Travelling FIRST CLASS on Kenya's SGR🇰🇪 is it worth it?

Travelling from Nairobi to our favourite coastal town of Watamu can be expensive when flights can set you back over $300 USD
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:

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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[likatalikata]

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.

[ric]

Your channels deserve MORE views! Always TOP TOP quality

[DannieKamete]

Brilliant. Kenya looks gorgeous and friendly. Subscribed and will watch your other videos

[faithmungai]

I absolutely adore this little family. Always looking forward to More adventures with you guys. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[sintoderrick]

New subscriber alert! Karibu Kenya. Lovely family. Awesome content. Keep it coming.

[MarieDianne-sz]

Your new subscriber 🇰🇪 🇬🇧 thanks sharing with us❤❤

[EricksonMwaluma-el]

Thank you, you have just gained another subscriber

[peterayoma]

Whether in a shuttle or a bus you have the right to tell the driver to drive carefully. Yiu might be surprised that the others are sharing your views and no one wants to speak. Your safety starts with you by speaking out. Asante

[musajumba]

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.

[zedekiahkwame]

Good videos, enjoy Africa, enjoy Kenya ❤‼️🙏

[mathewngure]

You are very on point with road safety. It scares me as a local driving around

[faithmutai_]

I'm glad to watch your video, it's my first time

[WhoStoleMyYoungMe]

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.

[nicholastoo]

Coz I like you guys, I didn't skip the ads.

[ketanshukla]

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

[JuddieLusimba]

Now they have introduced business class you canncome back and enjoy the new service which is Kshs. 12, 000 to Mombasa

[rikayangu]

Brilliant, i was born and brought up in Kenya, but I have been away so long and seeing things from your lenses is fun.I used the train last year for the first time and I have to admit I was impressed.
A friend booked me in economy and I was horrified at the through of using economy(second class) but I was well positively impressed.none of the back-in-the-day trains with chickens and goats trying to fight for seats lol.
You are right, local flights in Kenya can be expensive especially if you`re booking in the last minute.Especially KQ is much more expensive, but Jambo Jet are "fairly priced"
I have to admit I have never been to Watamu, always asked myself why go to Watamu when I can go to Mombasa south coast or the north coast.Having said that, I find that Malindi is quieter compared to Mombasa and I think from what I have heard, watamu is even quieter.
Thanks so much for sharing

[felixnyaga]

Karibu tena Na tena Kenya, you are a wonderful family

[tpinto]

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?

[janewamaithambuthia]

And sandstorm beautiful bag well represented ❤