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50 Off-The-Beaten-Path Places to Visit and Things to do in Kenya

Timothy Kirigha — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:05:19 +0000

Sometime back, Mark Wiens of migrationology.com wrote a very comprehensive post on 101 things to do in Nairobi. It was a great post, and I thought I could write something similar, focusing on the less known yet interesting destinations to visit and things to do in Kenya. I hope you’ll find this post useful and [...]

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Travel Tips for South Africa – More Than Just Safaris

Stephanie Walton — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:06:55 +0000

(This is a guest post by Stephanie Walton) South Africa has increasingly been on the radar of many globetrotters recently. With its exquisite wildlife reserves, beautiful beaches, and fascinating history, it promises a travel experience unlike anything else in the world. However, many people have heard rumors of the potential hazards of traveling to this [...]

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Beyond Safaris, What Else Can You Travel To Kenya For?

Timothy Kirigha — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:52:26 +0000

In the previous post on this blog, I mentioned the need for Kenya to move beyond the traditional safaris and diversify its tourism product offering, or risk going stale. This may have created the impression that apart from wildlife safaris, there is nothing else for you to see and to do in Kenya. Of course, [...]

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Is the Kenya Safari Product On Its Death Bed?

Timothy Kirigha — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:07:12 +0000

A few weeks ago, the Daily Nation – a Kenyan daily newspaper – had a thought-provoking article about beach and safari tourism in Kenya. Citing recent events related to the tourism industry, the article warned that all is not well, and if remedial action is not taken quick enough, we might just as well kiss [...]

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The Top 10 Destinations You Must Visit in Kenya – Part II

Davina Adhiambo — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:10:57 +0000

(This is a guest post by Davina Adhiambo, who works at Tropical Valley Safaris – here’s the link to her website. This post is the second of a two-part article. Be sure to check out Part I here) 6. The Northern Kenya Game Reserves Though I already noted that each of the over 50 parks and reserves [...]

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The Top 10 Destinations You Must Visit in Kenya – Part I

Davina Adhiambo — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:13:56 +0000

(This is a guest post by Davina Adhiambo, who works at Tropical Valley Safaris – here’s the link to her website. This post is the first of a two-part article, continued in Part II) Many Africa travel enthusiasts recognize Kenya as one of the top holiday destinations in the continent. After all, it is in [...]

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Mysterious, Bizzare and Interesting Places in Africa That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Timothy Kirigha — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:11:28 +0000

Many travel enthusiasts recognize Africa as a great destination for wildlife safaris, beach holidays, adventure travel, and other conventional forms of vacations. But not very many people are aware of the strange, weird, and unusual activities and destinations you can enjoy in Africa, especially if you are a lover of “off the beaten path” traveling. [...]

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Seven Cultural Festivals You Must See in Africa – Part 2

Timothy Kirigha — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:12:36 +0000

(This is the second of a 2-part series on Africa cultural festivals. Be sure to also read part 1) 5. Cape Town Jazz Festival – South Africa I have argued here before that Cape Town is Africa’s greatest city. This can be attested to by the many awards and accolades the city keeps getting, the [...]

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