Amboseli Elephants: Trophy Hunting Threatens Cross-Border Giants
The majestic elephants of Amboseli, renowned for their awe-inspiring size and intelligence, have long captivated visitors with their gentle nature. These giants roam freely, following ancient migratory paths between Kenya and Tanzania. Some boast impressive tusks and have thus been named “super-tuskers”. According to Richard Bonham, co-founder and executive chairman of the conservation group ‘Big […]
Globetrotters: A Kayaking Story With Sam Ward
While drifting down the River Nile on a sit-on-top kayak, Sam Ward who has traveled all over the world coaching and competing in freestyle kayaking tells Nomad why he decided to set roots in Jinja, Uganda. How did you end up living in Jinja and running a kayaking business? I grew up in Wales, UK. […]
Watamu Wellness Weekend
In a world full of endless hustle and bustle, taking time out to recharge and rejuvenate is critical. An escape from the city’s noise and the everyday rigorous uptight schedules is always welcome. After all, rest is key for both the body and mind… and my recent trip to Watamu Treehouse was the perfect antidote. […]
Luxe Glamping in Tsavo West
Ami Doshi Shah and her family drive down to Tsavo West National Park to stay at Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp, a place she first visited in 1993 and that has since reopened with a much more contemporary perspective on interiors, dining, sustainability and architecture. Our four and half hour road trip from Nairobi to […]
Conservation – “We Can Turn Poaching Around”
American geographer Esmond Bradley Martin is an expert on the rhino horn and elephant ivory trade, travelling all over the world with his wife, Chryssee Martin, and colleagues Lucy Vigne and Dan Stiles to identify the markets, the traffickers and the modern-day uses, as well as debunking some myths. Among his achievements was helping persuade […]
Beach Accommodation: Places to Stay at the Coast | Nomad
Heavenly House, Watamu This is a spacious and modern private beachfront home set in an Indian Ocean cove at the southern end of Turtle Bay. It has three stories set on two acres by the beach, with five bedrooms that can host up to 13 people. Heavenly House has a daytime lounge, evening lounge, a […]
Google Street View Parks: Explore with Nomad Africa
A collaboration between Google , the Ministry of Tourism, Kenya Wildlife Services, the County Governments of Narok and Samburu and the management of Ol Pejeta Conservancy has put 21 Kenyan National Parks and one Conservancy on the Street View feature of Google Maps. Street View is a 360-degree ground-level imagery layer found on Google Maps […]
Magazine Inspiration to Awesome Travel Trips | Nomad Africa
In the vibrant tapestry of exploration and narrative, Nomad Africa stands as a dynamic entity, weaving stories not only on magazine pages but also in the very landscapes it unveils. We have seamlessly transformed from the traditional realms of print to the lively role of curators of unforgettable travel experiences. The Origin: A Magazine Crafting […]
Conscious Travel: 5 Ways to Select Sustainable Accommodation
‘Conscious travel’ is one of those terms that seems to be everywhere these days. However, it is far from just a trend. We’d like to think of it as more of a lifestyle choice. An intentional approach towards travel to better align our decisions with a deeper value for the environment and the communities we […]
Flipflopi Project: World’s First Recycled Plastic Sailboat
On 15th September 2018, The Flipflopi Project launched the world’s first flip-flop boat (made entirely of recycled marine plastic and flip-flops) into the Indian Ocean in efforts to send a global message against the single use of plastic. The Flipflopi Project project uses thousands of repurposed flip-flops and plastics that were washed off on the […]