Destination: Kenya

Kibera Slums

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 | By tweber | Views [734]

Yesterday, we visited Kibera Slums which is the largest slum in Africa, and I have even heard in the world but not sure of that fact.   It is on land owned by the government and covers about 1.5 acres of land with over a million people living ... Read more >

Photos: Kibera Slums

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 | By tweber | Photo Gallery

Having a fun day in Nairobi

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 | By tweber | Views [677]

After a rather particular hard day at the hospital, we decided to take a day for recuperation and visit the animal orphanage and the giraffe center. The animal orphanage has cheetahs, lions, & monkeys and a few other animals that had been ... Read more >

Photos: Kenya - Nairobi

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 | By tweber | Photo Gallery

Volunteering at the Hospital

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 | By tweber | Views [712]

We’ve spent about a week now volunteering at the hospital in Nairobi working with the abandoned babies.   There are about 18 babies altogether that are spread over four different wards.   Fourteen of them are under the age of one and the other ... Read more >

First Week in Kenya

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 | By tweber | Views [786]

I arrived safely in Nairobi last Sunday; and the next three days I went on an amazing safari. The first day we drove about seven hours to get to the Masai Mara Reserve. We settled into camp; which were tents you could stand in with real beds.... Read more >

Photos: Kenya

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 | By tweber | Photo Gallery

Volunteer Africa: What to Consider Before Choosing a Project

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 | By responsible-travel | Views [7059] | Comments [2]

Are you thinking of volunteering in Africa?  Do you know what should you be looking for when selecting your volunteer project? The term ‘Voluntourism’ has swept into our dictionaries and travel bibles and times are changing – we are now looking ... Read more >

Karen Blixens trail

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 | By christoph_j | Views [572]

The time I had in Kenya was amazing. I spent two more days in Mombasa. On the first day I went to Old Town together with my fellow resort crashers. We spent the entire day exploring the narrow streets. It wasn't quite Stonetown/Zanzibar ... Read more >

From summit to sea

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 | By christoph_j | Views [522] | Comments [2]

Exactly 10 days ago I stood on the peak of Africa. No words can truly describe the magnificence of the hike and the extraordinary experience of standing at the summit but I will attempt to give you an impression of it in the following..  On the ... Read more >

Final Hours in Kenya

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 | By adventurekris | Views [469]

60 days, 9 books, 2 illnesses, 1 mystery rash on the face, 4 bunk beds, and a myriad of smiles, laughs and tears. It is time to leave Kenya. Since last I wrote I was able to obtain a partial refund from the Fadhili Community. The group does not usually ... Read more >

Leg 1: Overland Acacia trip. Kenya (photo's to be added soon)

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 | By travelling_tobin | Views [507]

So i have finally gotten round to doing my journal online. Hopefully haven't forgotten much. The Following takes place on the 6th November through to the 10th November and takes place in Kenya (Nairobi and the Masai Mara Game reserve). This is an accurate ... Read more >

Tags: animlas, kenya, masai mara

So it Begins

Sun, 7 Nov 2010 | By travelling_tobin | Views [300]

Well i've finally begun my Trip. Arrived in Nairobi this morning as was taken aback by the hustle and bustle (and probably due to sleep deprivation). Not much to say yet other then i've finally started - tomorrow the overland tour begins!!

Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November

Fri, 5 Nov 2010 | By adventurekris | Views [635] | Comments [2]

Hey All, Today is Guy Fawkes day and I have let you all down by not updating in over a week! Yesterday, I took the day off and hung low after a dodgy meal of goat meat. :-/ It's amazing how much a day of relaxation can be good for the mind and body.... Read more >

Meeting with the moms

Thu, 4 Nov 2010 | By paigejohnson | Views [266]

yesterday was a wonderful day.  i have never felt so part of a community outside of my own family and friends before.  i met with the moms of the community who send their children to the center for pre-school.  they were a little shy at first and a little ... Read more >