Eco-Path Adventures

two-week immersive adventure in Kenya

We are very thankful for the breathtaking experience that Eco-Path Adventures made possible for us in beautiful Kenya! Security and flexibility were always ensured, and we don’t know how we would have experienced all of this without the excellent organizational skills of our dear Brigit and outstanding guide Morris during this two-week itinerary.

With Brigit, everything went smoothly right from the beginning. I truly appreciate the great care she took of us. On the day of our arrival, she even personally came to the airport with her colleague to pick us up! Then, the first day she accompanied us to a special orphanage called Msamaria Mwema Children's Home in Kabete, near to Nairobi. Together we buyed vegetables and other food for them and had a beautiful experience at the colourful market of Kabete. During our journey, Brigit regularly checked on us to see how we were doing.

Morris our guide always had a perfect sense of timing when showing us animals and special places, without disturbing nature and respecting the magic of the untouched wilderness. Kenya offers an incredible variety of landscapes. My favourite places were 1.Samburu (red soil, arid trees&bushes), 2.Amboseli (Kilimandjaro, swamp, trees&bushes) and 3.Tsavo West (red soil, impressive rocks and trees&bushes). Tsavo East is impressive as Samburu, with different animals of course. Tsavo West and East are so huge that I couldn’t see the whole park in just three days. That’s why it might be more challenging to spot animals there — but sooner or later, you will! :)

Both hotels in Tsavo West (Ngulia) and Tsavo East (Voi) were very special, as they are located inside the national parks with watering holes right in front of the lodges. This was the same in Samburu (Sopa). The other accommodations were wonderful as well, always offering good food and attentive service.

The river in the Masai Mara, where the Great Migration takes place, is very impressive. The Masai mara is just not in my personal top three because there were more vehicles around, and the landscape has fewer bushes and trees, which makes it feel a bit less mysterious than the other parks. However, just because there are fewer bushes, it is easier to spot the animals! So in the end, you have to decide what is more important to you.

Rhinos in the Masai Mara are quite difficult to spot, so a visit to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy — known for its black and white rhinos — is highly recommended.

We are also very grateful for the many friends we made! Kenyan people who shared their stories with us and also some fellow tourists, 'muzungus'😄. Everyone was incredibly kind and made our trip more special through the wonderful connections.

It’s true that when you travel in a jeep, you attract attention. At the entrances to the national parks or in local communities, some people sell souvenirs. To be fair, I have to say not everyone pushes you to buy their souvenirs, some did but in a friendly way. However, inside the hotels and lodges and at the stopover places between the national parks, this was not the case at all — you could walk around peacefully and undisturbed. No one bothered you, and at the stopover places you could even use the bathrooms for free and then buy food or souvenirs if you wished so.

Thank you Brigit, Morris and friends for this thrilling insight into KENYA!