Wilderness camping in Kenya There’s no better way to immerse yourself in the wild than under canvas, surrounded by animals, with no humans around.
Lake Natron: The famed waterhole that turns animals into stone At a distance, we could also see a huge number of flamingoes which we later came to find out are known as the “Lesser Flamingoes”
John Fox: A fantasy drive to the Blue Post Hotel I was prompted to take a drive to the Blue Post myself – and my fantasy was I had the ghost of Elspeth Huxley for company.
My first Fine Dining Experience at Serena Hotel This is where I was to have my very first fine dining experience in one of their three restaurants known as the Madhari Fine Dining Restaurant.
You can take a dip at the hot water spring at Lake Bogoria, but not swim It’s a picturesque drive setting off from Nairobi at the crack of dawn to reach the flamingo-filled Bogoria by mid-morning.
Jan Fox: A lovely afternoon at the Brown’s Farm When I visited the farm last Saturday with friends, the tour was at capacity with groups of tourists and young families.
A luxury lakeside weekend For too long, Lake Elmenteita had simply been a scenic section of our journeys to Nakuru and beyond.
My visit to Goma after the Volcano I wanted to visit the town for years to hike up Mt Nyiragongo and check out the crater lake at the top
A tour of the place where life originally started It is here in Turkana that human-kind first emerged with the fossil of the Turkana Boy’s skeleton who lived 1.5 million years ago
Huge, tasty portions at an amazing low price For a total of just Sh910, we ate two full meals, drunk two very large cups of tea masala and had takeaways
John Fox: Celebrating three Ukambani heroes The Kioko sculptures are superbly set in a very refreshing Wote recreational park, with its tree-lined pathways.
Searching for the real queens of Shaba We hear of leopard sightings and at dawn we’re watching the ethereal sunrise in the vast drylands of Samburu
The adventure is worth it, but the food not so much The quad bike rides and archery were a delight, the food was too pricey
Travel: A working retreat at Reata Guests have access to a range of amenities including two good quality restaurants, a swimming pool and a gym.
What's new at this freshly opened Galitos? I wondered what's different from the rest of its stores littered in almost every part of the city
A visit to an all-female camp at the Serengeti Christened ‘Ladies Camp’, Dunia Camp is the only entirely female run safari camp in East Africa, due to cultural reasons
A veggie burger so good even meat lovers would enjoy Coming out of a 21-day fast where I only ate fruits and vegetables, I had been worried about finding wellness menus
Kenya is home to world’s best hotel Mahali Mzuri is a 12-tent luxury safari camp located in the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy.
A beautiful bowl of Japanese ramen to warm you up If you’re looking for something to warm you up in these cold Nairobi winter days, you won’t’ go wrong with Chekafe Ramen bowls
Have you been to Lamu? Here is your chance for some fun With introduction of direct flights, you should not miss the opportunity to experience a relaxed and less crowded Kenya beach experience
PRIME Baraza, what is your problem with the Nissan? You seem to have a deep-rooted and peculiar disdain for anything Nissan.
Jan Fox: Dining in a rotating ‘rooftop’ If I was a traveller and new to Nairobi, The View would be an ideal spot to learn the lie of the land.
Jan Fox: Our staycation at The Social House Lavington has transformed over the past few decades, and The Social House is one of the few welcome additions to its landscape.
PRIME The man who cycled from Morocco to South Africa Othmane Zaloti left home with Sh8,000; to survive in the course of his journey he did menial jobs.
Revisiting the Kentmere Club The Kentmere is no longer the exclusive club it must have been in the 1920s when it first opened.
Travel: A restaurant, art gallery and catering school Born on a farm in Australia, the CEO is good at practical work and business.
Jan Fox: Farm-to-table dining experience At the heart of the property is the Greenhouse Restaurant, where I had a coffee with Cultiva’s Ecuadorian founder.
Travel: Swahili style and sea turtles Tiny, frantically flapping green turtles made a mad dash for the water, stumbling awkwardly on clumps of seaweed and ridges in the sand
Up in the trees in Samburuland Tucked into a grove of newtonia and diospyros trees, Sarara Camp is raised on tall platforms at the canopy level.
What more to see at the Safari Rally weekend in Naivasha Spectator stages are set up at Loldia, Kasarani, Kedong (Chui Lodge), Soysambu, Sleeping Warrior Hills and Hell’s Gate near the iconic Fischer’s Tower
Perfect place to shed weight as you enjoy nature We got there early in the morning to the heavenly sounds of chirping birds, howling monkeys and buzzing insects.
A walk in the Arboretum There were small devotional meetings, a group enjoying team-building exercises, and another having a barbecue.
Travel: A post-lockdown safari to Lewa On one of our days there, we had a bush breakfast on a high point. For the full 360 degrees the scenery was vast and so magnificent.
Travel: A memorable meal at Matteo’s Our pizzas eventually arrived, and I couldn’t wait to tuck in. I was hooked from the first slice. It was truly delicious.
PRIME Bogani House, the home once occupied by Karen Blixen A look at the life and times of celebrated Belgian author who made Kenya her home.
Travel: Lunch at the Ballpoint Social Club Ballpoint is a really fun, creatively-designed space with a bar and all manner of pub and arcade games.
Travel: A return to the Fisherman’s Camp There was a lively buzz about the place, and we sat around our campfire late into the night.
Want a quick getaway from Nairobi? Try Waterfalls Inn The picnic site is set on a hill overlooking the Nairobi skyline and the Highlands of Limuru.
Getaways in the locked down zone I was pleasantly surprised by the size of Kajiado County, stretching southeast past Amboseli to edge of Tsavo West.
Reflections of an outsider in Venezuela ‘Reality is a strange thing. It shoots you back to a time when dreams must meet reality and for the first time in 20 years, I feel like an outsider’
In the land of dragons The range is full of extraordinary volcanic rock structures, created around six million years ago.
PRIME We sold everything to travel the world with our children For two years husband and wife Dale and Damiana Trimble have visited 20 countries with their three young children.
Travel: A walk in the city My wife, always encouraging me to get more exercise, persuaded me to go to Jaffrey Sports Club last Sunday.
Baraza JM: Which of these 4x4s would you advise me to get? Land Rovers can go anywhere. Land Cruisers will come back from anywhere.
At Christmas, Bethlehem says denied full gifts of tourism Town of nativity struggles to attract tourists all-year round
Eating and Outing: When East meets West Africa flavour Madame Connoisseuse orders in from this eatery and she is delighted at the serving.
The Dish: Delectable Sunday brunch at Pallet Café My favourite thing about it is that it is disability friendly
Eating & Out : Tips for buying wine at a supermarket Wendy Watta gives you the ultimate guide to selecting your celebratory drink.
Dye workshop a colourful dip into old Cairo craft The craft has been going strong for almost 120 years
Eating&Out: Are we taking social distancing too far? Madame Connoissuese is delighted at the chicken offering, but wonders why they can’t share a table with her live-in sister.
