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, we …
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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 a month. Unfortunately, Nairobi has a bit of a bad reputation. Many travelers pass through without even giving the city a chance. They fly in and then head directly to …
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 …
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 slum for free. It includes info on transportation, safety, things to do, and more. A Bit of Info About Kibera Kibera is a …
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. Luckily this is not the case. This guide explains, step-by-step, how to go on a safari in the Maasai Mara in Kenya and …
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 day somewhere along the way as the buses hot, uncomfortable, and sometimes unreliable. I broke the journey up by visiting the Omo Valley …