Kenya is the home of the original safari and the cradle of humanity.
The country is home to unique landforms, a myriad of blending cultures, and a long and rich history.
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Legendary Treetops Hotel – A Princess’s Turning Point
Bird_watching, Conservation, Excursion, Nairobi Area, Wildlife Safari
Legendary Treetops Hotel – A Princess’s Turning Point
The visitor’s book at Treetops Hotel, Nyeri On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth’s life changed forever. Together with her husband Prince Philip, they were staying in Treetops, a game-viewing lodge […]
Fundi Chuma! Why the Hamerkop is known as the Flying Architect
Bird_watching, Conservation, Excursion, Nairobi Area, Wildlife Safari
Fundi Chuma! Why the Hamerkop is known as the Flying Architect
Along the shores of Kenya’s rivers and lakes, the Hamerkop rakes the muddy banks with its short, heavy bill, searching for frogs and fish. Occasionally, It also employs other tactics […]
The Divination of the Turkana
Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Samburu
The Divination of the Turkana
The resonant thumping song of the Long-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus climacurus) through the dry air is a sound of blessing. The hot undulating desert landscape of sand-coloured sedimentary rocks are bare […]
Beads of Tradition
Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Samburu
Beads of Tradition
Northern Kenya is a wild frontier country inhabited by some of the toughest and most interesting people in Africa. Spartanish, tall and regal, these nomads belong to a mythical race […]
Facing Mt. Kenya: A Tour of Kenyatta House, Maralal
Facing Mt. Kenya: A Tour of Kenyatta House, Maralal
The road trip from Nairobi to Maralal is an unforgettable drive through the Great Rift Valley and the Aberdare Ranges. The 348 km scenic drive to the small hillside market […]
About Samburu
Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Samburu
About Samburu
Driving up north from Nairobi, that familiar feeling of excitement slowly grows and as the roads wind down towards the dusty, desert heat of Samburu, city life is now a […]
Misadventure at Lake Naivasha
Bird_watching, Conservation, Holiday, Naivasha
Misadventure at Lake Naivasha
There’re some experiences we try to gloss over when reviewing our travels. Not that they’re embarrassing, but probably coz of the mental stress they induce once recalled. Just the other […]
Experience Tanzania: Your Ultimate Adventure Holiday
Conservation, Extreme, Game drive, Holiday, Wildlife Safari
Experience Tanzania: Your Ultimate Adventure Holiday
While on safari, every game drive is a trip into the unexpected.., a chance to encounter nature at its most raw. No wonder that for many, a trip to Kenya […]
#Tuesday_trivia: How Much Do You Actually Know About Kenya’s Cusine? Find out!
#Tuesday_trivia: How Much Do You Actually Know About Kenya’s Cusine? Find out!
Has the idea of food tourism ever came to mind? Well, Kenya is the place to be. Kenyan dishes are among the best you will ever devour. Ask any Kenyan […]
Wildlife Photography Tips: Shooting Wildlife on a Cloudy Day
Bird_watching, Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Wildlife Safari
Wildlife Photography Tips: Shooting Wildlife on a Cloudy Day
The sunrays peaking through the thick rain forest vegetation offer little warmth to the morning chill of the Aberdares. Raising the jacket zipper a little BIT, I scan the horizon […]
Step-by-Step Guide to a Sustainable Kenya Holiday
Conservation, History, Holiday
Step-by-Step Guide to a Sustainable Kenya Holiday
The excitement of the annual Wildebeest migration after months of dreaming and planning for it has you briskly passing through Kenya’s frenetic capital for the ultimate destination. Maasai Mara. Of […]
#Tuesday_trivia: How Well Do You Know Kenya? Find out!
#Tuesday_trivia: How Well Do You Know Kenya? Find out!
Kenya is the home of the original safari and the cradle of humanity. The country is home to unique landforms, a myriad of blending cultures, and a long and rich […]
Post COVID-19 Tourism Facing Threats from Species Decline
Conservation, History, Holiday
Post COVID-19 Tourism Facing Threats from Species Decline
African Savanna Elephant | Status: Endangered | Threats: Poaching, climate change In 2019, researchers uncovered the fossils of a giant lion, which they named Simbakubwa kutokaafrika. It lived in what […]
New eBird Checklist, Global Big Day 2021
Bird_watching, Conservation, Excursion, History, Nairobi Area
New eBird Checklist, Global Big Day 2021
There was a slight breeze at 8 in the morning when I got out my DSLR to take part in this year’s Global Big Day. The air was unusually loud […]
It’s Earth Day 2021
Conservation, History, Holiday
It’s Earth Day 2021
In the midst of a global pandemic, this year’s Earth Day reminds us of our collective responsibility to the environment and to our planet. And while climate change continues to […]
Book of The Month: Theodore Roosevelt’s African Game Trails
Conservation, Excursion, Game drive, History, Holiday, Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Samburu, Wildlife Safari
Book of The Month: Theodore Roosevelt’s African Game Trails
It was a wild sight; the ring of spearmen, intent, silent, bent on blood, and in the centre, the great man-killing beast, his thunderous wrath growing ever more dangerous. At […]
Join Us in Marking Earth Hour 2021
Join Us in Marking Earth Hour 2021
This Saturday the whole world will go dark at 8:30 p.m. local time. The darkness is part of a worldwide movement known as Earth Hour that has been steadily picking […]
Essential Destination: Shaba National Reserve
Essential Destination: Shaba National Reserve
Apart from receiving far fewer visitors than its better-known neighbours (Samburu and Buffalo Springs), Shaba National Reserve offers broad landscapes, the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River, lovely Doum palms and picturesque […]
Check Out These March Adventure Travel Must-haves
Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Nairobi Area, Valentine’s Day, Wildlife Safari
Check Out These March Adventure Travel Must-haves
March marks the beginning of Kenya’s tourism low season (which lasts up until May) and the start of the long rains. This means fewer vehicles in parks and reserves and […]
Reflections on Wildlife Survival and Sustainable Tourism
Reflections on Wildlife Survival and Sustainable Tourism
Today marks World Wildlife Day, and as the global economy slowly opens up following the unveiling of various COVID-19 vaccines, the travel industry is also preparing for a revamp in […]
Where To Go in Kenya this Valentines
Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Valentine’s Day, Wildlife Safari
Where To Go in Kenya this Valentines
Chocolates. Flowers. Love. Breath-taking sceneries, luxurious rooms, and tranquil environments to put you and your beau in the right mood… Yes!, the season is upon us and very few things […]
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Those Who Love to Travel
Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Nairobi Area, Valentine’s Day, Wildlife Safari
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Those Who Love to Travel
Valentine’s Day is the most ideal opportunity for creating unforgettable memories with the person you love the most. There is no shortage of places in Kenya for the perfect getaway […]
Book Your Safari Online
Bird_watching, Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Wildlife Safari
Book Your Safari Online
Amazingly unbelievable!” were the first words she used to describe their family December trip to Tsavo West National park. “Every day we were on holiday was such an adventure, simply […]
5 Exciting Adventures in Kenya This January
Bird_watching, Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Wildlife Safari
5 Exciting Adventures in Kenya This January
January is usually considered the time for a more private safari. For some, the holiday excitement has worn off. For others who’re still on holiday, it’s the ideal time to […]
Happy New Year 2021
Happy New Year 2021
Best Wishes for 2021 from Safari Sense Dear friends and partners, 2020 is coming to an end, a year marked by unprecedented hardships, challenges and sacrifices. This year has been […]
Wildlife Photography Tips: Tracking Techniques
Bird_watching, Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Wildlife Safari
Wildlife Photography Tips: Tracking Techniques
One of the most critical skills to learn in wildlife photography is the ability to handle the camera without thinking about it. The more time you spend wondering which control […]
Why Amboseli Is a Good Idea This Month
Bird_watching, Excursion, Game drive, Holiday, Wildlife Safari
Why Amboseli Is a Good Idea This Month
Crouched low, ears flattened and tail swishing softly from side to side, the spotted cat looked up from the shadow of the termite hill, its golden eyes glinting in the […]
6 Cultural Values (To Know When Travelling in Kenya)
6 Cultural Values (To Know When Travelling in Kenya)
Kenya is a crossroad where peoples and cultures from Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia have been meeting for hundreds of years. As a result we’re enriched with cultural […]
Planning for your holiday? We got you covered!
Game drive, Holiday, Mombasa, Wildlife Safari
Planning for your holiday? We got you covered!
If you’re dreaming of an exciting safari holiday this year, Safari Sense has the best offers to make your adventures come true. Now is the perfect chance to plan for […]
Need To Know: Practical Tips For a Safe Safari
Extreme, Game drive, Wildlife Safari
Need To Know: Practical Tips For a Safe Safari
First time visitors to Kenya are usually amazed at the natural flow of life while on their safari at any one of our beautiful parks, their first game drive loaded […]
Lost Notes: The Slave Trade at the East African Coast
Lost Notes: The Slave Trade at the East African Coast
Hot dry monsoon winds catch the boat’s sail as our captain’s gaze across the Indian Ocean turns glossy. The ocean simmers and ripples in bright orange as it reflects the […]
Travel Tips: Any Time Game Drive at Nairobi National Park
Bird_watching, City Tour, Game drive, Nairobi Area, Wildlife Safari
Travel Tips: Any Time Game Drive at Nairobi National Park
The Nairobi National Park has always been reserved a page or two in our travel diaries here at Safari Sense. Over the years, we’ve had varied experiences in this unforgettable […]
Off The Beaten Path: Caving and Off-roading – Gatune Hills
City Tour, Excursion, Extreme, Nairobi Area
Off The Beaten Path: Caving and Off-roading – Gatune Hills
Its always the dream of any 4×4 car owner to test the limits of their machines in harsh and extreme terrains. Most 4×4 fans never get a chance to experience […]
Birdnificent©: Backyard Birding – Nairobi (COVID-19 Edition)
Birdnificent©: Backyard Birding – Nairobi (COVID-19 Edition)
What’s the difference between bird-watching and birding you may ask? Well before I answer that, did you know that Nairobi boasts of over 400 bird species at any given season […]
Essential Destination: Amboseli
Essential Destination: Amboseli
The snows of Kilimanjaro, white and crystalline, form a majestic backdrop to one of Kenya’s most spectacular displays of wildlife – lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo and hosts of […]
Ahoy Matey! The Thrills of Big Game Fishing – Kenya
Excursion, Fishing, Mombasa, Wildlife Safari
Ahoy Matey! The Thrills of Big Game Fishing – Kenya
Watamu. The small dhow bounces on the waves during the early morning one-minute ride to the fishing boat, its sails full of wind; the sailor deftly adjusting the ropes. The […]
Birdnificent©: Mombasa
Bird_watching, Excursion, Mombasa
Birdnificent©: Mombasa
When? All year round Experience the less well-known habitats of coastal birds between the vast Tsavo East & West National Parks, and the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and Mida Creek in Malindi. […]
Birdnificent©: Ngong Forest
Bird_watching, City Tour, Excursion, Hiking, Nairobi Area, Wildlife Safari
Birdnificent©: Ngong Forest
When? All year round Just 10 km from the Kenyan capital, adjacent to Nairobi Racecourse, Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary – the isolated remnant of a once vast upland forest elsewhere […]
Hiking Up Kirinyaga! [Jan – Feb]
Bird_watching, Camping, Extreme, Hiking, Mountain_climbing, Wildlife Safari
Hiking Up Kirinyaga! [Jan – Feb]
Mount Kenya, with its snow‑capped peaks 5,199 m. high, is Kenya’s highest mountain and certainly one of the most beautiful mountains anywhere. Its slopes are covered with rich deciduous and […]
Discover Nairobi: Full Day City Tour
City Tour, Excursion, Game drive
Discover Nairobi: Full Day City Tour
The attraction of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, lies in its unpredictable pace and enchanting contrasts, which are often missed in favor of safari game trips. However, to overlook ‘the green city in the […]
Off the Beaten Path: Camping at Thomson’s Falls [Sep – Dec]
Bird_watching, Camping, Excursion, Game drive, Hiking, Wildlife Safari
Off the Beaten Path: Camping at Thomson’s Falls [Sep – Dec]
Camping, birding, nature trails… Thomson’s Falls, named after Joseph Thomson, a Scottish geologist and naturalist who was the first European to see the falls in 1883, is a 73-meter sheer […]
Birdnificent©: Manguo Pond, Limuru
Bird_watching, City Tour, Excursion, Hiking, Wildlife Safari
Birdnificent©: Manguo Pond, Limuru
When? September – June A shallow, seasonal basin close to a major intersection, Manguo Pond can be viewed from roads on two sides. The water level fluctuates, but there is […]
Experience Mombasa: Exclusive City Excursion
Experience Mombasa: Exclusive City Excursion
The largest port on the East African coast, Mombasa, although a busy modern city, still retains its low-rise character, particularly between the massive Portuguese-built Fort Jesus and the old dhow […]
Off the Beaten Path: Bird Watching, Hiking in Naivasha [Mar – May]
Camping, Excursion, Fishing, Game drive, Hiking, Naivasha, Rock climbing
Off the Beaten Path: Bird Watching, Hiking in Naivasha [Mar – May]
Bird Watching, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Fishing – Camp Carnelley’s What To Do… Explore… Look Out For.. Accommodation… What To Do… Activities include nature walks and boat trips to the lake. […]
Dive In! [Jan – Mar]
Dive In! [Jan – Mar]
The coastline south of Mombasa is a tropical Eden of palm fringed white sand beaches, where the waters of the Indian Ocean meet coral reefs. The protective reefs have created […]
Essential Destination: Naivasha
Excursion, Game drive, Naivasha, Wildlife Safari
Essential Destination: Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is home to resident hippos, and at times, the largest water fowl population in Kenya, and is the ideal safari destination for birdwatchers. The waters of Lake Naivasha […]
Off the Beaten Path: Game Drives & Sundowners at the banks of Ewaso Nyiro [Jun – Oct]
Bird_watching, Game drive, Wildlife Safari
Off the Beaten Path: Game Drives & Sundowners at the banks of Ewaso Nyiro [Jun – Oct]
Game Drives, Game Walks, Bird Walks, Picnics, Sundowners – El Karama El Karama looks out on a saltlick at the banks of Ewaso Nyiro that attracts plenty of game. Its […]
Birdnificent©: Nairobi Arboretum
Bird_watching, Camping, Excursion, Game drive, Hiking, Wildlife Safari
Birdnificent©: Nairobi Arboretum
When? All year round A 40-ha expanse of attractive open parkland and woodland within 2 km of the City Centre, the Nairobi Arboretum (founded in 1907) offers a tranquil setting […]
Birdnificent©: Nairobi National Park
Bird_watching, City Tour, Excursion, Game drive, Nairobi Area, Wildlife Safari
Birdnificent©: Nairobi National Park
When? October – April Unique in being located alongside a major city, the 120-km² Nairobi National Park encompasses a wealth of contrasting habitats, ranging from open grassland and lightly wooded […]
Off the Beaten Path: Rafting, Bungee Jumping – River Tana Grade 5 Rapids [Jan – Mar]
Excursion, Extreme, Nairobi Area
Off the Beaten Path: Rafting, Bungee Jumping – River Tana Grade 5 Rapids [Jan – Mar]
Rafting, bungee jumping, birding – Rapids Camp Sagana River Tana’s Grade 5 rapids not only give the camp its name, but also provide opportunity for adrenaline-filled kayaking, diving from a […]
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