Why We Travel: Contemplating Wanderlust
Morris Kiruga delves into some East African adventures while contemplating wanderlust and why we travel. Selous Game Reserve It was when Keffa, the bearded pilot, landed the small plane in Selous Game Reserve that it dawned on me that I wasn’t home, asleep in my bed. We were on a flight from Dar es Salaam […]
Discovering Kenya’s Magical Gems
our seven day trip organized by the Kenya Tourism Board encompassed a circuit around parts of Central Kenya and South Coast. We were in to discover some of Kenya’s hidden treasures that make for good weekend escapes. All set with two 4×4 touring cruisers, we were ready to explore the country. We had begun the […]
Hotel Review: El Karama, Laikipia
El Karama Laikipia, Kenya A family-run camp popular with weekenders and those looking for an all-inclusive safari at a more affordable price. Hosted by the Grant family, it has established a reputation as a favourite for weekenders and big groups. Price Ksh 14,500 pp, full board (excluding sodas and alcohol) with guided game drives / […]
Budget Pick: Samatian Island, Lake Baringo
Tucked away at the bottom of the Rift Valley is Lake Baringo, a freshwater lake renowned for its array of bird life, breathtaking sunsets and spectacular surroundings. Lake Baringo is also a Ramsar site, having been recognized internationally as an important wetland. Lake Baringo is home to several small islands but we set out to […]
Visit These Enchanting Kenyan Islands
Kenya is endowed with a beautiful collection of islands that are worth exploring. From beautiful coastal islands to exotic lake islands in the north and west, a trip to these heavenly slices will leave you satisfied and awed. Lamu Island Lamu Island forms part of Lamu Archipelago. Its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site […]
Road Trip Essentials To Lake Ellis, Mt Kenya
Words and photographs by Mwangi Kirubi At 3,470 metres high on the eastern slopes of Mt Kenya, Lake Ellis is the last accessible point by vehicle. In this photo essay, Mwarv shares his experience of a recent camping trip there. 1. Pack well. You’ll need to be entirely self-sufficient when camping at Lake Ellis. Embu […]
The Zebras Being Protected by a History of Culture
Westgate Community Conservancy borders Samburu National Reserve on its western front. Just as the sun starts its early morning ascent up the horizon, I drive towards Sukuroi village to visit the women there. The sound of cattle bells fills the air and as I approach the settlement, young children herd their goats, sheep and camels […]
An Insider’s Guide to the Great Migration
The annual wildebeest migration is the event in the Maasai Mara. In July and August, the most popular camps and lodges are more or less fully booked, and the Mara is crammed with tourists eager to catch a ringside seat at the greatest wildlife show on earth. What we know as ‘the migration’ is in […]
Safaris For Every Budget
Some of our favourite safari destinations starting at Ksh 11,750 per person, per night! Fairmont Mara Safari Club Ksh 11,750 per person sharingFairmont Mara Safari Club is located in the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve, home to the great wildebeest migration. The Club, set on the foot of Aitong Hills offers 51 luxuriously furnished tents […]
3 Must-Visit Holiday Camps in Laikipia
Laikipia is one of those destinations that is truly breathtaking. Acres of wild savannah and acacia set against the backdrop of a vivid African sky gives quite the spectacle. The name itself originates from the Maasai community, meaning the treeless plain. We explore some of our favourite camps in the area for the best of […]