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Learning to Hike Again – Mt. Kenya in 90 Days

July 3, 2025 by gichuki
Learning to Hike Again – Mt. Kenya in 90 Days

This article about Learning to Hike Again was first published on my travel blog, Kenyan Backpacker, as part of a program (Mt. Kenya in 90 Days) organised by the Outdoorer … Read more

Nairobi, Kenya to Victoria Falls By Road and Rail

July 2, 2025 by gichuki
How I Traveled from Nairobi Kenya to Victoria Falls By Road and Rail

This travel post about How I Traveled from Nairobi, Kenya to Victoria Falls in Zambia/Zimbabwe by Road and Rail was first published on Kenyan Backpacker. In late 2016, I decided … Read more

The Lunatic Express Train from Nairobi to Mombasa

July 2, 2025 by gichuki
The Lunatic Express Train from Nairobi to Mombasa

This travelogue about the Lunatic Express Train from Nairobi to Mombasa was first published on my travel site, Kenyan Backpacker. Have you ever thought of traveling from Nairobi to Mombasa … Read more

My Two Days Backpacking Trip in Nyeri

July 2, 2025 by gichuki
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This article about my two-day backpacking Trip in Nyeri was first published on my travel blog, Kenyan Backpacker. “The human body is a masterpiece of engineering. Even better, it adapts … Read more

Wandering in Search of Nachu Caves in Kikuyu

July 1, 2025 by gichuki
Wandering in Search of Nachu Caves in Kikuyu

This article about Wandering in Search of Nachu Caves in Kikuyu was first published on my travel website, Kenyan Backpacker. Please share your comments below. Chasing the Nachu Caves, Kikuyu … Read more

Hiking Mount Satima in the Aberdares Forest

June 30, 2025 by gichuki
Hiking Mount Satima in the Aberdares Forest

This article about Hiking Mount Satima was first published on my travel site, Kenyan Backpacker. Nothing I had read in the weeks leading up to this day prepared me for … Read more

Motorcycle Ride from Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania

June 20, 2025 by gichuki
Motorcycle Ride from Nairobi to Arusha

This article on Motorcycle Ride from Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania was firt published on my travel site: Kenyan Backpacker. Motorcycle road trips around Africa are always fun! A friend and … Read more

Train Ride from Nairobi to Suswa – A Plot for Sunday

June 19, 2025 by gichuki
Train Ride from Nairobi to Suswa - A Plot for Sunday

This article (Train Ride from Nairobi to Suswa – A Plot for Sunday) was first published on my travel website: Kenyan Backpacker Nairobi – Ongata Rongai – Ngong – Maai … Read more

Climbing Mount Kenya in 2024 Using Sirimon Route

August 18, 2024August 16, 2024 by gichuki
Climbing Mount Kenya in 2024 Using Sirimon Route

Every time I leave home for the mountains, I am always sure to return with incredible stories. The collective steps made along the trails, people we meet, beauty of nature, … Read more

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