Month: January 2024

Zanzibar North – Bird Checklist : The North region of Zanzibar also known as Zanzibar North or North Zanzibar Region is one of the 31 regions of Tanzania covering an area of 407 square kilometers, this area is known for more private and less crowded beaches. The north coast of Zanzibar is also the least affected region by the tidal region. Though the crystal white sand beaches are the main attraction in the Zanzibar North, the region is home to …

Is Kenya Expensive To visit? As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa as well as East Africa, Kenya is visited by millions of travelers each year. Most travelers planning to visit this magical country do not know how much a trip roughly costs and whether or not it is expensive to visit the country. Well, the amount of money spent while on your trip to Kenya entirely depends on the time of the year you plan to …

Safari Activities In Watamu Marine National Park : Watamu Marine national park is located in the Northern region of Mombasa, which is ranked to be the second largest city in the country. This national park was established in 1968 with a main purpose of protecting and conserving all the wildlife animals and it is famously known as a complex of marine and its tidal habitats, which are found along Kenya’s North coast, which is home to a variety of bird …

Places to See Leopards in Africa : Of the four “big cats” in the genus Panthera—the tiger, lion, and jaguar are the other three—the leopard (Panthera pardus) is the brightest, smallest, and strongest climber. Stronger climbing muscles can even attach to specific attachment points on their shoulder blades. Even when they are hunting and feeding, they spend a lot of time in trees. Most of Kenya’s national parks and Reserves provide wildlife safaris where you can see these magnificent animals. …

Tsavo East or Tsavo west national park : To assist travelers in selecting the ideal Kenya safari destination, travelers frequently debate between Tsavo East and West, two excellent wilderness areas. The Tsavo Conservation Area is made up of the two parks as well as nearby ranches. For seeing game, Tsavo East is a better alternative than the western side because it is slightly larger and less accessible. The ideal place to go rock climbing is Tsavo West. Nonetheless, both provide …

How Florence Wilson Founded Wilson Airport : Few women had the courage to fly when aviation was still a relatively new business in the early 1930s. However, one remarkable person Floury Ker Wilson defied all expectations and made a lasting impression on Kenya’s aviation history. Her legacy as the visionary originator of Wilson Airport in Nairobi is still growing, serving as an inspiration to future generations of entrepreneurs and aviators. The Adventures of a Pioneer. On September 15, 1897, Florence …

Reasons to explore Machakos : Did you realize that Nairobi is not as old as Machakos? Ten years before Nairobi assumed that role in 1887, it was founded as the British colony’s initial administrative hub. This was a position that Machakos had held until the Lunatic railway line’s routing stole it. This was reportedly due to the railway line passing 24 KM (15 MI) too far from the town, which prevented it from being Kenya’s first capital city. The town’s …

Reasons to explore Meru National Park : Meru National Park is Kenya’s stunning safari destination that should never miss on your Kenya bucket list. This can be attributed to a period of low popularity, which could have actually been a godsend. For an extended period, the park served as a sanctuary for robbers and poachers. It quickly vanished from the travel scene and was no longer mentioned anywhere on itineraries for tourists. However, the Meru National Park increased the amount of …