Ever Thought Of A Trip To Africa?
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Annette at Nobis Travel and Events in Idaho Falls has some suggestions for you. Nobis Travel and Events is a new company that was recently opened by an eleven year veteran in the travel and event industry.
MOMBASA KENYA
I’ve been to Kenya many times, and one of the somewhat lesser known places to see - but a treasure nonetheless, is Mombasa. Mombasa is wonderful, but there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Safety is the first consideration. Mombasa isn’t a place you want to navigate on your own - you’ll DEFINITELY want the right guide. I have recommendations if you want them. But when you get there, the white sand beaches, friendly people, and LOTS to do will make you glad you took the time to visit this historic part of East Africa.
Highlights:
1. The Akumba Carving Centre. This place has the most amazing carvings you will ever see, and the carvers/painters live on site (all 3000+) of them. The Akumba tribe is renowned for its carving expertise and this place lives up to it. I have lots of them in my home, and when you go, my guess is that you will too.Fort Jesus is Mombasa’s most popular tourist attraction. The fort, located along the coastline near the Old Town, is a monumental piece of architecture that was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. The fort has a museum that displays various artifacts from the era where Mombasa served as a transit point for the slave trade and commodities, and which enjoyed regular visits by seafarers and the like. Its interior comprises of torture rooms and prison cells where slaves were kept in captivity before being traded. Weapons such as cannons, which were used to defend the fort from invading foreigners as well as rioting locals, can be seen both inside and outside of the fort. The fort opens its gates for viewing in the morning and closes at dusk.
2. Bombalulu Cultural Centre - this is a center that puts amputees, the blind and otherwise disabled Mombasans to work making beautiful things. You can have a tour of the artisan area, as well as shop in the shops. You will find a stark difference between this beautifully landscaped and CLEAN compound and the rest of Mombasa. This place has great (and inexpensive) clothing, carvings (I bought an amazing African Nativity scene there), jewelry and various items.
3. Fort Jesus. This is a beautiful almost ancient fort. The history is incredible!
4. The Tamarind Restaurant. This is literally my favorite restaurant in the world. From the amazing calamari, to the fried coconut they bring you to start every meal, every bit of it is spectacular and YUMMY! The views from the Tamarind are of the Indian Ocean (it sits on the water). You can event go out in a Dhow (traditional boat) with a catered meal if you are with a group.
5. The Mombasa Serena Hotel is the best (and safest) place to stay in my opinion. It’s very private, right on the beach and very secure. Serena Hotels in Kenya in general are the best.
I think I’ve said enough for now. Don’t even get me started on the Maasai Mara - this really is the best place to see animals and if you are there during the Wildebeest migration, so you will see unbelievable sights.
Kenya is a place I feel at home.
If you have any questions about Kenya or any other destinations, Annette would love to talk to you at 529-6827!
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0 This was not a paid article and we have absolutly zero intentions of allowing paid article submissions.
This article was approved as a topic of discussion on a new business in the area. We welcome press releases from businesses in the area, and this one does sound closer to an ad than what would typically be approved, but it is an interesting service owned and provided locally (even if Africa is on the other side of the world).
Many from the Wal-Mart article want to support local businesses, I thought this could be one way we could do that.
For me, I’d probably take Hawaii before Africa (though even Hawaii is outside of the family budget right now).
I do wish they’d have listed some pricing so we’d have an idea as to how much this thing would cost, however. If the price was right, maybe some would start saving for next year’s family trip.
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0 0 Yeah, I think you’ve definitely crossed the line on this one. HOWEVER, after you explained yourself it kind of made more sense to me. I think we SHOULD support local business and this is a great way to get the word out. So I’ve changed my mind. I just don’t want to see this site turn into one big advertisement. Because you and I both know, once you let one person make a post like this, you’re going to have to let everyone else make a post of their own. (re: small/local businesses that is) But I do appreciate the great post by Heather and Joe for explaining his reasoning behind allowing it.
Just my 2cents.
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2 0 Courtesy of Uncle Sam, I spent a week in Mombasa many years ago, and I loved the place! I got to swap tunes with a sarod player, who was amazed some American music sounded so much like his native Indian music, and came back with the best tailor-made safari jacket ever… bought it from the same store that made ‘em for Clark Gable.
I never saw the fort, but I can vouch for some very good bars.
I hear it’s a rougher place now, but that wouldn’t stop me from going back.
During that time, I visited many other towns on the African coast, and enjoyed all of them. Mombasa was the best, though. These days, I would visit Malawi in a second if I could afford the trip. It’s peaceful, beautiful, bordered by a big beautiful lake, English spoken, and a lot of happy folks.
Not all of Africa is bad by any means, and other than the transportation costs, much of it is cheap good time. if Ms. Bear laid it on a little thick, it’s OK- new poster and all. I hope she gives us some more vacation ideas, but with a little less spammage in the future.
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0 0 I love Africa and I love Germany. But, I like to visit this Africa because it is nice and full of great weather. I love these safaris und how you see lot of those animals. My favorite of these animals are lions because they are grand und have a sehr laut roar. My second favorite of the mammal family is the elephant. I love the long snouser it has and the long flappy ears. It is so sehr gross and very beautiful and excited thing to see on trips to Africa. The water reptile that I like is the Nile crocodile. It has sehr stark jaws and massive body sit on you like having 10 bloodhounds on you. The chimps I have never saw but would like to see my closest ancestors. My friend Gertrud Panhoffer told me these are the closest ones and I would to be in their home for a month in the forest and hunt for termites and scratch the backs of chimps.
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This looks like more of an advertisement than an article. I hope this site doesn’t turn into a “paid article” site.
That said, I actually know the lady (Annette) who started this travel service, and I can tell you she is the best. She knows what she’s doing has the best service I’ve seen, and will have good pricing.
As for Africa. It sounds like a great place to visit. I have it on my list as a place I’d love to go with my family some day - but it’s probably not in my budget for the next couple of years.