A Trip to Livingstone
Livingstone is a small town, located in the south-western Zambia, it is the most developed city in Zambia after Lusaka and the capital of Southern Province.
With little over 200,000 people permanently residing in and outskirts of the town, you wouldn’t expect to see so many activities going around as compared to other big towns known to you. but the easily noticeable thing would be the number of foreigners passing to and from the great Victoria falls.
Victoria Falls lie about 13 kilometers south of town. It is the biggest tourist attraction in the country, receiving over 300,000 visitors a year
both the Zambia and Zimbabwe sides.
While most of the trips to Victoria falls are focused on sightseeing, there are other plenty of activities that can be enjoyed in the region, for instance airflips over the falls, Canoing,Bunji jumping off Victoria falls bridge, lion walking encounter, jet boat extreme, kayaking and lots of other fun stuff that will make it one of the most memorably trip in your life.
Apart from visiting the falls, there are a few other great historical sites to see in town, The Livingstone railway museum which has a great collection of archaeology and paleontology is a place worth visiting.
The museum is full of history and artifacts of Doctor Livingstone, which includes hundreds of original letters written by the hand of the missionary.
When it comes to accommodation, there are a few to choose from, those with and without the river frontage, and those downstream the falls. The prices range from $30-$150 per night depending on the type and location of the facility.
Livingstone is accessible from various parts of the country. Mainly through air and road. coming from Lusaka would take about 6 hours by bus and only 40 minutes by plane.
Kayole, Nairobi
Distance from city center: 10 Kilometers
Schools: Kayole Primary School
Kayole Secondary School
Thawabu Primary School
Brighton Academy
Maureen Community Center
Maximum Impact Primary
Hospitals: Kayole Hospital
Kayole Medical Clinic
Tazama Ramani Kubwa Zaidi
Schools: Kayole Primary School
Kayole Secondary School
Thawabu Primary School
Brighton Academy
Maureen Community Center
Maximum Impact Primary
Hospitals: Kayole Hospital
Kayole Medical Clinic
Tazama Ramani Kubwa Zaidi
Karati,Naivasha
14 Kilometers from Naivasha town
Schools: Karati Primary School
Karati Secondary School
Nyonjoro Secondary School
Nyondia Primary School
Hospitals: NYS Medical Clinic
Hotels: Lake Naivasha Lodge
Other: NYS Camp, Nanga Farm
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Schools: Karati Primary School
Karati Secondary School
Nyonjoro Secondary School
Nyondia Primary School
Hospitals: NYS Medical Clinic
Hotels: Lake Naivasha Lodge
Other: NYS Camp, Nanga Farm
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Ngaini,Kenya
About 20 Kilometers from Karatina
Schools: Ngaini Primary School
Ngaini Secondary School
Hospital: Tumutumu Hospital.
Churches: PCEA Ngaini
Catholic Church Ngaini.
Hotels: Three In One Hotel
Blue Star Hotel
Hotel Mimar Karatina
Elephant Castle Hotel
Johrene Motel
Hotel Starbuck
Nearest Major Towns: Nyeri & Karatina.
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Schools: Ngaini Primary School
Ngaini Secondary School
Hospital: Tumutumu Hospital.
Churches: PCEA Ngaini
Catholic Church Ngaini.
Hotels: Three In One Hotel
Blue Star Hotel
Hotel Mimar Karatina
Elephant Castle Hotel
Johrene Motel
Hotel Starbuck
Nearest Major Towns: Nyeri & Karatina.
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Waithaka Area, Nairobi
12 kilometers from city center
Schools: Dagoretti High school, Nembu High school, Waithaka Primary School,
Hospital: Mutu-ini Hospital, Waithaka Medical clinic
Others: Waithaka slaughter house
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Schools: Dagoretti High school, Nembu High school, Waithaka Primary School,
Hospital: Mutu-ini Hospital, Waithaka Medical clinic
Others: Waithaka slaughter house
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Malindi,Kenya
Location: Coast of Kenya
Distance from Capital City: 576 Kilometer
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Hotels In Malindi
Coral Key Beach Resort
Eden Roc Hotel
Hemingways resort
Che Shale
Diamonds Beach Hotel
Sail Fish Club
Sea view resort
Scopio Villas
Aquarius Resort Watamu
Sandies Coconut Village
Mnarani Club
Distance from Capital City: 576 Kilometer
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Hotels In Malindi
Coral Key Beach Resort
Eden Roc Hotel
Hemingways resort
Che Shale
Diamonds Beach Hotel
Sail Fish Club
Sea view resort
Scopio Villas
Aquarius Resort Watamu
Sandies Coconut Village
Mnarani Club
Nakuru, Kenya
Nakuru : Provincial capital of the rift valley
Distance : 160 kilometers from the capital city Nairobi
Hotels : Sarova Lion Hill, Treetop Hotel, Outspan Hotel, Eros Hotel, Merica Hotel, Bontana Hotel,Graceland Hotel, cool rivers hotel, Flamingo hill camp, Sun Bird Lodge
Natural features: Lake Nakuru National Park
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Distance : 160 kilometers from the capital city Nairobi
Hotels : Sarova Lion Hill, Treetop Hotel, Outspan Hotel, Eros Hotel, Merica Hotel, Bontana Hotel,Graceland Hotel, cool rivers hotel, Flamingo hill camp, Sun Bird Lodge
Natural features: Lake Nakuru National Park
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A trip to Lamu Island
Lamu Island is just but a small town in Kenya located on Lamu Island. It is one of Kenya’s oldest surviving towns which happen also to be the original home for the Swahili people.
Lamu Island has a combination of people from different Ethnicity. For example accounts of Chinese ships of Zheng He fleet sinking around Lamu Island in Kenya back in the 14 century have recently been confirmed by archeologists. The survivors settled in Lamu Island and married local women. DNA tests have proven that some inhabitants of Lamu actually have Chinese origins.
A trip to Lamu Island will give you a glimpse of the port of Lamu which has been in existence for not less than a thousand years.
Major Attractions
Popular tourist sites in Lamu Island include Swahili architecture and since this ancient city is officially listed as having the best preserved Swahili settlement in the whole of East Africa.
Tourists visiting Lamu Island are requested not to wear very short cloths or bikinis since majority of Lamu Islanders are Muslims.
Lamu Museum is another must visit facility. It is home to the island’s Ceremonial horn. Other must visit sites are:-
Lamu Fort
This historic fort was built by Fumu Madi ibn Abi Bakr who was the Sultan of Pate to protect members of his unpopular government. The Sultan died in 1809 before he completed the fort, it came to be completed in the early 1820. Today is has become a popular tourist destination. It is definitely a site to behold.
Riyadha Mosque
This is the home of Maulidi or cultural festivals. Maulidi or cultural festivals. Maulidi festivals celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed. The festival takes place every other November. It is during this time you get to interact with Muslims from the wider East Africa region as they sing praises of Prophet Mohamed. Lots of other fun activities including donkey and dhow racing, Swahili dances, locals exhibiting crafts such as canoe building and wood carvings
Donkey Sanctuary
Lamu Island has no motor transport, lots of transportation is done with the help of donkeys. Approximately 2000 – 3000 working donkeys are found in this historic island. This facility provides treatment for all the working donkeys free of charge.
Lamu Island is has a blend of different ethnicity due to the fact that it a was a center for slave trade. Since the town was frequented by the Arabs most of the population here is mainly Muslim.
Backpackers looking for an extraordinary authentic experience, Lamu Island is the place to be.
At the end of the entire world….Lies the great Lamu Island!!
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
The Lodge has a capacity of 70 rooms all en suite, with each room having a private balcony. the lake draws a number of game at the shores including the buffalo, colobus monkey and giraffe.
Facilities & services
Swimming pool
Tennis court
Gift shop
Gymnasium
Sauna and massage services
Outdoor activities
Bird watching
Game drives
Nature walk
boat rides
Fishing
Eden Roc Hotel
Eden Roc hotel is situated in Malindi About 120 kilometers north of Mombasa town, and only 5 minutes from Malindi airport. it is build on a coral rift and composes of two main buildings with 150 self contained rooms and 15 luxurious suits. The culinary delights range from local to international cuisines with two restaurants specializing in sea foods.Facilities include kids swimming pool,sea water swimming pool, fresh water swimming pool,flood lit tennis court,business center,spacious tropical gardens, satellite TV room, open air disco, conference center with 80 sitting capacity.
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