I love all what I see. I've never been into a sgr but I can see it looks exactly like in the plane even the toilet. Thanks for showing us inside of a first class sgr
Amazing content, it's about time you guys tried the SGR. I think most of the railway in the national parks is elevated so animals can cross, hence the hefty $3bn price tag.
The 7km viaduct/bridge across NNP costs a whooping $420 million usd if you read the feasibility report... If the railway had avoided the park and was built in human populated areas, the pricetag would have gone up to $625m
The Old Railway, i.e "The Lunatic Express" took about twenty hours to Mombasa and had sleeping coaches. The first class was more luxurious, and served three course meals in the restaurant. Even had a police station and cells at the back.
I actually lost my backpack going through security at the SGR... coming from the US, I'm so used to buying my ticket and booking the train without delay or whatsoever. But I was so overwhelmed by all the extra security and screening that you have to go through, sheesh. I'm like, if the dog and the first screening doesn't find anything on ppl, is all that extra screening really necessary?
@@Bawse215 you lost your backpack at SGR security???..like you put your bag down , stand right there , the dog sniffs n you pick it...I don't mean to be rude or anything thing but, loosing a bag at SGR security while standing Right there is the highest level of carelessness I have ever heard....if you lost it inside the train , I would understand...
Wonderful perspectives! Yes the railway line crossing especially through the Nairobi NP caused lots of discontent from conservationists. The fear of cutting off animal migratory routes, noise distractions and altered sceneries was eventually mitigated by the long flyover track across the park. Same with Tsavo NP. Big animals like elephants and giraffes can safely cross through the underpasses
Nothing was mitigated, it's a huge eyesore. It reduced the park surface area and introduced invasive species during the construction, and caused alot of ecological damage elsewhere in kenya due to sand mining for the huge amount of concrete needed to build it. And I've never seen a single train cross over it.
@@timosnieder4637 Do you live in Utopia!? That's the price that any ecosystem pays for such major infrastructural developments. Trains ply through the park without any hitch and no one is complaining.
@@timosnieder4637 its better than the one the Europeans constructed that actually cut through the Tsavo NP with no overpasses hence animals being knocked dead off the railway line by trains. That was actually the biggest eye sore.
It's crazy how many trains pass through national parks at ground level in Europe with no complaints but when Kenya mitigates this with flyovers to minimise animal disruption you get likes of Timo sounding off like they are the morality police. African countries also have to industrialise and I'm glad that Kenya is doing so in a considered way.
I've used both first class and economy,and the fact that am a loner traveller first class is the best,it's way comfortable, access to the restaurant and every body be minding their business, economy is good if you are traveling as a group anyway as a loner traveller you will hate facing strangers for 8 hours,you can't sleep urgh
Very true of the Mani's.Most other folks would be rushing to do videos on the desperately poor folks in the slum areas.Thanks for focussing on positive aspects.
I don’t know who needs to hear this today but hold your head up and smile better days are coming just trust and have faith in God and Let’s Repent and walk in the ways of the Lord be blessed.
🎶My land is Kenya🎶 Flyover in the park was brilliant thinking!!awww i love Kenya! I luv that you enjoyed your meal onboard..chefs n food in Kenya are outstanding.
@@TheTororist they have never allowed people to carry their own alcohol ever, however they used to sell it on board but I have it on good authority that they stopped.
Eeeeeeeeey,, finally another video 📸,, kept looking for your notification finally you guys are back,,,,we had missed your videos.... excited for more coming...... SURPRISE US
Paul café should work on a better LOOKING MENU-script. What was that. Looks all chewed up hehe. Sorry, am too picky. its like I watch ur videos frame by frame. ur videos are so good. thank God for u guys. three things I have loved watching in this lifetime, Oprah, Ellen, Dave and Tracey. While typing that last bit I actually wrote Dave and Mani the first time. Thanks TH-cam for the edit button. Good job guys
7:33 what's going on there? Train and bridge disappear 🤔. Oh! It's under construction. Actually looks like a locomotive when watching at lower resolution. Because of you guys I have fallen in love with Kenya. For that, thank you 😘.
I`m planning my trip to Kenya and wanted to book train tickets, but it turns out that VISA and Masster are not accepted, only MPESA. That is a major problem. Can you recommend any other option to book a ticket? And also is there any option to choose the seats?
This is one of my fave things to do. You forgot to tell them that if you flush tissue down the loo, they'll announce that you shouldn't. And thanks for using the Kenyan Benga music sound :D....similar to the SA one
SGR was ok but a bit uncomfortable.but i still miss the old lunatic express overnight train with silver service dinner.that was a lovely way to travel nbi to pwani and vice versa.looks like 1st class sgr is the way to go though but often sold out 1st class.
my group of 9 seniors are going to take this train to Mombasa ( 1st class, of course) in August. I have been searching for the info about acheck in service for big suitcases . Because of our 1 month long trip, we , as seniors , have big suitcases . Last summer, We took Delani train to Delani National park in Alaska , there is check in luggage service, like at the airport. We checked in our big suitcases and checked out at the final destination. I wonder whether with this SGR , passengers have to haul their own suitcases into the wagons or check in their suitcases We need the info for our packing. I emailed to SGR and did not receive an answer ( the government all over the world has the same attitude). I hope Dave or anyone who reads this comment will give me the info. Thanks Dave and all
Good morning, Yes, people have to carry their luggages i to the train and place them in the luggage compartment. That being said, the staff is generally very nice and always ready to assist passengers.
Amazing vedio,I have only used the SGR about 2 or 3 times but never in 1st class when going to VOI and usually always stay in Vakani Hotel because the others like Afrikanas is usually full, anyway great vedio ❤️
To be honest all most the just because I'm not from there people told first class is better much love all the way from Los Angeles my favorite couple ❤️ 💕 💑 💖 ♥️ 💙 ❤️ 💕
Hi guys! How did you buy the tickets? In advance or at the train station? Is it possible to buy at the train station for the day of the travel in first class?
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Voi is our neighbor its about an km to go to voi cause as we are from mombasa
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@Dave when will you come Tanzania for SGR Tour ?
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I'm in diaspora I give people your channel when they ask me about Kenya. Thanks for seeing the good in our country 🤳
Wow thanks a lot for sharing! 🙏🏼❤️
@@dfui. don't make yourself soo small and shy. Walk tall. Talk about your country and always put yourself bele bele.If you don't, nobody else will
Am so impressed with Safari in Kenya. Thumbs up for your Videos guys!!!!
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Nobody had done a proper video of the train ride, you guys did it so effortlessly.
I'm glad you enjoyed :)
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I love all what I see. I've never been into a sgr but I can see it looks exactly like in the plane even the toilet. Thanks for showing us inside of a first class sgr
Ot really did feel like a plane!!
I love you two, the way you advertise Kenya!!! One would think we're born there. Indeed you are the best ambassadors Kenya has
wow we really appreciate that! :)
Trie
Thank you for your coverge . I am planning to visiti kenya in apr. then will travel by train to mumbasa.
Have fun! :)
Thanks for seeing Good in our Country.
It's truly humbling.
God Bless you. Just subscribed to your Content
Welcome onboard! 😎
I can't wait to come back home and experience the SGR for the first time ❤🙏
You're gonna love it.
Amazing content, it's about time you guys tried the SGR. I think most of the railway in the national parks is elevated so animals can cross, hence the hefty $3bn price tag.
Exactly 👍🏼🐆
The 7km viaduct/bridge across NNP costs a whooping $420 million usd if you read the feasibility report... If the railway had avoided the park and was built in human populated areas, the pricetag would have gone up to $625m
@@dennisfidha Nice to know. Thanks for sharing :)
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I always travel with SGR. Very safe and comfortable. Thx Mani
I fully agree with that. 10/10
I've used the Economy class for about 5 times to and from Mombasa and Nairobi..it's fun coz you get to see so much like people,nature etc..
It's a fun ride for sure :)
I'm Kenyan and I've never travelled on a SGR. I fly often. I think next time I'm gonna use SGR
It's worth a try :)
The Old Railway, i.e "The Lunatic Express" took about twenty hours to Mombasa and had sleeping coaches. The first class was more luxurious, and served three course meals in the restaurant. Even had a police station and cells at the back.
Oh really! I did not know that.
It was the best. I miss it.
Was actually "The Lunatic Express". Named so by the opposition party in the UK at the time.
Took 12 hours
Does it still operate?
I like that....security at the SGR makes any airport look like kindergaten😅😅😅😅
Its so true! But just in Nairobi haha! The security in Voi was a joke! 😅😅😅
@@DaveMani 😅😅😅....
@@DaveMani Mombasa is also as heightened as Nairobi.
I actually lost my backpack going through security at the SGR... coming from the US, I'm so used to buying my ticket and booking the train without delay or whatsoever. But I was so overwhelmed by all the extra security and screening that you have to go through, sheesh. I'm like, if the dog and the first screening doesn't find anything on ppl, is all that extra screening really necessary?
@@Bawse215 you lost your backpack at SGR security???..like you put your bag down , stand right there , the dog sniffs n you pick it...I don't mean to be rude or anything thing but, loosing a bag at SGR security while standing Right there is the highest level of carelessness I have ever heard....if you lost it inside the train , I would understand...
Wonderful perspectives!
Yes the railway line crossing especially through the Nairobi NP caused lots of discontent from conservationists. The fear of cutting off animal migratory routes, noise distractions and altered sceneries was eventually mitigated by the long flyover track across the park. Same with Tsavo NP. Big animals like elephants and giraffes can safely cross through the underpasses
Yeah thats why I'm not for it completely but I can see the good in it as well for the people.
Nothing was mitigated, it's a huge eyesore. It reduced the park surface area and introduced invasive species during the construction, and caused alot of ecological damage elsewhere in kenya due to sand mining for the huge amount of concrete needed to build it. And I've never seen a single train cross over it.
@@timosnieder4637 Do you live in Utopia!? That's the price that any ecosystem pays for such major infrastructural developments. Trains ply through the park without any hitch and no one is complaining.
@@timosnieder4637 its better than the one the Europeans constructed that actually cut through the Tsavo NP with no overpasses hence animals being knocked dead off the railway line by trains. That was actually the biggest eye sore.
It's crazy how many trains pass through national parks at ground level in Europe with no complaints but when Kenya mitigates this with flyovers to minimise animal disruption you get likes of Timo sounding off like they are the morality police. African countries also have to industrialise and I'm glad that Kenya is doing so in a considered way.
As kenyan American visiting home, and debating whether to fly or try the SGR, this video was very helpful. Thanks guys
Glad I could help. SGR first class is pretty nice and about 10% of the cost of flying.
I've used both first class and economy,and the fact that am a loner traveller first class is the best,it's way comfortable, access to the restaurant and every body be minding their business, economy is good if you are traveling as a group anyway as a loner traveller you will hate facing strangers for 8 hours,you can't sleep urgh
I would definitely agree with that! :)
I love your travel vlogs and welcome you back to Kenya to now experience the newly launched premium class on SGR. Karibuni
Thanks a lot.
safari i 'm diaspora i give people your channel when they ask me about kenya.Thanks for seeing the good in life our country Kenya.
Thaaanks!
hey missed you guys not sure why i can not see you videos on my feed but i am glad it now working !!
Food to hear! :)
Nice content by the Mani's.Continue doing the good work of marketing Kenya.
Will do! 😬
Most people look at the negative side of AFRICA/KENYA but am happy that you always showing the positive side
We are all about positivity :)
Very true of the Mani's.Most other folks would be rushing to do videos on the desperately poor folks in the slum areas.Thanks for focussing on positive aspects.
After this I am definitely trying the sgr 1st class. Thank you for this 👏👏👏
You're gonna like it 👍🏼
Well done Kenyans I hope the same good quality and services to be continue
For sure :D
Wish it existed when we lived there. Better perspective of the countryside than flying. Thanks for sharing
It's a very good service for sure.
What stops you from visiting there. I live 13 hours flight time from Kenya but I am always there every year and I enjoy using SGR!
I don’t know who needs to hear this today but hold your head up and smile better days are coming just trust and have faith in God and Let’s Repent and walk in the ways of the Lord be blessed.
I love that!! 👍🏼🙏🏼
Looks pretty comfy, we’re looking forward to trying it in a few months time!
You're gonna enjoy the ride I'm sure.
Have always wanted to do that, but always find myself up in clouds.
Great review, and highly motivated to do likewise.
Well we hope you do! :)
@@DaveMani I promise to. Your review was excellent 👍
Thanks for promoting my mother country, Kenya.
Our pleasure :)
🎶My land is Kenya🎶
Flyover in the park was brilliant thinking!!awww i love Kenya!
I luv that you enjoyed your meal onboard..chefs n food in Kenya are outstanding.
Kenya is for sure awesome :)
Coming home next week, I was contemplating SGR for my first time in Mombasa.. Thanks for this
You should try it. MUCH cheaper than flying!
Great content ! Love from Sweden 🇸🇪
Thanks a lot :)
I totally enjoyed the video. Makes me homesick 😢
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Thanks for this video, very helpful.
Glad to read this! :)
The SGR decribition made me subcribe mostly at 6:54-59.😄
Awesome :)
Always traveling with SGR economy
Can't afford first class since I'm still schooling 😁
But hoping for the best 😂😂😂
It still a great way to travel. 👍🏼
SGR is classic and fun travel,enjoy Ke
For sure :)
Thank you for sharing this!
And thank you for watching :)
Kepp your content up bro 🔥🔥
I'm from Mombasa
Thanks a lot.
5 days ago, From Nairobi to Mombasa First class express train was $3000 Shillings and 2 class was 1000 Shillings. ❤️🇨🇦
I guess it went up... :(
Oil prices hiked thats why
Dave And Trace If I had a maths and geograpthy teacher as intresting as both of you,i could be far as a human.i love the vibes exploring☺☺
Exploring is what we live for! 😍
Took the express one in March and I enjoyed it.it was like a safari.clean.you can also carry your own food and snacks and is timely
Yeah the express to Mombasa is a very good option. 🚂
unfortunately (or fortunately) they banned carrying your own alcohol. you can buy beer though on the train
@@TheTororist they have never allowed people to carry their own alcohol ever, however they used to sell it on board but I have it on good authority that they stopped.
Welcome to Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪, glad to discover this channel
Welcome onboard :) 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Nice to see you guys from 🇺🇸❤️
Cheers :)
Eeeeeeeeey,, finally another video 📸,, kept looking for your notification finally you guys are back,,,,we had missed your videos.... excited for more coming...... SURPRISE US
Haha every Wednesdays and Saturdays! We never missed an upload. 😎🙏🏼
Kudos majirani!! Sending love from 255 Tanzania
Cheers Gavin :)
Excellent review dave and tracy.
Very much appreciated.
Paul Caffe my all time favourite
Good stuff :)
Thanks for the good content!
Thanks for watching Philip :)
Good work..... lovely scenery's
Cheers! 👍🏼😍
It's the fun facts for me🤣👌. Good vlog guys
Haha I LOVE fun facts! 😅👍🏼
Amazing! At least you guys got to do something a bit kawa! Great content!
Yes! Thank you!
A sight to behold well appreciate you guys gjve a thumbs up
Thank you :)
Top work as per usual
Thanks man!
Thank you for bringing us top content and showing us beautiful Kenya 🇰🇪
@Dave when will you come Tanzania for SGR Tour ?
Maybe, who knows! :)
Paul café should work on a better LOOKING MENU-script. What was that. Looks all chewed up hehe. Sorry, am too picky. its like I watch ur videos frame by frame. ur videos are so good. thank God for u guys. three things I have loved watching in this lifetime, Oprah, Ellen, Dave and Tracey. While typing that last bit I actually wrote Dave and Mani the first time. Thanks TH-cam for the edit button. Good job guys
Hahaha you are not wrong. The menu was falling appart... 😅
The Nairobi terminus is it at railways or syokimau
Just Google Nairobi SGR Station. Its pretty much on Mombasa road.
I was waiting on this one. ❤❤
It finally went live 😉
2nd!! always wanted to do this. looks amazing .
Haha you're still pretty fast Kyle! ⚡️
Just sending love and light to you two😚😘
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
I love you guys together 😍😍
Thank you Mimi!!!
Hi Dave, are the train stations wheelchair accessible? 8:40 just saw people carrying luggage over the steps and I got concerned
The one in Nairobi does have an elevator. ✅
Home, sweet home. Hope you get to see it and showcase it too
We've been doing it for 2 years and are not stopping anytime soon! :)
You guyss, great content❤
Thank you Simi!
7:33 what's going on there? Train and bridge disappear 🤔.
Oh! It's under construction. Actually looks like a locomotive when watching at lower resolution.
Because of you guys I have fallen in love with Kenya. For that, thank you 😘.
Haha yes that was footage of the construction! :P
It's much more comfortable, cleaner and more modern than any indian trains.
Fair enough.
Dave & Tresse you are they tour regendy the record brokers🔥🔥🔥 all the best,👍🇹🇿
Wow thanks a lot Joyce :)
Good job, welcome kenya
Thank you! 😃
Love your videos 🙌🏽
Thank you
Welcome to Voi my beautiful county 006. Enjoy the tsavo east and west our village is in between 😍
We had the best time there :)
Good to hear you had a good time
Voi my home town 🥰🥰🥰🥰 enjoy guys
Awesome :)
This is a good stuff..thank you
Glad you think so!
I`m planning my trip to Kenya and wanted to book train tickets, but it turns out that VISA and Masster are not accepted, only MPESA. That is a major problem. Can you recommend any other option to book a ticket? And also is there any option to choose the seats?
Yeah... It a really bad system. The only way for you would be to book through a travel agent.
How can I go to Canada you guys? It is not working for me over here in Kenya.
I'm bot sure but all the best to you. 👍🏼
This is one of my fave things to do.
You forgot to tell them that if you flush tissue down the loo, they'll announce that you shouldn't. And thanks for using the Kenyan Benga music sound :D....similar to the SA one
Its for sure a great way to see Kenya! :)
Love your watch dave what kind is it
Its a garmin. Its a fitness tracking watch.
Hi Dave Mani, as an American do I need to have passport or ID to travel on sgr from Nairobi to Mombasa? Thanks
You need an id to buy the tickets yes.
@@DaveMani thanks. How about a for a 14year old child?
This first class is quite something
It was pretty good I have to say. ✨
I guess should try this 😝😝💙💙💙.. Seems amazing.
for sure!
Do the dogs sniff you as well and were the xray checks on you or your bags?
I'm not gonna answer that loll You trying to smuggle something? 🤣
Awesome video 💯
You're the best! :)
SGR was ok but a bit uncomfortable.but i still miss the old lunatic express overnight train with silver service dinner.that was a lovely way to travel nbi to pwani and vice versa.looks like 1st class sgr is the way to go though but often sold out 1st class.
That does sound like a tun experience!
In my bucket list next time am back home with my kids...to visit Mombasa
You're gonna love it Thomas.
my group of 9 seniors are going to take this train to Mombasa ( 1st class, of course) in August. I have been searching for the info about acheck in service for big suitcases . Because of our 1 month long trip, we , as seniors , have big suitcases . Last summer, We took Delani train to Delani National park in Alaska , there is check in luggage service, like at the airport. We checked in our big suitcases and checked out at the final destination. I wonder whether with this SGR , passengers have to haul their own suitcases into the wagons or check in their suitcases We need the info for our packing.
I emailed to SGR and did not receive an answer ( the government all over the world has the same attitude). I hope Dave or anyone who reads this comment will give me the info. Thanks Dave and all
Good morning,
Yes, people have to carry their luggages i to the train and place them in the luggage compartment. That being said, the staff is generally very nice and always ready to assist passengers.
congrats guys you have discovered something new makes for really good vlog looking forward to the next one
I really appreciate your comment :)
Wonderful❤
Thanks 🤗
i went to sgr but i did not go to first class did you go to paul caffe
Of course :)
how do you pay for ticket. mpesa or credit card
We paid by card.
Amazing vedio,I have only used the SGR about 2 or 3 times but never in 1st class when going to VOI and usually always stay in Vakani Hotel because the others like Afrikanas is usually full, anyway great vedio ❤️
We will for sure try economy one of those time just to experience the difference. 👍🏼🚂
So amazing
It was fun :)
What is the name of the song you played at the end of the video
I have no idea sadly sorry. I use a music service called Epidemic Sounds.
To be honest all most the just because I'm not from there people told first class is better much love all the way from Los Angeles my favorite couple ❤️ 💕 💑 💖 ♥️ 💙 ❤️ 💕
Thanks for watching :)
are vapes allowed on the SGR?
no!
I think its up to the passenger to know whether to order food or not depending on what time your train leaves
Fair enough
Always watch u guys best entertainers♥️♥️♥️💯
Thanks a lot for saying that!
Sgr first class is very beautiful 😍❤️.
Agreed :)
Woooow i have never seen first class on sgr....i have to say prettylegit
Yeah its a pretty good experience. 🚂👍🏼
Thanks for the fun facts
My pleasure :)
Amazing
Thank you.
Hi guys! How did you buy the tickets? In advance or at the train station? Is it possible to buy at the train station for the day of the travel in first class?
In advance but sadly they only accept MPESA. The best way to buy in advance is to use someone local or a tour company.