Where to stay on Lake Turkana’s Eastern Shore
From the south to the north, we explore places to stay with something to suit every budget. We start with South Horr on the southern tip of the lake, before heading up the eastern shore to Loiyangalani. For those who make it that far, check out the places in Sibiloi national park, too. There’s no […]
New Guidelines Announced for Visitors to the Mara
The Mara has been full of announcements recently, and we wanted to bring you a quick recap of everything we know to date. Read on for the Mara North’s new guidelines and the Mara Reserve’s ban on private vehicles. The Mara North Conservancy announced some new guidelines designed to improve your safari experience while protecting […]
Narok County Leads the Way as Teamwork Revolutionizes Rhino Conservation
In the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve lies a treasure: a population of eastern black rhinos, emblematic of Kenya’s rich biodiversity. Yet, their existence is on the brink of peril, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation action. In a landmark initiative, the County Government of Narok embarked on a mission to safeguard these […]
A front row seat to conservation at Solio Game Reserve
For many, Solio has become synonymous with its active efforts towards sustainable conservation. Positioned between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdares Range, it has become one of the most successful ‘private rhino breeding reserves’ in Kenya.In the 1970s and 80s, rampant poaching saw black rhino populations diminish to 96% of its original numbers. […]
More Than Just Long Necks: Social Giants with a Delicate Balance
Giraffes in Africa’s parks and reserves leave a lasting impression. Their mahogany coats splashed with intricate chocolate-colored patches, stand out against the vast savanna dotted with acacia trees. Though lions and elephants might steal the show, the giraffes graze peacefully, their long necks a conspicuous sight in the wild. Fascinating Facts about the Tallest Mammals […]
Our Top Eco-Friendly Properties in 2019
Emboo River Camp, Maasai Mara The owners are rethinking every aspect of the safari experience so guests can enjoy a unique holiday which is truly eco friendly, sustainable and community focused. Emboo River is going back to nature, but that does not mean going back to basics. By applying tech and innovation, it has created […]
Jinja: Calling All Thrill Seekers
Said to be the very source of the Nile (the longest river in Africa and arguably the world), Jinja has incredible views and world-class rapids, and promises a world of adventure for the keen thrill seeker. I find it appealing because food, outdoor activities, transport and entertainment are relatively cheap here, writes Wendy Watta. Quad […]
A Lamu Cure
Attracted by yoga for its physical benefits, Wendy Watta was less convinced of its mental powers. But in Lamu, she found herself drawn into the annual yoga festival, and changed in ways she would never have expected. I first heard about the Lamu Yoga Festival at a moon party complete with Shela drummers and acrobats […]
Interview With Political Artist Peterson Kamwathi
Peterson Kamwathi, a leading Kenyan artist perhaps best known for his political pieces, talks to Ivy Nyayieka about his upcoming show on migration, insightful askaris and making art more democratic. WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? I grew up in Ngumo, Hurlingham and Uthiru. Some filters with which we perceive life have to do with the […]
Sera Conservancy – A conservation Jewel
In the planet more crowded than it has ever been in its millennial history, in a continent where growth and modernity are busy erasing nature and wilderness, in an age when homo sapiens dominates, shapes and destroys, there are a few spots that have escaped this fate. Amazingly, one of them is on our doorstep, […]