Looking at possibly going to Accra and Nairobi for a month each just to see what it’s like. Anyone been? Any thoughts?

  • Hero_Doses@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Nightlife is great in Nairobi, and the weather is a little chillier in the winter (good for someone not used to living all year round in 29 degrees Celsius).

    Uber gets you anywhere for $2-4 and in all of Africa, the drivers were less likely in Nairobi to ask to cancel and get cash for the ride.

    If you like animals, I highly suggest a safari in Nairobi National Park. You can hire a driver for about $100 for 4 hours, and this is suuuper affordable compared to other safaris.

    The SGR railway gets you to Mombasa in about 6-7 hours for around $25 in first class if you need some beach time.

    • richdrifter@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Uber gets you anywhere for $2-4 and in all of Africa, the drivers were less likely in Nairobi to ask to cancel and get cash for the ride.

      I’ve been Ubering in South Africa for 9 years (wtf) and that’s never once happened to me. I’d probably go for it just to get more hard cash to the driver.

    • Horsingaround1@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Was just there for a week (to travel, not to DN). Might not be too useful but lmk in case you have any questions

  • kranium85@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Yes. I do Nairobi quite a number of times; well at least twice a year for over a month each time. I highly recommend it. Internet is amazing, food is great, nightlife is A+ but the traffic is just ………. Smh!!!

  • NoiceAndToitt@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Done both. Highly recommend Nairobi. Ghana gets a bit boring, but the food is great.

    Nairobi is my favorite DN city. Lmk if you need tips for your stay, including accommodations

  • Seiyo777@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    For Cape Town when I was looking at airbnbs, loads of the nicer ones say they have a generator and there is no issues with load shedding. I am in Ecuador right now and had to find a place with a generator because we are having 3-hour daily power cuts.