Stories from the Kenyan wild

The Great Migration is the largest overland movement of mammals on earth. Between late July and October, over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle push north from the Serengeti into Kenya's Maasai Mara — and the Mara River crossings are the heart of the spectacle.

For 2026, our team recommends booking your window between mid-August and late September. Arrive early, stay at least three nights, and base yourself at a camp near the Mara or Talek river for the best crossing odds.

Skip the crowded main reserve at peak hours by staying in the Mara Triangle or a private conservancy like Olare Motorogi — you'll get night drives, walking safaris and off-road tracking that the main reserve doesn't allow.

Clear-kayak photoshoots have become a signature Kenyan coast experience. We operate mainly out of Diani and Watamu, launching at sunrise when the light is soft and the water is glassy.

The shoot lasts about 90 minutes and includes a trained safety guide, a licensed drone photographer, and a fully edited gallery of aerial and water-level shots delivered within 48 hours.

Clear-kayak shoots run year-round — January to December — because we schedule strictly around safe low-tide windows. Tides vary day by day, so we communicate the exact shoot time with every client before the session for their safety. Solo, couples and small-group packages available — see our Services page for rates.

Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak and the country's most rewarding trek. Point Lenana (4,985 m) is reachable by any fit hiker over 4–5 days, and the classic Sirimon–Chogoria traverse is our top recommendation.

The best climbing windows are January–February and July–October, when trails are driest. Expect night-time temperatures below zero at Shipton's Camp — bring a proper sleeping bag and layer up.

Pace yourself: acclimatise for one full day at 3,800 m before pushing to the summit, and start your final climb by 3am to catch sunrise from Lenana.

Amboseli is famous for two things: enormous herds of elephants with some of the last big tuskers in Africa, and unobstructed views of Kilimanjaro rising across the border in Tanzania.

Shoot the mountain at dawn from Observation Hill for the cleanest silhouette. Late afternoon game drives put the setting sun behind the elephants for those postcard-perfect frames.

Stay 2 nights minimum — a day trip from Nairobi is possible but wastes the best light. Our recommended lodges include Tortilis Camp and Ol Tukai.

Saturday: start early at Nairobi National Park for a proper game drive — rhinos and lions with the skyline behind them. Brunch at Karen Blixen coffee garden, then the Giraffe Centre and elephant orphanage before drinks at a rooftop bar in Westlands.

Sunday: brunch at Talisman in Karen, an afternoon at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and dinner at Mama Oliech for authentic Kenyan tilapia.

Stay in Karen or Gigiri for the leafy, quiet vibe; Westlands and Kilimani for nightlife and shopping. Airport transfers throughout — talk to us for door-to-door pickups.

Kenya is one of the most family-friendly safari destinations in Africa — but pacing matters. For kids under 8, we recommend 2 nights in the Mara plus 3 nights on the coast, not the other way round.

Choose camps with family suites, kid-friendly guides, and structured junior-ranger activities. Ol Pejeta, Sweetwaters, and Mara Ngenche are strong picks.

Little details go a long way: child car seats on request, an early kids' dinner, and a plunge pool at camp for the hot midday hours.

Kenya's coast is a serious honeymoon destination — think Zanzibar-style architecture with fewer crowds. Our favourite pairing: 2 nights in the Mara for the safari, then 5 nights along the coast for the slow, romantic part.

Lamu Island offers Swahili villas with no cars on the island. Diani is easier logistically — direct flights from Nairobi and Mombasa — with plunge-pool suites and dhow cruises at sunset.

Ask us about the couples' spa packages at Alfajiri and the private candle-lit beach dinners at Almanara — both of which we can bundle into your itinerary.

Our educational tours pair curriculum-aligned learning with real Kenyan fieldwork — from ecology in the Mara and marine biology in Watamu to history at Fort Jesus and geology at Hell's Gate.

Every trip includes accredited guides, licensed transport with seat belts, teacher-to-student ratios that match Kenyan school-trip guidelines, and a full risk-assessment document shared with your school before departure.

Groups of 15+ get discounted rates and complimentary teacher places. Talk to our education desk for a bespoke syllabus-matched itinerary.

Diani is the livelier of the two — a 17 km stretch of powder-white sand with a busy strip of restaurants, kite-surf schools, beach clubs and boutique hotels. Great for couples who want a bit of nightlife and travellers who love water sports.

Watamu is quieter, more family-oriented, and sits inside a marine park — meaning better snorkelling, dolphin spotting and reef swimming right off the beach. Bird-watchers should visit the neighbouring Mida Creek at sunset.

Our rule of thumb: honeymooners and party-lovers pick Diani; families, divers and slow travellers pick Watamu. Do both if you have the time.