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How I traveled from Nairobi, Kenya to Victoria Falls,(Zambia/Zimbabwe) by road and rail.
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How I traveled from Nairobi, Kenya to Victoria Falls,(Zambia/Zimbabwe) by road and rail.

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, …

Over 30 Resource Links To Help You Backpack Africa Better
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30 Resource Links To Help You Backpack Africa Better

Planning a Backpacking Africa trip? The Resource links below consist of valuable information to help you travel more and better. The resources include first-hand experiences and stories from my backpacking trips around the continent. Here you will find everything from Accommodation, Buses, Trains, Tips, Tools and Travel Guides. Resource Links for Most Read Pages and …

5 Amazing Visa-Free African Destinations for Kenyan Citizens
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5 Most Amazing Visa-Free African Countries for Kenyans

According to the Passport Index, the Kenyan passport has a Global Power Rank of position 69. This ranking – based on the visa-free score – makes it one of the strongest passports in Africa. As of February 2018, Kenyan passport holders could visit 39 countries visa-free, get visa-on-arrival in 30 countries and required a visa to …

How a Solo Female Traveler Backpacked From Cape Town to Cairo
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How a Solo Female Traveler Backpacked From Cape Town to Cairo

Backpacking from Cape Town to Cairo Solo Taking a solo trip in many parts of Africa can be challenging. This is true, especially when you are uncertain of the political status, weather conditions or the means of transport. In this post, a solo female backpacker shares her story on how she despite all her fears backpacked …

Airbnb Vs Couchsurfing Vs Hostels in Budget Accommodation Kenya
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Airbnb Vs Couchsurfing Vs Hostels in Budget Accommodation

Say Goodbye to Hotels: 3 budget accommodation alternatives In today’s World, there so many accommodation options to choose from for your next trip. Hotels have dominated for a very long time but in the recent years, share economy has disrupted the way people stay during their travels around the world. When I travel, I rarely …