Kenya Your Way is an independent travel advisory service helping travelers make sense of the many ways they can experience Kenya.
I'm Stecy Praxides, an Independent Travel Advisor & Trip Designer specialising in Kenya.
My relationship with Kenya didn't begin with tourism.
It began through work, travelling to places across the country that most visitors would never see.
I've worked with organisations, including NGOs, on field research, travelling through communities, rural areas and some of Kenya's more remote landscapes.
I've travelled across Lake Victoria by boat, including journeys to and from islands, and spent time along the lakeshore. I've been to places such as the Coast, Malaba and Kakamega Forest and travelled through many parts of Western Kenya and Nyanza.
I've seen Kenya from the air, from the road, from the water and through communities, often far beyond the usual tourist routes.
And those experiences changed the way I see my own country.
I began to realise that Kenya is so much bigger than the places people usually hear about.
Yes, there is incredible wildlife.
But there are also lakes, forests, islands, coastlines, food, culture, communities, unexpected landscapes and quieter places that can become just as meaningful when you know how to find them.
That's part of what led me to create Kenya Your Way.
I don't want to simply tell people where to go.
I want to help them understand their options, make sensible choices and experience Kenya in a way that actually fits them.
Sometimes that means discovering somewhere they hadn't considered.
Sometimes it means simplifying the plan.
And sometimes, the best advice I can give is:
“I don't think you need that.”
Because good travel advice isn't about adding as much as possible to a trip.
It's about making the right choices.
You bring the idea.
I bring the research, perspective and knowledge of Kenya.
Together, we work out what makes sense.
Stecy Praxides | Independent Travel Advisor & Trip Designer
I don't want to simply tell people where to go.
I want to help them understand their options, make sensible choices and experience Kenya in a way that actually fits them.
Sometimes that means discovering somewhere they hadn't considered.
Sometimes it means simplifying the plan.
And sometimes, the best advice I can give is:
“I don't think you need that.”
Because good travel advice isn't about adding as much as possible to a trip.
It's about making the right choices.
You don't need to speak Kiswahili to enjoy Kenya.
But knowing a few words can change the way you experience the country.
A simple jambo, asante, tafadhali or karibu can make everyday interactions feel a little more natural and help you feel more connected to the people and places around you.
As part of our travel advice, we share practical Kiswahili phrases, pronunciation, useful travel vocabulary and cultural context to help you feel more comfortable as you travel.
Because good travel isn't only about knowing where to go.
It's also about understanding something of the place you're visiting.
Arrive curious. Travel confidently. Connect with Kenya.
JAMBO - Hello
ASANTE - Thank you
KARIBU - Welcome
Every trip starts with a conversation so we can understand what you actually need.