Go Explore Watamu, Kenya When a destination occupies the better part of one’s thoughts, a trip seems the only distraction to the developing solitude. As a wanderer, you start creating imaginary mental pictures of the place. And a rather distorted setting begins to take shape. You give the place dimensions, distances, and even physical features. …
How I traveled from Nairobi, Kenya to Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe) by road and rail. Late 2016, I decided to embark on a project “Travel Africa” with the aim of traveling to all African countries. My main goal was to explore, learn and experience what makes every country unique. This journey first took me to Ethiopia, …
An overland journey to the South of Africa is one of the most sort after trips by adventurers. The idea of traveling by road or railway from East Africa to South Africa has the glamour of turning loafers into rovers. In today’s world of custom overland trucks and many travel companies organizing such expeditions, it …
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Chasing the Nachu Caves, Kikuyu When Media outlets paint a bad image of a place, the news only makes a traveler more curious. It amplifies an adventurer’s excuse for escaping the normal. This could be for an hour, a day, weeks, or even months! It happened to me – but only for half a day! …
Nairobi – Ongata Rongai – Ngong – Maai Mahiu – Suswa Call to Adventure In 2020 I had planned some very cool train rides. Some local, others further away to the south. I had the Shosholoza Meyl in South Africa, Benguela Railway, and the TAZARA in mind. But COVID-19 happened! This Virus had all these …
Mt. Satima. Nothing I had read weeks leading to this day prepared me for the Mountain. At an elevation of about 4000m, I imagined something more difficult than Elephant Hill – also in the Aberdares – which was my last serious hike more than a year before. There was a voice telling me not to …
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20 Photos from my two days backpacking trip in Nyeri “The human body is a masterpiece of engineering. Even better, it adapts to its conditions; physical, emotional or spiritual. With this knowledge, you will be amazed at how many impossibilities you can turn into possibilities in any sphere of life. All it takes is ruthless …
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Have you ever thought of traveling from Nairobi to Mombasa by train? Are you still planning to do it? If yes, then it’s time. Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway line is being launched in a few months (around June 2017). The scenic beauty of traveling for over 15 hours will be replaced by a 4-hour trip …
Nairobi to Kigali via Kampala by bus is no doubt the best and convenient means of transport for any budget traveler or backpacker. I have always wanted to take a bus trip to East African cities. The wish came to pass when a friend asked me if I can accompany them to Kigali by Bus. A …
Motorcycle road trips around Africa are always fun! A friend and I embarked on a journey to Tanzania via the Namanga border. Before the trip, we had everything in check and ready to go the previous day. Pre-Ride Checklist. Motorcycle: – A Thorough Service – TCLOCKS – Enough Fuel – Valid Motorcycle insurance – Toolkit …
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