Reading The Morning News
Look Mummy, I am jumping into the elephant’s footprint!” exclaimed Seyia, as she explored the banks of the river with her little brother in tow. “I can’t even see Taru when he is in it!” she giggled. As we watched them playing on the river bank, neck high in mud, I marvelled at the proximity […]
Wild Wild Borana
From horse riding with giraffes to rhino tracking on foot, game drives, bush walks and more, Borana Conservancy offers a range of unique ways to encounter wildlife. Itching for adventure, Wendy Watta tries it all. Pride Rock Standing on top of Pride Rock looking down at the endless carpet of green, I am under the […]
Top 6 Luxury Lodges & Camps in Laikipia
Given the array of incredible luxury camps and lodges available in Laikipia, it is hard to narrow down the list to just six. That considered, here is our pick of six fine options to choose from for anyone looking to splurge. 1. Solio Lodge With five contemporary cottages, Solio is located on a private wildlife […]
Journeying Into A Coastal Forest
Arabuko-Sokoke National park together with the forest reserve is the largest stretch of coastal forest remaining in Eastern Africa. Located 110 km north of Mombasa, between Kilifi and Malindi, this ecosystem comprises three forest types, each containing many rare species of birds, butterflies, amphibians and plants. Arabuko Sokoke’s prolific birdlife features 600 species, making it […]
Preserving Paradise: The Lamu Marine Conservation Trust
When one thinks of pristine beaches, azure waters, and exotic marine life, the idyllic island of Lamu often comes to mind. However, behind this picturesque paradise lies a story of dedication, conservation, and the incredible work of the Lamu Marine Conservation Trust (LMCT). Protecting a Precious Legacy Established in 1992, the Lamu Marine Conservation Trust […]
Weekend Away in Magadi
LAKE MAGADI It makes for a magical weekend getaway, whatever the season. A new road has greatly improved its accessibility in the last couple of years, and the drive down from outer Nairobi takes around 90 minutes. Known as the pink lake for its rose hues, Lake Magadi remains one of the best places in […]
Capturing The Underworld
Kenyan-Italian photographer Jahawi Bertolli talks to Nomad’s Leroy Buliro about his time spent diving into the depths of the ocean to document marine life with the aim of shedding a light on their conservation. How did you get into underwater photography? One day while filming a music video, we needed an underwater shot of someone […]
Barefoot Heaven at Manda Bay
Our plane touched down at the Manda Airport at 11 am and the humid Lamu air welcomed us as we were getting our bags. The flight to Lamu was packed and I was even more impressed to see the departures lounge full of passengers as several airlines plied the route. The jetty was extremely busy […]
A Man And His Plane Take To The Tsavo Skies
Keith Hellyer, an anti-poaching pilot, flies daily over the vast tract of land between Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks. He talks to Nomad about his day-to-day life supporting the rangers in their battle against poaching. What brought you to Kenya? My family brought me on safari when I was 10. I saw my […]
7 Ways We Can All Help: World Oceans Day 2025
June 8th marks an International Day close to our hearts at Nomad. As sun lovers, beachgoers and supporters of marine conservation, the state of our oceans is of utmost importance. In line with this year’s theme, ‘Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing’, here are a few easy, practical (and non-condescending) ways our Nomad community can be […]