As the Standard Gauge Railway’s Madaraka Express approaches its 10th anniversary connecting Nairobi and Mombasa, it’s worth asking a question that matters deeply to many travellers: how accessible is this iconic journey for wheelchair users? Here at Accessible Travel Kenya, we’ve supported wheelchair users making this trip, and we want to share what we know […]
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If you’re flying into Nairobi, one of the most common sources of confusion — and stress — is figuring out exactly where you need to be. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) isn’t one single building. It’s a cluster of connected terminals, each handling different airlines and different types of flights. For travelers managing mobility devices, […]
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At Accessible Travel, your safety is just as important to us as your comfort and independence while exploring Kenya. That’s why we’re proud to share that our team has completed a First Aid and Basic Life Support training course delivered by Amref Health Africa, one of the continent’s most respected health organisations. Why This Matters […]
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One of Nairobi’s largest hotels with a proven track record hosting IDA, APDK, NCPWD, and INABLE — plus accessible transport partnerships and a 100 cm lift. With 500 rooms, Panari Hotel on Mombasa Road is one of Nairobi’s major conference and leisure destinations — and it has built a genuine track record in accessible hospitality, […]
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43 of 44 rooms wheelchair-accessible, a 110 cm lift door, visual alarms, a ramp straight into the lobby, and a link to an on-site physiotherapy clinic. The numbers at Bidwood Suites are striking: 44 rooms total, 43 of which are wheelchair-accessible. This is not a hotel that has added an accessible room as a compliance […]
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