The Old Swahili Isle Of Lamu
Lamu, Kenya. It’s magical, it’s mysterious, it’s endangered. Travel tips and what to expect from a visit to one of the world’s ancient and remote corners.
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Things to do in bucket list destinations like Lamu, Shela, Lake Naivasha, Hells Gate National Park, and off-the-beaten-path places to visit.
Shela Village: Upscale Oasis of Lamu Island
Shela, Lamu is just around the island from Old Town, yet this upscale beach village feels a world apart. Helpful tips for making the most of your visit.
Hells Gate National Park (Pt.2)
Continuing where we left off on our budget self-guided bicycle safari in Hells Gate National Park — descending into the Depths of Hell (of course).
Hells Gate National Park (Pt.1)
We continue our budget backpacking trip through Kenya with none other than a do-it-yourself bicycle safari through one of Africa’s most dramatic, and most endangered, landscapes.
Fun With Birds & Hippos On Lake Naivasha
A serendipitous encounter in Nairobi and many more fun encounters with exotic birds, wily monkeys and hungry, hungry hippos on the shores of Lake Naivasha!