We were going on holiday to Kenya in November, and were figuring out what we could do. Although we normally plan everything ourselves and one of us had lived in Kenya for some time, we also wanted to do a special trip in nature and adventure with motorbikes. We had heard good stories about Charlie’s […]
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Animals in Kenya Kenya is a super big country, and therefore rich in animals. Of course, we could list all the insects, but we’ll assume for the sake of convenience that you, the reader, will be especially pleased with information about which large animals you can find in Kenya. Can you find the Big Five […]
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Sustainable travel to Kenya with Charlie’s Travels Kenya is our home country and that is for a good reason: as far as we are concerned, Kenya is the most beautiful country there is and that is partly due to the beautiful nature and landscapes in Kenya. This country is super diverse in culture, landscapes, nature […]
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In this article, we’ll explain why we consider it important to work with local partners, how we recruit and train them, and most importantly: how our partners enrich your journey on the African continent. The importance of collaborating with local partners We collaborate directly with partners with whom we have a personal relationship. From guides […]
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How to arrange your own round trip through Kenya So, you want to go to Kenya. But how do you actually arrange a holiday to Kenya? You probably haven’t been to this country before and may not be sure what to consider. Questions about travel distances in Kenya, the costs of renting a car in […]
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The trip exceeded our expectations. From the first contacts it immediately became clear that Charlie’s Travels thinks pretty much ‘out of the box’. Our thoughts were immediately put aside. Suddenly it became: of course we will drive through the country ourselves! Motorcycling to Lake Natron? A challenge! Three days trekking with Maasai, definitely do it! […]
Traces of strife in 1896: a time of power and danger During the Scramble for Africa – the colonial race for Africa – numerous European powers sought to control as much of the African continent as possible, and Great Britain was no exception. With the aim of establishing a direct connection to the fertile land […]
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The hike After lunch, you’re eager to get going – bring on that sacred mountain! Starting earlier is not a good idea as the sun will be high in the sky, making the climb too hot to handle! The Samburu in the camp will tell you the hike to the top of the mountain takes […]
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Alone to Kenya: is that safe? Through my previous travels, I have learned that there need not be any problem if you behave normally in a country, do not express yourself politically and listen to the police or authorities. But when yet another person asked if it would be safe, travelling alone like this in […]
Maasai tribal trek To get straight to the point, this is the hike of all hikes and my personal favorite! It’s not about the dancing Masai who are there purely for tourists, but about the real deal, and that’s what we’re talking about here. You enter the Loita Hills together with a guide armed with […]
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