Alone to Kenya: is that safe? Through my previous travels, I have learned that there need not be any problem if you behave normally in a country, do not express yourself politically and listen to the police or authorities. But when yet another person asked if it would be safe, travelling alone like this in […]
1. THE DISGUSTING STATISTICS OF ORPHANAGE TOURISM Let’s start with some handy figures that can shed some light on the context of orphanage tourism. No one knows exactly how many orphanages there are in East Africa because many are not registered. What we do know is that in 1992, 2,900 children were in orphanages in […]
It’s a frequently asked and challenging question: how much tip should we give? In East Africa, ‘tipping’ is quite customary: drivers, guides, housekeepers, and cooks expect a tip. Fortunately, we have been here for quite some time and can assist you with this dilemma! Our CSR Officer, Thijs, lays out everything for you so that […]
You’re going on a trip to Kenya. Naturally, you expect to have at least some nice weather! Kenya has a tropical climate, so generally, you can expect good weather when you’re going on vacation to an African country. But which months are best for a holiday? And what about the rainy season? What is the […]
Self drive Driving yourself through an African country like Kenya is an incredibly cool experience. You have the ultimate freedom, can stop whenever you want and get to places you would never get to by bus (or van). You get off to buy a drink – not at the place where the bus always stops, […]
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