Tag: Kenya
Glamping – The Ultimate Guide to Glamorous Camping in Kenya
“Glamping” or rather, glamorous camping resorts are sprouting up rapidly, with the makeup of extremely spacious luxury tents that come with a personal chef and butler to boot. Nothing basic about that! Travelers keen to get off the beaten path are best suited for this new form of travel and Kenya has not been left … read more
Accessorize in Style and Luxury with Kintu
Kintu New York handbags are designed in New York, co-developed with global artisans, and made in Italy. Launched in 2015, the brand’s core value is rooted in the founder, Sarah’s belief in generational conservation of artistry and craftsmanship. The Kintu New York brand appeals to the dynamic, busy, urban woman who values quality and self-expression. … read more
Bush Christmas: Why Kivuli Camp Should Be Your Plan This Festive Season
Isn’t this year flying by fast? We certainly think so, and with half the year already gone it’s time to start thinking about your Christmas travel plans. Choosing a place can be tricky, not to mention bookings get hectic as the season approaches – the earlier you are, the better. If you’ve had a rough year … read more
The Africa You Don’t Know: Quaint and Beautiful Travel Spots
tea highlands Shire Highlands, Malawi For tree-lovers, Shire Highlands is the right place to be because it is full of vegetation. It’s at a high altitude and is very peaceful and silent, with only a few animals – insects, birds and a lot of butterflies. The area is humid and rainy, and its green surroundings … read more
Lions Return Home to South Africa While Kenyan Ivory Is Torched
This past Saturday in Nairobi National Park, President Uhuru Kenyatta, heir to one of Kenya’s largest fortunes, threw a torch into a bundle of very expensive ivory tusks. Despite rain that pounded Nairobi and caused severe flooding that took at least 10 lives, the damp ivory quickly caught fire. The ivory, 105 tons of elephants tusk … read more
6 Amazing Spas and Retreats Across Africa
Travelling may be fun, but it can get tiring if you don’t take the time to relax. A spa day is a great way to combine relaxation and new experiences. Here are some of the best and most renown spas and retreats to visit across the continent: Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat While … read more
Top 25 Hotels in Africa
Whether you’re looking to relax or go on an adventure, you can always find accommodation that suits your needs. We’ve compiled the 25 best hotels across the continent: BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL This flamingo-pink hotel at the foot of Table Mountain is on a garden estate. The elegant property comprises five main wings, and … read more
Travel in Style and Artisanship with BUYU
BUYU was founded with a belief that travel embodies multiple characters taken from each location and purpose. Their line of travel bags inspire entrepreneurship, empowerment, and artisanship. The nature of the synthetic mass produced luggage industry has striped the traveller of any unique variant identity, and this is where BUYU comes to the rescue. They started … read more
Lupita Nyong’o’s Stylist Micaela Erlanger Shares Glimpses of Trip to Kenya
Last week, stylist Micaela Erlanger hopped on a plane to Kenya with friend and Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o. The reason for the trip? The actress was announced as a global ambassador to WildAid, advocating on behalf of elephants and for putting a stop to the practice of poaching. Erlanger documented the beautiful moments of … read more
Top 10 Budget Airlines Serving African Skies
Travelling across Africa’s huge distances can be expensive, and until recently, domestic travels meant making a detour connecting flight through Europe. That’s finally changing, thanks to the low-cost airlines taking off across the region, serving routes that cater to the continent’s growing middle class. This project has not always been this easy to kick-start. Seemingly … read more
Chale Island Kenya: The Perfect Winter Escape
For most of us south of the equator, winter is coming! The grey skies and cold mornings are upon us, which means its time for a vacation! Sun, beach and sea are exactly what the doctor ordered for the impending winter blues. Chale Island, Kenya is the perfect winter escape. A private island in the … read more
Food Travels with Kobi Kenzo – Workshop in Dallas
Kobi Kenzo, the advocate for organic and healthy living in Texas, has hosted her very own organic foods event in Dallas earlier this month. The workshop, in partnership with Circle Seven Five, Eat Organic DFW and Wholefoods, saw Kobi host two back to back classes on the importance of healthy eating. Healthy snacking was a main theme during her … read more
Clearing Misconceptions: Travelling In Light of Troubled Africa
The damage to the African continent’s economy, and more specifically to its tourism economy, has been severe. In light of the terror attacks in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, the Islamist group al-Shabaab killing 148 people at a university in northern Kenya, and not to mention the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, tourism is now suffering … read more
The Cradle of Mankind Beckons: Lake Turkana Cultural Festival 2015
This could be your view at the end of May. This is Lake Turkana, also known as the Jade Sea, and is one of Kenya’s gems in the North of the country. The lake’s shores will be playing host to the Lake Turkana Cultural Festival, being held between the 29th – 31st of May this year. … read more
4 African Instagram Feeds Guaranteed to Fuel Your Wanderlust
Wanderlust (n.): the irresistibly strong desire to travel or wander. This feeling is in all of us, whether we dream of travelling one day, or are already expert travellers. And what a better place to travel to than the African continent? One piece of land, infinite portions of diversity. Wherever you are in the world, fear … read more
Easter Specials: Lamu and Watamu Await You
The Easter weekend is just around the corner and we don’t want our readers to miss out on any amazing holiday deals. Between now and Easter we will be posting several articles highlighting the best beach, safari and out of town Easter deals in Kenya and around the region. Don’t miss out! This week we … read more
Africa’s 6 Most Unusual Eateries
A good place to eat is usually synonymous to a great destination. Food lovers are capable of travelling across the globe for a good dish, splendid view, and unique experience. But dining with sharks? Or underground? This is definitely for those looking for a truly unique and out-of-the-ordinary experience. We’ve selected the top 6 most … read more
South African Booking Site TRAVELSTART Acquires Social Startup SATISFLY
South African flight booking site Travelstart has announced its acquisition of Hong Kong-based social intelligence company Satisfly. Satisfly, which uses social accounts to provide companies with insights into their customers’ habits and choices, has previously worked with Iberia and AirBaltic. Travelstart plans to use this technology to implement social log-ins in order to discover how customers interact with the site across … read more
The Flight Deal – $850 Roundtrip Los Angeles to Nairobi, Kenya
British Airways is offering special flight deal to Nairobi for $850, all taxes included. Sample Travel Date: February 9th – 16th Fare Availability Valid for travel on the outbound until March 31st or October 26th – December 6th. Availability limited. Must purchase at least 7 days in advance of departure Please note that while this fare … read more
Destination Devarana Spa
A natural and organic getaway far from the noise and pollution of the city is necessary for all. Devarana Spa, Kenya offers this opportunity to all who need to decompress and reconnect with nature. Located in numerous countries including Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, India, and China, this destination is now available to Kenyans as well. The spa … read more