Tag: Nairobi

Travel in Style and Artisanship with BUYU

BUYU was founded with a belief that travel embodies multiple characters taken from each location and purpose. Their line of travel bags inspire entrepreneurship, empowerment, and artisanship. The nature of the synthetic mass produced luggage industry has striped the traveller of any unique variant identity, and this is where BUYU comes to the rescue. They started … read more

Top Ten Favorite Travel Modes

There are some really fun and economical ways to travel, and each country has its own unique mode of transportation. The names are quite original, as are the way they function, and we tend to miss that uniqueness with the regular transport modes available in other countries. You may know some very well, have used … read more

Nairobi, Kenya

The Flight Deal – $850 Roundtrip Los Angeles to Nairobi, Kenya

British Airways is offering special flight deal to Nairobi for $850, all taxes included. Sample Travel Date: February 9th – 16th Fare Availability Valid for travel on the outbound until March 31st or October 26th – December 6th. Availability limited. Must purchase at least 7 days in advance of departure Please note that while this fare … read more

Devarana Spa

Destination Devarana Spa

A natural and organic getaway far from the noise and pollution of the city is necessary for all. Devarana Spa, Kenya offers this opportunity to all who need to decompress and reconnect with nature. Located in numerous countries including Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, India, and China, this destination is now available to Kenyans as well. The spa … 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

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

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

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

Nairobi Through The Lens Of Photographer Mutua Matheka

Enkare Nyrobi is the Maasai phrase for ‘cold water’.  The city, Nairobi, borrows its name from the Nairobi river.  It is also knows as the ‘city in the sun‘. Nairobi city holds the highest population in East Africa, at about 3 million inhabitants.  It is the 14th largest city in Africa.  The city is diverse … 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

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