From Mara, David drove us to Nanyuki. The 10-hour drive was long and at moments treacherous because of the inclines around the Great Rift Valley and the muddy, unpaved roads that are virtually unnavigable without a four-wheel drive. We stopped a few times for bathroom breaks and again to have lunch at a lovely place …
One of the main reasons that we chose to make Kenya our first stop was to see the Great Migration. The Great Migration is the largest annual migration on the planet where over 2 million herbivores, mainly wildebeest, migrate in a clockwise direction from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya (Jan …
There is only one traditional Maasai Village in the Enonkishu Conservancy. It is there to support tourism. In the village, the Maasai live in the traditional way and the income comes from the fee that tourists pay to visit the village. I was very keen to visit a traditional Maasai village because a few months …
We went to the Enonkishu Visitor Center to learn more about Enonkishu and the conservancy model. David had told us there would be women there who could teach us how to do beadwork. The children, especially AY, was interested in learning how to bead. A few lovely ladies, all of who’s names began with the letter …
We were lucky to get in touch with a Maasai guide named David when we arrived in the Enonkishu Conservancy. David dresses in traditional Maasai clothing when he is in the Mara, usually the traditional Maasai red shuka cloth that is draped over his body in layers. When it is hot, he begins to take …
Mara Moja is a spectacular home located in the Naretoi Estate within the Enonkishu Conservancy. Staying here has been one of the most unique and memorable experiences of our lives. The home is located on 5 acres of land nestled in a bend of the Mara River and is private and fully self-contained. When we …
I was surprised to learn that there was a Planetarium not far from our Airbnb. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been to a planetarium, I’m not even sure I’ve ever been to a planetarium. Actually, I am not even sure what a planetarium is. I later looked it up and learned that a …
The Giraffe Center is considered by many to be a “must do” in Nairobi. Visitors enter the center and immediately there are handwashing stations which visitors are encouraged to use because the highlight of the Giraffe Center is feeding the giraffes. We walked on a raised wooden path that led us to a ranger that …
I enjoy visiting museums, especially smaller museums with well-curated exhibits that allow visitors to learn a lot in a concentrated area and short period of time. The Nairobi National Museum has a stunning entrance with beautiful stained-glass artwork depicting a large tree and wild animals with a big blue footprint on the side. We were …
We booked a morning safari in Nairobi National Park. DY has created a post with information about Nairobi National Park here. Even though we would be going to Masaai Mara in a matter of days, we were eager to see animals. It was the first safari that we experienced as a family. Leo and …
