4 March 2026 – Homeward Bound Captain Ephraim dropped us at the airport, only about half an hour away, and we caught our 7:00 am flight to Mumbai. We landed at 3:45 pm and were met by Dipak. On the way we stopped for snacks at a restaurant and then went to visit Mama in…
3 March 2026 – Farewell to Nakuru, Back to Nairobi After breakfast and checking out, we began our return drive to Nairobi with Don. On the outskirts of Nakuru we visited the Shree Jalaram Aradhna Dham Temple which was built in the late 80s before bidding farewell to Nakuru. We made another brief stop in…
2 March 2026 – The Most Emotional Day We had a full day in Nakuru, and after breakfast Don drove us to search for the place where I was born. In those days there had been empty spaces around. Now everything was built up. Still, I managed to guide Don to the rough area. We…
1 March 2026 – To Nakuru, with a Detour Through Kikuyu After breakfast and checking out, we were delighted to see that Don had come again. He had driven all the way from Voi and was now going to take us to Nakuru. We were genuinely happy to see him. During the safari we had…
28 February 2026 – Nairobi and Ramesh’s Search In the morning it was time to leave. After breakfast and checking out, Don dropped us at Voi railway station for our onward train journey to Nairobi. At Nairobi Terminus we were met by Captain Ephraim, who took us to the nearby Grand Argyle Hotel close to…
27 February 2026 – Tsavo East and Voi After a lovely breakfast we checked out and headed towards Voi with Don in the safari vehicle. After about an hour’s drive we reached Voi Wildlife Lodge. At reception there was a Ganesh temple, where we offered our prayers before settling in. After a short rest, we…
26 February 2026 – The Railway, Tsavo, and the Echo of History The next morning we set off very early at 6:00 am by van for the Mombasa SGR terminal. Our hotel kindly prepared takeaway breakfast boxes for us, and the drive took about forty-five minutes. At the station we went through security checks, printed…
25 February 2026 – Mombasa: Hansa’s Childhood City The next day we hired a private van driven by Saidi for a full Mombasa tour. We left after breakfast and, after about an hour’s drive, entered the city. That first feeling on arriving in Mombasa was unforgettable. The sight of the people, the traffic, the red…
24 February 2026 – A Day at Leisure on the Coast Our second day was spent relaxing at Leopard Beach Resort. Sometimes, to reconnect with a place, one must simply sit within it and let it work on the senses. We enjoyed the beautiful jacuzzi, swimming pool, and sauna, and later took a long walk…