Nairobi Elephant Orphanage: the DSWT Elephant Nursery
The Nairobi Elephant Orphanage: the DSWT Elephant Nursery There is a place on the edge of Nairobi National Park. It is a place where sad things can become something. Every morning, a small group of baby elephants who have lost their mothers walk out to see the people who take care of them. This is […]
Giraffe Centre Nairobi: What to Expect on a Visit
Giraffe Centre Nairobi: What to Expect on a Visit If you are planning a trip to Nairobi and you want to do something other than the usual safari lodge or city tour, the Giraffe Centre in Langata should be on your list. You can get very close to a Giraffe Centre Nairobi giraffe. Feed it […]
Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site: Open Air Archaeology Museum
Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site: Open Air Archaeology Museum Discovering Kenya’s Ancient Human History: Kenya is widely known for its incredible wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and rich cultural traditions, but beneath its modern beauty lies a story that stretches back millions of years. In the southern part of the country, near Magadi in Kajiado County, a remarkable archaeological […]
Rift Valley Viewpoints: Kenya’s Best Stops for Photography
Rift Valley Viewpoints: Kenya’s Best Stops for Photography A Journey Through Kenya’s Most Spectacular Landscapes The Great Rift Valley in Kenya is really something. It goes all the way from the top to the bottom of the country. You will see some amazing things like cliffs, lakes that shine like diamonds, hills that were made […]
Kerio Valley: Kenya’s Dramatic Escarpment Safari and Cycling
Kerio Valley: Kenya’s Dramatic Escarpment Safari and Cycling Kerio Valley is a cool place in Kenya. It has a lot of scenery, and it is great for outdoor adventures. You can go on a safari. Go cycling here. The valley is part of the Great Rift Valley. It has a lot of cliffs, roads, and […]
Kapedo Hot Springs: Geothermal Wonder in the North
Kapedo Hot Springs: Geothermal Wonder in the North Northern Kenya is a place that’s full of surprises for people who are willing to travel off the beaten path. You will see open plains, volcanoes, hills, and traditional villages that make you feel like you are in a place that has not been touched by a […]
Marsabit National Park: Kenya’s Remote Northern Desert Oasis
Marsabit National Park: Kenya’s Remote Northern Desert Oasis Marsabit National Park is a special place. It is located in the part of Kenya. If you drive north from Nairobi for ten hours, you will see that the land is very different from what you saw before. The green highlands will give way to scrubland and […]
Mount Elgon National Park: Elephant Cave Salt Lick Secret
Mount Elgon National Park: Elephant Cave Salt Lick Secret Mount Elgon National Park is home to the Elephant Cave Salt Lick Secret. This place is located high on the slopes of a volcano that is on the border of Uganda and Kenya. There is a cave that elephants have been digging in for a long […]
Kakamega Forest Reserve: Kenya’s Last Remnant
Kakamega Forest Reserve: Kenya’s Last Remnant If you drive west from Kisumu for about an hour, you will see the landscape change suddenly. The farmland will give way to trees, thick vines, and a very dense canopy. This is Kakamega Forest Reserve, the tropical rainforest left in Kenya. Kakamega Forest Reserve is a special place. […]
Mount Longonot: Kenya’s Volcanic Crater Hike Near Naivasha
Mount Longonot: Kenya’s Volcanic Crater Hike Near Naivasha Mount Longonot is a cool place to hike. When you are driving from Nairobi, you will see the ground drop away on your side. Then you will see Mount Longonot rising up from the floor of the Rift Valley. It is grey and green. Has a lot […]