Planning a Trip to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya – Everything You Need to Know
On my recent trip to Kenya, I finally got to visit the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a privately-owned not-for-profit…
March 4, 2022On my recent trip to Kenya, I finally got to visit the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a privately-owned not-for-profit…
March 4, 2022Every so often, you visit a place that absolutely captures your heart. Lamu Island in Kenya is one…
February 27, 2022After 2 years of writing, my backpacking Africa e-book is finally here! Introducing… The Independent Traveller’s Guide to…
August 8, 2021It was August 2017. I was leading my first private tour in Kenya for two couples from the…
February 18, 2021Seeing elephants in the wild, in Africa, for the first time is out of this world. It’s a…
February 14, 2021When planning a trip to Tanzania you will probably at some point find yourself considering the northern cities…
February 9, 2021When you think about travelling in Tanzania, the first things that come to mind are the big bucket…
February 9, 2021There’s been a lot of talk on social media recently, mostly from Zanzibar locals who are upset with…
January 8, 2021I’ve been backpacking Zanzibar on a budget many times over the last 11 years. It’s one of my…
January 4, 2021Let’s start with a little bit of history (if you’re just here for the best things to do…
December 28, 2020If you’re travelling in East Africa, Swahili is a useful language to know and I would recommend buying…
December 27, 2020Most nationalities need a visa to enter Tanzania. Your Tanzania visa also includes entry to the islands of…
December 26, 2020Most nationalities need visas for Kenya travel and Kenya has 6 types of visa for visitors. I will…
December 26, 2020Today I am writing to you with a bit of a heavy heart. Mara Explorers is in trouble…
November 28, 2020Ever wondered what Rock My Adventure tours are really like? I’ve often tried to capture the spirit of…
September 28, 2020Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was one of the reasons I wanted to travel to Africa in the first place.…
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