Fantastic Birds & Where to Find Them: World Migratory Bird Day
Kenya is a world renowned tourism destination for good reason. It is culturally and historically rich as well as home to diverse terrains. Rolling savannahs, impressive mountains, lush forests, marshlands, lakes and breathtaking beaches draw several visitors each year, making the country a melting pot of nationalities across the seasons. Along with human tourists, are […]
Embracing The Wild At Cottar’s 1920s Camp
“Shhhh … everyone be quiet … “ “The lion is getting ready to attack the zebra,” whispered Mako, our Maasai driver peering through his binoculars at the nearby zebra. The lioness Mako was referring to was roughly 20 metres away from the zebra, creeping closer and closer – about to catch her morning breakfast. Within […]
Where The Past Runs Deep
While on a return trip to Watamu, Katie G Nelson can’t help but reflect on her first blissful visit to this charming vibrant town with her long lost first love. The ancestry of ancient spirits, legendary adventurers and drunken writers, the entanglement of cultures and sacredness of crumbling ruins, the vibrance of turquoise waters running […]
#ShesGotTheLens: 10 Minutes With Hazel Bakhoya
Our last interview in this #ShesGotTheLens series, today we speak to Hazel Bakhoya or ‘Giraffe with a Camera’ as per her cleverly named Instagram handle. Hazel is a Kenyan interior designer by profession and a self taught mobile photographer. As an individual with a strong visual sense, she tends to gravitate towards photography as her […]
Where To Feast Around Kilifi
Kilifi resident Adam Kiboi suggests his top picks of places to eat for anyone heading down to the County. 1. Che Shale, near Malindi Che Shale Hotel, 20 km North of Malindi, is pretty much the go-to option for great kitesurfing and ranks among the top accommodation options in the county. They however have another […]
8 Unique Stays to Reconnect With Nature
Sometimes all you need is a little fresh air and R&R to recharge your battery. We’ve found eight unique stays in Aberdare National Park, Katarina, Makuyu, Maasai Mara and Nanyuki to get some much needed fresh air and suit your travel style; catch the tail end of The Great Migration, hike in Aberdare National Park […]
Friendship and the Generosity of Friends
With festivities in full swing out in the bush, Samantha du Toit discovers what the generosity of friends is really about. Christmas morning The sun’s first rays shone through the tent window signalling a new day of friendship. The birds had already been up and calling for an hour or so. I had heard the […]
The Sheldrick Falls Trek: Descent into the Heart of Shimba Hills
The sun peeked shyly over the lush canopy of the Shimba Hills National Reserve, painting the forest floor in a dappled light. Excitement crackled in the air as we embarked on our trek towards the legendary Sheldrick Falls. The anticipation of the previous days culminated in this moment, and we were eager to unveil the […]
Fresh Eyes on Naivasha
I have lived in Naivasha for over six years now and I’m still always discovering hidden gems. For a town one and a half hours away from Nairobi by road, Naivasha is never short of tourists, but Kenyans are notorious for frequenting the same old spots when there is just so much more to this […]
Journey to the Jade Sea
After a year of planning, dozens of visits to the garage and about a week of packing, it was D- Day. About a year ago we opted to visit Turkana again. In 2018 we visited Sibiloi and Loiyangalani, and after falling in love with the place, were told that the view on the other side […]