Safari Routes
Travel Tips
What to Pack for a Kenya Safari
7 min read
Getting Around: Light Aircraft vs Road Safaris
5 min read
How Many Days Do You Need for a Kenya Safari
5 min read
Safari Budget Guide: Luxury vs Mid-Range vs Budget
8 min read
First-Time Safari Checklist
6 min read
Safari Photography: Camera Gear and Settings
9 min read
Safari Footwear: What Actually Works
4 min read
Tipping Etiquette: Guides, Drivers and Lodge Staff
4 min read
Plastic Bag Ban: What's Illegal to Bring Into Kenya
4 min read
Booking Through a Local Tour Operator vs DIY
5 min read
Bumpy Roads and Motion Sickness: What Game Drives Are Really Like
4 min read
Safari & Wildlife
Cheetahs of the Mara: Africa's Fastest Predator
Built for speed, hunting in daylight when other cats rest.
Amboseli's Last Super Tuskers
Home to some of Africa's last great tuskers, framed by Kilimanjaro.
Lake Nakuru's Flamingo Spectacle
A soda lake turned pink by thousands of flamingos.
Night Safaris: What Happens After Dark
A different bush comes alive once the sun goes down.
Kenya's Big Cats: Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs Compared
How to tell them apart, and where each one is likely to turn up.
The Wildebeest River Crossing: A Photographer's Guide
Timing, positioning, and patience for the migration's most dramatic moment.
Birdwatching in Kenya: 50 Species to Look For
From flamingos to fish eagles, a checklist for every kind of birder.
Rare Sightings: Black Rhinos of Ol Pejeta
Home to the world's last northern white rhinos, and thriving black rhino numbers.
Giraffes of Kenya: Reticulated, Masai and Rothschild's
Three distinct giraffe species, and where each one turns up across the country.
Where To Stay
Angama Mara: Suites on the Escarpment
Masai Mara
Giraffe Manor: Breakfast With Giraffes
Nairobi
Finch Hattons: Out of Africa, Reimagined
Tsavo West
Ilora Retreats: Design-Led Luxury in the Mara
Masai Mara
Loldia House: A Colonial Farmhouse on Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
Sasaab: A Moroccan-Style Lodge on the Ewaso Nyiro
Samburu
Ol Donyo Lodge: Under Kilimanjaro's Shadow
Chyulu Hills
Segera Retreat: Conservancy Living in Laikipia
Laikipia
Elsa's Kopje: Built Into the Rock
Meru National Park
Visa & Entry
Kenya eTA Guide: How to Apply, Cost and Processing Time
Travel Desk • Jul 12, 2026
Common eTA Mistakes That Get Travelers Denied Boarding
Travel Desk • Jul 18, 2026
Do You Need a Yellow Fever Certificate to Enter Kenya
Travel Desk • Jul 25, 2026
What Happens If You Overstay Your Kenya eTA
Travel Desk • Aug 1, 2026
Parks & Reserves
Masai Mara vs Serengeti: What's the Difference
6 min read
Masai Mara: National Reserve vs Private Conservancies
6 min read
Amboseli National Park: Complete Guide
8 min read
Tsavo: Kenya's Largest and Wildest Park
7 min read
Lake Nakuru National Park: Birds and Rhinos
5 min read
Samburu: The Special Five You Won't See Elsewhere
6 min read
Ol Pejeta Conservancy: A Model for Conservation
6 min read
Lake Naivasha: Boat Safaris and Hippos
5 min read
Hell's Gate: Kenya's Walking Safari Park
5 min read
Meru National Park: Kenya's Quietest Big Game Country
5 min read
Health & Safety
Vaccinations for Kenya: Yellow Fever and What Else You Need
5 min read
Malaria Prevention: Tablets, Repellents and Risk Areas
5 min read
Travel Insurance for Safari: What It Should Cover
5 min read
Altitude Sickness in the Kenyan Highlands
4 min read
Drinking Water and Food Safety on Safari
4 min read
Safari First Aid: What to Pack in Your Kit
4 min read
Who Should Go
Is a Kenya Safari Safe During Pregnancy
6 min read
Safari With Young Children: Age Limits and Lodge Policies
5 min read
Safari for Travelers With Mobility Issues
5 min read
Is Kenya Suitable for Solo Female Travelers
6 min read
Safari for People With Heart Conditions or Chronic Illness
7 min read
Elderly Travelers: What to Know Before a Safari
5 min read
What to Wear
What to Wear on a Kenya Safari: Colors, Fabrics and Layers
5 min read
Tsetse Flies: Why Blue and Black Clothing Is a Problem
4 min read
Safari Footwear: What Actually Works
4 min read
Sun Protection: Hats, SPF and Sunglasses for Safari
4 min read
Packing List for a 10-Day Kenya Safari
6 min read
Duffel Bags Only: Safari Luggage Restrictions Explained
5 min read
Trending
The Wildebeest Crossing: 2026 Migration Forecast
5 min read
Kenya's Rainy Season: What Changes on Safari
4 min read
Solar Eclipse and Stargazing Safaris in Kenya
5 min read
Kenya's New Conservation Fees: What's Changing
4 min read
Hot Air Balloon Safaris Over the Mara
5 min read
New Direct Flights Are Cutting Kenya Travel Time in Half
4 min read
Conservation & Culture
Community Conservancies: How Locals Protect Wildlife
Land leased from Maasai communities now covers more wildlife area than the parks themselves.
Anti-Poaching Efforts in Kenya's Parks
Ranger patrols and community reporting have cut poaching sharply since the last decade's peak.
Rhino Conservation: The Fight to Save a Species
Ol Pejeta and Lake Nakuru hold most of Kenya's remaining black and white rhino population.
The Maasai: Guardians of the Mara
How Maasai landowners went from being pushed out of conservation to leading it, and what that partnership looks like on the ground today.
Climate Change and the Great Migration
Shifting rainfall is changing when and where the herds move — what researchers are tracking.
Basic Swahili Phrases and Kenyan Etiquette
A handful of greetings go a long way, plus a few etiquette norms worth knowing before you go.
FAQs
How Much Does a Kenya Safari Cost in 2026
Tipping Etiquette: Guides, Drivers and Lodge Staff
Can You Drink the Water in Kenya
What Currency Should You Carry in Kenya
Do You Need Cash or Can You Pay by Card on Safari
Kenya Time Zone and Jet Lag Tips
Internet and Phone Signal in the Bush
What Happens If You Get Sick During a Safari
Kenya Safari FAQs: Everything First-Timers Ask
Is It Ethical to Go on Safari? Common Concerns Answered