We set out from Nairobi at about 7:30 am for a trip to Castle Forest Lodge, where we would spend the weekend camping and hiking. The 2.5-hour-long drive to get there was smooth and on well-tarmacked roads until the Castle Station gate, where we drove on dirt roads to get […]
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With the office shut down for the holidays and Amarachi travelling for work, I loaded the car with camping and hiking equipment and set off on a 2,000 km Kenya road trip. I was accompanied for most of the trip by a friend, Carson, who lives in Rwanda. My only […]
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Most game drives and safaris in Kenya require you to be in a vehicle when travelling within the park. But due to its lack of predators, Hell’s Gate National Park offers a unique way to explore some of Kenya’s remarkable wildlife. Visitors can cycle within the park, taking in the […]
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Another Kenyan gem we have had the chance to visit in recent times is the Aberdare Cottages and Fishing Lodge. Someone once told me that one of the best parts about living in Nairobi is the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of a big city to places like […]
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For our weekend in Naivasha, Mark and I planned with friends to hike Mount Longonot and then spend the night at Camp Carnelly’s, an accommodation next to Lake Naivasha. We completed the hike after five long hours – it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done but the […]
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