Scuba Diving in Kenya
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, off Kenya’s southern coast near Wasini Island, offers some of the country’s best diving, with healthy coral, strong visibility, and frequent dolphin sightings on the boat ride out. Dive sites suit a range of levels, from gentle reef dives to more dynamic drift dives. PADI-certified dive centres run daily trips and courses, […]
Snorkeling in Kenya
The protected reefs of Watamu Marine National Park offer some of Kenya’s best snorkeling, with warm, clear water revealing coral gardens, parrotfish, angelfish, and the occasional turtle grazing on seagrass beds. Boat trips typically visit two or three sites suited to different experience levels. No prior experience is necessary, as guides provide a safety briefing […]
Lamu Island Tour
Lamu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, with no cars on its narrow streets and donkeys still serving as the main form of transport. A guided tour explores its coral-stone architecture, carved doors, and centuries-old mosques. Beyond the old town, Lamu’s quieter beaches and […]
Diani Beach Experience
Diani Beach, with its powder-white sand and turquoise water backed by palm trees, is consistently ranked among Africa’s best beaches. Days here move at a relaxed pace, whether spent swimming in the calm, reef-protected shallows or simply walking the long, uncrowded shoreline. Beyond sunbathing, Diani offers a full menu of coastal activities, from kite surfing […]
Maasai Village Visit in Kenya
A visit to a Maasai boma near the Mara offers a direct, respectful introduction to one of Kenya’s most recognisable communities. Hosts welcome guests with traditional songs and the adumu jumping dance, before explaining daily life centred on cattle herding and community structure. Inside the village, visitors see how homes are built from mud, sticks, […]
Mount Longonot Hiking
Mount Longonot, a dormant volcano overlooking the Great Rift Valley near Lake Naivasha, offers one of Kenya’s most accessible and rewarding day hikes. The trail climbs steadily through open grassland before reaching the crater rim, with sweeping views over the Rift Valley floor. From the rim, a full circuit around the crater takes a couple […]
Mount Kenya Climbing
Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak, offers a rewarding trek through several distinct ecological zones, from dense forest and bamboo to alpine moorland dotted with giant lobelias and groundsels found nowhere else. Point Lenana, the highest point reachable without technical climbing, sits at over 4,900 metres. Popular routes like Sirimon and Chogoria typically take four to […]
Walking Safaris in Kenya
A walking safari through conservancies like Ol Pejeta puts you directly into the landscape, led by an armed ranger and a knowledgeable guide. On foot, small details come into focus: tracks in the dust, bird calls, dung beetles at work, and the quiet signs of recent animal movement. Guides move carefully and keep a respectful […]
Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Kenya
A hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara offers a silent, sweeping view of one of Africa’s richest ecosystems. Lifting off before sunrise, you drift above golden grassland, acacia trees, and winding rivers as the plains wake up beneath you. From the basket, wildlife looks strikingly different: elephant herds cross open ground in slow […]
Game Drives in Kenya
A game drive in the Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s classic wildlife experiences, taking you across open savannah teeming with lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the resident herds of wildebeest and zebra. Riding in a 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide, you cover ground quickly while staying close to the action. Morning drives often […]
