Your first African safari is likely to be very different from an ordinary holiday. Days often begin early, wildlife sightings are unpredictable and much of the experience involves simply watching nature unfold.
Many game drives begin shortly after sunrise because...
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Kenya is one of Africa’s great wildlife photography destinations. From elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to lions on the Maasai Mara plains, the country offers opportunities for both experienced photographers and travellers using simple cameras or smartphones.
Maasai Mara and Amboseli are two of Kenya’s most famous safari destinations, but they offer distinctly different experiences. Choosing between them depends on the wildlife, scenery and activities you want from your safari.
The Maasai Mara is famous for its open...
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The Maasai Mara is a year-round safari destination, but different periods provide different experiences. The best time to visit depends on whether you are interested in migration, general wildlife viewing, photography, birdwatching, green landscapes or quieter travel.
The Maasai Mara is one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations and forms part of the larger Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. It is particularly famous for the annual movement of wildebeest, zebras and other herbivores known as the Great Migration.
The...
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