Weekend Escapes

Much like gorilla trekking in Rwanda, tracking black rhinos on foot in Sera Conservancy should be on everyone’s bucketlist, writes Wendy Watta. Photos by Brian Siambi The ranger comes to…

On our most recent trip to Kilifi, we stayed at Silver Palm Spa and Resort, a grand beachfront property that’s barely a year old. Perched on a small cliff overlooking…

Lake Naivasha’s often overlooked smaller sister, Lake Oloiden, is a volcanic crater lake whose name means ‘salty’ in the Maa language. One of the most intriguing things about this lake…

What are you up to this Madaraka Day? If you’re still thinking up plans on how to spend your long weekend, Chui Lodge & Kiangazi House have an offer you…

Three hours’ drive from Nairobi is hilly Nyeri, often overlooked in favour of Nanyuki. But it’s a refreshingly cool and pretty base for the Aberdares and Solio ranch, and boasts…

If you’re stuck in Nairobi this festive season, you might think there’s not much to do in or around the city. But there is! Whether it’s a gallop through the…

Just under three hours’ drive from Nairobi, the town of Nanyuki feels like it’s on the brink of taking off. Popular for its proximity to Mt Kenya, and a gateway…

The road to the border town of Namanga is a worthy stop-off in its own right, with a selection of unusual and quirky holiday stays in and around Kajiado. All…

The thing about Champagne Ridge is that you don’t come here to actually do anything. It’s all about taking in the glorious views with a sundowner, and relaxing with friends…

Kenya is justly famous for safari but don’t let that blind you to the fact that there’s much more to do in this land of contrasts. Test your nerve with…