FIRST CLASS on the Nairobi SGR
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มิ.ย. 2024
- ALL ABOARD! Faster than driving and cheaper than flying is truly what the Nairobi SGR is. For our first ever ride on the SGR, we travelled from Nairobi to Voi on our way to Tsavo for our first safari in this region of Kenya.
The SGR is not a highspeed train and is not particularly luxurious compared to most resent railway project. That being said, the first class wagons are spacious and comfortable with plenty of space to work or relax while onboard. The SGR also goes through two different National Parks including Nairobi National Park and Tsavo National Park so animal sightings are very common. We saw lots of elephants!
The SGR also has a restaurant onboard with a descent food selection at a very descent price.
Overall a good experience which we would recommend to anyone who is looking for convenience and money saving. The upgrade from economy class to first class is also REALLY WORTH the price from about 700ksh to 2100ksh.
Chapters:
0:00 Nairobi SGR Train Station
1:29 Boarding the Nairobi SGR
3:21 SGR Food Review
4:20 SGR Bathroom Tour
4:39 Sit Back and Relax
5:59 SGR Fun Facts
7:04 Railway Safari
7:48 SGR Review
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Voi is our neighbor its about an km to go to voi cause as we are from mombasa
good job name bro welcome to kenya
@@missjoy0030
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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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...
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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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. 👍🏼
I can't wait to come back home and experience the SGR for the first time ❤🙏
You're gonna love it.
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!!
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'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 :)
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 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
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.
Thanks for seeing Good in our Country.
It's truly humbling.
God Bless you. Just subscribed to your Content
Welcome onboard! 😎
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 always travel with SGR. Very safe and comfortable. Thx Mani
I fully agree with that. 10/10
Thank you for sharing this!
And thank you for watching :)
After this I am definitely trying the sgr 1st class. Thank you for this 👏👏👏
You're gonna like it 👍🏼
Thanks for this video, very helpful.
Glad to read this! :)
Looks pretty comfy, we’re looking forward to trying it in a few months time!
You're gonna enjoy the ride I'm sure.
Great content ! Love from Sweden 🇸🇪
Thanks a lot :)
A sight to behold well appreciate you guys gjve a thumbs up
Thank you :)
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!
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!
Thanks for the good content!
Thanks for watching Philip :)
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! :)
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 :)
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.
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!
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! 😍
I totally enjoyed the video. Makes me homesick 😢
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
🎶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 :)
Excellent review dave and tracy.
Very much appreciated.
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 👍
Well done Kenyans I hope the same good quality and services to be continue
For sure :D
Nice to see you guys from 🇺🇸❤️
Cheers :)
Thanks for promoting my mother country, Kenya.
Our pleasure :)
Good work..... lovely scenery's
Cheers! 👍🏼😍
This is a good stuff..thank you
Glad you think so!
I was waiting on this one. ❤❤
It finally went live 😉
Love your videos 🙌🏽
Thank you
So amazing
It was fun :)
Welcome to Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪, glad to discover this channel
Welcome onboard :) 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
You guyss, great content❤
Thank you Simi!
It's the fun facts for me🤣👌. Good vlog guys
Haha I LOVE fun facts! 😅👍🏼
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. 😎🙏🏼
Amazing
Thank you.
Awesome video 💯
You're the best! :)
SGR is classic and fun travel,enjoy Ke
For sure :)
Nice content by the Mani's.Continue doing the good work of marketing Kenya.
Will do! 😬
Kepp your content up bro 🔥🔥
I'm from Mombasa
Thanks a lot.
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.
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.
Good job, welcome kenya
Thank you! 😃
Awesome!
Thx
2nd!! always wanted to do this. looks amazing .
Haha you're still pretty fast Kyle! ⚡️
Amazing! At least you guys got to do something a bit kawa! Great content!
Yes! Thank you!
Thanks for the fun facts
My pleasure :)
Top work as per usual
Thanks man!
Thank you for bringing us top content and showing us beautiful Kenya 🇰🇪
Thank you for your coverge . I am planning to visiti kenya in apr. then will travel by train to mumbasa.
Have fun! :)
It's much more comfortable, cleaner and more modern than any indian trains.
Fair enough.
Great video 😎😎.
Thanks 👍
I love this
Thx
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! :)
Just sending love and light to you two😚😘
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
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
Made this trip 22 years ago to Mombasa with the old railway. Takes more then 12 hours to be there..😁 🐘🐘🐘
Yeah, I heard it was very long...
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!! 👍🏼🙏🏼
Loved you on sgr❤
It was a good time :)
I love you guys together 😍😍
Thank you Mimi!!!
congrats guys you have discovered something new makes for really good vlog looking forward to the next one
I really appreciate your comment :)
Good stuff
Thank you Lupio!
Good work
Thank you so much 😀
The SGR decribition made me subcribe mostly at 6:54-59.😄
Awesome :)
Nice!
Thank you!
I guess should try this 😝😝💙💙💙.. Seems amazing.
for sure!
Paul Caffe my all time favourite
Good stuff :)
Nice one
Thank you
This first class is quite something
It was pretty good I have to say. ✨
Good story telling
We appreciate that.
Voi my home town 🥰🥰🥰🥰 enjoy guys
Awesome :)
Always watch u guys best entertainers♥️♥️♥️💯
Thanks a lot for saying that!
Sgr first class is very beautiful 😍❤️.
Agreed :)
I'm definitely trying the first class next.
You're gonna enjoy! :)
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! :)
In my bucket list next time am back home with my kids...to visit Mombasa
You're gonna love it Thomas.
Dave & Tresse you are they tour regendy the record brokers🔥🔥🔥 all the best,👍🇹🇿
Wow thanks a lot Joyce :)
Thank you Mani for the awesome content. Have you ever considered running a class on how to edit content for TH-cam?
Right now I barely have time to edit videos with my day job so maybe one day if I become a full time TH-camr.
Nice video guys. First class SGR is cool. Like how Dave spit out some nerdy facts there 👏🤣
I love fun facts loll
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
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
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. 👍🏼🚂
Cool
Feel at home 🏡
#sweetAfrica
#NairobiCity
#MagicalKenya
#RoadTripKenya
#touristDestination 🇰🇪
#wildlife
Standards setter for the African continent
Cheers
Dave you really know how to explore 🔥🔥
Doing my best as always! :)
Came to Mt Elgon
in the building watching from barbados 😎😎😎
Thanks for always being here dude! It means a lot to us.
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 :)
Great review. Alot of money from the $3B was embezzled. Anyway, am excited to try the SGR myself 🙌🏾.
Yeah... it was NOT a cheap project...
@@DaveMani In Kenya, if you are an engineer of architect, you can share up to twenty percent of government project costs. So a few businessmen and engineers took home about 720m dollars.
A lot of money goes into buying the land. Phase 2 terminated earlier than planned because of the land acquisition problem.
Excellent 🇰🇪
Thanks Rex! :D
Good review. But there should have been more video clips of the countryside en route.
Fair enough.
I think its up to the passenger to know whether to order food or not depending on what time your train leaves
Fair enough
My country ❤️❤️
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