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

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @likatalikata3823
    @likatalikata3823 6 місяців тому +51

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +14

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

    • @ProfAkili
      @ProfAkili 6 місяців тому +2

      hehehe.... I love your jokes

    • @SaidKasomo
      @SaidKasomo 5 місяців тому +1

      That happening amid the ongoing chaos

    • @ulimbombonaulindi5088
      @ulimbombonaulindi5088 5 місяців тому +1

      Two weeks gone, any updates?

    • @kcburgas4751
      @kcburgas4751 5 місяців тому

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

  • @ric4380
    @ric4380 Місяць тому +2

    Your channels deserve MORE views! Always TOP TOP quality

  • @DannieKamete
    @DannieKamete 5 місяців тому +8

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

  • @mathewngure4358
    @mathewngure4358 15 днів тому +1

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

  • @musajumba559
    @musajumba559 6 місяців тому +10

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @faithmungai6149
    @faithmungai6149 6 місяців тому +13

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @MarieDianne-s8z
    @MarieDianne-s8z 2 місяці тому +4

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

  • @ketanshukla2961
    @ketanshukla2961 6 місяців тому +4

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +2

      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.

  • @sintoderrick6277
    @sintoderrick6277 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @EricksonMwaluma-e4l
    @EricksonMwaluma-e4l 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, you have just gained another subscriber

  • @felixnyaga3197
    @felixnyaga3197 4 місяці тому +2

    Karibu tena Na tena Kenya, you are a wonderful family

  • @rachelnjenga7175
    @rachelnjenga7175 26 днів тому

    Lovely video! One question what items are allowed or not allowed on the train? I saw another video that they do not allow aerosol sunscreen? Is this true?

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  24 дні тому

      That’s a good question. I think they are only looking for dangerous items. We had no issue carrying sunscreen and aerosols (at least nobody told us)

  • @WhoStoleMyYoungMe
    @WhoStoleMyYoungMe 6 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @faithmutai_
    @faithmutai_ 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @tpinto1535
    @tpinto1535 6 місяців тому +2

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +1

      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
      @sue803 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @rikayangu3833
    @rikayangu3833 5 місяців тому

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  5 місяців тому

      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

  • @unknownunknown-uu8cs
    @unknownunknown-uu8cs Місяць тому +1

    travelling to the station is hectic

  • @nicholastoo858
    @nicholastoo858 6 місяців тому +3

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

  • @agysnoo
    @agysnoo 3 місяці тому +2

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  3 місяці тому

      Yes they are just checking for weapons etc.

    • @mkandoekwamboka
      @mkandoekwamboka Місяць тому

      But they dont allow any alcoholic drinks in your bags

  • @LeonardKoskei-xj4ft
    @LeonardKoskei-xj4ft Місяць тому +1

    Amazing views of Nairobi.. Kenya mwaa

  • @rikayangu3833
    @rikayangu3833 5 місяців тому +1

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  4 місяці тому

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

  • @Olivahakeem
    @Olivahakeem 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for coming to my counrty love ya all

  • @KCSM_1200
    @KCSM_1200 4 місяці тому +2

    Ese tren se ve muy moderno

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  4 місяці тому

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

  • @DotiVirtuoso
    @DotiVirtuoso 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @JohnMghanga-ok2uj
    @JohnMghanga-ok2uj 6 місяців тому +1

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +2

      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
      @JohnMghanga-ok2uj 6 місяців тому

      ​@@WhereNextFamily OK.

  • @floraandbella2337
    @floraandbella2337 4 місяці тому +2

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  4 місяці тому

      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.

  • @zedekiahkwame640
    @zedekiahkwame640 3 місяці тому +1

    Good videos , enjoy Africa, enjoy Kenya ❤‼️🙏

  • @Monroe-fq3tz
    @Monroe-fq3tz 6 місяців тому +5

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому

      It's true 🙏

    • @carolmutua5266
      @carolmutua5266 6 місяців тому

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

  • @user-kr5dp2ip9g
    @user-kr5dp2ip9g 5 місяців тому +1

    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
      @PalaceHolderTV 5 місяців тому +1

      Toka hapa kweraa kabisa 😂

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  5 місяців тому

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

    • @user-kr5dp2ip9g
      @user-kr5dp2ip9g 5 місяців тому

      @@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)

  • @altentic8616
    @altentic8616 6 місяців тому +1

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +1

      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
      @ProfAkili 6 місяців тому +2

      please, relax and quietly return to your corner

    • @geoffreychege-he8ym
      @geoffreychege-he8ym 6 місяців тому

      But it covers a smaller distance though...

    • @samuelwainaina1155
      @samuelwainaina1155 6 місяців тому +1

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

    • @dianaombogo3987
      @dianaombogo3987 6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @lyannbeth9096
    @lyannbeth9096 5 місяців тому +6

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

  • @janewamaithambuthia8026
    @janewamaithambuthia8026 3 місяці тому

    And sandstorm beautiful bag well represented ❤

  • @undergroundbandtheofficial8036
    @undergroundbandtheofficial8036 2 місяці тому

    The railway looks so nice and it is like a switzerland railway

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  2 місяці тому

      We’ve never been on the railway in Switzerland so can’t compare, but it was nice 👌

  • @nyakarimaking20
    @nyakarimaking20 Місяць тому

    How can you have stairs with no handrails? I have a broken leg. 😮

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  Місяць тому

      I’m not sure which part you’re referring to 🙏

    • @nyakarimaking20
      @nyakarimaking20 Місяць тому

      ​@WhereNextFamily At the start. Im from Rift Valley. Your video was so good. Full of many details.

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  Місяць тому +1

      Oh thank you 🙂
      I think the station stairs does have a handrail but the stairs cover the whole front of the station so it just didn’t have one on that part. It actually looks like it had broken as there was security tape there

    • @nyakarimaking20
      @nyakarimaking20 Місяць тому

      @@WhereNextFamily I see. Thanks

  • @destinyengie
    @destinyengie 5 місяців тому +3

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

  • @ritaroggs
    @ritaroggs 19 днів тому +1

    Woooow...awesome

  • @flm1530
    @flm1530 2 місяці тому +3

    Tanzania sgr is best and electrified its speed is 160km/h but our Kenya sgr is diesel speed 100km/h when i use tz sgr i felt very comfortable and its smooth noiseless kenyan corruption kill us

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  2 місяці тому

      Does it still work if there’s a power cut?

  • @mbuggua
    @mbuggua 4 місяці тому +1

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  4 місяці тому

      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

  • @danogeto78
    @danogeto78 6 місяців тому +7

    Adam(Hulk) carrying all the luggage 🧳😅

  • @spiseri
    @spiseri 6 місяців тому

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому

      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

  • @annaogusini7904
    @annaogusini7904 6 місяців тому +3

    SGR is cheaper compared to trains in UK

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому

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

  • @Nadee300
    @Nadee300 4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @_hi910
    @_hi910 4 місяці тому

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @michaelmehta9145
    @michaelmehta9145 Місяць тому

    You guys in UK must be loaded , see you traveling everywhere & making video’s Europe India Asia USA & Africa . Good luck 🍀 Born in Kenya but cannot afford to go to mother land

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  Місяць тому

      We wish we were loaded, but that’s not the case 😊
      We’ve spent the last few years building our platform, so now most of these properties invite us to stay for us to showcase on our channel.

  • @JoshuaMumo-l9c
    @JoshuaMumo-l9c 4 місяці тому +1

    learn new languages using Immersive translate it's amazing 🤩

  • @FlorinaPopovici-bj8ru
    @FlorinaPopovici-bj8ru 6 місяців тому +2

    Very nice experience! 💚

  • @MemusiNaigoyek
    @MemusiNaigoyek 6 місяців тому +4

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +2

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

    • @MemusiNaigoyek
      @MemusiNaigoyek 6 місяців тому +3

      @@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.

  • @adrianagrey8887
    @adrianagrey8887 4 місяці тому +1

    Karibu Kenya

  • @nimrodchokwe711
    @nimrodchokwe711 4 місяці тому

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @phanicegekonge261
    @phanicegekonge261 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @imeldaw.m5525
    @imeldaw.m5525 6 місяців тому +1

    Thankyou

  • @crystalwinny3800
    @crystalwinny3800 4 місяці тому

    Even at the airport they have sniffer dogs

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  4 місяці тому

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

  • @PrincessPendo-d5m
    @PrincessPendo-d5m 4 місяці тому +1

    OMG I sent there

  • @chepkiruilangat9725
    @chepkiruilangat9725 4 місяці тому +1

    God bless

  • @durutticolumn6002
    @durutticolumn6002 6 місяців тому +1

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @tonybucks12
    @tonybucks12 4 місяці тому

    New sub😂❤

  • @BloomerVicky
    @BloomerVicky 3 місяці тому +1

    Jackson Edward Harris Edward Garcia Sandra

  • @MarkFagan-c6b
    @MarkFagan-c6b 5 місяців тому +1

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  5 місяців тому

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

    • @artisthusnatalal3099
      @artisthusnatalal3099 5 місяців тому +3

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  5 місяців тому +2

      😂 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 😉

  • @destinyengie
    @destinyengie 5 місяців тому +1

    do you like our food

  • @margaretkirimania1220
    @margaretkirimania1220 6 місяців тому +2

    🎉

  • @ericananda5690
    @ericananda5690 5 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @itsmee505
    @itsmee505 4 місяці тому

    The daughter should speak

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  4 місяці тому +1

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

    • @itsmee505
      @itsmee505 4 місяці тому

      @@WhereNextFamily wanna hear her angelic voice 🥹🥹

  • @Patriot_kenyan
    @Patriot_kenyan Місяць тому

    Tanzania electric SGR is better than this 🎉

  • @francismuinde7873
    @francismuinde7873 4 місяці тому

    Tanzania the best kenyan its a lorry

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @Quddushaq
    @Quddushaq 2 місяці тому

    Chinese are OK.....the projects are costly , but I prefer this to other foreign friends who want to lend Kenya fighter jets ,,guns , bombs, military training , etc ..... which are also costly loans !!!!

  • @loudmouthnewyorker2803
    @loudmouthnewyorker2803 6 місяців тому +2

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +1

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

    • @loudmouthnewyorker2803
      @loudmouthnewyorker2803 6 місяців тому

      @@WhereNextFamily Mystery solved!

    • @hayonimengi4171
      @hayonimengi4171 2 місяці тому

      @@WhereNextFamily 😃🤪 you gotta love Brits and their humor man! LOL

  • @ProfAkili
    @ProfAkili 6 місяців тому

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

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +5

      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

  • @beaumahinge
    @beaumahinge Місяць тому

    sniffer dogs as if there are no sniffer dogs in your countrys airports dont ask damn questions

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  Місяць тому

      I think it’s fine to comment on things that we haven’t experienced before, and sniffer dogs at a train station is something that’s new to us.
      Did we criticise? No, we simply commented on it.

  • @owenomwanawayesu6961
    @owenomwanawayesu6961 6 місяців тому +3

    Tanzania's is much better and faster.

  • @taucetus3657
    @taucetus3657 2 місяці тому

    They relocated from "somewhere" and chose Kenya... why? I have no idea especially now where Kenya is approaching a boiling point in a cold war between a corrupt political class and a younger generation fighting to liberate itself from the shackles of oppression, poverty and exploitation that is day to day life of the average Kenyan. Accent sounds British-Canadian

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  2 місяці тому +1

      We chose Kenya because we love Kenya 🤷🏻‍♂️
      We’ve spent most of the last 10 years exploring the world and Kenya to us is the place that feels most like home.

  • @jessicakallen
    @jessicakallen 6 місяців тому +2

    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
      @WhereNextFamily  6 місяців тому +1

      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
      @jessicakallen 6 місяців тому

      @@WhereNextFamilygreat thanks dude 😊

  • @ritaroggs
    @ritaroggs 19 днів тому +1

    Nairobi to.malindi 100$$$$ is good !!!

    • @WhereNextFamily
      @WhereNextFamily  14 днів тому

      It’s good but it’s still too much for us to pay all the time