World’s capital of chilling, relaxing & good time
Lamu wakes up well before sunrise. The boat captains attend their boats to ensure they are not caught in the morning's low tide, skilfully untying the knots and manoeuvring between other vessels. Many people on the pier begin increasingly more vocal tradi... more - travel report by
krisek
Nairobi. The business heart of East Africa.
Nairobi is usually the first stop for travellers to Africa. Wellcome to Africa! It was not in my case cause I was coming from Uganda by the way. for me, after a couple of months in Rwanda and Uganda, Nairobi was like an injection of first world in Africa.... more - travel report by
daniserralta
Masai Mara Game Reserve Kenya
The flight from Mombassa passes the awesome Mt. Kilimanjaro on its way to the Masai Mara airstrip. On arrival you are met by your game warden from one of the camps. Mine was the famous Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp where you are driven by your allotted game wa... more - travel report by
britman
Safari - Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
Changed vehicles at Arusha for our safari vehicle & driver. Had a long drive on unmade roads to our safari hotel, Serena at Lake Manyara. The rooms are very good, pool setting beautiful (an infinity pool), food excellent & staff cannot do enough for you.... more - travel report by
davetherav
On a mission to look for Lioness Elsa’s Grave.
Our mission on this trip is to find the secret grave of Elsa. For years nobody was allowed to visit the grave, which gave it an aura of mystery. Full of excitement, we packed our lunches and water into the car to search for the grave. This was after the e... more - travel report by
africhoice
Maasai mara,theSeventh world Wonder.
The maasai mara reserve is arguably Kenyas most popular game sanctuary.It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya.The films out of Africawas made to a great extent in this sanctuary.There is a profusion of all types of wildlife including... more - travel report by
africhoice
Port city, very hot and humid, no garbage system to speak of.Many street babies(under 5yrs)and street kids begging for a shilling. Very interesting mix of culture here, swahili,christian, moslem. President of Kenya lives on Mama ndinga(sp) drive... more - travel report by
ta-shy
Vibrant Mombasa
Having been there many years ago, when I came back in 2004, it had evolved into a very busy, bustling, dusty city. The most surprising aspect apart from the pot-holes, were the hundreds of satellite dishes! The potholes are now used as a measure against w... more - travel report by
carolr
hunger in kenya
After coming to Kenya for more than 10 years I am now here for a longer period. Andhis time I am facing this big problem. No rains, no harvest so no food. 10 million Kenyan people are hungry and it seems nobody cares. Goverment is doing little.
After wa... more - travel report by
mara
Coastal town around 2hrs North of Mombasa. Portugese/Italian influence (Vaso de Gama). Excellent snorkelling off the shore, complete with Somoli guide and glass bottom boat for less than $50US very nice, cheap, relaxing place to be. Huge gigantic spiders!... more - travel report by
ta-shy
