Continuing to enjoy the beautiful Rift Valley, I was happy to begin my Lake Nakuru Safari with a trip around the lake. [The word “safari” by the way, simply means “to travel.” To go on safari does not necessarily mean to take on an elaborate journey, although today most people generally think of a safari …
Driving Past the Great Rift Valley
Any of the geography books you read about Kenya talk about how the country is divided by the Great Rift Valley, and it is interesting to contemplate how it all came about, how all that geographical and geological crushing created such a huge space (they say it is about 5,000 miles from top to bottom, …
Rainy Christmas in Kenya (I)
The weather in Kenya is reputed to be stable all year, and in Nairobi in particular (because of its elevation), the days are pleasant and nights are cool – perfect for sleeping. Usually. This December is different, and all of us seem to be a little surprised at the great variation in the weather during …
Rainy Christmas in Kenya (II)
As we approached the Mount Kenya area, we could see just how spectacular this beautiful mountain is. It is the second highest in Africa and topped with snow all year (but sadly – on our rainy Christmas Day – it was shrouded in cloud). While driving through this countryside, I was reminded of where I …
Rainy Christmas in Kenya (III)
Christmas lunch was at what used to be called, when run by a couple of Americans, Trout Farm. It is indeed a business where farm trout is raised, apparently very successfully. Now under new Canadian ownership, the name has been changed to Trout Tree, to focus on the “treetop”-type restaurant. Built in the trees (although …
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