Category: Travel Tips
Safari In Style With A Sandstorm Bag
Before you go on Safari you’ll need to have a few things. You’ll need to be prepared. It’s rough out there in the wild. A bag might come in handy. Sandstorm Kenya used to sell high-quality, luxury tents. That is what made the company. Now, Sandstorm produces high-quality bags. They make travel, work and wash … read more
10 Hot Spots To Visit in Mombasa
If you’re a tourist on your way to Kenya then you are very probably a tourist on your way to Mombasa. After its capital, Kenya boasts Mombasa as its second-largest city. The city on the east coast sits pretty by the Indian Ocean. Visiting Mombasa is an unforgettable experience. Here are 10 spots you must … read more
The Nairobi-Mombasa Train With Joseph & Megan
If you want to get to Mombasa from Nairobi, you have options. You could drive but the roads are not ideal and if you’re not used to driving in the region it could be a rough trip. You can fly at the cost of $150 or more depending on your luxury needs. Or, if you’re … read more
Wasanii Living: Kampala’s Contemporary Lifestyle Shop
Unique gift shops are so rare to find, so the Wasanii Living shop on Kampala’s Kiira Road is a true gem. Wasanii Living wares are not limited to gifts only. You can also find décor and home wares sourced from all over the world. Wasanii Living proprietors, Romina Wilke Kohler and Iva Dubajic, opened their shop in 2008, when they … read more
Kenya Tourism Hit By Travel Advisories
At around 2.30pm on Friday, twin blasts rocked Nairobi’s Gikomba Open Air Market. At around the same time the U.K had evacuated its citizens from Mombasa after issuing a travel advisory. In addition to the UK, U.S, Australia and France have also issued travel advisories to Kenya. The result has been a mass exodus of … read more
All About Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance might seem like an annoying hassle, but it is an important issue to be considered. So, before you jet off to East Africa, excited about that safari in Kenya or Tanzania or wherever your heart leads, consider these points when deciding on a Travel Insurance Policy: Check for financial failure cover: This is important if … read more
FAQS About Travel To East Africa
• Are children allowed on safari trips? In Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and most countries in the region, children are allowed on most safari tours although some do not recommend those below 5 years of age. However, there are some child-friendly resorts and properties available. • What clothes should I carry when travelling to East Africa? … read more
Unlimited Directions: Haute Couture Serviced Apartments In Nairobi
Are you planning to visit Nairobi any time soon? You can rest on your laurels knowing that there are Haute Couture apartments available from Unlimited Directions. The Unlimited Directions fully serviced, fully furnished studious, apartments, suites and residences are found at the Spring Valley Gardens in Spring Valley, Gem Suites on State House Crescent, Golf … read more
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
A Water Filter System For You
Looking for a great water filter system? Have you ever filled up a glass with water that didn’t go through a water filter system and looked at the water for a minute? Did it seem cloudy? Did you see anything floating in it? Did you see anything move? If you live in a big … 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
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
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
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
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
Be Guided By A Capable Guide And Expert VW Mechanic On Your Memorable Tour Through Uganda. Kombi Nation Tours Promises A Trip Of A Life Time. See For Your Self.
By Chicamod.com In case you want to have a tour in Uganda and you are cracking up your head on which Tour Company will be able to provide you a service to remember, then Kombi Nation Tours might be the one. What stands out is that they run trips throughout Uganda in 1970’s VW campervans … read more
Top Most Things To Do In Nairobi
The bustling city of Nairobi began as a railway town during the construction of the Kenya-Uganda railway. It soon became the administrative headquarters of the protectorate, and then later, the capital of Kenya. As the Lonely Planet describes it, many use Nairobi as a base rather than a destination. However, will a little patience, luck, … read more
Thinking of Getting Away? Discover A Luxurious Piece of ‘Heaven’ ─ Swahili Beach
By Chicamod.com Are you tired of the same old boring places? Are you looking for something fresh, something dreamy, something exciting and exotic?! Whatever kind of life-style, the Kenyan coastline is ripe and ready to shed your troubles as you're taken aback by the enchanting beauty of the Kenya Coast. The escape will be Swahili … read more
Shop Till You Drop: Rwanda Label Opens Brand Store In Mombasa
By ChicaMod.com Mille Collines is an eclectic mix between trend and tradition – a brand constantly seeking to draw attention to detail with handmade finishing’s; the quality of their creations reflecting Africa’s strength and sensibility. Since their inception in 2007, Mille Collines has seen a tremendous growth their exquisite pieces stocking retail stores all over the … read more