t think it’s an issue

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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2021, 09:02:14 AM »
Anyone know what's up with Chabad there? I've been trying to reach him for weeks now.

Got through to him once before Yom Kippur, he told me he's in the airport and I should whatsapp him. Since then complete radio silence...
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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2021, 10:44:44 AM »
Anyone know what's up with Chabad there? I've been trying to reach him for weeks now.

Got through to him once before Yom Kippur, he told me he's in the airport and I should whatsapp him. Since then complete radio silence...

He is on WhatsApp (he posted on a group I’m on yesterday)

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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2021, 11:10:20 AM »
He is on WhatsApp (he posted on a group I’m on yesterday)

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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2021, 11:23:49 AM »
Which number? I have three for him...

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« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2021, 11:25:16 AM »
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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2022, 06:26:24 PM »
Anyone stay in masai mara? Helpful tips on lodges?

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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2024, 02:45:57 PM »
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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2024, 11:07:01 AM »
What's your question?
Kosher options? Will they be accommodating if I want to BBQ my own food. Will they heat up my own food.
What are transfer options/costs?
Anything else I need to consider
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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2024, 09:04:49 PM »
Kosher options? Will they be accommodating if I want to BBQ my own food. Will they heat up my own food.
What are transfer options/costs?
Anything else I need to consider
they have  a separate kitchen for us.the chief it very aware of kosher.  2 options drive or fly same price to fly

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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2024, 03:39:56 AM »
Thanks, what are transfer costs?
Do they offer to have a mashgiach like some of the other places? Cost of that?
How do they supply kosher? Would they get packaged meat and keep it packaged and just grill it on a new grill in front of us? Are we better off just bringing premade meals and wrapping them? Would they heat them up for us?
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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #16 on: January 18, 2024, 08:30:10 AM »
Thanks, what are transfer costs?
Do they offer to have a mashgiach like some of the other places? Cost of that?
How do they supply kosher? Would they get packaged meat and keep it packaged and just grill it on a new grill in front of us? Are we better off just bringing premade meals and wrapping them? Would they heat them up for us?
400 rt . I don't think you understand the dynamics masa mara is literally no man's land the hotel sits in the park and there's animals all over the resort. You say that hotels have full time mashgiachs can you name me one non Jewish hotel let alone a resort that has that, the only reason why the hotel has a separate kitchen is a individual had it built for his party of 20 when he came he did leave behind all the stoves, microwave, smoothie machine, spices,knives,glass containers for food on the drives , ask your lor regarding what you can use, unless you plan on bringing a mashgiach your best bet is to bring food and either use the microwave or bring your burner into the kitchen and watch him make it which in itself is a amazing perk

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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2024, 11:53:23 AM »
400 rt . I don't think you understand the dynamics masa mara is literally no man's land the hotel sits in the park and there's animals all over the resort. You say that hotels have full time mashgiachs can you name me one non Jewish hotel let alone a resort that has that, the only reason why the hotel has a separate kitchen is a individual had it built for his party of 20 when he came he did leave behind all the stoves, microwave, smoothie machine, spices,knives,glass containers for food on the drives , ask your lor regarding what you can use, unless you plan on bringing a mashgiach
I didn't say they have a full time mashgiach, I said allow you to bring a mashgiach, which a bunch of the safari resorts allow you to do.
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your best bet is to bring food and either use the microwave or bring your burner into the kitchen and watch him make it which in itself is a amazing perk
Yes, I will probably do something along these lines, unless they offer to have a mashgiach brought in
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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2024, 05:24:59 AM »
Hi- has anyone been to JW Masa Mara who can advise me? Please? Thx!
1. Single older female traveling alone… think it’s safe?
2. Any immunizations that I should get beforehand?
3. Anything specific I should make sure to do while there?
4. Is the air transfer better to and from the hotel- and dos it matter what time at night I land in Nairobi?
5. Are there countries that are safe to connect thru to get there using points in business or first - in general? (Other than Dubai?)
6. How is the bug/mosquito situation and anything to do about it?
THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE!!

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Re: Nairobi Kenya
« Reply #19 on: February 18, 2024, 10:46:47 AM »
Hi- has anyone been to JW Masa Mara who can advise me? Please? Thx!
1. Single older female traveling alone… think it’s safe?
2. Any immunizations that I should get beforehand?
3. Anything specific I should make sure to do while there?
4. Is the air transfer better to and from the hotel- and dos it matter what time at night I land in Nairobi?
5. Are there countries that are safe to connect thru to get there using points in business or first - in general? (Other than Dubai?)
6. How is the bug/mosquito situation and anything to do about it?
THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE!!
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