Kenya safari guides & field notes
Written by the guides who drive the routes, not by a marketing desk.
Best Time to Visit Maasai Mara for the Great Migration
A field guide detailing peak months, river crossing locations, park fees, and local weather for planning a Great Migration safari in Kenya.
Best Time to Visit the Masai Mara: A Month-by-Month Guide
Every month in the Mara is good for something. Here is what the reserve actually looks like through the year — herds, rain, crowds and rates.
How Much Does a Kenya Safari Cost in 2026?
Real per-person, per-night ranges for budget, mid-range and luxury safaris — plus what is included, what is not, and where money is genuinely well spent.
Great Migration Safari Packages: What to Book and When
Which migration itinerary actually delivers crossings — how many nights, which sector, and why a Serengeti add-on sometimes makes sense.
Kenya Safari and Beach Holidays: How to Combine Both
Four days of dawn starts earns a slow week of reef and dhow sails. Routes, timing and how many nights each half deserves.
When to See the Great Migration (and Where to Stand)
The herds don't read calendars. Here's how we time Mara departures around rainfall, river levels and river-crossing behaviour.
The Only Packing List You Need for a Kenyan Safari
Soft bag, layers, and far less than you think. What our guides actually see travellers use — and what comes home unopened.
Beyond the Safari: Why We Add the Coast to Every Long Trip
Four days of early starts earns you a slow week of reef, dhow sails and Swahili food. Here's how we stitch the two together.
Meeting the Maasai, Respectfully
Cultural visits can be extractive or genuinely reciprocal. The difference is who organised them and where the money lands.
Where Did the Flamingos Go? Understanding Lake Nakuru
Rising water levels changed the algae, and the flocks moved. What to expect at Nakuru now — and why it's still worth the day.
Is a Balloon Flight Over the Mara Worth It?
It is the single most expensive hour of most itineraries. We think it earns its place — with two caveats.