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 …
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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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So now you are ready for your first solo trip and looking for travel tips!. You are in the right place. There are two different ways of traveling to any destination: a planned trip or an adventure trip. Some travelers plan ahead of time where they are going, why they are going and places they …
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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 had a dream about Backpacking around the World or traveling in your own country?. You have probably never gone beyond the dreaming stage. Simply because you have the belief that a trip like that is way too expensive?. Today, if you ask anyone what their best hobby is, the answer is always the …
The Kenya Railways revised the schedule of the Madaraka Express and the Intercounty train. The new schedule includes having an afternoon Express train and an intercounty train between Nairobi and Mombasa. The Madaraka express train to Nairobi in the afternoon will have a short stop at Mtito Andei intermediate station to pave way for the …
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Bus travel from Nairobi to Mombasa, Arusha, Dar Es Salaam, Kampala, Kigali, and Bujumbura. The East Africa region is amazing and each Country that forms the East African Community is unique in its own way. These countries have numerous attractions and travel destinations that are easily accessible from the major towns and cities. However, the …
Traveling by TAZARA trains from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to New Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia. Every day, people travel between Tanzania and Zambia. These could be people visiting their families, traders, travelers, and tourists. The fastest way to get to either of the destinations is by flight. The other option which is also faster is to use …
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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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