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NBO / Nairobi Airport - Connections, Facilities, Layovers, etc.

Old Jun 26, 2013, 12:23 am
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If you do a search, there are some long detailed threads on this subject here with plenty of good info.

Personally I like to rent a car and drive myself. If you are used to Africa, that is the best way.
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Old Jun 26, 2013, 12:24 am
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Originally Posted by SirJman
They did indeed respond to emails blazing fast. But they said they will not allow the taxis to visit the national park, because there have been issues with cars getting stuck.
That sounds fishy. Getting stuck how? I've never seen cars stuck there. Broke down maybe. Flat tire maybe, but stuck?
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Old Jun 26, 2013, 12:27 am
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I agree the Intercon is the best choice. I have stayed there many times and usually get rates under $200. Nice pool area and gym, with steam and sauna. Good for getting over your long flight. And it is right in the center if you want to walk around shopping or hit some bars and restaurants.
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Old Jun 28, 2013, 11:03 am
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Emailed them again, and they were firm on no National Park. Does anyone else have any other companies I can ask around?
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Old Aug 7, 2013, 1:54 am
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Nairobi Int. Airport [Terminal 1 Intl arrivals] burned down [Aug 2013]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/busine...40d_story.html

Simply astonishing, though not surprising (could have been terrorism considering it was the anniversary of the US embassy attack). Even more shocking is that they had no ability to actually stop the fire, due to lack of fire engines. Africa's busiest airport now closed until further notice!
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Old Aug 7, 2013, 2:14 am
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Fire at Nairobi, Kenya

Has anyone heard anything? We have people stuck there and can't get any information.

Thank you,

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Old Aug 7, 2013, 2:23 am
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BBC has an article about it. Fire contained. Evacuation underway. Casualties not known at this time.

If you want panicked, possibly wildly inaccurate "real-time" updates, check out Twitter.
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Old Aug 7, 2013, 2:23 am
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Found this:
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2013/8/...ls+All+Flights

Crazy pictures.
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Old Aug 7, 2013, 2:42 am
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BBC: Nairobi airport closes as fire crews tackle blaze

The interior ministry tweeted that an evacuation of the entire airport was under way, with only essential personnel remaining, but said the fire had been contained.

There have been no reports of any casualties and the cause of the fire is not clear.
Existing FT thread from earlier:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...port-fire.html
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Old Aug 7, 2013, 2:53 am
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Does Delta have any operations at NBO? To the best of my knowledge Delta was never granted permission to fly to Nairobi. Hope everyone made it out of the fire; looks pretty nasty.
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Old Aug 7, 2013, 3:14 am
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But this is Nairobi. so not surprising about the lack of services to those of us who have been there. But would be hard for any fire service to control. Would Cairo be any better ?

http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/...z/-/index.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23598012
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Old Aug 7, 2013, 3:18 am
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Wow those pictures are incredible.
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Angry

I'm meant to be flying SYD->BKK->NBO on Friday (last leg on KQ).

Looking at the pictures, I'm guessing that my holiday isn't going to happen.....
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Old Aug 7, 2013, 4:33 am
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Originally Posted by BradleyB
I'm meant to be flying SYD->BKK->NBO on Friday (last leg on KQ).
Looking at the pictures, I'm guessing that my holiday isn't going to happen.....
Time to ask KQ. Some of the flights that were to land at NBO went to Mombassa. As a wild spectulative guess you may end up in Mombassa (better than Nairobery anyway)

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Old Aug 7, 2013, 4:58 am
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The fire is really serious. Thanks @rwoman, for the BBC link.

Here's the link to the LA Times report: http://www.latimes.com/news/world/wo...,6431754.story

I was actually in NBO 3 weeks ago and looking at the pictures I must admit that it's scary to think I could have been trapped there had I been traveling 3 weeks later. Hope everyone made it out safely. Having traveled through NBO, I can say that the airport isn't in the greatest shape though. I was in Unit 1 (which also caught fire, apparently) catching my EK flight to DXB.
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