As a Tanzanian , I'm thrilled to see the progress of Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway! It's an inspiring step towards enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth. Together, we can pave the way for greater collaboration in East Africa!
@@CHRIST-f7g Uganda has somewhat the “disadvantage” of being landlocked and so must wait for Kenya to get the SGR to the border because it will make more economic sense that way. Remember the SGR master plan is one for East Africa
Kenya be proud. You are ahead of anything i've ever seen America has to offer on rail transit. Truly World class. Thank you for showing this to Africa and the world Edna!
So happy to see this upgrade for Kenya. Last time I was there was in 2005. Just can't believe it's nearly 2 decades. Missing my Massai Mara, Narok and Nairobi. Will surely try this railways when I come next. Thanks for this wonderful video content. Asante Sana.
Im a black American railfan and i must say how much it warms my heart to see so many major Cities in Africa building & modernizing towards the future i love the different rail services opening
Wow!!!!! This is super! Great footage Edna, keep showcasing the great steps the country is making to improve connectivity within the region. SGR team, the Sky is our foundation.
A lovely and informative feature video. Kudos. I have leant a lot about the new Premium Class in Madaraka Express. What I would urge KR to do is to modify the Economy class so that it can at least march the comfort of a bus. It's too tiring from Nairobi to Mombasa and the seating arrangement should s flexible as in that Premium; if some people are travelling in a group, they should be able to turn the seats to face each other. Travelling should be an enjoyable experience and not a punishment.
A point of correction regarding the instructions for using the baby changing table: "Gently position your baby on the changing table" is written in Swahili as "MIAZE" instead of "MLAZE." (A Tanzanian 😊😊) check at 14:59
Edina, I have always been your fan for over a year and always following you on property shows and cheap beautiful houses for sale in Kenya and I really love your work.....thanks for bringing and sharing with us this experiment too, you are wonderful.,..you deserves a UA-cam silver button and later a gold one.
I am soo impressed!! I dont think they have a wireless charger option for phone like that even in the US! They have thought of everything and left nothing out!
People who normally fly (and tourists) will use it in the holidays when flights get all booked. There are times when people can pay anything to get ANY means out ... The lounge is cool
THOSE SEATS SHOULD ALSO BE INSTALLED ON ALL KENYA AIRWAYS FLEET IF THEY WANT TO COMPETE GLOBALLY! THE TRAINS NEED CABINS FOR FAMILIES TO TRAVEL TOGETHER LIKE THE OLD BRITISH TRAINS WHICH HAD 1ST AND 2ND CLASS.
Seems nice, i would definately pay this. I did take the train from mombasa to nairobi in the cheapest class and the seats were terribly uncomfortable, plus a ton of people. This is very nice, a bit pricey tho, is comparable to a plane ticket. I would pay for it since i enjoyed the nice view from the train, seeing animals etc, was a nice experience. IF in a rush tho, 5 to 6 hours in a train vs 2 hours on a plane... for the same price mmmm. Good addition to the transportation offer tho.
I hope they upgrade the premium class lounge with time because it is honestly underwhelming compared to airport lounges. They should also offer snacks as well.Airport lounges offer snacks even if you will get meals on the plane. When they do these projects they need to see how we would compete on a global level. The cabins are however very nice.
My son never got over the nightmare of us taking almost 3 days from Mombasa to Nairobi. And it was first class those days. The train stalled ilikwama in the middle of nowhere at night it was cold day time we sweated. We ate every single snack we had but then no movement
I never wished to say this but wish you check the full story behind the train and the railway, and you'll know but all the same I really like this from Kenya. Very proud of you my Kenyan siblings for taking the first lead.
What story? This sgr was buit 8 years ago by president uhuru government planned by president kibaki primarily for cargo transport and passegers as secondary purpose. What do you mean
Nice video. The lounge looks like the government VIP lounges at JKIA. Just carpets, sofas and countless tables thrown in there. Quite a tastelessly furnished and poorly styled room. The train cabin looked great and clean
Uhhhhh, so I took the SGR in October 2022... this is new to me.... this looks amazing! So this is an upgraded SGR.... I'm pretty sure I paid like 2000 KES - second class, Madaraka Express. I quite enjoyed it. But this looks like something I will try when I come back. Thanks for the video.
Good Work Edna.. Cost Aside, The Elegant Interior Would Make One Presume To Be Aboard An Aircraft. One Way Rate Is Rather High But If One Is Able It Is Definitely Worth A Treat. You Earned A Special Subscriber Today. Thanks Be To God, Your Video Just Rekindled Memories Of A Flame From The Past. My First True Love, Though Eventually It Did Not Work Out, My Fault. I Am Glad To See That She's Doing Well.😊 May God Continue To Bless Her & Even You As You Create More Crisp & Clear Content. God Is Good & He Is Gracious!! Congrats On Being The First Premium!! Where To Next....??
Whoever come up with this idea must be a typical Kenya politian, 28 passenger dinning & winning in total luxury while 118 others are suffering in economy class 😂😂😂😂😂
This looks good ❤ they need to do more work with the long area. The coffee machine could be placed somewhere a bit more ergonomic like on top of the counter, hide the big water bottle..
Good video Edna, let me share and subscribe and through this video I wanna book this for Dec , Hope when I book through you I will get discount ❤ you are videos are well done sio ile ya kuharibu macho and the music 🎶 behind I give you 9.99/10
Congrats Edna on being the 1st. Great content and editing. At that price, they need to offer more than coffee and water. Also, a small upgrade on the onboard food would help as well.
We need to share this as much as possible to destroy the narrative that Africa about underdevelopment, poverty, animals only … and all that negative talk. We need to start telling our story and I’m happy for people like Edna who are doing so already in grand style.
This is just a one time experience thing, but I doubt people will regularly use this as it’s the same price as me getting nairobi in 1 hour, , so I’d rather be at my destination in an hour than be stuck in a cube comfortably, for 6 hours to get to the same destination. They have to bring down the price to at least 7-8 k to do sell those seats
Exactly on point. Some on comments section think its about who can afford. If they were frequent travellers they will get it. You get a night flight sleep in your bed while someone else is tossing and turning on the train to reach at 3 am while you are in REM
The most important thing is CUSTOMER SERVICE that has been lucking in our public service industry in Kenya....I hope they will keep that at the highest standard possible
I used to ride on broke down Grey Hound buses in college and when i visited South Africa they were luxury. The Amtrak trains here in America are busted too. These trains in Kenya look like luxury.
Nice one Naturalktedy!, but patco..🤣🤣🤣. Interior is well done. I think the night travel might seem more cozy than day time due to the lighting....maybe lol. Great capturing from the rear window!
Thanks for sharing. Cabin looks first, class alright. Definitely an uuppgrade from the regular service, now lets see what it looks like after one year of wear & tear.😅 Definitely for tourist and romantics. At that price, SGR is too slow for business travellers, unless the traveller is afraid of flying.
As a Tanzanian , I'm thrilled to see the progress of Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway! It's an inspiring step towards enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth. Together, we can pave the way for greater collaboration in East Africa!
True
I don't know what happened to Uganda. I pray one day God will answer our prayers.
@@CHRIST-f7g M7 happened to Uganda. Also your cultures clash with capitalism hard lol.
@@CHRIST-f7g Uganda has somewhat the “disadvantage” of being landlocked and so must wait for Kenya to get the SGR to the border because it will make more economic sense that way.
Remember the SGR master plan is one for East Africa
So true this is quite grreat
Kenya be proud. You are ahead of anything i've ever seen America has to offer on rail transit. Truly World class. Thank you for showing this to Africa and the world Edna!
Thank you
😂😂😂 really?...use one of the Amtrak sleeper trains then come comment..the price for Sgt is outrageous for heavens sake lol
@@emmanuelmuia7172 umesema ukweli
@@emmanuelmuia7172 We are ahead because the Chinese are superior in rail construction and technology to the US.
What a waste of money. Could have been better spent upgrading schools and hospitals in remote areas.
So happy to see this upgrade for Kenya. Last time I was there was in 2005. Just can't believe it's nearly 2 decades.
Missing my Massai Mara, Narok and Nairobi. Will surely try this railways when I come next. Thanks for this wonderful video content. Asante Sana.
You and me both!
Tanzanian here.
Congratulations Kenya for this new luxury service.
I hope we will add this to our SGR train
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The seat looks so great and comfy, I can't wait to ride on that train. Cheers from Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
Absolutely. Give it a shot
Congrats on being the 1st to showcase the service, great content
Much appreciated!
It's from Nairobi to diani direct or till mombasa terminals
Im a black American railfan and i must say how much it warms my heart to see so many major Cities in Africa building & modernizing towards the future i love the different rail services opening
Absolutely
Just bumped into this review, well done Kenya awesome premium class
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow!!!!! This is super! Great footage Edna, keep showcasing the great steps the country is making to improve connectivity within the region. SGR team, the Sky is our foundation.
Yes! Thank you!
This is beyond beautiful wow, worth the price, Edna you doing a great job
Yee
Dah Kenya jirani yetu hii ikitoka itakuwa moto. Jirani hajawai kutuangusha. hongereni sana from Tanzania
Iko kali sana
@@NaturalktedyEdna sio mchezo. mie nimeipenda. wacha nijipange nije niipande hii Train. Kuddos Kenya once more
@jedidahbintidaudi8241 welcome home
@@NaturalktedyEdna thanks neigbor!!
Itabidi uje Na million Kumi jirani 😅😅😅@@jedidahbintidaudi8241
I will definately be trying this when I visit Kenya ... Sure it was a great experience..
Awesome
This is the best premium train travel that I have experienced in Africa
The best ❤️❤️❤️
Really
When did you get experience? It launched yesterday
@@techkona😂😂😂
There is the rovos train from south africa to tanzania now that is a whole different class
A lovely and informative feature video. Kudos. I have leant a lot about the new Premium Class in Madaraka Express. What I would urge KR to do is to modify the Economy class so that it can at least march the comfort of a bus. It's too tiring from Nairobi to Mombasa and the seating arrangement should s flexible as in that Premium; if some people are travelling in a group, they should be able to turn the seats to face each other. Travelling should be an enjoyable experience and not a punishment.
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I think it has already been done. There are new coaches for economy class with a different sitting arrangement
This is just so satisfying watching it. You nailed it girl. Loved it. Next time am in Kenya, in it.
Please do! Thank you
This is well documented with a proper review👏. Thank you Edna and Congrats on being the first person to book.☺🥳
Thank you so much! I'm humbled 🙏🙏❤️
Congratulations for being the 1st person to book it in Kenya....eeeeiiisssshhhhh
Thank you
What date did you book it?
Can’t wait to share this amazing clip with my able friends, believe me, they’ll thank me big and you in particular. Good job.🎉
Awesome ❤️
🇺🇬Congratulations🎉 your success is our story
Big up East Africa
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Wooooow....time ya kuchat na family mnazungusha tu kiti...wuuueeeehhhhhh...i love
Ukiland we going pap
A point of correction regarding the instructions for using the baby changing table: "Gently position your baby on the changing table" is written in Swahili as "MIAZE" instead of "MLAZE." (A Tanzanian 😊😊) check at 14:59
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Edina, I have always been your fan for over a year and always following you on property shows and cheap beautiful houses for sale in Kenya and I really love your work.....thanks for bringing and sharing with us this experiment too, you are wonderful.,..you deserves a UA-cam silver button and later a gold one.
Wow, thank you! Cheers to Gold
@@NaturalktedyEdna amen
Beautifully done! Watching in awe from Texas! Lovely indeed!
Thank you very much!
Kenya Movies Industry should make movies about this kind of experience. Mind blowing
I agree
Thats great energy to find out your the first to board...You got great vibes as a content creator...may u prosper!
Amen. Thank you
@@NaturalktedyEdna Nimrod is correct. Thanks @nimrodchokwe711
GOOD JOB Kenya ,Member of the Serious BANTUS.EAST /CENTRAL and Southern AFRICA.👍🏽 from ZA.
Awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yo😂
I am soo impressed!! I dont think they have a wireless charger option for phone like that even in the US! They have thought of everything and left nothing out!
Absolutely beautiful. Good start
Wow!! This is great , no more flying to mombao, this is it , thank you for this wonderful info
True
I just ame across your channel. Good video. Luv from Norway
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you! The general will be arriving soon!
Going to travel all the way from NY too ride this train to Mombossa. My MALKIA wants to go to the beach!
People who normally fly (and tourists) will use it in the holidays when flights get all booked.
There are times when people can pay anything to get ANY means out ...
The lounge is cool
Loved the lounge
That's only seasonal and a business can't survive on seasonal sales only.
Good job Edna and thanks for covering SGR premium
Our pleasure!
Oh! It worth the 100 dollars can’t wait for my December holiday to experience it with my son no more flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
Welcome home
Bravo to our Kenyan brothers, the more of projects like these I see, the more I realise how inspiration is reciprocal among nations.
Absolutely
Can't wait to try this premium journey when I get back.
You should!
Just for the experience though
THOSE SEATS SHOULD ALSO BE INSTALLED ON ALL KENYA AIRWAYS FLEET IF THEY WANT TO COMPETE GLOBALLY! THE TRAINS NEED CABINS FOR FAMILIES TO TRAVEL TOGETHER LIKE THE OLD BRITISH TRAINS WHICH HAD 1ST AND 2ND CLASS.
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True.. They are called sleeper berths
Wow. It looks like first class on a plane.
Yep. Business class
these are the type of experiences i like to have. I must do this sometime next year.
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Seems nice, i would definately pay this. I did take the train from mombasa to nairobi in the cheapest class and the seats were terribly uncomfortable, plus a ton of people. This is very nice, a bit pricey tho, is comparable to a plane ticket. I would pay for it since i enjoyed the nice view from the train, seeing animals etc, was a nice experience. IF in a rush tho, 5 to 6 hours in a train vs 2 hours on a plane... for the same price mmmm.
Good addition to the transportation offer tho.
Not that convinient if in a hurry
Nice Lounge And Beautiful Seat And Cabin.Great Video
Thank you
I hope they upgrade the premium class lounge with time because it is honestly underwhelming compared to airport lounges. They should also offer snacks as well.Airport lounges offer snacks even if you will get meals on the plane.
When they do these projects they need to see how we would compete on a global level.
The cabins are however very nice.
They do offer coffee, water n hopefully snacks
The lounge has 90s gava “executive” office vibes with the politician’s furniture and outdated wainscoting design.
Wow that's awesome .... Love from 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
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Well done Kenya.🎉🎉 You are always developing unlike our shabby and backward Uganda.
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Uganda is just an embarrassment
Bambi,Mu7 is listening 😂😂
@@maryhmmgibsonn1417 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Now his friend in Kenya want to be like his mentor.
Thanks for showcasing.Hope to travel soon
You should!
Kumbe hii ni mpya? Hongereni sana majirani zetu Kenya. Ninatamani kama hii iwepo pia TANZANIA. Maana nimeipenda mno. Mno yaani!
Itakuwa hivyo tu huko Tanzania 😊
Asante sana for the good vibes 🎉🎉🎉
Mungu aibariki Africa, Mungu aibariki Africa Mashariki 🎉🎉🎉
Lakini si train mpya , nikama first class hivyo tu.
Ni kama viti vimebadilishwa
@@love-f5o5x Kumbe! So, the was a minor make-over?
@@TamuzaKale yes 👍
Asante
Beautiful video.
Exhaustively informative.
Congrats Edna.
You are going places.... literally 😅😅
Thank you! 😃
Expensive is relative. Some will say ,ooh heri ni pande ndege ni cheap😂😂😂.Hio 25k ni peanuts kwa mwingine.
Hata ndege si cheap
I prefer ndege
@@tamiramutunga155 Kila mja ana starehe zake
My son never got over the nightmare of us taking almost 3 days from Mombasa to Nairobi. And it was first class those days.
The train stalled ilikwama in the middle of nowhere at night it was cold day time we sweated.
We ate every single snack we had but then no movement
I never wished to say this but wish you check the full story behind the train and the railway, and you'll know but all the same I really like this from Kenya. Very proud of you my Kenyan siblings for taking the first lead.
What story? This sgr was buit 8 years ago by president uhuru government planned by president kibaki primarily for cargo transport and passegers as secondary purpose. What do you mean
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Nice to see the upgrade.
It sure is
Nice video. The lounge looks like the government VIP lounges at JKIA. Just carpets, sofas and countless tables thrown in there. Quite a tastelessly furnished and poorly styled room. The train cabin looked great and clean
Thanks for the info!
Thank you Edna. Dope content
You're so welcome!
Thank you for this Edna i must try this when i come😍😍❤️❤️
Please do!
Service is everything trust the process no matter how good a place service comes 1st
Totally 100%
Wonderful and thanks sharing with us❤❤
My pleasure 😊
Proud to be a Kenyan 🇰🇪
Me too. Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️
Uhhhhh, so I took the SGR in October 2022... this is new to me.... this looks amazing! So this is an upgraded SGR.... I'm pretty sure I paid like 2000 KES - second class, Madaraka Express. I quite enjoyed it. But this looks like something I will try when I come back. Thanks for the video.
Yes it is!
Good Work Edna.. Cost Aside, The Elegant Interior Would Make One Presume To Be Aboard An Aircraft. One Way Rate Is Rather High But If One Is Able It Is Definitely Worth A Treat. You Earned A Special Subscriber Today. Thanks Be To God, Your Video Just Rekindled Memories Of A Flame From The Past. My First True Love, Though Eventually It Did Not Work Out, My Fault. I Am Glad To See That She's Doing Well.😊 May God Continue To Bless Her & Even You As You Create More Crisp & Clear Content. God Is Good & He Is Gracious!! Congrats On Being The First Premium!! Where To Next....??
Ooh thank you n welcome to my youtube channel
Actually, they could consider a heavily discounted roundtrip rate, say 15k
I surely have enjoyed it ❤. I have changed my attitude towards SGR just from your content
Glad you enjoy it!. That's awesome thank you
Whoever come up with this idea must be a typical Kenya politian, 28 passenger dinning & winning in total luxury while 118 others are suffering in economy class 😂😂😂😂😂
Even planes have levels to it, why are you shocked?
@@Firestarter001 it's in all sectors of life, ie entertainment, education, and even homes.
Exactly
Great response Bonny
Suffering has always been about your pocket.
Really enjoyed your video, thank you so much
Welcome
Nice idea but hope someone can think of improving the economy class seats and sitting arrangement. They are terrible the last time I checked!
Fair enough
It's terrible, the seat arrangement should change, looking at one another is just so off
@@judyowiso5468you can wink at each other😂
Looks great! Will try one day. Just out of curiosity is there a reason some seats are not facing the window?
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This just like Emirates Airbus ienjoy the views and amazing railway ❤❤❤
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Kenya leading the way ...over here we are constructing super high way i wonder when that will be functional or even be used
Yep
Oh my goodness! Way better than the Swiss trains huku. I'm taking it next trip to Kenya.
Ooh really! ❤️❤️❤️
This looks good ❤ they need to do more work with the long area. The coffee machine could be placed somewhere a bit more ergonomic like on top of the counter, hide the big water bottle..
Thanks for the tips!
Great idea
Thank you for bringing us along the maiden trip. I'll take the train anytime than be packed in a claustrophobic flight
Awesome
This is amazing.
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Good video Edna, let me share and subscribe and through this video I wanna book this for Dec , Hope when I book through you I will get discount ❤ you are videos are well done sio ile ya kuharibu macho and the music 🎶 behind I give you 9.99/10
Please do!
The voice overs always glues me to your channel ,,overal your content worth watching
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12000 ingeniuma pia, thanks for saving us the money through your experience before we decide if we are booking
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Congrats Edna on being the 1st. Great content and editing.
At that price, they need to offer more than coffee and water. Also, a small upgrade on the onboard food would help as well.
Thanks for that!
I like that one can rotate those seats so that family can hang out together.
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It's worth it, thank you for the video
Welcome ❤️❤️❤️
We need to share this as much as possible to destroy the narrative that Africa about underdevelopment, poverty, animals only … and all that negative talk. We need to start telling our story and I’m happy for people like Edna who are doing so already in grand style.
@@user-np2sg6yf9z please do. I will really appreciate
Happy to see my most polite and respectful boss here. Mr Abdi Duale in action. Congratulations Kenyans for this milestone
Well said
This is just a one time experience thing, but I doubt people will regularly use this as it’s the same price as me getting nairobi in 1 hour, , so I’d rather be at my destination in an hour than be stuck in a cube comfortably, for 6 hours to get to the same destination. They have to bring down the price to at least 7-8 k to do sell those seats
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Exactly on point. Some on comments section think its about who can afford. If they were frequent travellers they will get it. You get a night flight sleep in your bed while someone else is tossing and turning on the train to reach at 3 am while you are in REM
Its real luxury, i hope to experience the comfort as well.Thanks for sharing.
Always welcome
The most important thing is CUSTOMER SERVICE that has been lucking in our public service industry in Kenya....I hope they will keep that at the highest standard possible
Hope so too
Customer service is unAfrican😂. It’s not in our DNA and it seems we dont want it😂
This video is amazing well explained ❤
Glad you liked it
I subscribed for the politeness
Ooh thanks
Being first to board something latest for country signals extreme Good energy in your life
Absolutely
This train is painstakingly slow! 🐢 ‘Tis about time we electrified this SGR and acquire faster and modern trains! 😏
Yes
Why do you want to be quick. Here in Canada we have a train from Vancouver to Toronto that takes 3days
115kph is good enough! Still faster and safer than driving! There is simply no need to go 300kph+ in a country with terrible safety standards!
@@PaulOmufwokowhy 3 days?
Vancouver to Toronto is like different time zones and the trains aren't high speed ones so 3 days with several stops it's understandable.
I used to ride on broke down Grey Hound buses in college and when i visited South Africa they were luxury. The Amtrak trains here in America are busted too. These trains in Kenya look like luxury.
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Congrats Edna like from Somalia🎉
Thank you
New subscriber from Nairobi
Welcome!! Thanks for subbing big up
This is excellent.However as a frequent passenger of SGR, my view is that the fare is too high.
Yes kinda high. I agree
Yes wafanye 10k
@terrahaijah2606 5k one way is understandable
Keep it up. Iam proud of my country
Ooh yes
They better give you a complimentary return ticket.
I agree
Well done neighbours, everything looks great. What’s the total time from Nairobi to Mombasa? 👏
Any time
5hrs
Proud of Kenya!
Good move
How was the WiFi? Cell service is usually unreliable throughout that route.
Not good hopefully they will work on it
This is really beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
Yep
Nice one Naturalktedy!, but patco..🤣🤣🤣. Interior is well done. I think the night travel might seem more cozy than day time due to the lighting....maybe lol. Great capturing from the rear window!
We agree!
Beautiful. Is the price for round-trip or one-way from Nairobi to Mombasa?
One way
One way 12K and two way 20K
Congrats from Tanzania!!
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Let's push together East Africa...I love the seats...(like airline seats) ..but the price khaa...
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Amazing content, keep it up girl. Beautiful!!!
Thank you! Will do!
I love it.
This is adventure in comfort ❤
I will only need chapo tu hapa
Ziko😂😂😂
Thanks for sharing. Cabin looks first, class alright. Definitely an uuppgrade from the regular service, now lets see what it looks like after one year of wear & tear.😅
Definitely for tourist and romantics. At that price, SGR is too slow for business travellers, unless the traveller is afraid of flying.
Fingers crossed!