From River Road to Giraffe Manor, discovering a different Nairobi

I thought I knew Nairobi.

After more than two decades of navigating the city, I was confident I could get around without a map and recommend its attractions with ease.

Then Lucy Maruhi of Shelters Tours challenged me.

An award-winning travel professional, Lucy was convinced I had only scratched the surface. She had already proved her point by persuading me twice to visit Nyeri’s Gura River. Each time, the experience felt different.