Tag: Kenya
Top 10 Best Safaris for 2015
Planning fun trips and safaris can be quite tricky. As the New Year approaches, we’d like to give you a glimpse of the ten best places and activities for safaris in order to facilitate your search. This list is based on the 2015 Safari Awards, which can be compared to the Oscars for the safari … read more
Casa De Palma, the Perfect Mombasa Stay
Located inside La Marina, Mombasa, Kenya, Casa de Palma or Palm Tree Homes is a luxury holiday home inspired by Miami design catering to Mombasa living. The development offers one elegantly furnished holiday home rental with more than the essentials to make your coastal visit one to remember. “Malibu” comes fully furnished with two bedrooms, … read more
How To Sail To Africa
Have you ever considered boarding a ship to Africa? Conventional plans for an African adventure would ordinarily include air travel. Regardless of whether one is flying intercontinental or intracontinental rarely do tourists consider the high seas. Traveling long distances on water is not for everyone. It might be too tedious for some or too adventurous … read more
Where To Shop For African Products
Every now and then you want to get something unique for that special person, even if that special person is you. If it’s something uniquely African that you’re looking for then our list of shops will be a good read. The best part? No travel necessary. 1. SOKO SHOP Online Soko Shop is the brainchild … read more
See A Different Africa With ‘I See A Different You’
Our current young generation of Africans are eager to change the way the world views their continent. With the flux of websites and channels solely dedicated to Africa, films, documentaries and even music, Africa is being presented in all its raw glory. I See A Diffferent You is a photo blog by a trio collective … read more
The El Molo Tribe
The El Molo tribe is one of the smallest tribes in Kenya. This community that occupies the shores of Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya has a population of only 300. The El Molo are among the bravest people in the world. From time immemorial members of this tribe have been surviving on crocodile and hippo meat, which they hunt and kill … read more
Making A Business Out Of Fish Waste
When you think of fish waste you cringe, you do not think of high-end fashion. Newton Owino from Nyanza, Kenya is making a thriving, fashionable business out of the waste from fish. Newton Owino owns the Alisam Product Development and Design Tannery Centre in Mamboleo Estate in Kisumu. Owino designs and makes bags, jackets, wallets, caps, purses, watch handles, … read more
5 Honeymoon Spots In East Africa
I have always wanted to visit Zanzibar and Mozambique. Thus, upon discovering that both are actually wonderful honeymoon destinations, I was delighted. Perhaps you’ve never considered Africa a romantic destination. Africa is where you want to go on Safari, to sightsee and get adventurous. Well, the following 5 spots in East Africa will open your … read more
Rapids Camp Sagana: Different Fun in Central Kenya
Sagana is a small town in Kirinyaga District in the central part of Kenya. It derives its name from the longest river in the country, the Tana River, also known as Thagana. Rapids Camp in Sagana is a gem of a place that offers a unique kind of fun. With the completion of the Thika Super … read more
5 Fine Resort & Spas In East Africa
There is nothing like time spent at a Spa, or so it seems every time you spend time at a Spa. Here we give you 5 spas to visit in East Africa. Whether you’re only a walk, a drive or a flight away, get to these Spas. Chances are high that you won’t regret the … read more
Of Naivasha And Its Lake
Naivasha is a small cosmopolitan town at the bottom of the Rift Valley. It is one of the four constituencies forming Nakuru County, part of the former Great Rift Valley Province in Kenya. Naivasha has an area of 1,707 square kilometers with a population density of approximately 350,000. The town was originally an area for … 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
Beautiful Imagery Of Rwanda
A few days ago we featured images of Tanzania by Eric Lafforgue. We then realized that we had a lot of photos of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda but not very many of Rwanda. The name Rwanda, unfortunately, has been tainted by the tragic occurrence in its history. Here are some images to showcase the country’s … 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
The White Sands Of Watamu
Watamu is a small town on the East African coast of Kenya, with Mombasa to the South and Malindi to the North. Watamu lends its name to The Watamu Marine National Park. The park contains the protected Watamy Bay, Garoda Beach, Turtle Bay, Blue Lagoon Bay, Ocean Breeze, Kanani Reef and Jacaranda Beach. If you … read more
Uganda: The Pearl of Africa
In 2013, Uganda made National Geographic’s list of top 20 Must-See destinations. In 2012, Uganda was voted the Number 1 destination by the world’s most utilized travel guide, Lonely Planet. Centuries ago Winston Churchill coined Uganda the Pearl of Africa. In 1609, he made this proclamation: “The kingdom of Uganda is a fairy-tale. You climb up … read more
East Africa Standard Gauge Railway
Work on the Standard Gauge Railway can officially begin. On Friday, Kenya’s Cabinet secretary for National Treasury and the President of the China Exim Bank signed the financing agreement for the Standard Gauge Railway at State House Nairobi. Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta and Chinese Premier Li Kequiang were joined by Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Yoweri Museveni of Uganda … 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
Mombasa Train Travel – Adventure With A Ride
Even after the 2013 Christmas season is long gone the effects of Kenya’s night travel ban continue to ‘bite’ not only bus owners but travelers pockets. If you are in Kenya or you plan to visit Mombasa you may want to try this option – Mombasa Train Travel. Travel to the coastal town of Mombasa with a … read more