On a Nostalgic Journey Up the Coast of Kenya, From Mombasa to Lamu
Selina Denman charts the story of this part of East Africa—where African, Arab and European influences merge—as well as her own chapter...
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Sep 196 min read
The Best Time to Go on Safari Is Not When You’d Expect
Going on an African safari in the off season rewards travelers with fewer crowds and gentler prices. Here’s how to do it right. Natural...
Jul 203 min read
Four Awesome African Escapes
Ultra-private wilderness in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and Mozambique A herd of wildebeest in Grumeti in Tanzania. Photo: © Ross Couper...
Mar 11 min read
What Are The Top 5 Things To Do In Nairobi?
Get to know Kenya's capital like a local. Nairobi has just been voted the best city to visit in Africa by Lonely Planet. Ann Muli shows...
Feb 144 min read
How I Used My Layover in Kenya to Go on a Safari
Private tour companies specialize in helping travelers turn a hassle into a highlight. Nairobi National Park is close enough to the...
Dec 30, 20237 min read
These Little-known Islands Off the Coast of Kenya Are Home to the Oldest Swahili Settlements in East Africa — Here's Where to Stay
Travel + Leisure writer reports there’s no place quite like Peponi Hotel, which has hosted guests from the Obamas to Kate Moss. From...
Nov 28, 20233 min read
On This East African Island, Getting Lost Is Half the Fun
Lamu, Kenya, encourages visitors to slow down and appreciate life without cars. By Sarika Bansal Walking the sandy, winding streets of...
Nov 13, 20224 min read
How to do Kenya Differently in 2023
With living museums, private galleries and art classes, this is the year to discover the country's creative safari rather than the Big...
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