Travelling FIRST CLASS on Kenya's SGR | is it worth it?
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Published 2024-06-20
Although flying from Nairobi to Malindi is much quicker we decided to try the cheaper alternative, and take the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) from Nairobi to Mombasa, then a 2.5 hour shuttle from Mombasa to Watamu.
This 6 hour journey passes through the stunning Tsavo National Park and the chance to see wild elephant is high!
But was it worth it?..
How to book SGR:
Tickets can be booked directly with metickets.krc.co.ke/ or with a Big Time Ultimate Transfers (+254 726 779471)
Train Times:
The express train from Nairobi to Mombasa departs every day at 15:00 & 22:00
The inter-county train from Nairobi to Mombasa departs every day at 08:00
Train ticket prices:
First class - 4,500 KES per person
Second class - 1,500 KES per person
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All Comments (21)
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As of yesterday what you experienced is now business class. They are bringing in real first class coaches with one seat per window with recliner seats, reading lights e.t.c in a few weeks time. The new coaches will be exactly what you would experience in a first class section in a plane. So I guess you will need to do part two of this first class video.
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I absolutely adore this little family. Always looking forward to More adventures with you guys. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Please always speak up no matter what. Coz your life is in the driver's hands
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Am always here to enjoy these beautiful people's vlog so lovely and adorable. Am Kenyan In Texas. I will definately go for SGR and then instead of the shuttle, I will order my own uber.
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Adam - Check's too thorough I don't know what they're looking for...
Adam - My daughter will never ever take the shuttle because of the driving
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Very nice experience! 💚
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Coz I like you guys, I didn't skip the ads.
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Safer to fly especially the roads after the rains must be atrocious, and duelling work on the MSA - MLD highway means the journey isnt pleasant.
My dad always drove us during school holidays on NRB - MSA route and I ended up doing a few trips myself, it can be dangerous if you're lulled into speeding but if you stick to 80-100kph and set off 4AM it's a thoroughly challenging and rewarding drive -
Adam(Hulk) carrying all the luggage 🧳😅
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You must always speak up your mind and let them know you're not comfortable with how the person is driving.
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Few years back the Al shabab terrorist real caused havoc in Kenya especially at the coastal area & Nairobi,that is the reason security is very tight at the station.
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Tanzania's SRG fast train came into operation last week.. it's a little more luxurious than the one in Kenya.
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Thankyou
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Could you explain more about how you got the shuttle? Was it booked ahead or there specific shuttles that would go to Diani for example?
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Perfect editing. You can opt for self drive taxi pay for a day or 2.
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Do you know whether it's possible to book the shuttle from the Mombasa station to south coast in advance? Thanks.
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SGR is cheaper compared to trains in UK
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Tanzania's is much better and faster.
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Very bad seats on those trains, and quite expensive compared to buses
