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10 hours in Nairobi airport?

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wojtekd Premium account Joined: Oct 02 Points: 74870 Posts: 411 Posted: 2005-11-14 21:36:00    Hi Globies I'll be forced to wait 10 hours for connection in NBO. Do they allow to stay such a long time in transit area? Are there retiring rooms or a transit hotel? (I want to avoid to go to the city because they will charge me for visa). Thanks... Wojtek --- You can lose everything, but nobody will take away what you saw and what you experienced... W.D. Reply    Reply with quote    Contact wojtekd   rangutan Premium account Joined: Aug 04 Points: 34752 Posts: 1044 Posted: 2005-11-14 22:22:00    Visa? Why 10-hours and not 24+10 or 48+10 or one week? In many countries there are special short-term "stopover" deals, usually, you mean (reentry) Airport Tax of about 10$. Ask before or at arrival. Why not stay a few days while you are there anyway!!! I always choose between staying/playing chess with other travellers at the airport OR going for a "quickie" city tour into town! Iv'e always decided to stay for a while and explore a bit! :-) RR [ This Message was edited by: rangutan on 2005-11-14 22:25 ] --- Rudolf "Rangutan" Graspointner Reply    Reply with quote    Contact rangutan   trondpg Joined: Nov 03 Points: 727 Posts: 7 Posted: 2005-11-14 23:48:00    There are quite a few taxfree shops and a transit lounge with a small restaurant at the airport in Nairobi, however not very comfortable. I can asure you that your'e going to get bored, but you'll survive. Trond --- I have travelled a lot in Tanzania and especially in Zanzibar and would be glad to give advice to other Globo members. Reply    Reply with quote    Contact trondpg   daniserralta Premium account Joined: Aug 02 Points: 11491 Posts: 124 Posted: 2005-11-21 17:32:00    Hey Wojtek!!! I'm currently in Nairobi. When are you coming? Tell me if you will come soon or if it's too late for a bier in central Nairobi, right? I'm leaving soon to Ethiopia by road via Moyale. Bye! Dani! --- The journey is the reward. -- Tao saying Reply    Reply with quote    Contact daniserralta   wojtekd Premium account Joined: Oct 02 Points: 74870 Posts: 411 Posted: 2005-12-19 10:34:00    I just returned from Africa. Now I know regarding Nairobi airport: If you do not want to pay for the Kenyan visa and go to the city /nowadays not very safe/ you have two options: for 20 USD you can stay up to 4 hours in one of two first class lounges /snacks and alc. drinks included/ or to go to the hidden and unconfortable Kenya Airways transit lounge – watch the sign just before immigration control. Wojtek --- You can lose everything, but nobody will take away what you saw and what you experienced... W.D. Reply    Reply with quote    Contact wojtekd   mj2004 Joined: Jan 06 Points: 717 Posts: 13 Posted: 2006-01-14 21:08:00    10 hours, nightmare! I have to say I did not feel very safe in Nairobi, especially as a 'muzungo'! --- Life is too short - live it! Reply    Reply with quote    Contact mj2004