The year was 2022, and Mark and I were headed to Rwanda from Kenya for what we hoped would be an unforgettable experience. It was my first time in the country and Mark’s second. Having read many positive reviews and experiences of other people’s visits, my excitement was through the […]
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How to Prepare to Climb Mount Kenya for the First Time
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 […]
Read MoreWe 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 MoreAn Amazing Road Trip Across Kenya
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 […]
Read MoreA Race Against Time to Save a Species from Extinction
During our visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, we came face to face with the full reality and consequences of humans’ exploitation of the earth. It feels incredible to think that we were looking at the last two [known] Northern White rhinos on the planet. Hunted into extinction, Natu and Fajin […]
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