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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Like many people, Mount Longonot was my first hike out of Nairobi. The trail is a good test and one of the best places to gauge whether you really “love hiking.” Two Thousand and Twenty-Two was a quiet year as I only managed to hike Rurimeria in December. However, I decided to venture outdoors more …
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2017 in Photos: Backpacking in Kenya, Africa and Beyond. 2017 saw me go on adventures in Kenya and Southern Africa. I backpacked to Nyeri, Machakos, Mombasa, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Below are 15 of the best pictures I took during the trips. Chinga Dam in Nyeri Kenya Chinga Dam and Waterfall are …
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When looking for a group or company to hike within Kenya, I always consider a couple of factors. These factors will then help me get the best out of the hike or trek. What to consider when picking a Hiking Group in Kenya The cost of the hike: As a backpacker, I look for a …
Trekking and hiking Elephant Hill in the Aberdare ranges Hiking and trekking the elephant hills in the Aberdare ranges, Kenya is the best way to prepare for the big mountains like Mt. Kenya and Kilimanjaro. As promised, I will share experiences about a day hike on Elephant Hill, in Aberdares ranges Kenya. This hike happens …
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