The entire Watamu coastline is part of the Watamu Marine National Park. The Watamu Marine National Park stretches over 229 km of white-sand beach and we were lucky enough to be staying in an Airbnb a few minutes’ walk away right on Turtle Bay. We spent most afternoons playing at the beach in the Watamu …
When we visited the Nairobi National Museum, the kids seemed to take particular interest in the snake museum behind the National Musuem so we couldn’t miss the opportunity to visit the best snake farm in East Africa. The name can be a little misleading because this is no ordinary “farm”, actually it is a research …
On our first morning in Watamu, we headed to the Local Ocean Conservation, a sea turtle conservation organization. It is located just a mile from our Airbnb so we decided to walk. We were greeted by a guide who was extremely knowledgeable and shared information about sea turtles and the work done by the organization. Local …
Along Kenya’s coast on the Indian ocean, there are several key cities like Lamu and Mombassa. We chose to stay in a small coastal town north of Mombassa called Watamu, known for its white sand beaches and the Watamu Marine National Park full of rich marine life. We took a short 1-hour flight from Nairobi …
The Ngare Ndare Forest is an indigenous forest at the foothills of Mt. Kenya with two main tree species, African Olive and Red Cedar. Some of the trees in the forest are hundreds of years old. We were recommended to come to the Ngare Ndare Forest by a local guide who promised us we would …
It is hard to believe that entire animal species are wiped off the face of the Earth because of the impact and destruction caused by one solo species, homo sapiens. As a kid, the Dodo bird was the animal that introduced me to the concept of extinction and the various uses of the word, “extinct, …
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 …
