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Kenya Travel Podcast with Baraka Kimani

with Baraka Kimani

82 episodesLatest 4 days agoNew episode
Recorded in KenyaAbout KenyaEnglishSociety & CulturePlaces & TravelDocumentaryEducation
This podcast follows one host as he settles in different parts of Kenya, from the Indian Ocean coast to the highlands. Travelling here means moving between humid coastal towns, the Great Rift Valley floor, and the densely settled western shore of Lake Victoria, each with its own rhythm. The show moves from Nairobi's urban streets to the old port of Malindi, west to Kisumu on Lake Victoria, and north to Marsabit in Kenya's arid interior. It also returns to the Rift Valley escarpment and the slopes of Mount Kenya, where highland farming changes with the seasons. He stays in one part of Kenya through the short rains and the dry season, then moves somewhere connected by history or landscape. The same towns and valleys reappear as the rains shift, so knowledge accumulates slowly, the way long familiarity with a place grows over months. Baraka Kimani lives in Kenya and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a route that follows the seasons. Not a week-long visit — Baraka is there in every kind of weather, working out where to eat on an ordinary Tuesday, which train to take, what a festival actually feels like from the pavement. A new episode arrives every day. Each one is short and specific: one neighbourhood, one journey, one meal, one museum worth the detour — with the practical detail that matters. What it costs. When it closes. Whether the queue is worth it. What to do when it rains. Every episode carries a full transcript and chapter markers. ☕ Enjoying the show? These episodes are free and stay that way because listeners chip in — if a coffee's worth it, support the journey: buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Part of Paris2Tokyo — one show for each of the world's hundred most-visited countries. Made for travelers, wherever you are going next. #Kenya #KenyaTravel #EastAfrica #Nairobi #TravelPodcast #Travel #Paris2Tokyo https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kenya/
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Episodes

  1. Kit Mikayi Rock and the Lake Victoria Economy

    Baraka visits the Kit Mikayi rock formation, navigates the high lake levels delaying island trips, and breaks down the real costs of living in Homa Bay during the short rains. ☕ E…

    S3 E211:09
  2. Mashujaa Day on the Lake and Ruma Park Logistics

    Baraka navigates Homa Bay on Mashujaa Day, assessing flood risks at the Mbita pier, visiting the fish market, and planning the boat crossing to Ndere Island while reflecting on the…

    S3 E110:48
  3. Homa Bay Market Rites and Lake Victoria High Water

    Day four in Homa Bay: navigating the fish market economy, assessing flood risks on the lake shore, and planning the boat crossings to Ndere Island while Mashujaa Day approaches. ☕…

    S2 E4009:15
  4. Homa Bay Lake Economy and Island Logistics

    Baraka navigates the short rains in Homa Bay, exploring the local fish market, planning boat trips to Ndere Island and Ruma National Park, and detailing the practical costs of livi…

    S2 E3910:47
  5. Homa Bay Lake Economy and Ruma Park Logistics

    Day two in Homa Bay. I navigate the short rains, visit the fish market, and plan the boat trip to Ndere Island while breaking down the real costs of living on the lake shore. ☕ En…

    S2 E3809:32
  6. Homa Bay Arrival and Lake Victoria Shores

    Baraka moves from Kakamega to Homa Bay, driving south past Kisumu along the lakeshore. He settles into a new flat, explores the town’s economy, visits the fish market, and looks ah…

    S2 E3710:34
  7. Lirhanda Hill Sunrise and Final Kakamega Logistics

    Baraka hikes Lirhanda Hill for sunrise, explores the Bat Cave, and wraps up his time in Kakamega with practical advice on costs, transit, and the upcoming political calendar. ☕ En…

    S2 E3610:33
  8. Last Day in Kakamega Forest and Town Logistics

    Baraka’s final full day in Kakamega before heading east. He hikes Lirhanda Hill at sunrise, navigates town logistics like SIMs and banking, and reflects on the Guineo-Congolian rai…

    S2 E3509:25
  9. Lirhanda Hill Sunrise and Bat Cave Echoes

    Baraka climbs Lirhanda Hill for the sunrise, explores the Bat Cave, and navigates Kakamega's political buzz and forest birding before heading to Trastarcafe. ☕ Enjoying the show?…

    S2 E3410:54
  10. Kakamega Forest Canopy and Rainforest Birding

    Baraka explores the lush Guineo-Congolian rainforest at dawn, hikes Lirhanda Hill, and navigates Kakamega's rainy season logistics. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode fr…

    S2 E3309:28
  11. Kakamega Forest Bat Cave and Canopy Watchtower

    Day four in Kakamega. I hike Lirhanda Hill at dawn, explore the giant hammer-headed bats in the cave below, and check on the forest’s endemic birdlife before heading into town for…

    S2 E3209:20
  12. Kakamega Forest Canopy and Rainforest Birding

    Baraka hikes Lirhanda Hill at dawn, tracks endemic birds in the Guineo-Congolian rainforest, and navigates the practicalities of living in western Kenya. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help…

    S2 E3112:50
  13. Kakamega Forest Canopy and Rainforest Birding

    Baraka hikes Lirhanda Hill at sunrise, watches the canopy from the watchtower, and navigates Kakamega town logistics as the short rains begin. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every…

    S2 E3012:32
  14. Kakamega Forest Arrival and Rainforest Canopy

    Baraka moves from Kitale to Kakamega County. He navigates the A104 road, settles into a flat in Lurambi, and explores the town’s market, cafes, and the Guineo-Congolian rainforest.…

    S2 E2911:19
  15. Kitale Final Day Highland Harvest and Residency Logistics

    Baraka’s last full day in Kitale before moving east. He walks the Milimani estate, visits the Kitale Museum during its rehabilitation, and reflects on the practicalities of living…

    S2 E2810:29
  16. Kitale Last Full Day Highland Harvest

    Baraka spends his final full day in Kitale, navigating the highland harvest, checking on local renovations, and preparing for the move east. He breaks down the daily costs of livin…

    S2 E2709:29
  17. Saiwa Swamp Sitatunga and Kitale Harvest

    Day six in Kitale. A morning drive to Saiwa Swamp National Park to find the sitatunga antelope, followed by a return to town to navigate museum renovations, political chatter, and…

    S2 E2609:14
  18. Kitale Day 5: Mount Elgon Elephants and Salt Caves

    Baraka drives up the mountain to Kitum Cave, watches elephants lick salt, and reflects on the highland economy before returning to Kitale for a final harvest breakfast. ☕ Enjoying…

    S2 E2511:11
  19. Kitale Harvest Morning and Highland Roads

    Day four in Kitale. I walk the Milimani estate, visit Big Spoon Café for breakfast, tour the Kitale Museum, and reflect on the agricultural economy and safety considerations of Tra…

    S2 E2412:32
  20. Kitale Harvest Morning and Highland Roads

    Baraka navigates Kitale's morning traffic, visits the Kitale Museum for a history lesson, and grabs coffee at Sirwo Coffee Club while discussing Trans-Nzoia's agricultural economy…

    S2 E2311:28
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