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 MoreA Weekend on Crescent Island, Naivasha
Naivasha is one of my favourite destinations in Kenya. The town’s proximity to Nairobi and the presence of incredible wildlife are some of the things I love the most about this place. And so, when we had the pleasure of hosting Mark’s brother for his return trip to Kenya, we […]
Read More7 Incredible Weekend Getaways Close to Nairobi
Someone once told me that the number of weekend getaways close to Nairobi was one of the best things about living in the city. I quite agree and find it astonishing that only a few hours away from the busy city, you will find mountains, gorgeous beaches, lakes, wild plains […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk About The Elephants in the Room
If you look up a list of the best things to do in Nairobi, the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage comes out tops on most lists. Visiting this elephant sanctuary is definitely one of Nairobi’s most popular tourist activities. Here, visitors have the opportunity to follow the lives of elephants that […]
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