To travel from Nairobi to Mombasa, you can take the train (SGR), the bus, or you can fly. For most travelers, the SGR train is the best option. It’s reliable, affordable, and easy to use. An economy ticket costs 1500 shillings ($11.60) and the ride takes 6 hours. Flying only makes sense if you’re in …
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Kibera slum is a suburb of Nairobi that is often considered to be the largest slum in Africa. As many as 1 million people live here in extreme poverty. Most live on less than $1 per day. Crime and disease are common. Fresh water is scarce. The locals live in small shacks. Most of which …
Masai Mara and Serengeti are two of the most popular parks for game viewing in all of Africa. Masai Mara National Reserve is located in Kenya. Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania. Even though the parks sit just across the border from each other, the safari experience is quite different. In this guide, I’ll …
Nairobi is my favorite African city. When I arrived, my plan was to spend a couple of days there. I ended up staying for over a month. I’ve since visited two more times. It’s a surprisingly modern city full of friendly people, excellent nightlife, and delicious food. There is a safari park in the city …
Traveling between Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda by bus is pretty straightforward. One bus takes you all the way. No transfers are required. The trip takes 12-14 hours. Day and night buses are available. In this guide, I outline buying tickets, pricing, bus schedules, ticketing office locations, luggage, safety, and more. I will also explain …
I arrived in Nairobi exhausted after a multi-day bus journey from Ethiopia. Originally, I only intended to stay for a few days before heading to the coast to relax. My plans quickly changed as I ended up absolutely falling in love with the city. This article is designed to be part travel guide and part …
A safari is one travel experience that’s on almost every traveler’s bucket list. Many people have the idea that a safari costs thousands of dollars and has to be a luxury experience. This is not the case. You can go on a safari on a backpacker’s budget. This guide explains, step-by-step, how to go on …
There is no direct bus between Addis Ababa and Nairobi. This trip takes at least 2 days. I highly recommend you schedule an extra rest day somewhere along the way as the buses are hot, uncomfortable, and sometimes unreliable. The fastest option is to take the bus from Addis Ababa to Moyale, cross the border …