When I last visited Ol Pejeta 12 months ago, its plains were green and its rivers were swollen. The …
A Brackenhurst Lunch in the Tea Country
They call it Kenya’s Eco Conferences Centre. Having heard so many good things about this place in the bracing …
Nai Nami: A Memorable Tour of Downtown Nairobi
‘See the entrance to that building over there? That’s where I spent my first night on the streets. I …
Camping Wild in the Aberdares
We followed a dusty two-track in the forested salient of the Aberdares. Thick patches of striking purple Vernonia shrubs …
Fun and Food at the Tamarind Tree Hotel
Gavin’s name might well ring a bell for those of you who have been reading this column for many …
Camping with Pigs and Hyenas at Sanctuary Farm
I zipped open my tent and was greeted by a most peculiar scene. Beyond the rickety bamboo fence that …
Getting to Know the New Village Market
Last week’s article featured the immensely fun Maji Magic Aqua Park at Karen’s Waterfront Mall. I thoroughly enjoyed sliding …
Making a Splash: The New Maji Magic Aqua Park
You may be familiar with the popular game show Total Wipeout, which is often aired on DSTV. The premise …
On Foot With Elephants in El Karama
The shrill cry of a buff-crested bustard jolts me out of a deep sleep. It rises to a crescendo, …
Yoga Training and Sight-Seeing in Israel
I am a yoga practitioner and a yoga teacher, so an announcement about a training in the Arava desert …
