Rift Valley
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Hotel Chambai Safari, Best Hotels In Naivasha
Hotel Chambai Safari is located in Naivasha town. I share my review and impressions of the hotel in this blog post. I stayed at the hotel during the pandemic, when most of the hotels in Naivasha were closed. I stayed in this hotel during my tour of Hell’s Gate National Park. Video Tour Rooms Hotel Chambai Safari has 44 rooms that offer, free Wi-Fi, closet space, a television, a mirror and a dressing table. The rooms are also decorated with Kenyan culture inspired paintings. The one in my room was that of a Masaai Moran. Each room’s décor is themed differently. The theme in my room had a dark brown…
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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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Recommendations of places to visit in Kericho and Iten + Staying at Sahara Gardens Kericho
Nandi and Kericho county have vast areas of beautiful tea plantations. In this blog post, I share recommendations of places to visit in Kericho and Nandi including my experience staying at Sahara Gardens in Kericho. I also have two videos linked below on my tour to the region. Places to Visit in Kericho and Nandi Kericho has a variety of nice hotels both in town and outside town. While here you can select a place that is convenient for you.The greenish environment in Kericho is just marvellous. You will enjoy every bit of the scenery, including the vast tea plantations. But keep warm as the area is cold, windy 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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Hotel Review: Staying At The Crane Suites Kitale
Hotel Review: Staying At The Crane Suites Kitale 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. About Crane Suites Crane Suites is a boutique hotel located at the centre of Kitale Town on a 4 storey building with a rooftop restaurant and views of Mt. Elgon. The rooms range from suites, studio and double rooms. The hotel offers a basement parking, speciality coffee called Sirwo Coffee and a conferencing facility. Kitale town is located in between Mount Elgon and Cherengani Hills in fact…
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A Festive Bliss At Enashipai Resort & Spa
To get the most out of your vacation days, why not get a well-earned vacation bliss at in Naivasha at the Enashipai? Enashipai means a place of happiness.
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Staying At Lake Bogoria Spa Resort
The drive from Nairobi to the Lake Bogoria Spa Resort is an exhilarating one. Especially in the morning when climbing the edge of the Great Rift Valley which is characterized by spiralled roads with spectacular sprawling vies of the Rift Valley floor down under.
