Travelogues Kenya

Tag 1 - 4 Our journey begins with a sense of unease. The Cockpit Union goes on strike on our depa

Perhaps the train from Kenya doesn't really offer comfortable seats, at least not in Economy Class, but being able to see zebras,

Day 7-8 After Lake Naivasha, we continued towards Amboseli National Park. About 300 km, although

Tag 5-6 Meanwhile, the last tension from everyday life has fallen away, and my mind is fully accl

English version below (Bryan had fun reading and editing the blog in English so that I can tell the stories correctly) I hope you had a great Christmas and a happy New Year. I...

Merry (and slightly delayed) Christmas greetings from Kenya! For me, it's halftime here and I look back very happily on the first few months. Time flies. Here's a little (or...

A visit to Karin Blixen's house, the author of Out of Africa, offers a glimpse into her life as a coffee farmer. The house is located in a suburb called Karen, near [unclear -...

Hello - back from Germany! Twilight on the A1 in Kakuma It has been quite quiet here in the last few weeks. This is partly because time has flown by and I have hardly had a...

"Franziska, turn off your torch, if they see you, they'll shoot you!" (for my grandparents: Franziska, turn off the flashlight. Otherwise, they'll shoot you if they see you!)...

On Wednesday, I set off for Kakuma. It is located in northern Kenya, in Turkana County, and is approximately 800km away from Nairobi. Insha'Allah, I will be staying here for the...

Solastalgia. Maybe some of you know that word. A few years ago, I came across the term when I wrote a research paper about childlessness/birth strikes among activists in the...

Habari! Friends on the road in Kakuma With colleagues from LOKADO and someone from Welthungerhilfe, I visited two places on the border with Uganda to understand the situation...

In the first week of the month, food rations distribution takes place in the refugee camp. The camp is divided into a total of 4 camps, Kakuma 1-4, and there are 3 food...

Now, since October 7th I have been in Nairobi. At the airport in Stuttgart, I met Hiram again, who has helped me so much in the past weeks and months to have a good start in...

As our guide found out that we actually booked six days and not three days of safari, we were 'transferred' to another car. This time we were allowed to sleep in, we didn't have...

Last Thursday, October 20th, was Heroes Day (Mashujaa Day in Kiswahili). It is a national holiday to honor all the heroes who helped Kenya gain independence in 1963. Today,...

We have fully arrived in the relaxed coastal town of Mwazaro and are living by the mentality of 'pole pole' - everything is very laid-back and calm. Even writing this blog felt...

On Saturday morning, we will be picked up by John, the head of our tour organizer Keshi Tours, in Nairobi. He will drive us for about 4 hours to the Sirimon entrance gate of the...

Hello hello Today, the Lion King cast presented itself in all its glory. Here is a selection of pictures, it seems impossible to choose. Some important observations from today:...

The Maasai Mara, the jewel among Kenya's national parks, treats us to top-notch wildlife sightings during our safaris. Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, hippos, crocodiles,...

“Don’t wait until the best time comes, but make the present the best.” (Monika Minder). On Wednesday (November 1st, 2023) the time had finally come - Madlin's parents landed...

Our first game drive day in Amboseli started with an hour delay. We were also picked up last, which could only mean one thing: we're sitting in the back of the safari car again...

Hello dear readers Just a quick warning: This blog post is extremely unspectacular. However, since there is a possibility that we will not have Wi-Fi until after the safari, I...

From our camp base at Lake Bunyonyi, we had planned a day trip to neighboring Rwanda. Rwanda is a densely populated landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered by Burundi,...

From the Ark, we traveled south for about 4 hours. With a stop at Thompson Falls before we arrived at Lake Naivasha Country Club, which is located right by Lake Naivasha. A...

From the cool mountains, we expect warm 30 degrees in Samburu National Park. And of course all sorts of animals. Our accommodation is located directly in the park, so we were...

Nairobi welcomed us in the afternoon with a pleasant 25 degrees. We ended the first evening by relaxing and stocked up on the most delicious pineapples, mangoes, and papayas...

Day 1 of the Safari: Promptly at 7 o'clock, the long journey from Nairobi to Masai Mara started. In the safari bus with four other travelers, we drove over bumpy roads (Guide's...

New day, new park 🦏🦒🐘🦛🦓🦌🐃🐵

5/5-2025 Loan day’s journey from Argyle hotel in Nairobi to Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. It felt nice to leave Nairobi and head towards the traffic rush in the city. It took just...