We’ve been on the road a while now—twelve travelers, two jeeps, one epic route through Kenya’s wildest corners. The Maasai Mara kicked things off with drama and glory: golden savannahs, endless horizons, and predators everywhere. Lake Naivasha followed, calm and gentle like a long exhale—hippos bobbing in the water, fish eagles diving into the water, and boat rides that…
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From the Wild to the Waters: Lake Naivasha Kenya
The sun rose slowly over the golden plains of the Maasai Mara, casting long shadows across the dew-laced grass. Our bags were packed, our hearts still echoing with the roar of lions and the colours and contours of the wild. The Mara had left its mark—raw, wild, and soul-stirring. But the adventure wasn’t over. Ahead…
East Africa Bound. Maasai Mara Kenya
As Qatar Airways Flight QR 1336 descended into Nairobi under the cover of darkness, a wave of nostalgia swept over me. It had been fifteen years since I last touched down in Kenya, back in 2010, with Anya Ratnayaka. This time, I wasn’t alone. I was traveling with twelve others for a 15-day escapade through…
Mombasa, Tsavo and a detour to Amboseli. Kenya Africa
It’s time for us to return to Nairobi and take a flight out to Mombasa, Kenya’s second largest city. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, this is a cosmopolitan city attracting many tourists and expatriates because of its friendly culture. We decide to catch our breath here and enjoy some of the wonderful hospitality. After…
The Magic of the Mara. Kenya Africa
Our journey continues. As we leave Lake Nakuru National Park, it is a 2-hour drive to Kenya’s ‘Jewel of the Parks’ – the Maasai Mara. We cannot wait to get out there. The road to the Mara is deplete of vegetation and interspersed with dusty townships. The land is dry and arid and these dark…
The Ultimate Safari. Kenya Africa
Karibu! The first Swahili word we hear as we step off the air plane and one that we are to hear often as the African smile and warmth welcomes us during the next two weeks. My daughter Anya and I are on safari… Finally! We get off the plane and into our tour van with…
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