The New Year is just around the corner and perhaps one of your goals is to climb Mount Kenya. If you’re new to hiking, this may seem like a lofty goal, but your fellow novice hiker is here to tell you how you can turn this dream into reality! I […]
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We Summited Africa’s Second Highest Mountain!
There are many words to describe how I feel writing this article, but the overwhelming feeling is pride. Over four days, Mark and I hiked through the Mount Kenya range and reached the summit of Point Lenana (4985m) – the only one of three peaks on the mountain that does […]
Read MoreTravel Costs Breakdown for a Trip to Rwanda
How much should you plan for your leisure trip to Rwanda? In this post, I’ll be writing about the costs needed to travel from Lagos to Kigali, Gisenyi and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. We made this trip from Nairobi and apart from the costs of flights, everything else is […]
Read MoreWhat It’s Like Going Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda is an experience no wildlife enthusiast will forget in a hurry. The moment you first encounter a mountain gorilla in the dense forests that form part of the Virunga Conservation Area will forever stay with you. This experience was the highlight of our visit to Rwanda. […]
Read MoreMuraho, Rwanda!
After what seemed like our fastest commute and airport transfer experience yet, Mark and I arrived in Rwanda, thrilled to be spending some time in the country. Our travel to Kigali went quite smoothly and it all began right from the point of leaving our home in Nairobi. Rather than […]
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