Would You Ride Africa's LUNATIC EXPRESS?

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I took a ride on Kenya's new Lunatic Express, or the Madaraka Express SGR Train as it's formally known, to see if you really need to be a lunatic to ride it.
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[@noelphilips]

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[@TAILSORANGEs]

Fish and Chips = Actual Fish with Chips.

[@nextstep6036]

Thanks Noel, really enjoyed this video, except the fish did look a bit passed its self by date! I came to Johannesburg in 1981 for 2 weeks, and decided to stay and become a citizen. Best decision ever, cheers, James.

[@whitsthecraic]

Hi Noel, love the videos. What do you do for cash in these countries? Do you use a Credit Card or a prepayment card or even cash? Looking to visit some really out of the way places but not sure about cash.

[@generalhorse493]

For the record, Zheng He was a great merchant explorer from the 15th century who lead massive Chinese trade fleets to places far from China, some speculate he even made it to the New World, I reckon the Chinese put his statue there because they built the new railway and because as Mombasa was part of the India Ocean trade Zheng He stopped there so he's a semi-relevant figure to make a bust of for that station. Why locals are angry? Well because in exchange for all the money and infrastructure projects, China is pressuring countries like Kenya to do more and more favors for China.

[@b1kReviews]

This is not the lunatoc express.

[@jakartaharpman]

Not only would I ride it - I WILL be riding it next month......

[@josephmutunga9476]

Welcome and have a fantastic time over here.

[@MartinezzJT]

Enjoy the views. Karibu

[@rachealmugoh725]

Karibu kenya

[@kurianjuguna675]

welcome

[@kitony]

Go bro enjoy..i wl surely wouldn't mind buying u beer

[@beezelyparker9695]

Eight years ago we camped in the middle of the Masai Mara and got a phone signal. In Australia you just go out of the city two klms and you have no signal lol

[@dirgh1717]

Adding to it,Telstra the only provider that does have an aight network infrastructure is expensive as hell

[@trooperdgb9722]

Ok..i'll bite..WHICH city?

[@beezelyparker9695]

@@trooperdgb9722 Brisbane, we did a road trip out to Longreach and hardly a signal except in the towns if we were lucky.. we arent with Telstra.

[@thehungrytraveler1924]

Ohh I don't know why you guys expect Kenya to be lagging behind in technology 😅😅, because it's 3rd world? 😅 Kenya uses pretty much on the technology this days, so at whatever cost they'll get it. And also it's cheap to get Internet bundles compared to other Countries in Africa and also maybe in other places

[@MaddoxKillgore]

Kenya has the highest amount of internet users per population in Africa by some distance, no suprise.

[@charityggichana7445]

BTW The train is mainly meant for cargo, the transportation of people is literally just a bonus feature

[@Kenyanguide]

So true

[@hamanakohamaneko7028]

Connecting the capital with the port city is really important

[@grahamstevenson1740]

Except there's not enough rail freight to pay off the loan to construct the line.

[@MrLobo76-]

Middle of nowhere in Kenya gets 4g but there are parts of Scotland that don’t even get 3G

[@254react]

The internet & Banking system in Kenya is very advanced

[@Utadowot]

Even before the google balloons were launched, there was 4G coverage in most remote parts.

[@kurianjuguna675]

It's not the Middle of nowhere, this youtuber knows and cares little, 4g internet in Kenya was launched in 2014 and has been so ever since, Average Internet in Nairobi is faster than internet in London, Some Kenyan companies have already rolled out 5G, by 2022 the country will be 5G compliant.

[@erikgustafson9319]

yes and the country is swimming in Chinese junk loans at least its better than the meter gauge EAR built lines

[@254react]

@@erikgustafson9319 Bro, Kenya's annual budget is 30 Billion. That's more money than the entire Chinese loans. Kenyans pay taxes & own their economy. You should be more concerned about the US who's GDP is 100% Debt😏

[@charlesotieno8228]

The 4G+ data coverage is courtesy of Safaricom and not the Google Loon balloons which were launched early this year.The madaraka express has been having 4G speeds for years now

[@ligala1]

The internet was good before the Google balloon. He is only saying that to keep his negative narrative. He did not want to give credit to the Kenya company safaricom, the one good thing he mention in his video had to come from outside

[@chax255]

Did you use the word East Africa talking about the non existant balloons in Tanzania..

[@wagerekairari393]

And now the Google Loon balloon service has been discontinued yet we still have good internet all along the railway route.

[@adam.m6735]

Which network has 4G in this area? All of them?

[@Chelsea10087]

A great video just be mindful Africa is a continent with 54 different countries & culture so when making reference it is best to mention the country rather than Africa. I bet if you were travelling across Scotland you wouldn't say Europe.

[@samuelkimani7575]

exactly!

[@mickyjagah]

Thanks for making this clear. The reason this happens is to make certain African countries irrelevant except South Africa and Egypt. That's why you see most major infrastructure projects are given to Chinese companies as a pay back against the west.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

This is archetypal dark Africa. It’s how we imagine Africa from Britain. (Though we also see ‘Africa’ as a dense jungle full of monkeys and snakes à la Tarzan.) Having hitchhiked from Europe to Cape Town, I would say it’s not an inaccurate view, though there’s obviously subtle differences in every country. Kenya and Tanzania have a vibe of their own which resonates especially strongly with Brits for obvious reasons. Both wonderful countries with very friendly people.

[@ligala1]

Exactly. I always thought traveling makes people more open minded, but in this case, he just brought some stereotypes with him and looking for proof to confirm them.

[@bezaleelaaron9385]

Precisely 😤

[@anitascarr7982]

Was in Kenya last year! Truly a remarkable place!! ❤️

[@darkbydesign1031]

with those flies ? no thnx

[@muhubirijxson6483]

🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪😘😘😘

[@francisakali2101]

@@darkbydesign1031 So, what's wrong with flies? Aren't they part of the ecosystem?

[@SallieAndrea]

Kenya isn’t England. If you order fish and chips expect Kenyan fish and chips

[@gaboonviper9705]

Hata hewa abebe kutoka kwao

[@techdailyafrica]

Lol, That's very accurate.

[@cassyhenry3384]

Huyu mzungu ni fala sana, mbona hizo chips na samaki ziko vizuri sana

[@alfricko]

I don't like his attitude and how he describes his experience.

[@HomeGuidezone]

Ha ha, great sallie. What did he expect? he could have ordered from Macdonald in Nairobi.

[@CarlosViegas80]

Thank you so much for showing what needs to be shown about Africa, this wonderful Continent full of natural beauty and amazing people. Best regards from Luanda, Angola 🇦🇴

[@gasfranangolalda6145]

Primo Carlinhos a comentar:)) Abraço...

[@lifeofabarista1580]

Nooo don't listen to this guy

[@CarlosViegas80]

@@gasfranangolalda6145 quem es primo?? Um abraço 🫂

[@gasfranangolalda6145]

O marido da Fily😜

[@CarlosViegas80]

@@gasfranangolalda6145 primo ❤️🤗 um grande abraço 🫂 saudades

[@vinniewinnie7]

Loved your video as usual but be careful: Kenya is not Africa. Africa is rather diverse so the views you will get in Kenya will be different in Angola say. People will be different as well. In a way, it’s like saying that you love Europe because you have been in UK. Italy, France, Spain are all very different!

[@stephensaines7100]

@@omahabred9466 [it’s like being in the Nordic countries or Scandinavia, the scenery and wildlife is almost identical.] Gotta love those mountains in Denmark...

[@owenreich8555]

It’s just like america.. it’s not just the US.

[@SafetyTips.Learning]

True.., while I understand use of "Africa" the more current(modern) Africa is getting to more of saying "Europe" "Asia" or "America"...with infrustructures variations happening, and apart from language and cultures.

[@jappedut9009]

@@stephensaines7100 The biggest "mountain" in Denmark is 173 meters high 😂

[@simonh6371]

@@omahabred9466 That's just not the case, even inside the Republic of South Africa which is not even 5% of the continent as a whole, there is easily as much variety in wild scenery as there is in all of Europe. Desert, scrubland, savannah, forest, mountains, rolling green hills, plains, lush meadowland, tropical coastland. As to wildlife being identical are you kidding me? Try to find a seal in Kenya, an ostrich in Morocco, or a Springbok in Nigeria.

[@SixTenVisuals]

Took that line in 2018 when it was pretty new. The food they offered was good too (roast goat and Ugali, washed down by an awesome Kenya Pilsner.

[@philipochieng8090]

I can see you are a man of culture 👌

[@mollyhamley]

Really interesting to see this and how much it has changed! I went on the original lunatic express in 2006 from Nairobi to Mombasa. It was very faded with no ac, the fans were broken, and the engine broke down about 2 miles out of Mombasa, so the journey was extended by half a day. But we were served all our meals in the dining car by waiters in faded but very clean white uniforms and gloves. Who didn't spill a drop of soup despite the train rattling all over the place! It was a pretty crazy but amazing experience.

[@Felix-tp8ch]

??? only 2 miles?? why didnt you just get off and walk a measly 2 miles instead wait 12 hours?!?!

[@lucymuhia7880]

That's organic fish and and organic fries . Nd men, that's Kenya and not Africa.

[@fetchstixRHD]

Well, Kenya is inside Africa, but it's amusing the title refers to Africa and not specifically Kenya. Africa is a very wide (or should that be tall?) continent after all, and despite the thumbnail giving it away, surely it's worth specifying the specific country rather than just "Africa"? (Minor complaint, but still...)

[@edwardcardozo8325]

You can see the Kenya flag in the tumbnail soooo..

[@raquel7123]

Am going to run a campaign on him that he will wish he never posted that video

[@liamg5845]

@@raquel7123 troll and hater. If you don’t like the videos don’t watch simples

[@alfredkc]

@@raquel7123 It’s generalising it for people who don’t care.

[@kennedyongati2283]

"we've seen tribes people!" WTH! Your attitude is clear! You are condescending! We don't need such!

[@likatalikata3823]

I also cringed at this. Who says that! Its actually racist even how he says it. That's the language his forefathers used exploring darkest Africa....or maybe he feels he is 21st century Livingstone. SMH! disgusted Kenyan.

[@motorguy4203]

Get over yourselfs my god😂😂

[@jamesmartindale8968]

I’m sure he meant no offence

[@kfo7413]

@@likatalikata3823 so what would you have said?

[@olbaprabocse9940]

Tbh the fish looked decent and most likely better than the crap fish in the UK

[@hkular5220]

That samaki is the proper fried fish in Kenya. English Fish and Chips is different where the fish is battered.

[@kr3539]

@@hkular5220 Looks like tilapia.

[@hkular5220]

@@kr3539 Certainly. Kupenda Tilapia sana. Ukipaka vinzara vizuri alafu kufry na mafuta.

[@itsme-sn5gi]

@@hkular5220 its head is not supposed to be on

[@hkular5220]

@@itsme-sn5gi We eat the fish whole on a plate. Tamu sana.

[@_TheRock]

Wow - no need for an expensive safari trip when you can just take the train. Thank for this brilliant video. Kenya now added to my bucket list.

[@Woodymbr]

You’ll love it. It’s such an enchanting place and it makes you want to go back time and time again. Naivasha and Amboseli were my favourite places.

[@trooperdgb9722]

If you think that replaces a safari...well..enjoy it....but.....No.....it doesn't.

[@FunForYegon]

You're welcome 😊

[@rafflesnh]

Pronunciation tip: the 'T' in Tsavo is mute. So repeat after me.....'Savo. ;-)

[@vw2327]

Nope it's not silent,it's just part of the syllable 'tsa'

[@cockyrooster361]

Tsavo...;)

[@Tata-bd9nx]

@@vw2327 It is silent.Its Savo National Park.Not Tsavo,you dont pronounce the T

[@Mhw.]

Hahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@harutosunaa3881]

Huh

[@offrails]

I bless the trains down in Africa

[@ThatForeignBloke]

I'm old enough to get that joke 👍

[@tonnyanthonys2159]

😅😅

[@sebby324]

Underrated comment

[@FlyGuy1]

This comment should have 1K+ likes

[@LostToAdventure]

Lol

[@zambuEFV]

Hahahaha...u grew up eating chemical fed fish the real thing is strange to your taste buds....and u want to complain about security - it's there to make sure you are not there to blow up the train 🙄

[@juliakuria1241]

😂😂😭

[@gracewanjiru8904]

😂😂😂lol..you've made my day

[@Ukversuskenya]

✅

[@shalomgati4792]

😂😂😂 very true

[@gakiigatobu1563]

The Idiot : "when I ordered fish & chips I didn't expect this " Also on the plate: literally fish and chips

[@lifeofvee6584]

Must be used to fish pond type of fish or is it canned fish and doesn't even know how fresh fish from a lake tastes like. So condescending of him

[@m.j.walker.7581]

They be coming here with there bald heads and arrogance in them bag

[@gracemoses3062]

They's a way that fish can be presented si lazima ikue whole ivo na si lazima zikuwe kwa plate moja what he's saying is true

[@gakiigatobu1563]

@@gracemoses3062 I'm pretty sure on the menu they highlighted that it's a whole fried tilapia, story za presentation ni za fine dining restaurants not train station cafés 🤷🏾‍♀️. This man is just too negative.

[@foxyankeefrank6963]

You ordered Fish & Chips and are wondering why you got Fish & Chips?

[@TheHHIPPO]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@TheGeneralEntertainment]

True, did he expect burger ?

[@mriaz5228]

he was probably looking for a battered Cod but that fish didn't look too bad.

[@Njogu2]

Then eating tilapia with fork wtf

[@MercyMazmida]

I know Haha

[@nakkadu]

That fish looks delicious you big baby. TIA!

[@Njogu2]

He did not like it 🤣🤣

[@wallysymons7540]

He seems to be the least adventurous travel on KZbin

[@phenkusingh2952]

@@wallysymons7540 At least he is honest about his reactions :-D

[@Utadowot]

He should have ordered for fish fillet lol

[@kitony]

Terrible review

[@CaptainKrimson]

I see fish, I see chips... so.... ;-)

[@MercyMazmida]

I know

[@FLT247]

As advertised :))

[@bracoozito5461]

Haha

[@FunForYegon]

Hey Noel, greetings from Kenya. The lunatic express is a meter gauge. This is a standard gauge.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Honestly, I don't see anything wrong with that fish. That is how small fish are served, you must be used to fillets which became popular in Britain because of the railways. As more and more people emigrated to the cities, fish n chips became the doner kebab, McDonald equivilant of the day. The fish bones were a niussance to get rid of and so filleting was a way to keep the customers happy. The one train a day is passenger (and would actually be two trains, one and either end), but the line is mostly for freight linking Mombasa port to Uganda and beyond.

[@romeovassili7169]

I tasted Kenyan fried fish...Taste of Heaven. The narrator is used to the tasteless British Fried Cod with 'Heart Attack' written All over it.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

@@romeovassili7169 Exactly, I mean on the Greek Aegean islands they too have fish this way, the sardines, snapper, brime etc. Marseille, France coastal region, they have it this way too and we can go on and on. Filleting fish was a commercial interest brought on by making money out of fish stock and keeping the bones from pricking busy city folk. "The flavour is in the bones".

[@Dutch_Uncle]

@@mohabatkhanmalak1161 My theory is that Americans and Europeans are turned off by the sight of fish teeth, eyes, lips, bones, and scales on a plate. They don't like to be reminded that something died to make their lunch. CONTAINER FREIGHT TO UGANDA? Do containers move through Nairobi to Kampala on the new tracks? This would be a great achievement.

[@tronixfix]

By now they drive two times per day with express.

[@Dutch_Uncle]

@@tronixfix Freight or passengers?

[@ShaunF92]

Loved this video Noel! The scenery is beyond incredible , and the wildlife. Probably one of my favourite video of yours :)

[@wickybrian8128]

Well come to Nairobi kenya

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wickybrian8128]

@@noelphilips I did, this time my home county content . Keep up the good work. Next time you around let's enjoy tusker our local beer together. It goes very well with nyama choma...

[@gracewanjiru8904]

@@noelphilips but your attitude 🤮

[@longhaul2934]

It's great to see that you show the REAL Kenya.... Glad it was not another Death, Poverty & Disease production !

[@dariusrucker7854]

That's not real Africa

[@danielcheruiyot1011]

Probably you could *google* where kenya gets it’s 4G network from

[@dache_z1082]

😁😁😁👍

[@ligala1]

He had to give credit outside, it didn't fit his narrative

[@Captain_bernoulli]

You started off a bit on a condescending note but the rest of the video was actually very enjoyable.

[@ligala1]

After his comment on the food, I knew nothing good will come out him

[@judet1293]

Brits still think they are 19th century colonial power.

[@bgp6656]

@@judet1293 I guarantee you brits don't wake up in the morning and say "I sure do love colonizing" You're doing a fair bit of generalizing, aren't you?

[@jayjayjames2332]

@@noeltheliberalmillennial4886 The UK has notoriously bad cuisine. It's okay. Don't get butthurt that you fry an entire fish. It's not appetizing to most people. I'm a white American and can guarantee you, I'd find a lot of British food disgusting. Has nothing to do with being "white". My favorite cuisine is non-white. Stop being so defensive.

[@rer1972]

Tusker is one of my favorite beers around!! Only knew about Tusker because they have it in Disney World, and had a few of them while there a few years ago. Loved the video Noel, thanks for sharing.

[@gabistan2007]

Tusker beer u can buy ecen in canada

[@MasudRana-ql9uj]

We want such railway infrastructure in Bangladesh🇧🇩.just like that.😢😢 Please China🇨🇳 help us.😔😔

[@ZGSPG]

But we can't invest too much overseas because the Western media will tell you that China is setting a trap for your country to collapse

[@youminholastransit3218]

@@ZGSPG it’s true tho. That’s why America develops its own infrastructure, even though it may take a long while. We may not have good high speed rail, but we do have the best freight trains in the world and Amtrak routes connect this country well

[@tronixfix]

@@ZGSPG not to collapse but extract money… works very well in third world countrys 😈

[@nicadair7700]

It comes at a cost, your country's natural resources. They don't do it for free.

[@wangsweikien341]

@@nicadair7700 will you tell your boss/customer.... "i do it free for you, u need not pay me salary"

[@thediykenyan5790]

man you soo negative even to food...this kenya not africa ...am proud of my country...am done watching lunatic vid

[@Musicuniverse_fusion]

Good video...you don't look so happy,it seems you didn't expect to find so much success in Kenya... change your perception my guy👎

[@ligala1]

👌🏿

[@komenthegreat2237]

True

[@estherngatia3272]

Exctaly!!!

[@georgethiongomathenge5366]

Very true

[@hk254lyt8]

White people don’t want to see a developed Africa

[@jacobsmiles6884]

When africa fights europe is happy...always remember europe grew at the expense of africa

[@nm380]

And UK also grew at the expense of India, which was the richest country till the British invaded, and when they had left, India was one of the poorest countries.

[@cookiemonster797]

Always remember gun beats spear

[@kennykross3306]

@@cookiemonster797 we already had gun hence British we defeated and kicked out. We have guns in africa as early as 1400s especially in west africa. Guns were supplied by the ottomans by westafrican Kingdom called Kanem Empire.

[@kr3539]

@@kennykross3306 Interesting, any links?

[@giffinpter254]

@@cookiemonster797 yet spear got us our independence

[@philhowells7715]

Mmm, Tusker beer 🍺 Never mind SurfShark, Tusker beer should sponsor you.

[@laurenhw1988]

Rookie Brit mistake thinking you'd get battered fish!

[@munenex]

You taking the Tusker beer have awakened nostalgic feelings in all your Kenyan viewers watching your videos.

[@Zack-u7l]

The statue Zheng He is the first chinese who embarked from china to explore the world by sea, which is nowadays a symbol of the belt and road initiative of china. the station was built by chinese company, operated in chinese style and the staff are trained by chinese, so now you know why there is a statue. more history will help to answer your question

[@Lukas-kz4xm]

I don't believe he questioned why the statue was placed there. Your explanation of who this man was does not make Kenyans any less displeased of the statue's placement though having the statue there was probably one of the clauses for the 4 Billion loan it took to construct this line that the Kenyan government accepted🤔

[@Dutch_Uncle]

@@Lukas-kz4xm You got it. This sounds like a Chinese turnkey operation, conducted for reasons of prestige and pride,

[@frankfleming1103]

@@Dutch_Uncle this railway is China government aid, China's money and China technology.

[@frankfleming1103]

@@Dutch_Uncle China can help Kenya only if Kenya is in East Africa, not in the sphere of influence of France and USA, west and Central Africa are now completely controlled by France

[@jaymezkinyua9552]

It's Kenya not Africa!! Do your research

[@noname-kw6wt]

Kenya is in Africa, his right

[@christopersigit]

I think you need to open the world map. Kenya is in Africa. Period.

[@hannahw4769]

@@noname-kw6wt so did he visit the whole of the continent or specific country?

[@brendakipkemoi2738]

Absolutely. Kenya is in Africa but it is a sovereign country with a name. It's like referring to the UK as Europe. With Brexit shenanigans doubt many would be happy with that!

[@CodeCraftTube]

@@noname-kw6wt no he is not ....what is being addressed in the blanket coverage of Kenya ... africa is a continent..

[@laura-nl3il]

What is wrong with the food? You are too old to behave like a teen! Just leave the food and go instead of giving such type of reactions. This is why drew binsky will always be the best traveller, go and learn from him before you travel the world

[@MrMaboboz]

Does anyone know if the goalie managed to stop the ball at 5:59?

[@simonmurimi9856]

VAR ruled that the keeper was offside, hehe

[@worldorder6971]

The keeper pushed it out for another corner

[@evah6006]

Yes I would. Such an amazing landscape! Brilliant video!

[@kitony]

Karibu

[@tbd1613]

I miss traveling so much. I am so looking forward to getting on a plane again and seeing places and people again. Thanks for posting. Helps me to appreciate life.

[@loobyt8692]

Wow now that’s a train journey I’d love to take. With health issues it’s doubtful I ever will get the chance, which is why I love your videos so much. Your happiness and enthusiasm at being in such a beautiful country is infectious and I’m sure will inspire more to visit. The people are wonderful and warm as you say, one of the best countries in the world. Your videos are honest and informative, and thank you for bringing far away places to those who visit them vicariously through your vlogs. Cheers Noel 👍

[@briangoulden6687]

A great journey but not as atmospheric as the same trip in the 1980s ....... 14 hours overnight, 1st class sleeper, 4 course dinner and Full English breakfast - all for less than half the flight cost ...... and the chance to meet some interesting folk on the journey. There's nowhere like Kenya, unless of course you visit us here in Botswana. 🙂

[@MaddoxKillgore]

My grandad used to work for the railways in the 60s through to the 70s you're spot on. It was a classy British style carrier, however that level of operation cannot be sustained by the successive govts, lots of corruption.

[@MaddoxKillgore]

@@visionist7 yes ALOT.

[@amc3]

Just for a moment, I thought I was watching an Attenborough documentary. What a unique experience.

[@geordieian3266]

This was done 11th November very lucky man I love Kenya never been but one of my dreams to go

[@marko4958]

The ability for you to pivot and continue to create great content during these covid times has been fantastic!

[@ProudAmerican2]

Bro 😎 don’t dog the food

[@tunxlaw]

The muzungu can never change, As beautiful as this trip was he still found a way to condescend and condemn.

[@nicadair7700]

mzungu not muzungu

[@tunxlaw]

@@nicadair7700Thanks,

[@kimanih6903]

Never heard of anyone order tilapia with chips while every menu clearly differentiates whole fish and fillet, I think you did it intentionally for your camera buffoonery. I just hope you did not waste the food and gave it to someone who needed it. There's 2 trains actually, one express while the other stops at every station 1 from each side.

[@naomiee5820]

@@margaretk.952 He is an adult and could have asked for an exchange....

[@michaelmcgovern1561]

Fascinating video. Way back in 1997 I made the same journey also in first class. It was an overnight journey on a train that looked like it had come from GWR in the 1940s. My friends and I really enjoyed the journey. The service was superb and was a very civilised alternative to flying.

[@Munzi037]

True Brit ordering fish and chips 🤣 but you got an international version. Mind you, the chips looked good enough

[@MissNatalie55555]

The cinematography just gets better and better. This video was amazing. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. 🙅🏾‍♀️

[@brayo001]

Its normally 2 passenger train every day but corona happened and they reduced the no

[@GARAGEEP]

Yes Noel, videos are getting better and better. Your ‘getting back into flying’ vids have spurred me on to start lessons properly! Leicester airport won’t know what’s hit it. Keep it up!!!

[@thedanishhabesha5656]

You could also drive with the new Ethiopian train to Djibouti, because it was build just like the one in Kenya

[@samnicholos7892]

Love how you balance in train rides with the av geek videos. I appreciate taking us along. Cheers! Merry Christmas

[@wanjirunjoroge2677]

What a condescending attitude he has. I am pissed. Mr. stay where you're from if you can't be respectful of others cultures and diversity.

[@marvinabuli4487]

The way you looked at the food is so disrespectful

[@ligala1]

Very very disrespectful. That alone put me off about the entire video

[@joelang6126]

Nothing disrespectful about it. The guy simply doesn't like what HE paid for.

[@ligala1]

@@joelang6126 if people from this culture (where the food is from) consider his behavior insulting, it is insulting. When visiting countries in the west, we see interesting ways and food but we respect. I've seen people in the west eating blue cheese, which is rotten milk or rotten cheese. It smells very very rotten. But they eat and enjoy it. So, I gave it a go with risotto. I was not disrespectful like the guy on this video

[@Justenlund]

Thanks for a great video Noel! I’ve been travelling a lot in Kenya myself on business and simply love the country! Nice ending with a cold Tusker!! Best way to end a long day in Kenya🇰🇪

[@lydiakusimba7266]

Come back again enjoy life in kenya

[@mwanafalsafa3613]

How is the video nice with his condescending attitude?

[@jessicali8832]

The fish and chips look pretty good. And the view outside the window when you are on the sgr is fantastic. Hope one day I could try the food and take a trip on the sgr. Love from China 🇨🇳

[@DIYandArt]

nice video,on a lighter note,Africans love and are welcoming to foreigners where as hated across the planet,sad,but its life,,,

[@254react]

The new generation of Africans are begging to realize who their enemies are. They should treat them accordingly

[@stanleymureithimukara6714]

Tables are turning very soon lets wait for it.

[@johnledingham852]

Wow!...Noel, that was one of the best exotic journeys you've taken me on. Those African animals outside your carriage window, roaming wild and free. Villages, kids on bicycles, and your commentary as ever, you had me sitting beside you. THANK YOU!

[@vishnu.prasad.official]

5:59 was that a goal ?

[@retrogaming_69]

VAR said offside.

[@josephmutunga9476]

I thought so too. A 3 man match lol. Haha

[@jamieunderwood5829]

Penalty to Man Utd

[@kleeblattchen38]

Everyone: Talking about Africa, the travelling etc... Me: Has anyone else wondered if he scored? ㋡

[@stephenkamenju]

“Massive structure was built for a train that only travels once a day” then you film other trains while you are in the 1 train.............dude reallyyyy!!!!

[@bobodriscoll]

I dont know how you go on all these adventures without your wife and kids. I certainly couldn't do it. Fair play yo you

[@XxPepper17xX]

what adventures? he sits in an airport, orders fish and chips in africa then sits on a train. it’s not an adventure at all

[@jameskeru4151]

Noel, it's interesting to see you enjoy Kenya every day. Thanks for visiting our great country. Karibu 👌

[@richardnei]

Amazing views across the African countryside! Hard to believe the 4G signal, it’s better than I get in the UK at home!!

[@aliciafields-worldtravelle8248]

Internet in Kenya is faster than in the UK, Netherlands, France and alot other countries in Europe, from personal experience.

[@methu5167]

It's KEEEEEEENYA's!!! countryside

[@kinyuabonface3400]

You think that Kenya is a backward nation? 😂😂😂😂

[@ligala1]

It's provided by safaricom and other local companies. Not by Google balloon which was launch only last year and provides internet to some remote communities.

[@joanjones6292]

Don't call the railway line lunatic, it's the best you get in an African Continent. We always make sure that that travellers safety is our concern.

[@sergioagostinho72]

I found this trip nice and the train trustworthy, specially being in Africa, i'd like to try it some day.

[@KiloBravo90]

The Africa they don't show you on TV. Great work Noel.

[@Ismalure]

Enjoyed your vlog but I have been annoyed at how you're describing your experience in Kenya as "An African experience" rather than Kenyan. You're falling into same stereotypes that many visitors make about seeing Africa as a country rather a diverse continent full different people, landscapes. I'm sure you wouldn't make a similar comparison i.e being to Slovakia and describing as a European experience.

[@HelloooooKittyyyyy]

This comment is absolutely absurd!

[@dotdots7868]

Slovak is very developed say hungary or romania

[@davidgunnar8569]

Went to Nairobi Kenya 1994 on Sabena. After walking and camping up and around Mt. Kenya using the Shipton route took bus to Mombassa. 6 hrs high speed potholes. Took a small plane up to Lamu a wonderful place at that time. Bus back to Mombassa with real risks of highwaymen. Then I rode the original lunatic express to Nairobi. Went coach class and had a wonderful time chatting and enjoying the scenery. It was great in those days. Back in Nairobi the Modern Day Green Day and Night Bar was something else. And the flight back was via Kigali, I think it was one of the first flights to land there after the genocide. A DC-10 if I recall correctly. In those days I still had my exceptionalist colonial mentality. After 25 years living away from the UK in another country/region of the global south I am mercifully, thankfully changed in my outlook.

[@tonnyanthonys2159]

Everyone talking about china's debt here, but the last time I checked Chinese were everywhere doing what they do best maybe you're just ignorant ask your respective government. COUNTRIES NA KINGDOMS GET TO RAISE AND INFLUENCE AT TIME,

[@JasperMurume]

First of all, drop the fork. Second, get some ketchup & salt. Third, stay still. The fly wants some too

[@Tpbojj]

But remember your in kenya fish in chips is different and don't bit**** about fleys

[@BensonNyasae]

Guys, watch the video till the end. The video title doesn't necessarily mean he is criticising the SGR and his experience while riding on it. Personally i enjoyed watching it.

[@lifeofvee6584]

Did you also enjoy some of the wrong facts he gave in the video?

[@BensonNyasae]

@@lifeofvee6584 Aside from the fish, which other did you hear of? He also mentioned a lot of positives.

[@puzzledzimbo]

For another out of Africa experience try the overnight train service from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Can also get on an Airzim 737-200 from the falls to HRE and on to DAR.

[@Muzakman37]

Brings back such great memories, I used to live in Kenya. Africa (especially sub-Saharan Africa) really does get under your skin, it has a charm & uniqueness that's impossible to ignore. The Aeroclub at Wilson where you've been staying is hands-down one of the best things about Nairobi, I used to play gigs there, great place. Where else can you sit out back with a beer & an awesome burger watching the aviation action just beyond the fence?

[@EricSmoak]

Just got on KZbin at 8 am thinking “I wonder if Noel has uploaded a new video yet”

[@Mahesh_wiz]

Nice video Noel as usual. Hope u reach 200k soon. Awaiting for more amazing videos..

[@guangxidavidliu]

Some one complain about life, someone enjoys life. Yes, everyday above ground IS a good day.

[@felixnyeme8549]

I really enjoy your show but you are a little hypocritical. We were colonized by Britain and over the years, the only railroad you built was an inferior railroad as an engine of growth to your country. So stop criticizing.

[@mukimadennis8988]

Im sure most comments came before watching the whole video... Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Nice vid...

[@adamwojcinski2281]

Hi Noel, great video as always, but I have to ask. Have you considered recording those train journeys in full-length? This one across Kenya would have been truly spectacular. Anyway, have a great day.

[@lucascalma605]

This is probably the Eurostar or Amtrak of Africa!

[@kennykross3306]

What a hell are u talking about

[@shaffiebayah7190]

Malaria from different insects??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I thought mosquitos are the only insects transmitting malaria!!

[@AviationRailAdventures]

Great video Noel! Love watching videos on journey I have never heard of before like this one!

[@davidhawker6223]

What a fabulous train ride that was.....thanks Noel

[@dominiqitta]

Hey Noel. Its the old system that was referred to Lunatic express, Todays system is now the Madaraka Express. Sorry about the fries and the flies stint at the terminal, that's unfortunate but it was wat it was. I however appreciate on how you showcased Kenya and its heritage. Its a beautiful place to be, the best travel destination in Africa. I recommend a travel guide or a resident if you like, next time you visit Kenya You will enjoy a lot of its hidden gem .

[@joen9907]

Nice views but some of your facts where incorrect.

[@anniyaninternational]

5:36.... Is that the old narrow gauge track over the window??

[@nocteenoph661]

This is Kenya like you call it. The Land of MAUMAU. YES MAUMAU

[@harshilpatel684]

We went to Kenya 2 years ago and found it being a proper faff booking the train, ended up flying as we had several other flights with Kenya Airways on the trip anyway

[@kr3539]

Misleading title, the "Lunatic Express" was the old Uganda railway and there was nothing crazy about it, the trains were in fact really slow. It got its nickname from the fact that it was really expensive to build. "What it will cost no words can express, What is its object no brain can suppose, Where it will start from no one can guess, Where it is going to nobody knows, What is the use of it, none can conjecture, What it will carry, there is none can define, And in spite of George Curzon's superior lecture, It is clearly naught but a lunatic line." - Henry Labouchère, MP

[@thecornedbeefcouncil9792]

He didn’t like the food, so what? People in these comments need to get over it and stop being so precious. Everything else he said in the video was highly complimentary of Kenya and its people.

[@Peter.H___]

Didn’t realise SGR was called the “lunatic train”? The more you know I guess😂

[@awaywithpaul3423]

I’m finding increasingly that your videos are far more enjoyable than TV travelogues. This African journey so far is showing me a different side of a continent and I’m finding the episodes fascinating and making me want to visit. The African series and the amazing series in Nepal are standout adventures and I’d love to see them available as hourlong episodes to savour. Awesome work Noel 😊😊

[@noelphilips]

Awesome, thank you!

[@WeFlyEMA]

Great video Noel! I hope I can visit Africa one day, its such a beautiful looking continent.