This was the second canyon I’ve been to In Kenya, after Hell’s Kitchen, and it did not disappoint. It’s not complicated to get there, so that’s perfect. Ask the locals for help, just show them this post 😁 Hope this post and pictures will inspire your visit the next time you’re in Sagana. Now adding…
If you don’t know where to start, use this post to make your plans. If you’re not sure you’ll be okay traveling alone, check out my solo travel guide. Moving forward, you’ll be doing yourself a solid not waiting for your group plans to materialize – we saw how that worked, BC 😁 Let’s jump…
When you ask someone who is not Kenyan (African) what their dream is, a lot of them will say it’s to do a safari. They save up for years to afford the experience. For Africans, however, very few people give it a thought. Since there might never be a disruption of the magnitude that is…
Sometimes we make changes. Like, say, the kind of drink we will use. Or even what we get to snack on. The constant is, that we never over think our trip and we always have the best time. We were not going to overthink it this time, either. Most of the preparation involves what one…
Alex the drifter. What’s the edge? My name is Alex Kamau. Founder of Lets Drift, a community of adventurous people. I love solving interesting problems, I am a believer, lover of classical music and really hate small talk. 2. Why “let’s drift”? The idea was to take the roads less traveled, literally. 3. How did…
They come in no particular order, and they are all very special in their own unique ways. Let’s go! Best Hikes in Kenya: Mount Kenya Who would have guessed? Everyone. I’m sure everyone knew that was going to make the list. Now, I have not yet summitted Mount Kenya, yet. I eventually will but I…
Definitely plan to visit Mount Kenya. As we keep saying, there’s lots of things you can do there, besides summitting. Cheers to the top!
Happy New Year! I have never been more eager to end a year. Don’t get it twisted: I love my birthday. However, having the toughest year ever makes one look forward to it with eagerness and an urgency of sorts. That, and the fact that I had never been to Lamu. Visiting Lamu Island I…
I fell. I fall a lot. Okay. Let’s start this from the beginning. Hiking is one of those things that I will probably not grow tired of, and most definitely not outgrow. There is that indescribable satisfaction that comes with knowing you started something and successfully completed it. There is one of the reasons we…
Before planning your trip, there’s a lot of factors to consider. Do you have time? For those who do 9-5, that would mean asking for a leave of absence and all that. Do you have money? Most people have to save up for any trip they hope to take. Where should I go? Everybody asks…
Looking for road trip ideas in Kenya especially now that the holidays are here? Well, I got you. These will cover some of the least visited yet very authentic places in the country. In no particular order, here are some of the road trip destinations you should check out! Road trip to Nyeri County; #19…
The SGR, is without a doubt, one of Kenya’s most monumental achievements since independence. The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) was patriotically named the Madaraka Express. It revolutionized the way guys travel between Nairobi and Mombasa. For travelers, having a cheap and efficient mode of transport is something to be celebrated. What would have meant 12…
Most of my days do not start at 3 a.m. Any such day then has to be worth it. Let’s face it: life is constantly a fingers-crossed situation. We don’t know what will happen the next minute – we can only hope. Hope is the fuel that drives us humans, and the quality of our…
If you’re in any way intrigued by the ocean, this post is for you. Specific reference will be made to the Indian Ocean. This Ocean is named after India, and is referred to as Ratnākara in Sanskrit literature. There is quite a lot to be said about (any) ocean. However, let’s dwell on ocean reefs….
Nairobi, Kenya is one of the most interesting places there is across the globe. Its diversity is so pronounced that it is impossible to ignore its existence. As the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi represents the transformation that the country has undergone over time. Over the years, the world has constantly gathered in the city…