1. Travelling to the Exotic Places in Kenya and In a Tight Budget
March 16, 2007


Lets Say that you want to travel to kenya but you have a tight budget. And lets say also that you are tired of hearing stories of how exotic adventure in Kenya is and would wish to have an experience of your own. Here, i will explore five travel destinations across kenya that are both exiting and so affordable that you could start planning your getaway right now. The Masai Mara National Reserve is on the lips of every tourist destined to Kenya. It was only recently declared the 7th Wonder of the World. This Reserve is a perfect example of Savanah grassland of the African plateau. It cover... (read more)

Author: Lucy Maruhi | Article Views: 519

2. Car Hire Kenya Companies that Make Enjoying Scenic Kenyan Beauty Easy
March 16, 2007


There are quite a number of Car Hire Companies in Kenya. Most of these Companies are consentrated in Nairobi and Mombasa, incidentally these towns are one of the major tourist hubs in Africa. You can hire anything from a Toyata Land cruiser 4WD, Toyata RAV4 to 2WD drive Cars. These car hire companies will have bronchures indicating their prefered vehicle rates which will range from $100 to $200 per day depending on the number of days you would wish to take the vehicle. When hiring vehicles, be sure to be conversant with their terms and conditions. Normal hire terms should be rated per day... (read more)

Author: Lucy Maruhi | Article Views: 730

3. Railway Travel In Kenya from Nairobi to Mombasa
March 16, 2007


Recently, a colleage in our busy office confided in me that he wanted to take a Railway travel in Kenya. What he did not know is the fact that i have visited Kenya five times for the last five years i have had a vacation. I knew he was making the best decision to tour the action packed country. Unlike in Europe or USA the Kenya railway system is not expansive and does not contribute much to the development of the this Country. Almost all Passenger and Cargo transport is done through the dilapidated road network. One thing that you should not miss though is the Railway travel From Nairob... (read more)

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4. Laikipia is Home to the Worlds Most Endagered Animal Species
March 16, 2007


Recently, if you had asked me about Laikipia District, it would have been a nightmare to describe this vast plateau bourdering central Kenya Highlands and the north west of mount Kenya. It is difficult to ignore Laikipia today as one of the most favoured tourist destinations in kenya. Vacationing in Laikipia could be one of the most memorable and exiting experiences any family will always remember for a lifetime This Region is home to the worlds most endagered animal species including black Rhinos with a world population of two thouand animals, five hundred of which live in kenyas Laikipi... (read more)

Author: Lucy Maruhi | Article Views: 541

5. Today's Backpacking Tents are Smaller and Lighter than Ever Before
February 25, 2007


Backpacking tents, tents (usually nylon) designed specifically for hikers and backpackers in mind, can be a backpacker's best friend. Sure, there alternative ways to spend a night in the woods. Many fast and light hikers are relying on bivy bags to keep themselves warm, nesting their sleeping bags inside waterproof bags and eschewing a tent all together. However, these weight watchers often wake up in sleeping bags soaked with condensation, even if the sky was clear all night. Other hikers spend the night under ultra light tarps or in hammocks, but when it starts to rain most of them find ... (read more)

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