
August 8, 2026
Hot-Air Balloon Safari in the Maasai Mara: Worth It in 2026?
The dawn balloon over the Mara costs about as much as a day of safari. What actually happens, what it costs, when to book, and…

Everything you need to plan, pack and enjoy your Kenyan safari, from local guides who actually live here.

August 8, 2026
The dawn balloon over the Mara costs about as much as a day of safari. What actually happens, what it costs, when to book, and…

August 7, 2026
From a half-day in Nairobi National Park to a week in the Mara: every good way to safari out of Nairobi, with honest timings…

August 6, 2026
The best ages, the right parks, family-friendly lodges and the mistakes to avoid: a practical guide to taking children on safari…

August 5, 2026
Kenya is the rare country where the Big Five and the Indian Ocean fit in one holiday. How to combine the Mara or Tsavo with Diani…

August 4, 2026
Written by Kenyans who host hundreds of travellers a year: where Kenya is genuinely safe, where we tell guests to be sensible…

July 28, 2026
Kenya no longer issues visas on arrival. Every visitor needs an eTA (electronic Travel Authorisation). Here is exactly how to…

April 25, 2026
Kenya and Tanzania share one ecosystem, but each delivers a different safari. Here's an honest comparison from someone who's…

April 22, 2026
What is the Great Migration, when does it cross into Kenya, and how do you plan a safari around it? Everything you need to know…

April 18, 2026
Earth tones, layers and zoom lenses, here's exactly what you need (and what you should leave at home) for a Kenyan safari, from…