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

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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:
Tickets can be booked directly with metickets.krc.... 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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@likatalikata3823 3 месяца назад

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.

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Interesting! We'll keep an eye out, and start saving up for the inevitable high prices 🙈

@ProfAkili 3 месяца назад

hehehe.... I love your jokes

@SaidKasomo 3 месяца назад

That happening amid the ongoing chaos

@ulimbombonaulindi5088 2 месяца назад

Two weeks gone, any updates?

@kcburgas4751 2 месяца назад

@@ProfAkili....tumepanga na tumetenga my frienn😅😅..wewe ngoja tu..

@DannieKamete 2 месяца назад

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

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

Awesome, thanks for watching 🙌

@faithmungai6149 3 месяца назад

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

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

You're so kind ❤️ Thank you for the support 🙏

@EricksonMwaluma-e4l 14 дней назад

Thank you, you have just gained another subscriber

@WhereNextFamily 11 дней назад

Awesome, thank you!

@Sure254 3 месяца назад

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.

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the support 🙏 ❤️

@rikayangu3833 2 месяца назад

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

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

Yes the train was definitely better than we expected. If you haven't been to Watamu yet you have to check it out. It's nothing like any other coastal town in Kenya. Quiet, but full of amazing little restaurants and beautiful hotels. It's like Diani 20 years ago

@janewamaithambuthia8026 21 день назад

And sandstorm beautiful bag well represented ❤

@WhereNextFamily 19 дней назад

Thank you 🙂 We love Sandstorm

@faithmutai_ 3 месяца назад

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

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Welcome!

@zedekiahkwame640 Месяц назад

Good videos , enjoy Africa, enjoy Kenya ❤‼️🙏

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Thank you 🙏

@felixnyaga3197 Месяц назад

Karibu tena Na tena Kenya, you are a wonderful family

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Thank you 🙏

@nicholastoo858 3 месяца назад

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

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

🥳 Legend

@musajumba559 3 месяца назад

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.

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

I actually think it's great that security is tight. Makes you feel much safer

@rikayangu3833 2 месяца назад

BTW speaking of Kenya roads..............it took me over 10 years to travel long distance in Kenya roads (last year)because most of the drivers don`t make you feel very safe. But having done it that once,I'm sure not repeating it any time soon, it was horrible. The plan was to take a bus from Kisumu to Mombasa, but when we reached Nairobi, the driver left and did not come back, we sat there till morning so I left and flew the rest of the way.That`s when I took the train back to Nairobi from Mombasa, very positive experience. Again going from Nairobi to Kisumu was horrible, the journey took 11 hours so I arrived in Kisumu past midnight. I thought "ok it can`t be too bad, kenyans (my kenyan family included)travel by road so I decided to do it again Kisumu -Nairobi................almost missed my midnight flight although I left Kisumu at 9am. So for me road trips in Kenya is a no-no for the near future. thanks for sharing your SGR experience

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

Yeah Kenyan roads can definitely be an experience 😂 Not for the faint hearted !

@danogeto78 3 месяца назад

Adam(Hulk) carrying all the luggage 🧳😅

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

That's my job 💪

@ketanshukla2961 3 месяца назад

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

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Yes agreed if going to Watamu I'd definitely fly in future, however going between Nairobi and Mombasa I think the train is a very good option.

@KCSM_1200 Месяц назад

Ese tren se ve muy moderno

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Yes it’s not bad. We have definitely been on much worse 😉

@Monroe-fq3tz 3 месяца назад

Please always speak up no matter what. Coz your life is in the driver's hands

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

It's true 🙏

@carolmutua5266 3 месяца назад

Yep, we speak up even in matatus with all the other passengers on board. Some drivers are pretty reckless.

@FlorinaPopovici-bj8ru 3 месяца назад

Very nice experience! 💚

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Thanks. We enjoyed it 😀

@lyannbeth9096 3 месяца назад

Welcome to Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

Asante 🙂 ❤️

@destinyengie 2 месяца назад

i am from kenya and i wanted to welcome you to our conutry where next family🤩😘😍🥰

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

Asante 🙂

@Olivahakeem 3 месяца назад

Thank you for coming to my counrty love ya all

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

Thanks for having us 🙏

@user-kr5dp2ip9g 3 месяца назад

Big up..nice video and amazing experience you had, next time when you get time you can also try Tanzania electricity Sgr train with 160 km/hr also the double deckers train from Germany and EMU train from South korea..you're welcome!!

@PalaceHolderTV 3 месяца назад

Toka hapa kweraa kabisa 😂

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

We'd love to try them 🙂 We might just have to start a GoFundMe to pay for all that travel 😂

@user-kr5dp2ip9g 3 месяца назад

@@WhereNextFamily when you go there just tell me..I'll contribute (you and your family) go and return ticket in Business class for Sgr train..doesn't matter where you gonna go..(just for love and appreciation for what you're doing)

@agysnoo 23 дня назад

May i ask ...during the security checks is one allowed to take in drinks please?

@WhereNextFamily 19 дней назад

Yes they are just checking for weapons etc.

@DotiVirtuoso 2 месяца назад

second class also gets tables, the seats face each other like in a restaurant

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

How is the comfort?

@floraandbella2337 2 месяца назад

In the begining when you said that the security was verry high i was honestly shoked because thats what im used to. Do they not do that in the uk🤔? Im going on a trip to malindi on monday by myself and the full price was 18,000

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

There is no security in train stations in the Uk. Sometimes there will be a police presence but no bag checks or queuing. You walk in the door and get on the train. Sometimes there’s barriers where you have to scan your ticket before it will let you on the train but often you can just jump on and buy your ticket once you’re on the train.

@JoshuaMumo-l9c Месяц назад

learn new languages using Immersive translate it's amazing 🤩

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Ok 👍🏼

@altentic8616 3 месяца назад

Tanzania's SRG fast train came into operation last week.. it's a little more luxurious than the one in Kenya.

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Oh I see you're trying to stir the pot here in the comments 😂 You're about have the 254 army coming at you 😉 But in all seriousness I didn't know about the Tanzanian one. Will have to try when we next cross the border 🙏

@ProfAkili 3 месяца назад

please, relax and quietly return to your corner

@geoffreychege-he8ym 3 месяца назад

But it covers a smaller distance though...

@samuelwainaina1155 3 месяца назад

You're right, but there are better trains everywhere. 😂😂😂

@dianaombogo3987 3 месяца назад

You’re right but does it pass in the middle of your National Park

@Nadee300 Месяц назад

I'M thinking about your daughter, who has travelled all around the world at a very young age

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

She has seen a lot! 🙂

@JohnMghanga-ok2uj 3 месяца назад

Perfect editing. You can opt for self drive taxi pay for a day or 2.

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Thanks 😊 Self drive/rental is an option if you're only going for a couple of days. We go for longer periods of time and like to work while we travel as well. The highway is also notorious for accidents 🙈

@JohnMghanga-ok2uj 3 месяца назад

@@WhereNextFamily OK.

@tpinto1535 3 месяца назад

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?

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

We used a company for our shuttle. It was called Big Time ultimate transfers. I'm sure they do other destinations as well. You can also just arrive and find one of these guys with signs and they will put you in the right van

@sue803 Месяц назад

@tpinto When you get to Mombasa terminus shuttles and nissans to different destinations are available

@adrianagrey8887 Месяц назад

Karibu Kenya

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Asante

@MemusiNaigoyek 3 месяца назад

You must always speak up your mind and let them know you're not comfortable with how the person is driving.

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

It's true. But nobody else seems to think his driving was a problem 😂

@MemusiNaigoyek 3 месяца назад

@@WhereNextFamily Don't wait for someone else to notice as you will have prevented an accident occurring in the first place. Speak up and Don't be afraid.

@_hi910 Месяц назад

I'm in Kenya and I can confirm that the security in the SGR is not a joke, when I was going to Mombasa I saw someone getting pinned on the ground bc she had a vape

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Oh wow! That’s crazy. I think solid security is important, but restraining someone over a vape might be overkill

@nimrodchokwe711 Месяц назад

THE OLD BRITISH TRAINS HAD FIRST AND SECOND CLASS CABINS BUT KENYANS WERE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THEM, VERY SAD!

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

These trains are pretty spotless, so I guess things have changed since then

@durutticolumn6002 3 месяца назад

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 ??? 😀😀😀

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

😂 didn't say "too thorough" I said "very thorough" and that it was a good thing 😉

@mbuggua 2 месяца назад

Would you pay for a seat for an 18Month baby or hold her for the ride? is there space for maybe a carseat/stroller for a baby to sleep?

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

I’m not sure. I think an 18 month old would be free but best check with the agency we’ve linked in the description

@annaogusini7904 3 месяца назад

SGR is cheaper compared to trains in UK

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Oh that's for sure. Trains in the UK are a joke! SGR was great 👍

@phanicegekonge261 3 месяца назад

I’m actually from the same country as them btw I wanna meet you guys irl

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Are you in Kenya?

@imeldaw.m5525 3 месяца назад

Thankyou

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

You’re welcome 😊

@spiseri 3 месяца назад

Do you know whether it's possible to book the shuttle from the Mombasa station to south coast in advance? Thanks.

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

There are lots of guys with signs outside the terminus when you arrive. I'm sure you could just approach one and get a ride. We prefer to book in advance though

@chepkiruilangat9725 Месяц назад

God bless

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Thank you

@PrinsessPendo-d5m Месяц назад

OMG I sent there

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Were you travelling on the same train?

@tonybucks12 Месяц назад

New sub😂❤

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Welcome!! 🙏

@margaretkirimania1220 3 месяца назад

🎉

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

🙌

@MitchellLengerak-f3y 23 дня назад

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@WhereNextFamily 19 дней назад

❤️

@BloomerVicky Месяц назад

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@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

🙌

@crystalwinny3800 Месяц назад

Even at the airport they have sniffer dogs

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

It’s pretty normal at airports, but first time I’ve seen them at a train station

@ericananda5690 3 месяца назад

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

🙏❤️

@destinyengie 2 месяца назад

do you like our food

@WhereNextFamily 2 месяца назад

We love Kenyan Chakula ❤️

@MarkFagan-c6b 3 месяца назад

I hate that train ride and will never do it again.

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Oh really? What did you hate about it? We thought it was pretty good

@artisthusnatalal3099 3 месяца назад

Maybe going slow? I hated it too. I thought it was like the Japan bullet train😂😂😂

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

😂 yeah I think maybe we went in with low expectations which is why we enjoyed it. If we expected a bullet train we'd be very disappointed as well 😉

@itsmee505 Месяц назад

The daughter should speak

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Sometimes she speaks, and sometimes she chooses not to participate 😊 it’s her choice

@itsmee505 Месяц назад

@@WhereNextFamily wanna hear her angelic voice 🥹🥹

@francismuinde7873 Месяц назад

Tanzania the best kenyan its a lorry

@WhereNextFamily Месяц назад

Ok, but this is not comparing them. Only reviewing our experience 😉

@loudmouthnewyorker2803 3 месяца назад

Someone has to solve the Great Chapati Mystery. How does that magnificent flat dough keep appearing on your plates? Check the internet and it seems the threat of terrorism is rearing it's ugly head again in Africa so hence the security checks. Be safe Where Next Family.

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

😂 its a secret. Really our suitcases are just full of chapatis. We don't own anything else, just cameras and chapatis 😂

@loudmouthnewyorker2803 3 месяца назад

@@WhereNextFamily Mystery solved!

@ProfAkili 3 месяца назад

Very bad seats on those trains, and quite expensive compared to buses

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Personally I disagree on the comfort side. I found it very comfortable, and lots of space to love around that you don't get on a bus. It's also much much safer than taking the bus. I know the train is not within everyone's budget, so of course in that instance then the bus is the obvious choice, but personally I would pick the train over the bus 10 times out of 10

@owenomwanawayesu6961 3 месяца назад

Tanzania's is much better and faster.

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Maybe one day we will check it out

@chekishambarealestate5210 2 месяца назад

You wish

@PedroPetro Месяц назад

Hate

@owenomwanawayesu6961 Месяц назад

@@WhereNextFamilyplease do. I’m Kenyan and I know what I know.

@owenomwanawayesu6961 Месяц назад

@@chekishambarealestate5210Please just check it out,It’s not hate,I am Kenyan and being honest.

@jessicakallen 3 месяца назад

Great review Adam I would feel the same about the shuttle bus 🫣 so just to confirm you prebook SGR online before going to the ticket counter in the terminal? I reckon the SGR is good if you’re headed to Diani but Watamu it’s probably better just to fly 😅

@WhereNextFamily 3 месяца назад

Thank you 😊 yeah sometimes you get a responsible driver but unfortunately a lot of the time these guys are on the clock and they do this route so often that they go into autopilot. Yes, you book your tickets online, then collect at the station on the day (give yourself an hour before your train). Tickets sell out so I wouldn't advise trying to buy on the day.

@jessicakallen 3 месяца назад

@@WhereNextFamilygreat thanks dude 😊