We set out from Nairobi at about 7:30 a.m. 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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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 MorePicnics & Champagne in Champagne Ridge
In full disclosure, despite the title of this article, we did not have champagne in Champagne Ridge. We did have some wine – which I will now refer to onwards as ‘champagne’ because I can. It is only proper that when you visit a place that shares its name with […]
Read MoreHow to Spend 24 Hours in Nairobi, Kenya – Part 1
Visiting Nairobi with only a few days or hours to spare? Here’s the first of my “24 hours in Nairobi” guide for visitors who want to get the most out of the city within a short period. Disclaimer: As I live here in Nairobi, I did a few of these […]
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