18 days Kenya: lots and lots of safari & beach

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 […]

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 […]