Category: Safari
Transport Made Easy: Uber, New Age Ride Now in Nairobi
The parking fees for Nairobi CBD and its environs were increased by almost 100%. This coupled with the raising petrol prices and unsafe modes of public transport available need not worry you as Uber Nairobi recently opened its doors in Nairobi and it will solve all your problems of finding safe transport. Uber is a … read more
Travel Experiences from A TCK (Third Culture Kid): Art Point Rwanda With Sasha Lee Marivel
Sasha Lee Marivel lives in Mauritius. She loves to travel and notes some outstanding experiences on her blog http://sashaleemarivel.weebly.com/travel-bug.html. In her various blog entries, Sasha Lee Marivel talks about general life in Mauritius like a peaceful demonstration linked to the anonymous global movement which aims to fight against censorship and government corruption and its implications to … read more
A Market For All Seasons: The Kimironko Market In Rwanda
Chicamod.com’s Sasha Lee was in Rwanda and had the opportunity of introducing us to the Kimoronko Market. If you are ever in need of fresh produce then Kimironko open air market would be the ideal place; from healthy bananas to potatoes, grain of all kind, chicken and eggs, not forgetting other fruits and vegetables you … read more
Travel In Style with Genuine Leather Bags from Ellah Nadra
So you are planning the next trip. One of the most daunting predicaments is keeping your luggage in style and in check. But, don’t fret! The perfect solution is here for you in the names of Ellah Nadra Travel Bags. Why is it perfect? It is a duffel bag. The design is just the right … read more
The Zanzibar Hotel Offering An Indian Ocean Room
By Chicamod.com I love water but I would never like to live inside it. How about you, would like to live inside water? If you do then Zanzibar’s Manta Resort is the place you should visit one of these fine days. On November 1st, The Manta Resort in Zanzibar became the first African hotel to … read more
Single Entry Visa For Three: Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda Have Launched a Single Travel Visa
By Chicamod.com For all of you who love travelling there’s good news for you.Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda have launched a single travel visa! This decision was made during an East Africa Community (EAC) summit meeting in Rwanda this month. The three countries further launched the joint tourist visa in London. The agreement was sealed in … read more
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My City: Atemi Oyungu’s Nairobi Yangu
By Chicamod.com From May 11th to August 3rd Nairobi held the Nai Ni Who? (Nairobi is Who?) Festival. It is in this spirit that Atemi Oyungu’s latest video Nairobi Yangu (My Nairobi) is based on. The beautiful song epitomizes the capital city of Kenya. This year Kenya is celebrating 50 years of independence and the … read more
THE MOMBO CAMP and LITTLE MOMBO CAMP (Best Hotel in the World):
By Maria Nene Tucked in the Moremi Game Reserve are the Little Mombo Camp and the Mombo Camp. The Moremi Game Reserve is located in Northern Botswana in the Okavango Delta area.Whereas the Mombo Camp has nine spacious tents, the little Mombo camp only has three tents . For you who is hoping to bound … read more
An Exotic Shopping Experience In The Comfort of Your Home │Shop Now For African Designs │ BHF Shopping Online
By Chicamod.com Are you looking for an exotic shopping experience from the comfort of your house? I know I would love to. This is where BHF shopping mall comes in. The online mall caters to one’s cravings for African fabrics, pieces, memorabilia and many more. I could literally buy everything they offer on their site. … read more
My First Ferry Experience at Mombasa: The Adrenalin rush, the crowd
By Salem Lorot I am in Mombasa, the holiday-destination of many to Kenya. The Day of the African Child, celebrated on 16th June every year, was coming up recently in a place called Kwale and I was expected to be there. Between where I was (Mombasa Island) to where I wanted to go (Mombasa Mainland, in particular Kwale) was the … read more
The Cormoran Lodge At Lake Kivu Is Calling Your Name
By Merideth Coulibaly Attention all East African travelers, Lake Kivu is calling your name. Where exactly is Lake Kivu? It lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and is one of the great African lakes. While visiting Lake Kivu, the Cormoran Lodge offers beautiful and comfortable accommodations. The Cormoran Lodge … read more
Must Visit Places In Rwanda
Kigali Memorial Centre / Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre This place holds memories of Rwanda’s 1994 Genocide. The Centre is on a site where over 250,000 people are buried. Not to worry about the entrance as it is free but one can give donations. Parc National des Volcans This is the home of the mountain … read more
Cottars Homestead, the Small Little Paradise in Kenya – Masai Mara Camps
By Merideth Coulibaly Travel to the Serengeti used to be reserved for the most adventurous and resilient souls. Now the Masai Mara National Reserve—Kenya’s finest big game park—is home to five-star private villas. Cottar’s Private Homestead is one such example, a luxurious private rental home located at Cottar’s 1920 Safari Camp. One of the oldest … read more
Lemartis Camp, Kenya: A Magical Place To Feel The Heartbeat Of Africa
By Chicamod.com I read Kuki Gallmann’s “I Dreamed of Africa” some years back. Though I was reading the book in Africa and having been born and raised in Kenya, the kind of descriptions I got from the book talked of the Africa that was pristine, enchanting, ‘earthy’ and simply adorable. And I fell in love … read more
Top Places To Shop In Nairobi
By Chicamod.com We have roamed the streets of Nairobi, searched for information and have a condensed list of top places you could visit to shop for your arts, crafts, clothes and whatever souvenir you could think about. Here is the list. 1. Spinners Web It sells jewelry and home décor. It was expanded last year. … read more
A Spa in the Kenyan Terrain – Enashipai Resort Spa
By Meredith Coulibaly Imagine a brilliant sunset of orange and purple over a vast savannah. It is a warm evening, quiet except for birdcalls and crickets chirping. Now add poolside cocktails, a fitness center, a full service spa, elegant dining, and a beautiful room furnished in African décor. Dreams become reality at the Enashipai resort … read more
Tanzania’s Lady Jaydee Climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro for a Good Cause
By Chicamod.com Last month, Tanzania’s renown musician Lady Jaydee climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, adding herself to the list of other celebrities to do so—among them being Roman Abramovich, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake, Lupe Fiasco, among others. She was under experienced guides, Gastor Mosha and Deogratias Sosta. Also accompanying her, was her husband Gardner G Habash, a … read more
And That Dream Is The Tafaria Castle & Country Lodge
By Salem Lorot Once upon a dream…In the ancient land of Deighton Downs, at a time of great hardship, adventure, and loneliness, a young African found himself at the foothills of the Aberdare Ranges overlooking the Laikipia plains. As he grew up there, enveloped in a harsh wilderness, unto him came an immortal dream. That … read more
Africa at Her Best: Visit Rwanda, A Gem To Be Discovered
Africa’s tourism sector is thriving. The reason for her success lies in her amazing wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Take Rwanda for example in the video below. Isn’t it such a wonder to behold to watch the scenery? What of the happy faces? One other thing is that Rwanda is doing very well right now, coming … read more
Must Do: Top Six Magical Places To Visit In Kenya
By Chicamod.com Not yet made up your mind on where to discover true happiness in the Kenya’s tourist sites? Not to worry because here at Chicamod we will list for you some of the best places you could visit to have that magical experience. 1. Maasai Mara National Reserve Home to the annual wildebeest migration … read more