Nairobi Travel Stories Articles
Of Soul-Homes, Sky-Temples and Safaris: Part One – Nairobi, Kenya
Menel Ahmed sets her hea
As Al moves into Kenya from Ethiopia, he reflects on the serious image problem that afflicts Ethiopia. He encourages you to go see it for yourself before everyone else does!
Nairobi, Kenya (8 May 2002)After determining that the Democratic Republic of Congo might be a “bit iffy”, Al is taking some loafing time in Nairobi before he gets back on the bike to Tanzania.
19: The Giraffe Near the Airport… – Diary of a Single Girl – Nairobi, KenyaIn Nairobi never trust a tout, look out for hookers and muggers, and remember that sometimes tears are all you need against predators.
Big Brother’s African Brother #24: Nairobi, Kenya to Arusha, TanzaniaThree truck mates leave in Nairobi and three new truck mates replace them. Penny ponders how to create a gluten/wheat-free, vegetarian, vegan and meat version of the same dish.
Big Brother’s African Brother #22: Nakuru to Nairobi, KenyaThe group are instructed to clean the truck in preparation for the three new truck mates. Hope they appreciate it.
Big Brother’s African Brother #23: Nairobi, KenyaClose contact with elephants and giraffes and in the evening, the group splurge on a night out to Carnivore, but Tom and Penny refuse to go.
Big Brother’s African Brother #3: Leaving Home – Nairobi, KenyaPenny’s fear of being mugged as soon as she stepped off the plane in Kenya prove unfounded and she also meets her truck-mates for the first time.
Nairobi to Siakago (2 of 2) – KenyaNairobi to Siakago (2 of 2)
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The matatu stage in Embu was surprisingly large for such a small town. Located directly next to the town market, it was a large, dusty (naturally) field filled with minibuses, trucks, and Peugeots. Jamie walked directly to the matatus heading to Siakago.
All the drivers (no conductors on this [...]
Nairobi to Siakago (1 of 2) – KenyaJohn Barth details the bumpy road trip he took in
