Monthly Archives: January 2026

Amabere Caves, Nyakasura Waterfall And A Stunning Lake Vista

Posted on 31/01/2026 by Richard Griffith

The scenery: lush greenery, birds doing their thing, and the distant sound of water that makes you feel like you’re truly in nature. Then you arrive at the caves and the geology lesson begins. Continue reading →

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Sambiya River Lodge – Where The Nile Whispers And Wildlife Wanders

Posted on 30/01/2026 by Richard Griffith

Set just 15–20 minutes from the Top of the Falls, Sambiya occupies a beautifully secluded spot overlooking the Sambiya River valley, where birds, primates, and the occasional elephant provide a front-row seat to wild Africa. The open-fronted main lodge offers sweeping views across forest, river, and floodplain — ideal for sunset drinks, wildlife watching, and that quiet moment when Africa gently resets your soul.  Continue reading →

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Murchison Falls, The Nile Unleashed

Posted on 30/01/2026 by Richard Griffith

Set inside Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest national park, the falls mark the point where the Victoria Nile begins its long journey north toward Sudan and eventually Egypt. Continue reading →

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23 Days in Kenya: The Central Highlands And Mombasa

Posted on 24/01/2026 by Richard Griffith

The route: Nairobi – overnight accommodation. Travel: Matatu to Nakuru. 4 hours – 97 miles. Nakuru x 3 nights – Visit: Geranium Seed Farm. National Park Game Drive. Travel: Matatu and Boda Boda to Bogoria Lake. 2 hrs – 70 … Continue reading →

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An Uber Driver With Attitude

Posted on 23/01/2026 by Richard Griffith

Despite decades of travel, I still feel quietly apprehensive before a big trip. The fear of the unknown creeps in—especially when heading somewhere deemed “non-Western,” where the rules are unfamiliar and my confidence evaporates. My brain immediately begins running disaster scenarios. Today was no different. Continue reading →

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Stop That Train, I Want To Get On!

Posted on 21/01/2026 by Richard Griffith

Thanks to an error entirely of my own making, I had confidently saved the wrong Nairobi train station in my note book. The one I’d selected was the old station — a mere 10 minutes and 3.5 miles away. Unfortunately, the actual SGR station was a full 12 miles away, or as Nairobi traffic prefers to call it: a lifetime. Continue reading →

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The Direct Express That Wasn’t: Meru to Embu by Matatu

Posted on 21/01/2026 by Richard Griffith

The Matatu from hell. Note to self: in future, choose your matatu carefully. Continue reading →

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Standing in Two Hemispheres: The Equator Marker in Nanyuki

Posted on 20/01/2026 by Richard Griffith

The Nanyuki equator marker is wonderfully unpretentious. No grand monument, no entrance gate—just a bold sign and a cluster of cheerful guides waiting to demonstrate that you can, in fact, stand in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the same time. Continue reading →

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Nakuru to Nyahururu – Tea, Coffee, and Waterfalls.

Posted on 12/01/2026 by Richard Griffith

The scenic journey from Nakuru to Nyahururu. One of the most spectacular road trips imaginable. Continue reading →

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Kenya in January: Rift Valley Roads, Flamingos, And The Dreaded Traveller’s Tummy.

Posted on 09/01/2026 by Richard Griffith

My first week in Kenya – central highlands. Continue reading →

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