Activities

Cruise the Indian Ocean aboard a traditional dhow, leaving Mombasa’s Tamarind Jetty at 6:30 PM for a leisurely sail along the Tudor Creek toward Fort Jesus. While on board, you enjoy a delicious seafood dinner and a famous ‘dawa’ cocktail as you sail under the stars of the Indian Ocean. A DJ helps to create […]

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offers a thrilling adventure as you hike through dense, misty forests to encounter one of the 36 mountain gorilla groups. The trek typically lasts 2 to 4 hours, depending on the park sector you choose—Rushaga, Ruhija, Nkuringo, or Buhoma—each providing a unique experience with stunning views and […]

When in Mombasa, spend a day at Haller Park – a very special safe haven for various animals like hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, waterbucks, tortoise and lizards. In the 1970s, Dr. Haller was hired to turn the former barren wasteland into a nature park, and of course he succeeded. Start your one-day-adventure with feeding majestic giraffes at […]

Coffee lovers listen up: close to Nairobi you can visit an old coffee farm. Walking through the plantation, a guide will show you how the beans are grown, harvested, dried and then roasted to the different levels. The tour ends in the beautiful gardens of the farm with the freshest cup of coffee you might […]

The Lumo Conservancy is a great area for game drives and walking safaris with the usual suspects of African wildlife present. But, and that’s a really cool but, since it’s not an official national park, you can do game drives in the darkness of the night here. This way you can spot night creatures such […]

For a half day, step into the fascinating and heartwarming universe of the Kibera slums in Nairobi, which shows you the harsh realities of life for people living in the city’s biggest slum. Inside this huge area filled with mud-and-plastic houses, you realise that the Kibera dwellers are proud people who praise the sense of […]

Visit the very special Umoja village in the Samburu district, six hours north of Nairobi. It’s a village for women only and was founded in 1990 by a Samburu woman named Rebecca Lolosoli. Her goal was to create a women-only sanctuary for survivors of violence against women and for young girls running from forced marriages […]

If you want to catch a break from Nairobi’s hustle and bustle, head into Karura Forest, the green lungs of the city. Fifty kilometres of hiking and cycling trails lead you through dense forest, past three rivers, eucalyptus trees, bamboo forests and onto open meadows and clearings. Visit the 15-metre high waterfall, the abandoned Lily […]

If you want to take a break from Mombasa or the beach of Bamburi, head over to the Bamburi Forest Trails. No matter if by foot or bike: discover the lush, tranquil jungle with its many species of palm trees from all over the world. Enjoy the various landscapes with empty quarries, lush forests, lakes […]

In the mood for a different kind of sundowner during your stay at the coast? Then by all means, go to the Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, a 10-minute drive from Mombasa’s Bamburi Beach. The sanctuary offers forests and savannahs and views all the way up to the Nguu Tatu Hills. Go on a 30-minute guided walk, […]

Seven hills, endless stunning views. When hiking in the beautiful Ngong Hills, you’ll find yourself in one of the most famous movie sets of all time. Next to Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, this natural wonder was the star in “Out of Africa” and for four to five hours you can explore it for yourself. […]

Your day starts with a trip to the village of Ukunda where you can visit a local market, try local food and test your bargaining skills. Afterwards you’ll see the Digo tribe, the indigenous people of Diani, who now live in villages with around 40 huts each. During your stay you’ll learn more about their […]

Kenya allows for some good places to go deep sea fishing. Diani Beach, on the country’s south coast, is one of them. On a 22 ft boat you head into open waters during this marine in adventure and start your search for some kingfish or barracuda. Once caught, the fish are usually released again, since […]

A safari usually involves a lot of sitting in a safari jeep, but at Lake Naivasha you get the chance to stretch your legs. The shores of the lake are hilly and green and form the perfect backdrop for a walking safari. During this hike of a few hours you might run into hippos, giraffes, […]

Discover the marvellous Great Rift Valley scenery from the Chui Gate to Hell’s Gate National Park – on a bike! During this 44-kilometre trip, you pedal through a beautiful landscape alongside zebras, giraffes, and many bird species, and through some small towns in between. Once you reach the park, you can choose to return to […]