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Avoid that Jet Lag : A backpackers Exprience

After several hours of a long journey and several stop over’s, any traveler is bound to experience some level of jet lag.  A majority of the travelers cannot do anything after a long hour flight.  The body reacts in different ways due to change of time zones a fact that can affect the first few days of your trip to Kenya.   We emphasize several tips which will help you relieve the jet lag. 

Catch some sleep

If you are having a long trip and arriving in the morning, try and catch as much sleep as you can.  Most lights have got enough leg room that allows for someone to stretch their legs.  Airlines like the Kenya airways, Virgin Atlantic will offer travelers a through blanket that is warm enough for the night.

Enjoy Kenya’s Sun

For those that arrive during the day, ensure that you enjoy the sun. This will enable you wake up.  Nothing can be more reliving that a good sunny morning in Nairobi city.  This however is only possible during the hot seasons. 

Drink lots of water

The atmosphere insight the airplane is normally dry and not as moist as on earth.  That dehydrates the body, more the reason why it is advisable for travelers to drink lots of water at least 8-10 oz, every hour you are in the plane.   

On arrival it is also advisable that one continues to drink as much water till the body has adjusted to the new weather and or climate.

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Backpacking and Disaster

Planning on your destination take time.  For a backpackers traveling to Kenya, proper planning in a vital aspect on your upcoming holiday.  A lot of time much is taking into account but handy does anyone expect that disaster my strike away from home and while on safari.   On this article we are mainly going to pick on a few pointers while backpacking in Kenya.

It should be noted that this is not final hence one may add more points to put into account to avoid Disaster.  They include:- 

Travel Insurance: Do you have your insurance up to date?  Ensure that you've informed your insurer of your travel.  Find out if the cover is inclusive of treatment while abroad.  For Kenyan, (the locals) ensure that your policy covers one for injuries or illnesses that may occur while traveling.  This should also include loss of personal amenities for instance monies, luggage and even flight cancellations.  

 
Exchange your monies at authorized dealers.  In Nairobi there are several Forex bureaus located at the heart of the city.  However there are also brokers who may persuade travelers to change their monies at backstreets and offer better rates than the bureaus.  Do not be tempted as this may lead one into losing their monies or being conned off with fake currencies.  Stick to the rules use authorized dealers or the banks.

Get all your emergency Numbers handy: Do you know the emergency numbers to the police, ambulances, embassies or high commission?  In Kenya there are handy booklets that have got all the vital information for travelers within Kenya. 
 
Carry your luggage:  Imagine having your whole bag stolen with all the content in it!  This is very possible especially for backpackers who have to carry their luggage on their backs.  It is advisable to ensure that you have the other travelers look after your luggage should you find it necessary to put down your bags.  Remember to also look after your luggage while having a snack at hotels or cafe's.  There have been incidents of where backpack travelers have lost all their valuables.   
 
Avoid hard cash:  There is no need of carry around all your cash with you.  Use visa, master cards where it's acceptable.  Fr the locals try carrying your monies via your mobile phone on Mpesa, Zap and Orange money. However in the event that you have carried your monies make sure that the hotel has a safe.  Keep all you valuables in the safe.   
 
Finally report cases of theft to the local police.  In the event that your passport is stolen report to your country's consulate for a replacement as well as the local police.  
 

Disasters while backpacking can be prevented.  One just needs to make sure that all details are looked into.  Make sure that you've researched about your destinations.  If possible get a local guide who is genuine who will keep in the know on which parts to visit what to avoid and any mishaps that one can prevent.  

Backpacker Accomodation in Nairobi

Nairobi the capital city of Kenya is home to a variety of accomodation.  The accomodation range from cheap to five star hotels.  We have highlighted a few place that we at Nairobi Backpacker have visited and would recommend for any backpacker traveling on a budget and would be intrested in affordable and secure accomodation that are afew minutes away from the city or just within the city centre.

Mvuli House and Strand Hotel  : Both hotels are located 20 minutes away from the Jomo Kenyatta International airport and 10 minutes from the Wilson airport.  The hotel is secure and is located at Nairobi West offering visitors an opportunity to enjoy the Nyayo National Stadium, the National Park, and close proximity to the City centre.

Delta Hotel |: Located at the hear to the city.  The hotel is one the latest backpacker accomodation lauched into the hospitality industry in April 2011.  Delta Hotel offers accomodation in single, double,twin and studio rooms.  Located on University way next to the Central police station and the Nairobi University main campuses is an ideal for backpackers.

Others within the location include : Comfort inn, Parkside hotel that next to Delta hotel.  Down the road on Harry Thuku road is the Bourlevard Hotel that is equally a great place to stay.  Further into the city centre is the 680 Hotel located along Kenyatta Avenue. 

There are many other hotels that offer backpacker accomodation in Nairobi.  We shall be be highlight more in future articles.