Sublime beach restaurant off the beaten track Getting to Monsoons is a journey, through the busy town of Mtwapa, and some good 20 minutes down a rough and bumpy dirt road. It is worth the effort! Whenever I am in Mombasa, this is one beach restaurant I keep coming back to! After walking through the…
The 490 kms of road between Nairobi and Mombasa can take 6-7 hours with good driving conditions. While there are no major stopover attractions along the road, it is a scenic drive. About 100 kms of the mostly single-carriage road runs between the Tsavo East and Tsavo West national parks. Amboseli is also not far…
Diani, in South Coast offers a far less congested option compared to the crowded beaches in Nyali, north of Mombasa. While Diani has a couple of mass tourism “machines”, there is also a number of small, cosy boutique hotels. On top of that league, is AfroChic Diani Beach. Located right on Diani Beach, this exquisite little…
Diani is on the South Coast of Kenya. This generally means anything south of Mombasa. Here, you will find a less crowded alternative to the tourism machinery of the North Coast. Getting to the South Coast either means flying into Ukunda Airstrip, or taking the ferry from Mombasa Island. The latter means braving the choking Mombasa…
A thrilling cave restaurant in the South Coast of Kenya It had been 10 years since our last visit to Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant. Back then, in 2007, the place was a hidden, romantic, and generally unknown gem. Even most visitors in Diani hadn’t heard about it, and it was only thanks to the recommendation of…
Attempting to bring a container into Kenya can give you several heart attacks, and is by no means a recommendable exercise for any sound-minded person who cares about his mental well-being. Had Franz Kafka been alive today, he would doubtlessly have agreed that Kenyan bureaucracy by far eclipses his nightmarish descriptions of their counterparts in the pre-WW1 Austro-Hungarian empire. Here’s a step-by-step guide to experiencing a true Kafka process in the 21st century.
My race against time in Mombasa was crowned with success! Having finished the most insane race against time ever, I am now back from Mombasa. The dreadful container that had overstayed at the port, is now on the road and approaching Kisumu, where it is to be delivered. Getting that container out before the deadline…
“Mombasa raha” means “Mombasa joy” in Swahili! It sure is a place of joy! This vibrant coastal city is adorned with beaches, seafood, and vibrant nightclubs. It is Kenya’s top destination for sun, fun, and partying!
