The Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital, is a city of contrasts, where urban sophistication meets natural beauty. It’s a city where wildlife roams free against the backdrop of the urban skyline, offering …
Self-catering accommodation at KWS National Parks
A visit to KWS Parks & Reserves will make you the visitor feel alive, rejuvenated, and have your mind batteries recharged! Set in the quietude of nature, KWS offers a …
Let’s Drift – Adventure travel & Photography with Alex Kamau
Alex Kamau is just a few years into his journey as a creative, and he’s already carving out a distinct niche for himself. He is an incredibly talented photographer who …
Koroga Festival Naivasha Love Edition with Turnup.Travel
…’the Swvl bus will be leaving at exactly 5.15 am.’ I read this text in the wee hours of Thursday morning. About a month ago, I did not ignore the …
A Road trip to Naivasha with Turnup.Travel
I have a harder time falling asleep and keeping time than packing for a trip. So my weekend bag was packed and halfway out the door before I was. Remember …
Koroga Festival Experience with Turnup.Travel
Imagine just chilling at home with a mpangoless weekend lurking on the horizon. I was chatting away on Whatsapp when I got an exciting early birthday present. Now, I’m in …
GTC Kenya – Presenting New Perspectives with Turnup.travel
Turnup.travel just concluded another epic 24-hour Nairobi Instagram Tour themed “New Perspectives”. The tour was organized in partnership with Peri-Peri Go and was aimed at capturing the diverse and different …
Dear Lamu – I was not ready
When my friend invited me to Lamu for a three-day fun ride, I wasn’t about to turn it down. I had just quit my 8-5 and in need of a …
Nai Nami – Experiencing Nairobi through the eyes of former street kids
There’s an expression you often hear people saying whenever they get to a place where they can only imagine the extraordinary things that happened there: “if only these streets could …
Random group trip to Lamu
How random can you be??? A few weeks ago I saw a post on a friend’s Instagram about an upcoming trip to Lamu – an enchanting island, rich in history …
Gallmann Mukutan Conservancy – stunning, remote & unspoiled wilderness
‘Mukutan’ means ‘the Meeting’ – a fitting name for the breathtaking Mukutan Gorge, as it converges in a labyrinth of pristine landscape plunging deep into numerous hills and valleys, dotted …
Mukuru – Home of Talents & Everyday people
I am excited by the many wonderful things happening in Mukuru, my mind is brimming with hundreds of ideas ready to unleash as the Lord enables me. Having been raised …
Kakamega travel guide – 14 places to visit
Kakamega is certainly not a highly publicized destination, but it is an area of great geographic, cultural and natural diversity offering visitors just as much, if not more, than many …
White water rafting expedition on the Tana River
Kenya’s Tana River is murky with hot-chocolate colored waters, and at the time of the year I visited the water was low but that didn’t stop me from enjoying a …
Lerruat Log Resort
I first spotted the Lerruat Log Resort on someone’s Instagram feed, so when my sister brought up the idea of going for a day trip with her friends I right …
Wine, Dine & Travel with Adarsh Shah
There are many adjectives that could be applied to Adarsh Shah: adventurous, maverick, determined, daring… and just a tad curious. Unsurprisingly, beyond being a winemaker, Adarsh is also a foodie …
Kisumu travel guide – What to do list
Planning a trip to Kisumu? Here’s a list of some of the must-see attractions in and around this relaxed, pleasant and laid back city that alluringly straddles the shores of …
Sieku – without doubt Kenya’s best glamping experience
Sieku Glamping is a rustic, modern-based luxury camp perched atop a hill facing the expansive Borana conservancy in Laikipia. Tucked right between the landscapes from Mount Kenya to Lossos to …
Kerio Valley – Dramatic, Exquisite & Captivating Views
Approximately 500 km (310 mi) from the capital Nairobi, the Kerio Valley straddles the western escarpment of the Kenyan Rift Valley, dropping a spectacular 1219 meters between the Tugen hills …
Kenya – A case for Sports Tourism
A growing appetite for participation, spectacle and experimental activities has seen sports tourism gain so much attention and popularity across the globe. Largely unknown, Sports tourism in Kenya isn’t as …