There are places where history sits politely behind glass and polished facades. Fort Jesus in Mombasa is not one of...
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I am an entrepreneur, explorer, and travel writer, based in Nairobi. For more than two decades, I have travelled across Africa by road, air, boat, and the occasional questionable track, usually drawn to places with character, history, and a bit of rough edge. Through Wandering Africa, I share stories, field notes, and photography shaped by real travel, close observation, and a lasting fascination with the continent’s landscapes, coastlines, cities, and wild places.
Tucked between Mount Kenya’s slopes and the northern plains, Ngare Ndare is a cool, green detour into another climate. Tiptoe across one of Africa’s longest canopy walks, scramble to sapphire pools (on this occasion, more 'chai latte', though), and swim beneath waterfalls while colobus monkeys argue in the treetops. A short drive, a whole other world.
Hidden away in Migori County, Thimlich Ohinga is one of Kenya’s least-known UNESCO sites and easily one of its most intriguing. Hard to reach, rich in mystery, and wrapped in thick stone walls, it feels less like a heritage stop and more like the remains of a lost civilization.
By the time I got to Kendwa Rocks, the whole beach was alive. One stage thumping with house music, the other grooving to Afrobeats, fire dancers spinning flames like it was nothing, and people just everywhere, barefoot in the sand, dancing like the ocean was watching.
Then at 2 a.m., boom—they lit up the big Kendwa Rocks Full Moon Party sign in flames, and the crowd absolutely lost it. That was the peak. I made it to 3:30 before calling it, slightly deaf, mildly sunburned, and completely happy.
Next time, I’m pushing through till sunrise. Just not going near that main bar queue again. Lesson learned.
Jinja has earned its reputation as Uganda’s adventure capital, and white-water rafting on the Nile is one of the best reasons why. On our Christmas 2025 road trip, we finally stopped making excuses and got in the raft. The plan was a fun family run through grade 4 rapids. The Nile had slightly bigger ideas.
What started as a planned hike through Kenya’s Aberdare National Park turned into a surreal solo drive into mist, silence, and waterfalls. With hiking off-limits and rangers unavailable, I explored Karuru, Gura, and Chania Falls by road—dodging puddles, losing signal, and finding beauty in the unexpected. From roads that became lakes to trails with no signage, this wasn’t the trip I had in mind—but it was one I’ll never forget. A quiet adventure full of contradictions, crashing water, and very few people.