Nairobi as Kenya’s capital city is a hub of heaving cars and busses, khaki-clad tourists and cool fashionista locals proudly embracing the infectious energy of
An oasis of luxury set against the foothills of Mount Kenya, Segera Retreat is home to conservation, community and culture. Its thatched villas, eccentric towers
Kenya is synonymous with safaris and as an African destination conjures up images of open plains rich with migrating wildebeest, relaxed game and scatterings of
Global interest in eco-tourism has increased dramatically as people start to drift towards greener consumption. The hospitality industry has had to adapt to meet these
If you are looking for a holiday with a difference, one that combines eco-consciousness with sweeping beach sunsets and once in a lifetime wildlife encounters, then
As South Africans we know all too well how much money goes into an international trip. Beyond the cost of long-haul flights, we need to
As we know, many of today’s travellers are not content to spend their holidays simply lounging on beaches or sipping cocktails by a pool. The
Safari. – Planning a Big Five safari? One of the main reasons why people travel to Africa is to see the Big Five – the
My 2015 travel year in review, taking me to the things that matter. With special thanks to the wonderful people I’ve worked with, opportunities
I joined Cathy Retief-Neil on her ‘Passport to the World’ show on Radio Helderberg 93.6fm to talk about my visit to Kenya in August, working
It is no secret that I advocate for African travel and do much to encourage that this vibrant, diverse and rather magical continent be explored
Kenya. – I told Travelstart about my time in Kenya, including a collection of useful tips about how to get there, travelling around and which
Kenya. – While staying at the Olare Mara Kempinski in Kenya’s Masai Mara, I took a walk on the green plains. Together with my
I’ve had the great privilege of visiting The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi a couple of times. Here incredible work is being done
Kenya. – The Arabuko-Sekoko Coastal Forest is the largest single block of indigenous coastal forest remaining in East Africa and it is found bordering Watamu. At
My week with the Local Ocean Trust: Watamu Turtle Watch allowed me to fulfil a long time dream of working with turtles. Emotional and inspiring, it
Nairobi as Kenya’s capital city is a hub of heaving cars and busses, khaki-clad tourists and cool fashionista locals proudly embracing the infectious energy of the country’s largest gateway city. A place that allows you
An oasis of luxury set against the foothills of Mount Kenya, Segera Retreat is home to conservation, community and culture. Its thatched villas, eccentric towers and living cactus boma are set within a garden rich
Kenya is synonymous with safaris and as an African destination conjures up images of open plains rich with migrating wildebeest, relaxed game and scatterings of acacia trees than this East African country. Actually, the term
Global interest in eco-tourism has increased dramatically as people start to drift towards greener consumption. The hospitality industry has had to adapt to meet these demands, willing to pay more for sustainable travel and have
If you are looking for a holiday with a difference, one that combines eco-consciousness with sweeping beach sunsets and once in a lifetime wildlife encounters, then Kenya should be on your list. My adventures in Kenya,
As South Africans we know all too well how much money goes into an international trip. Beyond the cost of long-haul flights, we need to convert our hard-earned Rands into foreign currency and often end
As we know, many of today’s travellers are not content to spend their holidays simply lounging on beaches or sipping cocktails by a pool. The rise of eco-tourism sees holiday deals become available to ensure
Safari. – Planning a Big Five safari? One of the main reasons why people travel to Africa is to see the Big Five – the African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard and the
My 2015 travel year in review, taking me to the things that matter. With special thanks to the wonderful people I’ve worked with, opportunities enjoyed, destinations uncovered and partnerships formed. Nature, the ocean, animals,
I joined Cathy Retief-Neil on her ‘Passport to the World’ show on Radio Helderberg 93.6fm to talk about my visit to Kenya in August, working with the Local Ocean Trust: Watamu Turtle Watch and learning
It is no secret that I advocate for African travel and do much to encourage that this vibrant, diverse and rather magical continent be explored and discovered … There’s something about the soulfulness that makes
Kenya. – I told Travelstart about my time in Kenya, including a collection of useful tips about how to get there, travelling around and which areas to focus on. ‘If you are looking for a
Kenya. – While staying at the Olare Mara Kempinski in Kenya’s Masai Mara, I took a walk on the green plains. Together with my guide David Lomali and Masai Tourist Police member Mwele, we
I’ve had the great privilege of visiting The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi a couple of times. Here incredible work is being done in rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants and rhinos. There are
Kenya. – The Arabuko-Sekoko Coastal Forest is the largest single block of indigenous coastal forest remaining in East Africa and it is found bordering Watamu. At 420 km2 it is managed by Kenya Forest Service. We
My week with the Local Ocean Trust: Watamu Turtle Watch allowed me to fulfil a long time dream of working with turtles. Emotional and inspiring, it was an experience that filled me with hope, yet at
