Agro-Tourism: Farm Stays and Farm Tours in Kenya Of late there’s a growing appreciation of the disconnect between urban and countryside life. Visiting or staying on a farm provides some kind of a remedy to that. Many farms in Kenya offers you a taste of rural life and an understanding of where your food comes …
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Shared Office Spaces in Nairobi Nairobi is gradually becoming one of the best global hubs for startups and freelance entrepreneurs. This progressive ecosystem has enabled many coworking spaces to sprout in Kenya. According to coworkbooking.com, there are over 35 coworking spaces in Nairobi and others are still opening outside the city. What is a Co-working …
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The Best Way to Own A Luxury Holiday Home in Kenya It’s now safe to travel around Kenya as a tourist and explore its magic. This is if the President’s recent words are anything to go by. However, we have to keep ourselves safe by only touring areas with strict adherence to guidelines given by …
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Here’s what you need to know before traveling to Kenya By Milda Urbonaite So you’re traveling to Kenya? Congratulations! Whether you’re going on a safari, planning to test your endurance up Mount Kenya, or have your eyes set on city-getaways in Nairobi and Mombasa, you’ll have an unforgettable time! Like any other trip, a trip …
Heading out for a camping trip or hiking adventure soon? ensure you have your pack’s basic camping essentials. Whether it is your first hike after a long while, your first hike ever, or just one of many camping trips, it’s always a good idea to check your 10 camping essentials to make sure you have …
Best Tourist Destinations in Africa Africa is a leading tourist destination with popular sites such as the Serengeti National Park, the Victoria Falls, Masai Mara Game Reserve, and Okavango Delta attracting millions of visitors from across the globe. However, what many travelers fail to realize is that the attractions and list of fun things to …
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New Schedule for Madaraka Express After a long halt due to the coronavirus, Madaraka Express Train between Nairobi and Mombasa is set to resume operations on July 13th, 2020. The update was made through the Kenya Railways Facebook Page. Schedule Morning SGR Express Train Nairobi Mombasa: 08:00 am – 13:15pm Mombasa to Nairobi: 08:00 am …
In a previous article (A Plot for Sunday), I shared my experience onboard the SGR passenger train from Nairobi to Suswa. If you would like to take a similar ride, below are the details on the Schedule, Operating days, Stations along the line, Prices and How to book the train tickets. About the Nairobi to …
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Mt. Satima. Nothing I had read weeks leading to this day prepared me for the Mountain. At an elevation of about 4000m, I imagined something more difficult than Elephant Hill – also in the Aberdares – which was my last serious hike more than a year before. There was a voice telling me not to …
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Have you ever wanted to travel around Africa while experiencing her beautiful landscapes and immersing yourself in the culture of the land? Do mountains and hills, sunsets and sunrises, whistling trees and sight of a flying flock of birds set your feet to tapping? Are you the type that loves listening to the music of …
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Nairobi Commuter Railway (NCR) is a rail service that connects the Nairobi Central Business District with suburbs and settlements out of the city. The rail service plays a major role in the public transport system. Currently, there are five (5) daily train services that ferry passengers to and from Nairobi CBD both in the morning …
SGR Madaraka Express Train Tickets Booking, Refunds and Rescheduling. On June 01, 2019, Kenya Railways made improvements (Refunds and Rescheduling) on the Madaraka Express train service between Nairobi and Mombasa. Effective on the mentioned date, the improvements were meant to make the passenger service more efficient. Some of the improvements – by January 2020 – …
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