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Paje Beach
Paje is a village on the Tanzanian island of Unguja, part of Zanzibar. It is located on the southeast coast between the villages...
bjkirk
Apr 26, 20241 min read
New Podcast
The Eat to my own beat network is happy to announce that we have added the History of Israel Podcast. New Episodes will be coming out...
bjkirk
Apr 25, 20241 min read


Nungwi Beach
Nungwi, or Ras Nungwi, is a large village located in the far northern end of the island of Zanzibar. With a population of 30,762 (2022...
bjkirk
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Cheetah’s Rock
The once in a wild-lifetime experience. Conservation Rescue Awareness. Cheetah’s Rock is an animal sanctuary and all the animals have...
bjkirk
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Changuu Island
Changuu Island (also known as Kibandiko, Prison or Quarantine Island) (Kisiwa cha Changuu, in Swahili) is an island in the Mjini...
bjkirk
Apr 19, 20241 min read


Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Off the west coast of Zanzibar, the Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve sits on a small, sandy island. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, this...
bjkirk
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Staying In Nairobi
You have many options when staying in Nairobi Kenya. If you like the traditional stay, most would recommend a hotel, and you can find...
bjkirk
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Brown's Cheese Factory & Farm
If you love cheese, Brown's Cheese Tasting Room is for you. We offer a unique foodie experience, just west of Nairobi. Brown's has been...
bjkirk
Apr 12, 20241 min read


The Hub Karen
The Hub Karen is a shopping centre in Nairobi, Kenya that was opened on 4 February 2016. It is located in the affluent Karen suburb...
bjkirk
Apr 11, 20241 min read


Oloolua Nature Trail
The Olooulau Nature Trail in the Karen district of Nairobi is a nice hiking area, with a cave to explore, a beautiful waterfall, several...
bjkirk
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Samburu National Reserve Game Reserve
The Samburu National Reserve is a game reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro river in Kenya. On the other side of the river is...
bjkirk
Apr 8, 20241 min read


The Kenyatta International Convention Centre
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), formerly the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, is a 32-story building...
bjkirk
Apr 5, 20241 min read


Karura Forest
Karura Forest is an urban forest in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The forest was gazetted in 1932 and is managed by the Kenya Forest...
bjkirk
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Nairobi Railway Museum
The Nairobi Railway Museum is a railway museum in Nairobi, Kenya, adjacent to Nairobi railway station. Containing exhibits from the...
bjkirk
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Karen Blixen House
Located in what was then British East Africa, the bungalow-style house which is now the Karen Blixen Museum was built in 1912 by the...
bjkirk
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
For over 25 years Kenya-born Daphne Sheldrick lived and worked alongside her husband, David Sheldrick, a naturalist and founding warden...
bjkirk
Mar 29, 20241 min read


National Museum of Kenya
Kenya became independent in 1963. The Coryndon Museum was renamed "National Museum" in 1964 and was included in a new system, the...
bjkirk
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Maasai Market Nairobi
The Maasai Market is located in Nairobi Kenya. Is a large market area full of colourful items that are made and designed by the Maasai...
bjkirk
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Giraffe Centre
The Giraffe Centre is in Lang'ata, approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the centre of Nairobi, Kenya. It was established to protect...
bjkirk
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park is a national park in Kenya that was established in 1946 about 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Nairobi. It is fenced on...
bjkirk
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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