Essential The Official Coli Travel Thread

[brooklyn_boulevard]

Is it a place you recommend checking out or its just too messed up for a western traveler?
Also, is race a huge factor or money hinders that perception of the race factor?

 

[phcitywarrior]

Is it a place you recommend checking out or its just too messed up for a western traveler?
Also, is race a huge factor or money hinders that perception of the race factor?

I'd definitely recommend it for a westerner. There were a lot of Europeans when I went there 3 summers ago. It's actually a lot of fun it's just that I saw some pretty weird ass stuff there, but it can be expected when that region is infamous for it's p4p scene and then you have oddballs that flock there for things they can't/won't do in their western countries.

South East Asia is a blast during the summer months.

 

[the bossman]

what are some of yalls favorite airlines to fly on?

Qatar Airways is nice if you are traveling to middle east or Asia.

My absolute favorite is Turkish Airlines.. Flown with them to Europe and Africa

 

[phcitywarrior]

Qatar Airways is nice if you are traveling to middle east or Asia.

My absolute favorite is Turkish Airlines.. Flown with them to Europe and Africa

Turkish has been making moves of late. My sister just used them to head to Greece.

I had planned to use them for my SA+Kenya trip. $820 round trip, I didn't pull the trigger because I wasn't sure on my SA visa status

Now I gotta use Ethiopian

 

[brooklyn_boulevard]

@phcitywarrior cool.
Favorite airline: It used to be Qatar airways until I realized they tend to be alittle bit uptight when it comes to drinks. There was a time I ordered about three shots of vodka back to back........I am not a light weight; Hence, I wasn't drunk at all. This dude had the nerve to tell me....."I think you had enough."
Took my business to Lufthansa. Germans love drinking. You ask for a shot of vodka and they bring half a cup of vodka
Been a loyal fan to Lufthansa ever since. lol

 

[phcitywarrior]

@the bossman

My man, do you recommend me getting a rental car in Jo'Burg? I don't wanna blow all my money on Uber and such. I'll be going with pretty heavy pockets regardless but I still would rather spend on actual events rather than transportation.

I think I should be good with Uber in Nairobi. The prices seem more reasonable and the city seems less spread out, plus I plan on staying in Westlands, close to the action.

Also, what's a good amount to bring for 8 days for both cities (not including flight and accommodation). I'm definitely be looking to splurge a bit (go to a few nice restaurants, hit the clubs, hit the markets and shop etc) but I'm not gonna try and get too crazy (tax season is around the corner though and I will be celebrating my B-day in Nairobi ). Is $1k for each week overkill?

EDIT: I plan on staying in the Maboneng Precinct when in Jo'Burg. I plan to move all around the city. I plan on staying in Westlands while in Nairobi.

 

[the bossman]

@the bossman

My man, do you recommend me getting a rental car in Jo'Burg? I don't wanna blow all my money on Uber and such. I'll be going with pretty heavy pockets regardless but I still would rather spend on actual events rather than transportation.

I think I should be good with Uber in Nairobi. The prices seem more reasonable and the city seems less spread out, plus I plan on staying in Westlands, close to the action.

Also, what's a good amount to bring for 8 days for both cities (not including flight and accommodation). I'm definitely be looking to splurge a bit (go to a few nice restaurants, hit the clubs, hit the markets and shop etc) but I'm not gonna try and get too crazy (tax season is around the corner though and I will be celebrating my B-day in Nairobi ). Is $1k for each week overkill?

EDIT: I plan on staying in the Maboneng Precinct when in Jo'Burg. I plan to move all around the city. I plan on staying in Westlands while in Nairobi.

When is the last time you drove opposite side? and do you plan on doing any day trips outside the city? If you're not doing any day trips outside the city just stick to Uber. You can probably get anywhere you need to go for less than $6 a trip. so to me, the hassle of city-driving, finding parking, some streets narrow as hell like more narrow than some DC blocks. uber is just way more convenient especially given the price. in SA with that exchange rate you will feel like a king. I think last time I went Nov 2016 it was around 13 to 1. food and drink will be stupid cheap. only thing pricey may have been day tour type stuff, where they pick you up at your hotel/airbnb and go somewhere for the entire day, but that's normal in any country.

Nairobi is different. especially in Westlands. Westlands is the prime spot for wealthy Kenyans and expats, so even though the exchange rate is good, things are more expensive there. Everything is priced in knowing that most folks got American/Euro paper. Outside of Westlands things get cheaper. Theres this one spot for nyama choma called Njuguna’s. this is a very popular locals spot. straight up hole in the wall type joint where ya uncles and dad would come to watch the game on a lazy Sunday afternoon drinking guiness all day. I was there with this one chick and we saw one of the presidents people walk in with his bodyguards after the inauguration. was pretty dope. since you not doing Mombasa you should probably be good with 1k for week in Kenya.

between the two I wouldn't be surprised if you had some cash leftover after SA.

 

[phcitywarrior]

When is the last time you drove opposite side? and do you plan on doing any day trips outside the city? If you're not doing any day trips outside the city just stick to Uber. You can probably get anywhere you need to go for less than $6 a trip. so to me, the hassle of city-driving, finding parking, some streets narrow as hell like more narrow than some DC blocks. uber is just way more convenient especially given the price. in SA with that exchange rate you will feel like a king. I think last time I went Nov 2016 it was around 13 to 1. food and drink will be stupid cheap. only thing pricey may have been day tour type stuff, where they pick you up at your hotel/airbnb and go somewhere for the entire day, but that's normal in any country.

Nairobi is different. especially in Westlands. Westlands is the prime spot for wealthy Kenyans and expats, so even though the exchange rate is good, things are more expensive there. Everything is priced in knowing that most folks got American/Euro paper. Outside of Westlands things get cheaper. Theres this one spot for nyama choma called Njuguna’s. this is a very popular locals spot. straight up hole in the wall type joint where ya uncles and dad would come to watch the game on a lazy Sunday afternoon drinking guiness all day. I was there with this one chick and we saw one of the presidents people walk in with his bodyguards after the inauguration. was pretty dope. since you not doing Mombasa you should probably be good with 1k for week in Kenya.

between the two I wouldn't be surprised if you had some cash leftover after SA.

For SA, I'll be in the city proper. I don't plan on doing any trips outside the city. I even talked to my boy from SA and he said to forgo the car rental. I haven't driven on the left side of the road in a while and I don't want to worry about parking and petrol. A car is just an additional liability.
For my trip in SA, I simply plan on seeing the sights within Jo'Burg. I'm here to mingle with people and catch the Jo'Burg vibe, not see animals .

It's good to know 1k will cover me well both Kenya and SA. I get what you're saying about Westlands. It's kind of like my family home in Abuja, Nigeria. Abuja is where all the embassies are located so things are priced accordingly unlike in Lagos that's a bit more varied as far as income. I plan to be in Westlands more so to rest but plan to hit the CBD for fun/hitting the town. Either way, I think I'll be good. I know how to navigate these African countries well.

If I get leftover cash from SA then I'll just add it to my Nairobi budget.

Good looking out on the nyama choma spot. If this thing is half as good as suya in Nigeria then we in there

 

[brooklyn_boulevard]

@phcitywarrior I am alittle bit confused. kindly clear this confusion....... are u planning to have $1000 in Nairobi for 8 days as pocket money??
Will this count towards accommodation as well. Let me know

 

[phcitywarrior]

@phcitywarrior I am alittle bit confused. kindly clear this confusion....... are u planning to have $1000 in Nairobi for 8 days as pocket money??
Will this count towards accommodation as well. Let me know

The $1k is purely pocket money. My accomodation has been sorted out.

So the $1k (USD) would be for a sim card + airtime, food, ubers, drinks, clubs, shopping and anything else that pops up.

 

[brooklyn_boulevard]

That will be about $125/day. If you are not those guys that love showing off in clubs but just love having drinks by yourself + the chick you are hanging out with......That will be good money. You can have a crazy good amount of fun within that budget. No doubt about it even the top clubs in westlands.

 

[phcitywarrior]

That will be about $125/day. If you are not those guys that love showing off in clubs but just love having drinks by yourself + the chick you are hanging out with......That will be good money. You can have a crazy good amount of fun within that budget. No doubt about it even the top clubs in westlands.

I just might be one of those guys.

Lol, jokes aside I even think $1k may even be too much. But I do plan on going out pretty much every night. It'll be my birthday in Nairobi and I plan to enjoy it

 

[brooklyn_boulevard]

You should treat yourself to a threesome for your birthday.

 

[the bossman]

It'll be my borthday in Nairobi and I plan to enjoy it

i'm jealous mayne. gonna have the time of your life

If you gonna be with your peoples hit Onyx Lounge on Ngong road and get a nice lil VIP table and ball out. it's a little bit outside of Westlands.
Also do not leave without hitting up Brew Bistro one night on Mpaka road. if you go on a saturday night, get there early like 9p latest

 

[phcitywarrior]

i'm jealous mayne. gonna have the time of your life

If you gonna be with your peoples hit Onyx Lounge on Ngong road and get a nice lil VIP table and ball out. it's a little bit outside of Westlands.
Also do not leave without hitting up Brew Bistro one night on Mpaka road. if you go on a saturday night, get there early like 9p latest

Damn man. I'm only gonna be there a week.

Please give me a list of 3 or 4 must do/see places. I have essentially 1 weekend in Nairobi and 1.5 weekends in Jo'Burg.

Seems like Brew Bistro is already one place.