Adventure travel in Africa
To celebrate one of my friend’s birthday, I suggested we go GP Karting at whistling Moran and the Leo baby was sold. I’m sorry, the man is a 6’2 foot giant so the correct way to say it would be, and the Leo giant was sold on this cool and fun thing to do in…
I have a love-hate relationship with Nairobi. I absolutely hate the traffic and the robbery. However, it’s my home where somehow things seem to work. The internet is fast, people value their time and the weather in my opinion is perfect. A few days ago, I worked on a twitter thread that lists affordable yet…
Sarova is a brand that caters to every kind of traveler. Beach lovers will find Sarova white sands delightful and those who want luxury in the vibrant city of Nairobi will find comfort in Sarova Stanley. These are only two examples given the vast number of lodges the Sarova brand have ideally positioned in various…
Kenya is one of the best places to go on safari in the world. I have been to game drives more times than I can count and I know the “must haves” everyone should pack. If you are going to spend a couple of days in the wild and go on game drives while at…
The first time I visited at Olarro Conservancy happened to be my first time staying at a conservancy. As I had mentioned in the previous blog post, Olarro conservancy is part of the Maasai Mara ecosystem and should not be confused with Maasai Mara National park. Both are part of the Mara ecosystem. In this…
The Mara ecosystem is one of the world’s greatest attractions for wildlife, and that’s why every year tonnes of tourists find their way to Kenya to get a taste of the wildlife. Naturally, as a Kenyan, you would expect that I should have been, but in February 2019 was my first time to visit the…
Lamu Island, in my opinion, is a destination fit for relaxation. “Polepole” is a Swahili word that you will hear a lot in Lamu. It means slowly, and that is precisely what Lamu Island is all about. This is a follow-up post from my Lamu island guide and pictures to inspire you to visit Lamu.…
Towards the end of 2018, I found myself traveling solo to Lamu. It was my second time in Lamu Island. My first time in Lamu was in 2017 , and I loved Lamu Island so much, I remember tearing up at Manda Airport as I was leaving. Talk of being such a drama queen. Haha! Here…
It’s possible to travel Kenya without going broke by sticking to your original budget. Here’s six ways to save money when visiting Kenya. 1. off-peak season Did you know traveling to the Kenyan coast in December will cost you as much as it is to visit Dubai? Whatever you do, avoid traveling during the high…
Location: Kenya, East Africa Currency: Kenya Shilling Languages: English & Swahili Kenya is one of the countries with the best game drive experiences. Someone on twitter called Kenya Nat Geo’s playground. Haha. In fact, most people focus on the game drive aspect since they assume Kenya is landlocked. Kenya has an amazing coastline thanks to the…