Mount Elgon National Park
Mt Elgon National park is located 420 kms from Nairobi. Access is via tarmac road to Kitale, branch to murram road then to the Chorlim Gate. At At 4,321 m (14,177 ft) Mt. …
The Nairobi Gallery – combination of Art & History
Located right in the heart of Nairobi City next to Nyayo House is The Nairobi Gallery. It is housed in the Old PC’s (provincial commissioner) office
Hiking up Mt Kenya – Conquering the Summit
This week is a continuation of my hike up Mount Kenya, marching onward towards the summit. In case you missed the first part you can read it here. We soon came to the …
Unexpected Kenya day 9 – Arrested for trespassing
We were off by 5 am and Ali our driver (who must have been a rally driver in a different life) managed to get us to the lake’s shore before …
Unexpected Kenya Day 8: Fishermen, weavers & Gold in Turkana
The weather certainly did not approve of our 4am plans. By the time we woke up it ws raining heavily so for safety’s sake we decided to depart later.
Unexpected Kenya Day 7 – Off to Lodwar
This morning I had a welcome break from the super early mornings. Nevertheless I did not want to leave my bed. We spent the night in Ken Mosa in Eldoret
Unexpected Kenya Day 6 – Riding with team Kenya
Day 6 started off slow and found us in Iten, the home of champions – over the last 30 years, the town has produced world-class long distance
Unexpected Kenya Day 5 – Wheat farms & the Chebloch Gorge
Unlike yesterday, thankfully nothing went wrong today, so I have nothing to rant about. Day 5 started off early, 5 am in order to catch the sunrise.
Unexpected Kenya Day 4 – Sunrise in Kapsimotwa gardens
Last night was a bit of a nightmare. We spent the whole day shooting so naturally we were exhausted. All I wanted was to take a hot shower and sleep.
Unexpected Kenya Day 3 – Back to Mount Elgon
During the briefing for Unexpected Kenya someone mentioned that it was going to be hard work and that we should expect to get very little sleep.
Unexpected Kenya Day 2 – The Pokot: a vibrant culture
Day 2 didn’t start off too well, we all overslept including Seronei, our driver. It was one of those mornings where I heard my alarm
Unexpected Kenya Day 1 – Missing 2 flights
I have been chosen as part of the team involved in capturing images for Safaricom’s 2015 calendar whose theme is unexpected Kenya. Safaricom
Hiking Up Mt Kenya – Part 1
A few weeks ago I wrote of about my hiking adventure in the Elephant hill which I embarked in preparation for much tougher climbs such as Mt Kenya and Mt …
Bhandini Restaurant – A Taste of India
I happen to love food almost as much as I love travel, so I’m thinking of adding a new feature to the blog – restaurant reviews. My first review is …
Chyulu Hills – Majestic Vistas
I have already done a post on Chyulu Hills, however the sheer beauty and stunning landscapes of Chyulu, I believe, is worth another post. So here we go … Sunset …
Northern Kenya – People and Places
Hundreds of kilometers north of the capital Nairobi, lies the vast remote arid lands of northern Kenya. In this post we bring you a mixture of the sights of northern …
Elephant Hill; hiking in the Aberdares
(This week is a guest post from my friend Ratia, who takes us on a hiking adventure up the Elephant hill in the Aberdares ). A few weeks ago I decide …
3 Unmissable experiences in Nairobi
Are you visiting Nairobi for the first time? Or have you lived here your whole life and are looking for something new and interesting to do in the city – …
The Birds of Amboseli National Park
This week I am excited to be exchanging guest posts with fellow travel blogger Dave Cole of Cook Sip Go. Based in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, Dave has traveled extensively in …
Masai Lodge & Rolf’s Place
July in Nairobi is what we consider our ‘winter’ (temperatures occasionally drop to the low teens or single digits). We had intended to go for a picnic in Machakos but …