Kenya

Whilst Kenya is only three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and only eight hours flying time, it is a million miles away from the UK in most other respects. Few other countries are able to offer the sheer diversity of habitats which range from the baking hot desert terrains found around Lake Turkana in the north, to the permanent snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya and its alpine meadows on the lower slopes, the savannah grassland, equatorial forests, coral reef, tropical beaches, extinct volcanoes – the list is endless. It is, not surprisingly, a wildlife enthusiast’s dream. However, Kenya is not just about National Parks – it is also a country with a wealth of culture. There are 42 different cultures including the Masai and the Samburu as well countless languages and dialects and one of the most richly diverse social tapestries on earth.

A King is Born – Safaris in Kenya

25th July 2013
by Lisa Mason

The safari was born in Kenya, the Swahili word for journey. Few other countries are able to offer the diversity that Kenya presents its visitors. Ranging from the snow capped mountains of Mount Kenya in the south to the dry desert surrounding Lake Turkana, the coral reefs and tropical beaches on the coast to the […]

The Perfect Kenyan Honeymoon

9th February 2012
by Lizzie Jones

Recently I was lucky enough to travel over to Kenya for a tour of some of the conservancies and camps bordering the Mara. Within the same trip I headed down to the Chyulu Hills and then across to the stunning Kenyan coast.  This extensive tour made me aware that Kenya is a destination in itself, […]

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