Looking at possibly going to Accra and Nairobi for a month each just to see what it’s like. Anyone been? Any thoughts?
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.
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.
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.
I live in Nairobi. What are you looking for?
Very curious if it’s as safe for women as men
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!!!
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
A lot of DNs in Cape Town
Shhhhh don’t tell the others
In Cape Town right now - my Airbnb has a generator so no loadshedding
Any one have thoughts on Lagos?
Was just there for a week (to travel, not to DN). Might not be too useful but lmk in case you have any questions