Travel in Kenya

Despite having a coastline of beautiful beaches perfect for lazing on, visitors to Kenya rarely sit still – the country simply has too many exciting things to do.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, “the funniest and most popular photography competition in the world,” according to the award organizers, “has reached its conclusion and is proud to announce the overall and category winners” for this year.

From witnessing wildebeests and zebras gallop across Serengeti National Park as part of the Great Migration to trekking volcanoes or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the best attractions in Tanzania are big, bold and beautiful.

How to Travel Better is a new monthly column with Condé Nast Traveler’s sustainability editor Juliet Kinsman. In this series, Juliet introduces us to the sustainability heroes she meets, signposts the experiences that are enhancing our world, and shares the little and big ways we can all travel better.

Think of Kenya and your mind instantly fills with exquisite scenes of safari jeeps and beautiful beaches lapped by the Indian Ocean. 

Kenya is East Africa’s top choice when it comes to doing a wildlife safari with kids.

Abundant wildlife, exotic islands, colorful markets and friendly people – Tanzania has all this and more just waiting to be explored.

From remote national parks and spectacular hikes to balmy coastal towns and the lively buzz of Nairobi, you'll want to experience all you can on a trip to Kenya.

Fur still damp and matted from his birth moments earlier, the disorientated youngster wobbles forward, driven by instinct to gain strength through his mother’s milk. She’s standing just a few steps away, exhausted from having carried her cargo for almost nine months through the grassy plains and stumpy whistling thorn acacias of the Naboisho Conservancy. Predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards roam this reserve in the Greater Mara, near the border with Tanzania in southwestern Kenya. 

With about half the country on either side of the equator, Kenya’s climate isn’t a straightforward split of dry and wet seasons. In fact, its dry season has a short wet season, and its wet season is interrupted by a dry one – clear as mud, right?

There are endless reasons to visit Tanzania – wildlife-filled safaris, stunning beaches and Africa's tallest mountain are just a few reasons this beautiful country should be on every bucket list.

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Go up north for festive fun in the city of Manchester, with the main market hub situated in Albert Square, twinkling beneath the town hall. Follow the trail of market stalls through the city centre to find little Christmas gems – including amber jewellery, Belgian chocolate and French soaps.

Safari travel company Go2Africa has just released the world’s most expensive safari that will cost a family of four over $690k, visiting six countries over 24 days with hot air balloon rides, gorilla trekking, and even a personal film crew to document this journey of a lifetime for you.

My kids and I didn't visit a water park this summer, so I began looking into indoor options now that the weather's cooled down.

Kenya will grant visa-free entry to all African nationals by the end of the year, becoming the fourth nation on the continent to do so.

Etihad Airways is resuming flights to East Africa with daily flights to Nairobi set to start on 01 May, 2024. The new route connects Kenya’s capital with Etihad’s growing global network, and will help foster important cultural and economic ties between the UAE and the East African powerhouse.

Africa’s long-term travel prospects hinged on its domestic demand, a trend accelerated by the pandemic and an opportunity for the continent’s tourism-rich countries. 

As we head toward the end of another year, all eyes in the Hindu community—and the London Condé Nast Traveller offices—turn to Diwali. This light-filled festival is celebrated by communities across the Indian subcontinent and in diasporas far beyond, marking the victory of good over evil with traditions that have been around for centuries, such as the lighting of homes with diyas, indulging in sweet treats known as mithai, and celebrating with music and dance.

The sights, sounds, tastes and smells of Nairobi are a full sensory experience. The elaborately decorated Matatu busses painted ornate graffiti, the dynamic array of restaurants, food carts and cafes, and a steady rotation of arts and cultural venues all fuel a distinct coolness only found in Kenya’s capital. Add in its namesake national park teeming with wildlife within easy reach of the city center, and you’ve got yourself an unforgettable trip.

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