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…
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15 Rift Valley Lakes to Visit in East Africa
One of the best ways to get away from stress is to spend a few days relaxing by the lake. Luckily, the Great Rift Valley or East Africa has plenty of them…
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Nairobi is my favorite African city. When I arrived, my plan was to spend a couple of days exploring. I ended up staying for over two weeks. Unfortunately, Nairobi has a bit…
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Is Africa Safe? Avoiding Crime, Disease, Injury, and Scams
After announcing to my friends and family that I was heading off to travel across Africa, many of them asked me: Is Africa Safe? In this article, I answer that question in…
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Several companies sell tours of Kibera for around $30 per person. You can easily visit the slum independently for free. No guide is necessary. This guide explains, step-by-step, how to tour Kibera…
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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…
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Traveling Africa on a Budget
Africa is a travel destination that can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be. If you’re willing to take local transport, eat local foods, and camp, Africa is…
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The Africa Visa Guide
African visas can be a bit tricky. They’re expensive, policies change often, and some require extensive paperwork to obtain. To add to that, visa policies often aren’t completely clear. You may read…
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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.…
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In this guide, I explain how to travel overland from Addis Ababa to Nairobi by bus. This trip can be made in 2 days. I highly recommend you schedule an extra rest…
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