Where The Devil Cooks
Morris Kiruga mulls over the bizarre legends behind the striking Hell’s Kitchen canyon in Marafa. There’s a small sandstone canyon in Malindi called Hell’s Kitchen. Located less than an hour’s drive from Malindi town, this captivating hole is nature’s art, and that’s even before you hear the legends about why the gods made it. If […]
Great Reasons to Try a Low Season Safari
What do you picture when it comes to bush safaris? Our strongest guess would be vast expanses of golden savannah dotted with acacia trees and clouds of quickly dissipating dust. This is the classic image of the African bush painted across years of literature, film and photography. However, it isn’t the only reality. A completely […]
Uncovering Africa’s True History
Born in Khartoum, North Sudan and raised in the United Kingdom (UK), renowned journalist, Zeinab Badawi, decided it was time Africa’s rich and culturally significant history was narrated by the native inhabitants of the vast continent. Through her BBC video series, The History of Africa, she traversed the continent and interacted with African citizens and […]
Escape To The Country
On the outer periphery of Nairobi National Park, perched on the elevated cliff at the bank of the Mbagathi River, Ami Doshi Shah finds Ololo Lodge, an unexpected gem of a place. Abafflingly stressful Monday morning at work had gradually led to an eager anticipation for later that afternoon when my husband and I drove […]
JESSICA NABONGO: A Journey Around The World and Back to Herself
Jessica Nabongo is a writer, photographer, travel expert, entrepreneur, public speaker and the first black woman to travel to every country in the world. She shares her journey around the globe in her book, ‘’The Catch Me If You Can’’, a collection of personal stories of adventure, culture, travel musts, and human connections. You describe […]
A Journey Through Time at Fort Jesus
In the spirit of appreciating the cultural richness of Mombasa, a trip to Fort Jesus became imperative to properly understand its history and importance in shaping what Mombasa is today. Amidst the ancient walls and echoing whispers of history, the Swahili concept of “hifadhi,” meaning preservation, took on profound significance. As I delved into the […]
Happy National Bird Day! Take a Flight to East Africa with These Rare Avian Gems
East Africa with These Rare Avian Gems On National Bird Day, let’s honour the often-overlooked heroes of the East African wilderness. While lions and elephants may capture the spotlight, the avian treasures of this region truly deserve recognition. With over 1,000 bird species, East Africa is a bird paradise that will leave you with wonder […]
Driving The Loita Hills
This month, the road trip series heads south. We wonder if it’s possible to drive across the Loita Hills, and set off to find out how. The map of Kenya pinned to my wall shows an inviting dotted red line curling from the Maasai Mara to Shompole via the Loita Hills. I wondered: is it […]
Nairobi’s Elusive Big Cat – the leopard
The leopard is one of the world’s most enigmatic big cat. It is also very elusive despite the fact that it is found in almost every habitat – from the snow-topped mountains of Asia to Africa’s savannah plains. Despite it being very recognisable, there’s also little research about the spotted feline. When the eminent George […]
Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs
Road-tripping in Kenya can be exhilarating but also occasionally grueling. Our recent family expedition to Elewana’s new addition to Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia was a perfect example. With Nairobi behind us, what followed was three and a half hours of barrelling through eaten, potholed tarmac and mucky murram, coupled with momentary stops waiting for herds […]