Africa
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5 Romantic Vacation Spots in East Africa
In this post we share 5 most romantic vacation spots in Africa. From cozy lodges with Instagram ready views to pristine secluded beaches, these high-end spots will sure up the romance factor in your next vacation. Lentorre Lodge, Lake Magadi Nestled at the foot of the Nguruman Escarpment is Lentorre Lodge where accommodation is in rooms made of partly tents and partly villas. All rooms have their own plunge pool as well as an Italian style communal pool. For couples, consider taking the room with two baths adjacent to each other overlooking the Shompole Plains. There are views of a watering hole where you can wait to view arriving game…
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10 BEST PLACES TO STAY IN LAKE MALAWI
In recent years there has been a notable uplift of interest in Malawi tourism. In this blog post we share with you the 10 best places to stay in Lake Malawi. Driven to a large extent by a focus on improving the wildlife offering in its rehabilitated national parks furthermore, investments in tourism accommodation and improved air transportation have meant that the country is now a really attraction destination for those looking for a relaxed easy bush – and – beach combination. At its heart remains the lake a constant in many itineraries. With a growing choice of lodges along the lake shore we share best places to stay for…
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6 Interesting Things To Do At Hell’s Gate National Park Kenya
HELL’S GATE NATIONAL PARK Hell’s Gate National Park Kenya, is located in Naivasha. It is about 2 hours from Kenya’s capital – Nairobi. Hell’s Gate is one of Kenya’s most visited parks owing to its close proximity to Nairobi, making it a convenient day trip from most local tourists who want to get away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Things to Do at Hell’s Gate National Park It is a popular destination because of the number of interesting things to do. Visiting Hell’s Gate National Park gives you the option of doing a number of activities from hiking, walking through nature trails, rock climbing, game viewing, bike riding and…
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Guide To Planning a Trip To Lake Baringo Kenya
Lake Baringo is located in Rift Valley Kenya. It is a fresh water lake that locals depend on for their basic needs. Lake Baringo has experienced rising waters since 2013. This has caused displacement of people’s homes, schools and hotels. The causes of the flooding are caused by years of deforestation, siltation and unusual heavy rains in 2020. The flooding has caused a blow to tourism in the area, one of the major economic activities in Lake Baringo. All the hotels that used to be near the lake are now submerged, with owners having major losses. Lake Baringo is one of the best places in Kenya to view Eagles as…
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Staying At Fig Tree Mara Camp
Fig Tree Camp is about 240km from Nairobi that’s about a 5-hour road trip. If you are coming by plane its about 40 minutes from Keekorok airstrip and 30 minutes from Ol Kiombo airstrip. Fig Tree Mara Camp is situated on the banks of Talek River in the Masaai Mara National Reserve. The camp offers 48 Ngamboli tents for its guests including another 32 stylish tents within the camp. Each of these tents comes with a modern bathroom and views of Talek River. There are also beautiful garden chalets each with a private balcony. Meals The meals here are served on full board and they are served in the main…
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Staying At Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli National Park
Staying At Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli National Park Ol Tukai Lodge is located inside Amboseli National Park in Kajiado County Kenya. Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge has a main lobby that features traditional Kenyan décor that features various ethnic groups. The décor’s them is red. The entrance to the lodge’s reception features the elephant logo which depicts the main attraction when you visit Amboseli National Park. The main attraction of this park is elephants. The rooms are located within an expansive land that overlooks the park and Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. The lodge has beautiful views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The lobby gives way to a pool area with direct views…
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Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park Where Is Amboseli National Park? Amboseli National Park Kenya is located in Kajiado County. It is about 4 hours from Nairobi by road. At Amboseli National Park, you will see glorious views of Mt. Kilimanjaro from all parts of Amboseli. This makes it the second most popular National Park after Masaai Mara. Is Amboseli National Park Worth Visiting? Yes, Amboseli National Park is worth visiting for the following reasons, first of all it is only 4 hours from the capital city of Nairobi. This means you can take a day trip to the park and enjoy a game drive without spending the night. Amboseli National Park in…
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A Guide To Planning Your Trip To Turkana County
A Guide To Planning Your Trip To Turkana County This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Please see my full disclosure for further information. My trip to Turkana County was a road trip spanning one week. It began from Kitale where I took a day’s rest from the western circuit tour. From Kitale, it is a 7-hour drive to Lodwar town and somewhere along the way the road network changes. Tarmacked roads end at Kapenguria town. From here on its lots of sandy roads. The roads are underdeveloped and very…
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Attractions in Kisumu, Kakamega and HomaBay in Kenya
Attractions at Kisumu, Kakamega and HomaBay in Kenya This blog post will cover some of the areas to explore in Western Kenya and these include Kisumu, Kakamega and HomaBay. These areas are home to a wealth of attractions. Read on to find out some of the things you can do when you visit. Kisumu and HomaBay are temperate towns on the shores of Lake Victoria. As you arrive Homabay, it appears as a sleepy town at first but on staying on for a few days, its character will win your heart. Lake Victoria Lake Victoria, that stretches out before Homabay and Kisumu towns is one of Africa’s Great Lakes and…
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Guide To Kakamega Forest
Guide To Kakamega Forest About Kakamega Forest The Kakamega Forest previously stretched all the way from Kenya to the Congo rain forest. The forest is located in Western Kenya and covers two counties Kakamega County at a place called Shinyalu and another county called Nandi County. It is divided into two areas, the southern part and the northern part. This guide is going to mainly focus on the southern side of the forest as this is where we did our hiking tours and stayed for two nights. The forest has over 380 plant species and this includes 150 tree species, 60 fern species, 60 orchid species and 170 flower species.…
