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Kenya Travel Podcast with Baraka Kimani

with Baraka Kimani

71 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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Kitale Morning Harvest and Highland Breadbasket

    Day two in Kitale. I walk the Milimani streets at dawn, visit Big Spoon Café for breakfast, and explore how Trans-Nzoia County feeds Kenya while navigating local costs and safety.…

    S2 E2209:39
  11. Kitale Arrival: Highland Breadbasket and Crane Festival

    Baraka moves from the coastal heat of Diani to the cool highlands of Kitale. He explores the town’s agricultural heart, the recent crane festival, and plans for Mount Elgon and Sai…

    S2 E2109:42
  12. Eldoret Final Day: Tourism Week and Highland Rains

    Baraka spends his last full day in Eldoret, navigating the tail end of the rains, reflecting on the city's tourism boom, and preparing for the journey north to the Rift Valley. ☕…

    S2 E2010:22
  13. Eldoret Final Day: Tourism Week and Highland Rains

    Baraka spends his last full day in Eldoret, navigating the tail end of the long rains, reflecting on the city's status upgrade, and preparing for the move to the Rift Valley tea co…

    S2 E1911:07
  14. Eldoret Day 6: Running Heartland and Highland Life

    Day six in Eldoret explores the City of Champions running culture, a morning at Origin Coffee, and reflections on Uasin Gishu's agricultural boom and infrastructure challenges. ☕…

    S2 E1810:55
  15. Eldoret Morning Market and Running Culture

    Baraka navigates the Eldoret Municipal Market at dawn, explores the high-altitude running economy of Iten, and breaks down the practical costs of living in Kenya's fifth city. ☕ E…

    S2 E1710:26
  16. Eldoret Market Rises and Iten Running Trails

    Day five in Eldoret. I walk the Municipal Market for morning sustenance, drive to Iten to witness high-altitude training, and discuss the city's infrastructure challenges and upcom…

    S2 E1611:05
  17. Eldoret High Altitude Running and Highland Life

    Day three in Eldoret. I head to Iten for the running camps, explore the Agribusiness Trade Fair, and navigate the practicalities of living in Kenya's athletic capital. ☕ Enjoying…

    S2 E1511:19
  18. Eldoret Running Culture and Highland Markets

    Day two in Eldoret: exploring the running heartland, navigating the Municipal Market, and breaking down daily costs in Kenya's fifth city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every epi…

    S2 E1411:00
  19. Eldoret Arrival: Running Heartland and Highland Rain

    Baraka moves from Kisumu to Eldoret, driving the Rift Valley spine into the cool highlands. He explores the city’s running culture, agricultural boom, and daily life in Uasin Gishu…

    S2 E1310:15
  20. Kisumu Last Day Kit Mikayi and Lake Sunset

    Baraka spends his final full day in Kisumu, visiting the sacred Kit Mikayi rocks, eating at Frim Fish & Food Court, taking a canoe ride at Dunga Beach to discuss ecology, and refle…

    S2 E1210:18
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