Field guides by Eric and Louisa
Field notes from Kenya
From summit to savanna. Writing about Kenya's parks, conservancies and the places most people drive past.
Best Day Trips from Nairobi: 7 Options Compared
You can reach the rim of a dormant volcano, cycle past zebras on an open plain and walk on foot…
Aberdare Safari from Nairobi: 2-Day Itinerary and What It Costs (2026)
There is a quiet forest park about three hours from Nairobi that most travellers drive straight past. An Aberdare safari…
Mount Longonot hike: crater viewpoint or full circuit?
A Mount Longonot hike gives you two ways to spend the day…
Chogoria Route: Mount Kenya’s Scenic Trail to Point Lenana
The Chogoria route comes at Mount Kenya from the east and crosses forest, bamboo, open moorland, alpine lakes and bare…
How Long Does It Take to Climb Mount Kenya? Route Days Explained
How long does it take to climb Mount Kenya? For most trekkers aiming for Point Lenana, the honest answer is…
Mount Kenya for Beginners: Fitness, Routes and Advice
Mount Kenya for beginners means trekking to Point Lenana at 4,984 metres with a sensible pace and enough time to…
3 Day Amboseli Safari from Nairobi: Budget Guide 2026
A 3 day amboseli safari from nairobi is the shortest trip…
Kilimanjaro vs Mount Kenya: Which Climb Is Right for You?
Kilimanjaro vs Mount Kenya is not a simple bigger-or-smaller choice…
Best time to climb Mount Kenya: month-by-month weather guide
Best time to climb Mount Kenya is usually January to February…
Mount Kenya altitude sickness: prevention, symptoms and descent rules
Mount Kenya altitude sickness is the one thing fit hikers underestimate…
Best Mount Kenya Routes: Sirimon, Chogoria, Naro Moru, Burguret and Timau Compared
Of the Mount Kenya routes, the one you pick decides most of how the climb goes. It sets how fast…
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