Travel Stories

Kenya

- national parks
- activities
Wild times: a guide to the best national parks in Kenya
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.
- budget travel
- connections
How to visit Kenya on a budget: affordable safaris and villas with their own chef (yes, it's cheaper!)
10 min read • Aug 8, 2022
Can you visit Kenya on a budget? Is Kenya cheap? How do you find affordable safari packages? Read these tips for planning a budget-friendly trip to Kenya.
- beaches
- activities
The best beaches in Kenya for recharging after a wildlife safari
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.
- public transport
- destination practicalities
The best ways to get around Kenya, from the beaches to the Masai Mara
11 min read • Jul 19, 2022
From remote national parks to balmy coastal towns, it’s easy to experience everything on a trip to Kenya. Here are our top tips for getting around.
- festivals and events
- art and culture
When to visit Kenya for wildlife, diving and festivals
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
10 best experiences in Kenya
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.
- destination practicalities
- tips and advice
Do you need a visa to visit Kenya?
4 min read • Jun 18, 2022
Do you need a visa to travel to Kenya? Can you get a Kenyan visa online? How much does a Kenya tourist visa cost? Here’s everything you need to know.
- hiking
- activities
Glorious solitude on Mt Kenya, Africa's other summit
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
Top 8 places to visit in Kenya
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.
- destination practicalities
- tips and advice
Here are the things you need to know before traveling to Kenya
6 min read • Mar 8, 2022
What do you need to know before traveling to Kenya? Is Nairobi safe? Do I need a visa? From passport requirements to cultural etiquette, get answers here.
- history
- art and culture
Travel Throwback to Kenya: Where the wind blows
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
How artificial intelligence is helping these companies protect the world's wildlife
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
Kenya's 10 best natural wonders
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
The wildlife conservation efforts that are saving Amboseli's safari riches
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
Are you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?
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
A day on safari in Africa: what you can expect in camp and in the wild
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
All-inclusive adventures: 10 resorts you should consider for your next trip
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
Living with Kenya's Maasai people
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
Born free...again: the revival of Kenya's Meru National Park
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
Five amazing places to experience another culture
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
The Kenyan coast: Mombasa to the Lamu Archipelago
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
Kenya on a splurge
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…