I wasn’t planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, but I certainly didn’t want to leave East Africa without spotting her. It took a week, but when she finally emerged from the clouds, I knew that she’d been worth the wait.
Wandering Footsteps: Wandering the World One Step at a Time » A travel journal following a family on their overland trip around the world.
Category Archives: Africa After nearly a month and a half along the coast, sleeping in sticky heat to the rhythm of the waves, we’ve opted for a bit of a change of scenery. Sleeping on the edge of a forested mountain, surrounded by cool clouds was just the change we were looking for. Paradise in the clouds? Almost.  You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a relaxing holiday on the beach, complete with snorkel trips, waves rocking you to sleep, and picnics on deserted sand islands. Here on Tanzania’s northern coast, is proof that perfect holidays are possible for cheap.  I’m not talking about the “Good Vibrations” kind of Beach Boys. Nope. These Beach Boys, found all along the coast of Kenya, are making relaxation on the beaches more and more difficult. Should you interact with them? Buy their products? Or tell them to bugger off? Read on for one tourist’s perspective.  The Marafa Depression, or “Hell’s Kitchen” in inland Kenya, is hot as hell but well-worth a visit. Read on for travel practicalities, the geological history of the depression, and our own experience when we visited (including tips for making the most of your trip here). |
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