Read our tips about travel in Kenya. There is hardly a more quintessential destination in East Africa than Kenya. The variety of landscapes, abundant wildlife, buzzing capital, and white sands beaches offer plenty for travelers to explore.
Looking for the best Diani Beach hotels? While most are familiar with the island of Zanzibar or Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, only those who have visited Kenya likely know of Diani Beach. 30 km south of Mombasa is a 10-kilometer stretch of beautiful white sand offering fantastic Kenya coast accommodation. The town boasts an incredible coral reef, …
Post Summary: Kenya travel tips you should know When we first decided we would travel around Africa, we knew that a trip to Kenya could not be missed. After selling our beloved Land Cruiser in Uganda we hopped on a flight over to see what Kenya had to offer. From the plains of the Masai …
It is undeniable that the Masai Mara is one of the most well-known parks in Africa. My first thoughts of going on safari in Africa were of Kenya and its wide-open grasslands. The fact that Kenya is home to the original safari and the Masai Mara is the epicenter of the industry should come as …
One of the best safari experiences in Africa has to be a balloon safari. While it is not a cheap or “local” experience it is without a doubt a once-in-a-lifetime one. Drifting above the plains, forests, and rivers of the Masai Mara feels like a dream. There is no turbulence and no loud motor – …
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After driving 25,000 miles across Africa in a truck older than ourselves it was time to hit the reset button. We landed in Nairobi ready for a new take on Africa. Instead of driving and camping, we would take bush flights and stay in hotels like Hemingways Nairobi. We entered Kenya with a rush and excitement visiting …
We went to Nairobi National Park for one reason – a photo. The photo is a familiar scene in Africa. A lion laying in the grass making eyes at the photographer. The backdrop to this photo is one of the largest cities in Africa. The moment we saw it we knew we had to go to Nairobi National …
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