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 […]
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Camping & Hiking at Castle Forest Lodge
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 […]
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 […]
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If you’re looking for a great weekend getaway from Nairobi, Nanyuki is a great option to consider.
Read MoreVisiting the Magical Ngare Ndare Forest
I have never ‘met’ a waterfall I did not like and the waterfalls at Ngare Ndare Forest were no exceptions. Visiting this magical indigenous forest at the foothills of Mt. Kenya has been on my mind for a while now and over the weekend, we finally got to tick it […]
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