Epitome of the Swahili History Lamu is one town that has hosted many visitors such as the Portuguese, Omani Arabs and Turkish businesspersons, but all of them did not change the culture of the people of Lamu. It is a…

‘Nyari’ in Giriama language means ‘the place broken by itself’ is a word popularly used to describe Marafa Depression or the Hell’s Kitchen. The naturally carved stone columns and changing colors of this unusual sandstone mini-canyon, for a long time,…

A visit to Kenya is never complete without visiting the iconic Mombasa tusks, which have been in existence for over six decades now. For those who have never been in Mombasa City, you’re probably wondering what Mombasa Tusks are. Well,…

Slave trade is one of the major topics taught in history classes. Most of these occurrences however, looks like a fairly tale to the younger generations who found their countries having attained independence from their colonial masters. Finding a place…

You can never lack a place to visit or an exciting adventure to engage in while in the Mombasa Old town. This place is inhabited by multiple cultures owing to the fact that several people that live there such as…

Located in Kilifi along the Mombasa-Malindi highway is the Vipingo beach houses and homes. Adorned with the white sands of the Indian Ocean,18 golf holes, modern accommodation villas, rolling hills in the vicinity, accessibility by road, train and helicopters and…

Haven for Botanist Situated South of Bamburi Cement Plant along Mombasa-Malindi Highway, is the magnificent Haller Park commonly known as Haven for Botanist. To many, it’s a shock by just witnessing what was initially limestone quarries transformed into a thriving…

With its history being traced to the 12th Century, the Gede ruins are the greatest reserve for the Swahili culture. The ruins were first discovered by John Kirk in 1884 and this marked the start of the journey of protecting…

The best way to learn more about the coastal region of Kenya is to visit Fort Jesus. The ruins of Fort Jesus are a stack reminder of the struggles Kenyans have gone through in the past. Fort Jesus is one…