Destinations

The town of Lamu began life as a 14th century Swahili settlement, but the island has seen many visitors and influences, including Portuguese explorers, Turkish traders and the Omani Arabs, all leaving their mark and creating a place of unique culture and traditions. Lamu and the neighbouring islands of Manda and Kiwau not only offer 5-star luxury, but also beautifully decorated old Swahili guest houses and beach front hotels which allow guests to sleep on the beach under an endless blanket of stars.

Just a two-hour drive from Mombasa, the small town of Malindi is at the centre of a strip of idyllic tropical beaches on the north coast offering the visitor a range of world class resorts and quiet relaxing hideaways.

The coastline south of Mombasa is a tropical paradise of palm fringed white sand beaches, turquoise Indian Ocean waters and beautiful coral reefs. Popular beaches, include Diani and Tiwi. The protective reefs have created ideal beaches with calm, inviting waters, which are alive with coral, tropical fish, sea turtles and dolphins.

The city of Mombasa, Kenya’s second largest city is spread out across Mombasa Island and prides itself on its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The northern half of the island comprises the main dockland and industrial area, while the heart of the city revolves around the southern end and Mombasa Old Town.

At Kenya’s western frontier lays the great expanse of Lake Victoria. This massive lake, commonly known as Nyanza, forms a natural boundary between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. This mighty body of water is rich in fish life, with shimmering shoals of colourful cichlids and large Nile Perch.

Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus, only a short drive from Nairobi. Parts of the shore-line have recorded more than 400 bird species and the Acacia forest teems with birdlife. Lake Naivasha is also famed for its hippo population

Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest peak, standing 5,199 metres. The forests around the base of Mount Kenya are rich in game, particularly buffalo and elephants. The area is also known for sightings of black panthers.

Found within the north central Great Rift Valley area towards the north of Kenya, Samburu is visited by large herds of elephants, drawn by the promise of water in this otherwise arid landscape. In the dry season, the elephants use their tusks to dig into the dry river beds, unearthing precious water.

Located in central Kenya, Laikipia is one of the best examples of wildlife conservation and ecotourism in Kenya. With a large population of game in the area and the park supports eight heavily protected rhino sanctuaries, which together hold a high percentage of Kenya’s black rhino population.

Amboseli is renowned for its elephant populations and large herds, including some impressively tusked bulls that are drawn to a series of large, lush swamplands. The reserve consists of wide open plains crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. It’s easily reached from Nairobi and is a popular choice for families on safari.

The Park is about the size of Wales and is split into Tsavo East and West, divided by the Nairobi – Mombasa highway. Kenya’s largest national park, it has the highest concentration of elephants in the country. It benefits from being just 3-4 hours drive from Mombasa to the edge of the park, making it an ideal safari experience from the coast.