Kenya
The ‘rarest cat in the world’ is surprisingly social
A rare black leopard is reviving ancient mythology in the Kenyan wilderness.
- by Catherine Marshall
It’s an (expensive) bucket-list item. Here’s how to do it on a budget
Good safaris are never cheap, but choose wisely and it’s possible to have an incredible experience without breaking the bank.
- by Graham Boynton
They’ve got the look: The world’s most beautiful countries named
Turquoise sea lapping on white shores, spectacular mountain peaks or finely presented food - our writers weigh in on what makes a country truly beautiful.
- by Brian Johnston, Ben Groundwater, Ute Junker, Catherine Marshall, Julie Miller, Michael Gebicki and Nina Karnikowski
Follow the elephant-proof fence
There is no greater way to explore Mount Kenya, with its cloud forests, peaks and glaciers, than on a horse perfectly suited to the task.
- by Julie Miller
Walking with wildlife in Kenya is the ultimate adventure
This 160-kilometre guided walk through the habitats of African wildlife offers a heady mix of adrenaline, awe-inspiring beauty, physical exertion and luxurious touches.
- by Julie Miller
Seeing the wildebeest migration in Masai Mara, Kenya: One of the world's greatest spectacles is amazing and deadly
The annual 700-kilometre circular journey of around a million wildebeests and a quarter of a million zebras through the Serengeti to the Masai Mara is one of the Earth's most incredible spectacles.
- by James Woodford
Lamu Island, Kenya: Peak hour in Kenya's oldest and best-preserved Swahili town
Peak hour unravels on the hectic waterfront as it has for 700 years. Donkeys and dhows: it's been this way since the 14th century.
- by Julie Miller
An all-female led tour across Kenya learning about female empowerment
Women's empowerment in traditional Maasai society is gaining momentum.
- by Isobel King
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya tours: Wildlife encounters that are hard to beat
A giraffe sighting on the main road from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? That is unexpected.
- by Keith Austin
Wild things to do in Kenya's Masai Mara
The Maasai's deep connection to Kenya's wild savannah brings a unique quality to a four-day safari.
- by Nina Karnikowski