Sutton Hoo Nanyuki, Kenya Sutton Hoo is an English-style country house transplanted onto the Kenyan countryside at the foot of Mt Kenya, offering classic comfort. Think comfortable beds with thick duvets, formal sitting room, and a large kitchen. Price Ksh 12,500 for a double
Twenty-something tourist Neil arrives in Kenya and Edwin, his Nairobi guide for the day, picks him up from a mid-range hotel in town. “Karibu Kenya,” says Edwin, reaching out for a handshake. He is smartly dressed in wellfitted chinos, collared shirt
Many of us flock to all-inclusive hotels and resorts when going down to the Kenyan coast, but the real luxury lies in booking yourself a private self-catered villa. One that comes with a personal chef, cleaner, wifi, private pool and
Travel from Johannesburg to Nairobi in 10 days driving a Peugeot delivery van (called Henry) with two cats who loathe car journeys? Tracy Brooks’ friends and family all thought she and her husband were mad. On a date years back, when
After two weeks on the road, Morris Kiruga could only think about sleep. But a quick power nap had unintended consequences. To tell this story properly, I first need to tell you that I am not one of those people who randomly
If you’re one of a new breed of traveller looking to substitute safari with the chance to explore Nairobi through a sociopolitical lens then Kibera’s Olympic area is a good place to start. Ivy Nyayieka takes a walk through East
With my luggage left in Nairobi (thanks KQ!), my welcome to Zanzibar was quite interesting. I spent my first day in Stone town, staying at the beautiful Werere House, five minutes away from the famous Forodhani Gardens. Walking through Forodhani
Two years ago, Mario Rigby, a Canadian fitness instructor, dropped everything to head to South Africa for the start of an epic solo 12,000 km walk through 12 countries, ending up in Cairo. We caught up with him last month
This month, Nomad kicks off with a new series, Great Hotels of East Africa. Every month, we’ll be delving behind the scenes at some of the region’s most fabulous and eccentric retreats. Amanda Sperber drops in on Peponi, the legendary
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. What better way to treat you and your loved one than with a spa and wellness holiday away? In the spirit of travel, we’ve sought out five romantic places around the region that involve