Having stayed here a couple years ago I swore to myself I’d come back again. And even after we reached home I was already telling myself we have to return. Located in Bisil in the Maparasha Hills. Olomaiyana is a private camp, that offers the comfort and exclusivity that many would expect from 5 star … More Olomaiyana – Bisil
Years and years of scrolling, gazing at images of this place. That’s the thing about destinations you’ve dreamed about going to… The excitement that builds as your date draws nearer and the ability for it to take your breath away by its simple, raw beauty. Rutundu did not disappoint. The drive up The drive The … More Rutundu – Silence up the mountain
Before you read on, watch our video on our experience! Background: Kilifi is a quiet coastal town between Watamu and Mombasa. Compared to Diani or Mombasa you don’t have a massive influx of tourists on the beach which creates such a chilled charm. The town lies on both sides of the estuary, connected by the … More Kamili Cottage – ultimate privacy in Kilifi
First published in Nomad Magazine (Issue 16 – Weekend Away) Tucked away at the bottom of the Rift Valley is Lake Baringo, a fresh water lake renowned for its array of bird life, breathtaking sunsets and spectacular surroundings. Lake Baringo is also a Ramsar site, having been recognized internationally as a vitally important wetland. Lake Baringo is home … More Samatian Island – Lake Baringo
First published in Nomad Magazine (Issue 15 – Hot List) Nomad_Hot List Background: Driving up Kenya’s northern road is always a visual and cultural treat. Watching shades of greens turning into yellows dotted with colourful Samburu tending to their herds, Samburu feels like an entirely different world. Nestled right next to the distinctive Mount Ololokwe is Sabache … More Sabache Eco Camp – Samburu
We recently made a trip up Mt. Kenya to Lake Ellis for a night of a cold but satisfying camping trip. Lake Ellis offers stunning views of the peak and fresh crisp air. It is the furthest point you can drive to on the mountain at 3470m above sea level. And if you didn’t know, … More Camping at Lake Ellis
First published in Nomad Magazine (Issue 14 – Deep Blue) We were in search of a place to do nothing but sit next to a crackling fire, listen to the sounds of the earth, have a conversation with people in person while disconnecting from our virtual world, all while being comfortable and at home. When … More Lelwel Cottage in Timau
We recently went back to Ol Pejeta Conservancy to experience first-hand some of the wonderful things they’re doing for wildlife conservation. “Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in east Africa, and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in … More Wildlife Conservation at Ol Pejeta
One stop Nanyuki is exactly as the name suggests, a one stop shop for all your necessities. The little community is home to a convenience store, beauty salon, vet clinic, plant nursery, lingerie shop, car workshop and more. However, we found ourselves there to experience their cute little shepherd huts for the weekend. Here’s … More One Stop Nanyuki – Shepherd’s Huts
One of my closest friends came to visit, time was short and we could only go away for one night. We needed somewhere close by and affordable and that’s where Airbnb steps in. Have you ever come across a property and just know deep down in your gut that it is going to be a … More Limuru – Short and Sweet
What kind of traveler are you? One that wants to experience a city’s most popular and busy attractions or someone who wants to immerse themselves in a city’s culture, meet with local people and make a social impact? If you fall in the latter, then this one’s for you. We recently made friends with the … More Jewelry making workshop with local Kenyan women in Kibera
“Who will now care for the animals, for they cannot look after themselves? Are there young men and women who are willing to take on this charge? Who will raise their voices, when mine is carried away on the wind, to plead their case?” – George Adamson Kora National Park Kora, “The … More Meru and Kora National Park – A nostalgic trip
The beach is my safe haven, where I can let go of all my worries and dive straight into paradise. And the Kenyan coast, well you see, I like her waves in particula (cue in Major Lazer & DJ maphorisa)! One beach I can’t get enough of is Diani beach. Over the last decade I’ve … More Maisha Maridadi – A beautiful life in Diani
Quirky, unique and adorable. The Brandy Bus is a rare find in the heart of Karen, perfect for a quick weekend away or a longer stay to rejuvenate, rest and gain some inspiration! A quick history… We love learning how and why the places we stay at have come about. This double-decker bus belonged to … More The Brandy Bus in Karen
You know what sucks about being in the bush? Having to pee or going for a number two. There’s nothing scarier or more vulnerable than having to squat amongst long grass, surrounded by dudus, which can totally crawl up your legs, hearing strange noises in the distance, the possibility of a hungry animal sneaking up … More Amboseli Bush Camp – A gem at the foothills of Kilimanjaro
Nestled in between red dusty roads and Africa’s iconic “tree of life” the Baobab, lies Nyika Bird Sanctuary. A quaint house surrounded by thorny shrubs and a chorus of bird song. I’ve never really been a fan of big hotels. I prefer small, private and quaint spaces. Nyika Bird Sanctuary ticked all the boxes for … More Nyika Bird Sanctuary – birds, dogs and red dusted solitude (Mtito Andei)
FYI SIEKU GLAMPING IS BIGGER AND BETTER SINCE WE POSTED THIS BLOG. I get it, not everyone is cut out for camping. To some it’s a tedious and unpleasant experience while to the rest of us it’s a refreshing and wholesome one. But you have to give it a shot at least once in your life … More Sieku Glamping – A Laikipian treasure
The Retreat Rondo Retreat, a Christian sanctuary for nature lovers in the thicket of the Kakamega Rainforest. A very lush, green and peaceful base if you want to explore the only remnant in Kenya of the once great tropical rainforest that stretched across Central Africa, also known as the Guineo-Congolian forest. I was pleasantly surprised … More Rondo Retreat – A nature lovers sanctuary in the midst of the Kakamega rainforest
Kenya has so much to offer us, why do we search for travel experiences so eagerly elsewhere? Sometimes just that one night away is all your mind needs. So put your phone aside, disconnect from the world and be at one with the universe. Listen to the sounds of the wind, birds chirping, feel the … More One night at The Castle (Champagne Ridge)
Watch our travel video on this epic trip: CLICK HERE TO WATCH! Only four days. The plan? To get to Kenya’s only tropical forest, to the shores of Africa’s largest lake, to the last remaining sanctuary of the Roan Antelope and finally to one of the world’s most famous national reserves in Kenya. The journey was … More Explore more. Western Kenya.
Female adventurists curing our wanderlust one trip at a time 