Gede Ruins – exploring an ancient Swahili village
byGede isn’t somewhere many people know about, yet this fascinating 600 year old archaeological site on the coast out near Malindi and Watamu deserves…
Kenya
A Hemingways luxury Kenya safari-beach holiday
by“All I wanted to do was get back to Africa. We had not left it yet, but when I would wake in the night…
An incredible Kenya Safari with Audley Travel
byA Kenya Safari with Audley Travel – a Day in the Bush Most wakes I’ve attended have been rather conventional affairs, involving delicately cut…
Kenya Safari Holidays: How to choose where to go
byYou’d think deciding where to go on a Kenya safari holiday would be easy. Just find somewhere with prowling lions, colourful warriors and a…
Kenya travel tips – know before you go
byThis post was originally written in 2018 and updated in 2021. Kenya is one of our favourite African holiday destinations, with world-class safaris, friendly…
Prowling lions and noble warriors
byThe fear was real, and so was the threat. No matter how many whispered assurances came drifting back from our safari guide, I couldn’t…
What are the Samburu Special Five – on Safari with Saruni
byWhat are the Samburu Special Five? The Samburu Special Five are some of the more unusual animals you’ll come across on your wildlife holiday…
Saruni Samburu luxury lodge – Kenya’s most beautiful room
byA couple of years ago I came across a photograph in a glossy travel magazine. It showed a four poster bed with billowing drapes…
Air Kenya review – catching the bus, bush style
byI hate flying. Which is vaguely ridiculous considering I’m a travel blogger and spend much of my year hopping on and off planes. Hubbie…
An out of this world safari with Saruni Mara
byI will die first. Always. I will give my life to protect you. You will be safe. I nearly choked on my beef carpaccio….
Our 2017 travel plans – and a Giveaway with Trespass
bySeveral of you have been asking what 2017 has in store for us, so I guess it’s time to spill the beans. Every year…