Travel Stories

• public transport

• destination practicalities

11 min read • Mar 25, 2023

From national parks to bustling cities, there's every kind of landscape in Kenya. Here are our top tips for getting around.

• hiking

• activities

8 min read • Mar 24, 2023

It’s easy to forget that Kenya has some wonderful hiking trails. Here are 9 of the best.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

9 min read • Oct 14, 2022

Kenya's complex history is reflected in its incredibly diverse cuisine. Here's the ultimate guide to drinking and dining in Kenya.

• road trips

• destination practicalities

9 min read • Sep 8, 2022

Whether you want a weekend road trip from Nairobi or a scenic self-drive in the north, we've got the best road trips in Kenya for you.

• national parks

• activities

13 min read • Aug 12, 2022

From the elephants of Tsavo National Park to sparse Samburu and the wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara, here are our picks of Kenya’s national parks.

• beaches

• activities

9 min read • Jul 27, 2022

Safaris may be the big attraction in Kenya, but don't overlook the beaches. From Mombasa's resorts to Lamu's rolling dunes, here's a guide to the best.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

9 min read • Jul 3, 2022

From the Great Migration to the best time for divers, this guide will help you decide when to go to Kenya.

• activities

8 min read • Jun 22, 2022

Despite having a coastline of beaches perfect for lazing, Kenya rarely inspires visitors to sit still. Here are the best things to do in Kenya.

• hiking

• activities

8 min read • Jun 10, 2022

Peter Elia headed to Mt Kenya in search of a less crowded alternative to Kilimanjaro, and found he had Africa's second-highest mountain almost to himself.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

8 min read • Apr 18, 2022

If you’re planning to visit Kenya, start with these top eight destinations, which span safari parks and beaches to mountains and cities.

• history

• art and culture

12 min read • Oct 3, 2020

In this travel essay from 2011, Amanda Canning reports on the archipelago of Lamu, just off the coast of Kenya, where medieval stone streets trace a history…

• sustainable travel

• connections

6 min read • Sep 30, 2020

Companies committed to the conservation of wildlife are utilizing AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a growing number of sustainable programs…

• family travel

• connections

6 min read • Sep 17, 2020

Kenya is a country of epic landforms that stir our deepest longings for this very special continent. Here are our favorite natural wonders.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Dec 16, 2019

Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to see wildlife. Here, we looking into its riches and the incredible conservation work that is taking place.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

6 min read • Oct 31, 2019

When it comes to planning a safari in Africa, there is one big question you need to answer before starting. Are you ready for a self-drive safari?

• luxury

• connections

5 min read • Oct 22, 2019

If you’ve never before been on safari in Africa, you may wonder how your days will be spent. Here we run down what you can expect, from dawn to nightfall.

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Jul 22, 2019

A week at an all-inclusive resort promises idle, sunny days but it doesn’t usually spell adventure. After all, where’s the thrill of exploration when…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Apr 8, 2014

In southwestern Kenya, lions, giraffes, zebras and gazelles share the rangelands of the Great Rift Valley with the Maasai people. Many of these warrior…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Aug 16, 2013

Elsa was not your normal ‘pet’. Yes, she was soft and furry and could be affectionate, but at the end of the day...Elsa was a lion.

• sustainable travel

• connections

4 min read • May 20, 2013

Learning about the culture and customs of other people is one of the great experiences of travel. Explore the planet's diversity with one of these locally…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

3 min read • Apr 18, 2011

Do you know how you can travel on the Kenyan coast? By spice boat. There is possibly no more romantic way to move from one destination to the next than…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Dec 1, 2010

Kenya caters to travellers of all budgets, but those wanting to splurge are in for a treat. If your idea of the dream safari involves formal banquet…