Adventure travel in Africa
This hike ranges from moderate to difficultly level depending on levels of fitness. Mostly difficult. FITNESS: Regular exercise is recommended at least one month before the hike. Running, Walking at least 20000 steps or swimming or cycling or stair-climbing are some great ways to build endurance. Regular Hydration Duration of hike: 8-9 hours IMPORTANT DETAILS…
The title screams adventure. If you sign up for this, you will be signing up to see the world’s largest lava lake in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ever since I picked up hiking last year, I have been daring myself to see the world’s wonders and summiting up Mount Nyiragongo, an active volcano that…
This hike is moderate to difficult level. IMPORTANT DETAILS Dates :Saturday, 22nd May 2021 Slots available: 10 (women only) You reserve a slot by depositing kshs 2,000 to the till number 685993 – JustRioba Tours. Rates: Kshs 3,500 per person (East African citizens) What does cost cover? Hiking fees Entry fees Ranger fees Transport…
Meet Nyembezi Mahlangu, a South African in her late twenties that recently decided to travel solo to Mozambique by bus. Her passion to travel within the continent started when she was about 18. She is also the first South African (that I know of) to admit to not knowing how to dance. One of the…
Meet Tiffany Kobia, a Kenyan in her mid-twenties that decided to solo travel across three African countries. Although she had traveled to Tanzania in 2015 with her group of friends, this was her first solo trip outside Kenya. I caught up with Tiffany to narrate her solo travel experience across East Africa. 1. Was your…
Growing up, the idea of moving to a new place intrigued me. There was something about our locality that got all our neighbors shifting because it happened frequently. It was heartbreaking to say goodbye to childhood friends. I longed for the day we would move as well for no other reason than to experience moving to…
#1 The Basics Samburu county is an off beaten destination in the Northern region of Kenya. The main town centre is Maralal. Samburu is home to the Samburu tribe who happen to be semi-nomads. The Samburu are also known as the “butterfly tribe” since they dress in bright coloured clothes that have lively print and…
Everyone knows that Kigali is one of the cleanest city in Africa. It is mandatory that all Rwandese set aside time every last Saturday of the month to come out and take part in cleaning the community. Amazing right? What to Expect Language: Rwanda’s official languages include Kinyarwanda and French although you will meet some…
“Do one thing that scares the total sh*t out of you” It was a beautiful Monday morning on the very first day of 2018. My friends and I decided to start the New Year facing our fears by Ziplining. Everything about this day was terrific except I was not. My head felt like elephants were…