travelling to Mombasa from Nairobi or from Mombasa to Nairobi by road would be a little stressing and tiresome as you will have to withstand a 10 hour drive through not so well maintained road network. further, for those who might opt to use a flight from Nairobi to Mombasa, yes, this is the most time saving and convenient way of travelling. however, it is slight more expensive compare to the road transport.
having said that, SGR Train service balance both the budget and convenience to travel between these two top tour destination on an African safari. the sitting arrangement is designed in such a way to cater for all classes of people that would like to go to any of these special destinations. Here is how to book your train ticket to enjoy the comfort that comes with this service.
Step 1: Pay with M-Pesa
This is form of online payment system where money is deposit on your phone as credit and you can use this money as credit payment online. Where you put the amount and the pin number is initiated then you’re set to go.
-Open your M-Pesa menu on your phone
Select “Lipa na M-Pesa” (this is a Swahili ward that means pay in English
– Choose “Pay Bill”
– Enter business number: 809888 (for Kenya Railways)
– Enter account number: Your passport number
– Enter amount: Ticket price (varies depending on class and availability) Here we have the Economy class, Business class and Vip class.
– Enter your M-Pesa PIN to confirm
Step 2: Book Your Ticket
– Visit the Kenya Railways website or mobile app
– Select your route: Nairobi to Mombasa
– Choose your travel dates and class (First Class, Second Class, etc.)
Enter your passport details (required for booking)
– Review and confirm your booking
Step 3: Print Your Ticket
– Upon arrival at the train station, proceed to the ticket printing counter
-Present your passport and booking confirmation
Upon arrival at the train station, proceed to the ticket
printing counter Present your passport and booking confirmation
– Collect your printed ticket
Step 4: Check-in and Board (follow the queue)
-Join the check-in queue with your printed ticket
– Present your ticket to the attendant on the main entrance of the train
– Check-in and receive your seat allocation (based on your ticket details)
Step 5: Find Your Seat and Enjoy the Journey
– Locate your couch and seat number (indicated on your ticket)
-Settle in and enjoy the 5-hour journey from Nairobi to Mombasa
-grab a snack from the service team or ensure you pack some snacks, the journey can be tiring
Step 6: Arrival and Departure
-Arrive at Mombasa Terminus
– Collect your belongings and disembark
-Have a pre-booked taxi or car waiting to take you to your next destination
Keep in mind to
-Book your ticket in advance to secure availability the reason is that most of the dates we get fully booked especially during the shoulder season especially during the wildebeest migration, so we advise those who wish to use the train to connect to Nairobi to always prebook in advance.
-Arrive at the station with plenty of time to spare Have a valid passport and M-Pesa account for booking and payment, compare this service to having a flight ticket same time you’re supposed to be at the airport, it’s the same time one should be at the train station.
Popular activities to Do in these two African destination
wildebeest migration at masai mara
Kenya is one of the few migration where you will be able to witness the river crossing of wildebeest. Millions of animals can be witnessed crossing the crocodile feasted mara rive while the big cats patiently waiting on the banks of the river. This activity draws hundred of thousand between august and September to Kenya to witness this once in a lifetime experience.
traveler would wish to combine Kenya with Tanzania, specifically Mombasa, as the city is famous for its soft adventure with several beaches found within this city which is located on the cost of Indian ocean. With a train, you can easily connect to Mombasa for a proper enjoyment of your adventure.
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