Kenya

Wondering where many of the national geographic photographers capture those amazing wildlife shots? The Maasai Mara is one of the top destinations for animal enthusiasts, and photographers alike. With premiere lodging and an abundance of wildlife, the Mara is a place you will never want to leave. In...

Located just outside of the downtown busyness of Nairobi, Kenya, the Giraffe Centre is easy to get to and worth the visit! The centre is open daily from 9:00-5:00. It only costs 1000 shillings (about $10) for adults and 500 shillings (about $5) for children. If you are a student under the age of 23 ...

One of the other main adventures of the Masai Mara Reserve is to visit the Maasai people. They are known for being some of the best jumpers in the world and the higher the males jump, the more prestige they gain. When you visit the community they greet you with a traditional dance and then take you ...

The best view Nairobi has to offer! This incredible 360 view is definitely worth the vertigo you feel when you're standing on top of this tower. It's a $5 entrance fee you will pay upon entering the center and then you'll ride the elevator all the way to the top. Be careful with small children becau...

Kazuri means "small and beautiful" and that's exactly what kind of beads they produce here. The mission of the factory is to provide sustainable jobs to the local woman of Nairobi and contribute to the fair trade market. The tour is free to take, but I highly recommend visiting the shop afterwards t...

Venture out to Rolf's Place for a fun adventure and a delicious lunch. On the drive out there you will pass by Nairobi National Park and you will see some wildlife if you keep a close eye; we saw giraffes, warthogs, and zebras. Definitely worth the drive for this awesome experience and meal!

If you're headed out of Nairobi this is the perfect place to stop. At the viewpoint there are little stalls to get food or drink, use the bathroom, or simply take in the view of the Great Rift Valley. It's free to stop and photography is allowed!

If you're looking for a unique experience in the Masai Mara look no further. Plan to wake up before the sun rises to ride out in a safari jeep to your meeting location. You'll spend dawn watching the hot air balloons fill before you climb inside to experience a once-in-a-lifetime event. The ride las...

Karen Blixen wrote the memoir Out of Africa and this beautiful area offers a restaurant, museum, local art, and a gift shop - so there's something for everyone! It's a great place to go if you're in the area or if you're looking for a fun half day trip from Nairobi City Center.

If you're visiting Kenya a trip to Hell's Gate National Park is a must. It's about a 2-3 hour drive from Nairobi depending on traffic, but definitely worth the trip! If you don't want to rent a car I suggest going through this company that will pick you up in Nairobi and take care of everything for ...

Less than 20km from downtown Nairobi, Kenya, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is easy to get to and well worth the visit! Here you will be able to learn about elephant conservation, sponsor a baby elephant (US$50/year), watch the elephants feed and if you are lucky, you might even get to pat one o...

The best way to approach the shore is by walking along Sir Mbarak Hinawy Rd and taking the first right that leads you to a downhill road. At the end of the road, turn right again and behold the first thing your eyes will catch is the spectacular view of the Indian Ocean. On the opposite side of the ...