The drive from Antananarivo to Andasibe turned out to be just as memorable as the destination itself.Covering roughly 140 km, the journey usually takes about 4 to 5 hours—but it feels much shorter thanks to the ever-changing scenery. Leaving the busy hills of the capital behind, the road...
Our visit to Peyrieras Reptile Reserve felt like stepping into a completely different world—one where nature takes centre stage in the most fascinating ways. Tucked along the road between Antananarivo and Andasibe, this small but remarkable reserve is a paradise for wildlife lovers. What...
Just a short distance from Antananarivo, Ambohimanga, the “Blue Hill” and the most sacred site of the Merina Kingdom in Madagascar, offers a unique glimpse into Madagascar’s royal and spiritual past. Once a stronghold of the Merina people and the base of King...
Our visit to Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital (1,431 m), felt like stepping into a layered story—one in which every hill, street, and building carries echoes of the past. Perched across twelve sacred hills, the city’s history is deeply tied to the Merina kingdom. The city...
We were one day delayed in our departure because we were unable to drive out from our parking spot on the grass in Nairobi. After heavy rains, it was a muddy mess, and it took us the whole day to dig the truck out and get on the road. After we arrived at the border, another mess began...
The only “smart” place for parking near Lake Turkana was Lodwar, a bustling capital of Kenya’s arid Turkana County, serving as a vital hub for trade, administration, and culture in northwestern Kenya. It is known for its hot climate, proximity to Lake Turkana, vibrant...
On our way back, we made a stop to refresh at one of the many Turkana fishing villages on the Lake Turkana islands and shores. They are vibrant, yet challenged communities, traditionally nomadic pastoralists who shifted to fishing due to drought, using reed boats and nets for survival...
After a two-day drive, we finally arrived in Lodwar around 11 in the morning, but immediately continued for another hour to Kalokol to catch our boat to visit the lake. After complicated negotiations, we agreed to hire the fishing boat with a 40hp engine for 15,000 KES and jumped in...
The journey from Lake Baringo towards Lodwar via Kitale and Eldoret offered us a dramatic landscape shift, starting with Rift Valley beauty, moving through agricultural green hills around Eldoret & Kitale (with views of Mt. Elgon), and then transitioning into the drier, rugged, and...
After a long drive, we finally reached Lake Baringo, a stunning freshwater lake in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, known for its rich biodiversity, abundant birds (around 500 species), hippos, crocodiles, and unique islands. We parked on the banks of the lake at the famous Baby Bush...