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Anyone do Africa? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by bdgdhxhxusixuch69@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone

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Looking at possibly going to Accra and Nairobi for a month each just to see what it’s like. Anyone been? Any thoughts?

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[–] Hero_Doses@alien.top 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Nightlife is great in Nairobi, and the weather is a little chillier in the winter (good for someone not used to living all year round in 29 degrees Celsius).

Uber gets you anywhere for $2-4 and in all of Africa, the drivers were less likely in Nairobi to ask to cancel and get cash for the ride.

If you like animals, I highly suggest a safari in Nairobi National Park. You can hire a driver for about $100 for 4 hours, and this is suuuper affordable compared to other safaris.

The SGR railway gets you to Mombasa in about 6-7 hours for around $25 in first class if you need some beach time.

[–] richdrifter@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Uber gets you anywhere for $2-4 and in all of Africa, the drivers were less likely in Nairobi to ask to cancel and get cash for the ride.

I've been Ubering in South Africa for 9 years (wtf) and that's never once happened to me. I'd probably go for it just to get more hard cash to the driver.

[–] kranium85@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Yes. I do Nairobi quite a number of times; well at least twice a year for over a month each time. I highly recommend it. Internet is amazing, food is great, nightlife is A+ but the traffic is just ………. Smh!!!!!!

[–] Higginsniggins@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Any one have thoughts on Lagos?

[–] Horsingaround1@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Was just there for a week (to travel, not to DN). Might not be too useful but lmk in case you have any questions

[–] NoiceAndToitt@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Done both. Highly recommend Nairobi. Ghana gets a bit boring, but the food is great.

Nairobi is my favorite DN city. Lmk if you need tips for your stay, including accommodations

[–] AcceptableAd789@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I live in Nairobi. What are you looking for?

[–] edcRachel@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Very curious if it's as safe for women as men

[–] Seiyo777@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

For Cape Town when I was looking at airbnbs, loads of the nicer ones say they have a generator and there is no issues with load shedding. I am in Ecuador right now and had to find a place with a generator because we are having 3-hour daily power cuts.

[–] Fantastic_Strategy@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

In Cape Town right now - my Airbnb has a generator so no loadshedding

[–] SCDWS@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

A lot of DNs in Cape Town

[–] richdrifter@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Shhhhh don't tell the others