The Masai Mara national reserve is THE Kenya’s tourist attraction. For most travelers, the magic of western Kenya can be summed up in two words: Masai Mara. The first is the local tribe, the second the river that runs through the park. Few places in the world can boast such a high concentration of animals,… Continue reading Masai Mara national reserve
Rift Valley – Lake Naivasha
The Rift Valley is one of Africa’s grandiose geological achievements. The geological struggle that nearly split Africa in two created the Rift Valley: bubbling salt lakes follow one another, the spectacular landscapes are joined by wildlife: hippos, flamingos, giraffes and more. The Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake, is the highest of the Rift Valley lakes… Continue reading Rift Valley – Lake Naivasha
Forest and crater
When you say “Africa” or “Kenya”, we believe that many Europeans or northern hemisphere liver think about wide savanna, sun and wild animals. Even knowing that midden in Africa there are mountains and green, we really were surprised to find ourself in a forest (with pines🌲 and lot of green!) at about 2500 masl. After… Continue reading Forest and crater
Day trips from Nairobi
Giraffe Centre and Sanctuary A visit to the Giraffe Centre means you get to meet the giraffe in person and feed them pellets. The giraffe love these tasty treats and make a trip from the forest and savannah in the sanctuary to the raised platform of the giraffe centre just to eat them. Hold a… Continue reading Day trips from Nairobi
Nairobi
We visited the region around Nairobi but not the city itself. We stayed at the Lesioi Farm. A fantastic organic farm in the outskirts of Nairobi. We camped at the farm, could visit the farm and it’s fields, feed the animals (rabbits, goats, chicken and more) and smell/taste the fine herbs they grow.
Amboseli National Park
The Amboseli is one of Kenya’s most famous national parks, and it’s not hard to see why. Its main attraction is the hundreds of elephants silhouetted against the striking backdrop of Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) Africa’s highest peak marks the southern boundary of the park, and it’s imposing often hidden by clouds for much of the… Continue reading Amboseli National Park
Destination Kenya
Kenya is land of boundless savannas, lots of wild animals, and peoples proud of their traditions. From our first days in kenya we are truly and positively amazed not only by the striking landscapes, but also by the spirit of hospitality and pride of the local people. Departing near Diani beach, our first destination is… Continue reading Destination Kenya
Mambo
„Mambo!“ the local welcome greeting, together with a big smile. After about 2 days of flights and travel we arrived at Diani. Pouring rain decided to welcome us in Kenya but soon changed to sun ☀️ the first 2 days we organized our jeep and got it restocked and loaded with everything we need. Last… Continue reading Mambo
Emotions
See the huge ACL ship enter the port of Halifax was a thrilling emotion. Have our 4-wheeler on land and drive it again, start the adventure was excitement pure. Scream at each other because it rained was a stupid, angry emotion. Wake up to the tears of our daughter hot like an heater during the… Continue reading Emotions
Sandzzzz
Did we mention “salt life”? We got it: beach, sand, sun and waves and we got even better: A beach with “4X4 ACCESS ONLY”! The Freeman park camping. Yes, we camped on the beach :-))) No better way to describe it than with pictures Everything was fantastic until the sun set and the breeze stopped…… Continue reading Sandzzzz
Over The Roof 