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One of Africa's great safari destinations, home to the reknowned Masai people, and a nifty coast and cool capital Nairobi to visit, as well!

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A look at Kenya´s rites of passages

Rites of passage are culturally significant ceremonies marking transitions in a person's life—such as birth, adolescence, marriage, and death. In East Africa, tribes have diverse, deeply rooted traditions that symbolize these life changes. In Kenya, they include the tumdo (a rite of passage from boyhood to manhood) and various rituals surrounding birth, death, and circumcisions. Learn more in this fascinating post. read post

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Borana Lodge on central Kenya´s Laikipia plateau

Located in central Kenya in the rugged wilderness of the Laikipia plateau - just under three hours from Nairobi and overlooking Mount Kenya - is one of the continent's most successful rhino sanctuaries, the Borana Conservancy. And its original eco haunt, Borana Lodge, is home to the official pride rock, the landmark featured in Disney's The Lion King. This eight-bedroom boutique lodge has few neighbours in its 32,000-acre backyard, ensuring safaris here have a more intimate feel than those in…

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10 things you should know/do before visiting Kenya

Sergey Pesterev Visitng Africa in general - and in particular Kenya, a land of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and abundant wildlife - is immensely rewarding and exciting, but too many visitors from abroad fail to understand that there are some factors to take into account before you travel. read post

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A look at Kenya´s traditional arts and crafts

For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive…

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Ed Wetschler March 31, 2026 at 9:49pm

Find out why the BBC put a remote northern region of Samburu on its list of the best places to visit this year: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20251209-the-20-best-places-to-t...

The 20 best places to travel in 2026

From a Polynesian island ringed by blue lagoons to the heart of Chile's wine country, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year.
Riccardo R December 12, 2025 at 11:03am

For 2025, UNESCO just added the Mwazindika spiritual dance of the Daida community (in Taita Taveta county down south, some two hours from Mombasa) to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/kenyas-mwazindika-sacred-spirit-...

Kenya's Mwazindika sacred spirit dance joins List of Intangible

The country is celebrating a landmark cultural achievement following the inscription of the “Mwazindika spiritual dance of the Daida community of Ken…
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 12, 2025 at 10:20am

I hadn´t heard of the Samburu region up north, but find out why the BBC has it on its list of best places to visit in 2026: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20251209-the-20-best-places-to-t...

The 20 best places to travel in 2026

From a Polynesian island ringed by blue lagoons to Chile's gaucho heartland, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year.
Maria de los Angeles December 11, 2025 at 10:35pm

Apparently safari tourism in Kenya has become something of a victim of its own success, resulting in overcrowding especially at peak times of year. So a safari specialist writing in Travel+Leisure has some suggestions for avoiding the madding crowds: https://www.travelandleisure.com/crowd-free-safari-kenya-travel-adv...
David Paul Appell February 22, 2025 at 11:45am

Lamu gets a nice shoutout from CNN as an African "paradise isle" https://edition.cnn.com/travel/beautiful-african-paradise-islands-f...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/beautiful-african-paradise-islands-fewer-tourists?cid=ios_app
Jordan Simon December 19, 2024 at 2:02pm

Nairobi gets the Condé Nast Traveler treatment! https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-things-to-do-in-nairobi-kenya

Where to Eat, Sleep, and Shop in Nairobi, Kenya’s Dynamic Capital City

Sure, the Kenyan capital is a gateway to safaris in East Africa, but its dynamic city scenes are more-than-worthy of a closer look.
Barbara Necker June 26, 2024 at 11:13pm

As a horse lover and someone who´s always wanted to go on safari, I was intrigued by National Geographic highlighting horse safaris in Kenya as one of its coolest travel adventures for 2024: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/best-of-the-worl...

20 of the coolest travel adventures for 2024

From a horseback safari in Kenya to river rafting in West Virginia, here’s our ranked list of the top travel experiences right now.
María José January 31, 2024 at 3:00pm

Beyond safaris: Afar recently took a look at the island of Lamu - sounds heavenly! https://www.afar.com/magazine/why-you-should-travel-to-lamu-kenya

On This East African Island, Getting Lost Is Half the Fun

Lamu, Kenya, encourages visitors to slow down and appreciate life without cars.
Max Pesling December 2, 2023 at 11:18am

Recently the upscale Robb Report took a look at some outstanding safari camps in the Masai Mara: https://robbreport.com/travel/destinations/a-guide-to-the-best-5-st...

Where to Stay, Play, and Safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve – Robb Report

There are more than 100 safari camps in Kenya's most iconic safari destination, the Masai Mara game reserve. But just few stand above the rest.
John Kipper November 9, 2023 at 7:22pm

Here´s something a little different from the usual safari fare - a look at Nairobi nightlife! https://travelnoire.com/nairobi-kenya-nightlife

Nairobi Nights: Dive into the Vibrant After-Dark Scene of Kenya's Capital - Travel Noire

Nairobi boasts a vibrant nightclub scene, with many options to choose from. Narrowing down the perfect spot for your night out can be quite a...