Giving Hope In Africa
to use them, as I found fighting my way out of
them at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom immensely
confusing. Most rooms I stayed in were air-
conditioned and I didn’t have windows open.
GUIDE: I hired Richard Makau Kiathe of Maks
Tour Adventures to drive me and two friends
around Nairobi for an entire day and take us
to the airport the following day. He rented a
safari vehicle and recommended places to go.
His services were a must for us, and he was
terrifically knowledgeable, friendly and just
all-around great. I highly recommend hiring a
guide.
CLOTHING: I opted for lightweight, long-
sleeved shirts and cargo-style pants. I carried
about five outfits and hand-washed a shirt
or two in a hotel sink. I also had my hotel in
Nairobi wash a pair of pants
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BEING SAFE: Nairobi does offer Uber, but I
would not recommend taking any taxi or car
service that your hotel doesn’t call for you.
You may get hit with a high price you were not
expecting if you decide to take any taxi you see
on the street. Keep your passport in your room,
preferably in a safe, and keep a color copy of the
main pages separately in your luggage, just in
case you lose your passport or it is stolen. As a
white person in Nairobi, I definitely stood out
and people did want to talk to me, and after a
bit of conversation, would hit me up for money.
You can decide to give or not. Keeping a little
loose cash in your pocket is a better option if
you do feel you want to give some away.
WATER: Don’t drink tap water or even brush
your teeth with it. Also, beware of juice from
restaurants or hotels, as it may be watered down
with local tap water.
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