Kenya

Hells Gate National Park, Naivasha, Kenya

During our Round the World trip, we took a spin through east Africa. From Asia, we flew into Nairobi and spent a few days acquainting ourselves with the city that would be our home for almost a month after hiking Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Kenya is not a cheap country to visit, especially if you hope to go on a safari. Most of the tourist attractions require bus or taxi transportation and USD$50+ entry fees per person are not uncommon. In Mombasa and Naivasha, there are some budget alternatives to expensive safaris. You will be able to get up close and personal with Africa’s wildlife without burning a hole in your wallet. My overall impression of Kenya is that it is a comfortable and relatively safe country, with a decent long-distance bus system. Just be prepared to pay western prices for western goods and services.

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Kenya Travel Stories & Inspiration

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Budget-Friendly DIY Game Drive in Hell's Gate National Park, Kenya
Budget-Friendly DIY Game Drive in Hell's Gate National Park, Kenya

Hell’s Gate National Park, just a two- or three-hour drive from Nairobi, is a great alternative to an expensive organized safari tour…especially if you are just in town for business or you are a budget-conscious traveler. We made a day trip to the park for less than USD$180…

Out of Africa: A Story of Non-Attachment
Out of Africa: A Story of Non-Attachment

Out of Africa is a beautiful lesson in non-attachment. We visited the Karen Blixen museum just outside of Nairobi…

Impressions of Nairobi, Kenya
Impressions of Nairobi, Kenya

We spent several weeks in the Ruaka and Westlands areas of Nairobi, Kenya. Here is our impression of this modern, rapidly expanding city.

Haller Park: Just What the Doctor Ordered in Mombasa, Kenya
Haller Park: Just What the Doctor Ordered in Mombasa, Kenya

Warning! This story may set a new high bar in your mind for corporate responsibility! The story of Haller park is a tale of patience and rehabilitation. Now a lush, verdant garden paradise, Haller Park was a limestone quarry wasteland forty years ago…

Running Route in Nairobi

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Nairobi, Kenya Running Route: 5 Miles on Pavement
Nairobi, Kenya Running Route: 5 Miles on Pavement

If you are heading to western Kenya for high altitude training, you might want to acclimatize in Nairobi first. At 5,800 feet, it’s a bit higher than Boulder, Colorado…