Destinations

Looking for an off-the-beaten-track, cultural beach destination? You might want to give Lamu Island a try, the Zanzibar of Tanzania, but then how Zanzibar was 20 years ago. Lamu town is the best-preserved remaining settlements of the Swahili tradition, an eclectic mixture of European, African, Arab and Asian traditions and cultures. Cars are banned on

Lake Nakuru is among Kenya’s finest national parks. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to both black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, hippos and endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Rising water levels in 2014 forced the park’s famous flamingos to flee to other nearby lakes and the park is now mainly surrounded by submerged acacia trees. Lake

Lake Manyara National Park, located in the northern part of Tanzania, is centered around its namesake alkaline lake, which serves as a vital habitat for a diverse range of bird species. From November to April, the scenic shores of the lake attract thousands of greater and lesser pink flamingos, along with pink-backed pelicans, yellow-billed storks,

Two hours north from Mombasa you find Kalifi. This beach destination is popular among the expat crowd, and, compared to Diani, sees less of the resort type of tourist. Besides the beautiful beach, Kilifi is known for its creek. The perfect place for all your favourite water sports activities. Sailing, surfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, sup

Hell’s gate and Lake Naivasha are a popular hideaway for people from the capital. Less than 2 hours from Nairobi, this area offers plenty of fun activities to enjoy on an extended weekend. You can mountain bike among the zebra’s and giraffes in Hell’s gate, how cool is that, and there’s a nice campsite with

Diani Beach is with no doubt the most gorgeous stretch of white-sand beach ensconced among green palms along the Indian Ocean. Diani has always been famous as a holiday destination for her postcard beach and natural charm coupled with the friendliness of the locals. If you haven’t been to Diani yet, this year is perhaps

Bwindi National Park is known for its Mountain Gorilla population. Getting to spot a silverback during a trip to see these amazing creatures is definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Aside from the gorillas, birds are also a main attraction when visiting the Bwindi National Park. It’s one of the best places to be

Located about a four-to-five-hour drive (240 km) southeast of Nairobi, Amboseli is most famous for two particular things – majestic herds of big tusked elephant and glorious views of Mount Kilimanjaro in neighboring Tanzania. Amboseli is the second most visited National Park of Kenya. The Maasai Mara stands number one. During heavy rains, the basin