Visitng Africa in general - and in particular Kenya, a land of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and abundant wildlife - is immensely rewarding and exciting, but too many visitors from abroad fail to understand that there are some factors to take into account before you travel.
Citizens of 42 countries can travel to Kenya without having an entry visa, but for many others - including the United States, Canada, the Unit
For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive through ev
This week's highlight was an exhilarating hike to Mount Longonot, an iconic crater mountain nestled in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Our adventure commenced from Nairobi on a chilly Tuesday morning. As we drove past the picturesque Rift Valley Escarpment, excitement filled the air. By 8:00 AM, we reached the foot of Mt. Longonot, ready to conquer its magnificent heights.
The Hike
Mt Longonot Basics
Total Distance: 6.2km up and back, 13.5km including rim hike ( My App recorded 15 Kms)
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The Maasai (also spelled Masai) are is a unique and popular tribe due to their distinctive, long preserved culture. Despite education, civilization and western cultural influences, the Maasai people have clung to their traditional way of life, making them a symbol of Kenyan culture as well as important in that of Tanzania.
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Maasai's distinctive culture, dress style and strategic territory along the game parks of Kenya and Tanzania have made them one of
Zanzibar is a beautiful Tanzanian archipelago (of two large islands and many small ones) off the coast of East Africa. It's the perfect place to get away from hectic modern life and enjoy the wonders that nature has to offer. If you are travelling to Tanzania, there are two main things you have to do: Tanzania safari tours and visit Zanzibar. You will see that Zanzibar’s reputation as an island paradise is definitely on the mark.
If the Tanzania safari tours give you an insight i
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by Fyllis Hockman
For people contemplating an Africa safaris, the first place that comes to mind may well be Kenya. But many aficionados favor Tanzania, thanks to its vast Serengeti plains and a nearby volcanic caldera called Ngorongoro.
On my trip to this East African country not long ago, Ngorongoro was far and away the star. Occupying just 102 square miles (264 sq. km), this 2½-million-year-old collapsed volcano is a virtual microcosm of this region of the continent, home to som
