Kenya Holidays: Travel Articles

Meeting Expectations: See Your Vision Of The Wildebeest Migration.

February 2011

"Massed herds, river crossings, birthing ... the wildebeest migration is an ever-changing affair. Dominic Chadbon advises would-be migration-watchers to ensure they're in the right place at the right time for what they want to experience."

By Dominic Chadbon

Read Dominic's article: Meeting Expectations: See Your Vision Of The Wildebeest Migration.

Max The Migration: Book Now For The Serengeti/Masai Mara.

January 2011

"Thinking about seeing the Wildebeest Migration for the June - August holidays? It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience; Dominic Chadbon urges you to maximise your investment and time your booking to perfection."

By Dominic Chadbon

Read Dominic's article: Max The Migration: Book Now For The Serengeti/Masai Mara.

East Africa Trip Of A Lifetime.

December 2010

"Sandra Mallinson chats to Go2Africa safari expert Lauren Johansson about her recent trip to Mnemba Island, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and the Masai Mara."

By Sandra Mallinson

Read Sandra's article: East Africa Trip Of A Lifetime

The Porini Conservancies: Welcoming Home The Maasai

December 2010

"Kenya's Porini Camps are leading the way in sustainable tourism; not only do they employ Maasai from the local communities & contribute to conservation, they're helping displaced Maasai get title deeds to their historical land."

By Kimberley O'Sullivan

Read Kimberley's article: The Porini Conservancies: Welcoming Home The Maasai

Discovering A First Timer's Kenya: From the Mara to Mombasa

January 2010

"When Africa Safari Expert Emma Harrop landed in Nairobi on a recent East Africa trip, she never realised just how vast and diverse Kenya really was. Check out her tips for a first time visit to Kenya, from the Mara to Mombasa."

By Kimberley O'Sullivan

Read Kimberley's article: Discovering A First Timer's Kenya: From the Mara to Mombasa

Zanzibar And Lamu: Diving, Donkeys And Dhows

July 2009

"Sandra Mallinson chats to three Go2Africans about their recent travels to the East African islands of Zanzibar and Lamu."

By Sandra Mallinson

Read Sandy's article: Zanzibar And Lamu: Diving, Donkeys And Dhows

Great Migration Q&A

April 2008

Arguably the most dramatic wildlife spectacle in Africa - the Great Wildebeest Migration of East Africa is also one of the most misunderstood. Leigh Kemp examines some of the questions asked about the migration ....

By Leigh Kemp

For more on the migration click here

How the migration works

March 2008

The confusion that is the great migration is that nature continually throws curveballs at our knowledge of how things work. What we deem the way natural things should happen is often very different in reality .... and the great migration is no exception.

By Leigh Kemp

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Kenya's special Samburu Reserve

Maybe it's the idea of a life-giving artery flowing through a seemingly barren environment, or merely the variety and uniqueness of the wildlife, but Samburu National Reserve is special.

December 2007

By Leigh Kemp

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Exploring Kenya's Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is the postcard park of Africa, framed by Mount Kilimanjaro, but all is not as it seems in the iconic image ......

November 2007

By Leigh Kemp

Exploring Kenya's Amboseli National Park

Restaurants of Nairobi

Nairobi is used as a start or end point for East African safaris, and nothing else, which is unfortunate for the city has much to offer including fine restaurants ....

December 2007

By Leigh Kemp

Restaurants of Nairobi

Meat galore at the Carnivore

Voted by Restaurant Magazine as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world a few years ago, the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi still lives up to its reputation as a carnivorous orgy ....

December 2007

By Leigh Kemp

For more on the Carnivore read

Treasured times at Trout Tree Restaurant

In the shadow of Mount Kenya is a place that you may never want to leave once you have experienced it ...

December 2007

By Leigh Kemp

Read more about Trout Tree Restaurant

Flamingoes and big game

Lake Nakuru is renowned for its flamingoes, but there is a lot more to the park than birds - it is one of Kenya's most productive big game areas.

December 2007

By Leigh Kemp

Flamingoes and big game

Notes from the Masai Mara

November 2007

The Masai Mara National Reserve is a place of big game, and as enticing as this is, there is another side to the reserve. It is a place where you can experience echoes of ancient Africa where man and earth lived in harmony.

By Leigh Kemp

For more on this read

Maasai - Into the Future

December 2007

The Maasai people are as important to a Kenya holiday safari as the landscapes and wildlife. As one of Africa's most recognisable cultures the Maasai have managed to stay close to their traditions despite pressure from Westernisation ....

By Leigh Kemp

For more read:Maasai - Into the Future

Where to Safari: Kenya or Tanzania

November 2007

Kenya and Tanzania are the countries most associate with a safari to Africa - but how do these two compare to each other when choosing a safari holiday ....

By Leigh Kemp

Read more here

East vs Southern Africa

October 2007

'Where is the best place to experience the ultimate safari?'. East or Southern Africa? My answer is the same as it was ten years ago ...

By Leigh Kemp

For the full debate read here

East Africa Trip Report

December 2007

Go2Africa's Lauren Johansson was sent to East Africa in December 2007, visiting Kenya and Tanzania. She stayed at some great places, and had some very exciting experiences. Read Lauren's trip report to find out more about her time spent in Kenya.

By Lauren Johansson

Read Lauren's trip report.

Kenya Safari

A safari in Kenya is the lifelong dream of many potential travellers to Africa, and it does not disappoint. With its wide open plains, mountains, varying eco-systems, wildlife and cultural diversity Kenya is all that it boasts to be. Alison spent a few days jet-setting around the country to experience the highlights.

By Alison Westwood

Read the full article: Kenya Safari

The top 5 experiences in Kenya and Tanzania

East Africa is where the name 'Safari' was born and is on the list of most people's ideals of an African holiday. Kenya and Tanzania boast some of the most iconic attractions in Africa including the Great Wildebeest Migration and more. Sandra has selected her five top experiences from these two countries.

By Sandra Mallinson

Read the full article: The top 5 experiences in Kenya and Tanzania

Kenya's Great Parks

Kenya is the essence of an African Safari, providing the safari traveller with a wide range of destinations and experiences. The parks and reserves of Kenya teem with wildlife throughout much of the year and coupled with amazing scenery provide a great safari destination.

By Leigh Kemp

Read all about Kenya's Great Parks

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