The lasting legacy of Joy and George Adamson is the Born Free story, which is about how they raised and then de-habituated the lioness Elsa and her cubs....more
Best Kenya National Reserves and Parks. The Masai Mara National Reserve is a nature reserve in Kenya and home to the vast Serengeti Plains, the Big Five and the mass migration of Wildebeest...more
The Maasai tribe are an indigenous ethnic group in Africa. Kenya is an iconic African safari destination and home to the Maasai tribe. The Maasai are well known for their unique culture and tribal dress....more
The Great Rift Valley is a perplexing place and always has been. People have lived here since there were people, and pre-humans (as well as the ancestors of the great apes) before that....more
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a private reserve in north-east Kenya, which has a reputation for preserving endangered species including healthy numbers of black and white Rhino....more
Meru was once home to Elsa - the 'Born Free' lion cub raised by Joy and George Adamson. Their pioneering work of releasing captive-raised lions back into the wild, became famous after Joy's book...more
Mt Elgon is an extinct volcano and like Mt. Kenya, offers similar trekking possibilities. Its location in the far west of Kenya makes it less popular than Mt. Kenya...more
After a mere one hour drive from Kenya's Indian Ocean through undulating farming country and colourful villages, you arrive in the beautiful Shimba Hills. This stunning landscape mixes steep-sided...more
Taita Hills Game Sanctuary lies between Tsavo East and Tsavo West parks in the south of Kenya. The dramatic hills rise from the plains and climb...more
What vaccinations or medications should I get? It is advisable to seek the advice of a medical professional with regards to vaccinations required...more
What type of wildlife will I see in Kenya? Kenya is home to a diverse and impressive range of wildlife and offers an exceptional wildlife viewing...more
Kenya is often referred to as the "home of the African safari" as the African safari originated in Kenya. One of the highlights of a Kenya safari tour is seeing the Great Migration...more
This travel guide describes towns and cities in Kenya from the famous beach and safari capital Nairobi with its hustle and bustle to busy trading centres...more
This Travel guide explains why the Africa safaris we know today were very much influenced by the first Kenya safaris. During the 20th century, safari has been popularized in literature and film...more
This dreamy island sits in the warm Indian Ocean off Kenya's coast where time has all but stopped. It has somehow forgotten to keep up with the rest of the world and remains in it own time warp...more
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for Orphaned Elephants in Nairobi, Kenya, offers hope for one of Africa's Big Five animals. The Elephant Orphanage has everything a baby needs...more
The Samburu tribe lives in Northern Kenya, in the geographically fascinating Rift Valley, north of the equator. The Samburu people are closely related to the Maasai tribe in East Africa...more
Films and books inspired by Kenya were a great success. Movies like Out of Africa, by Karen Blixen, features her experiences and relationship with Kenya...more
There are many wonders in the natural world but few can match the spectacle that is the Great Wildebeest Migration of East Africa. Almost two million animals move...more
This Kenya Image Gallery shows fascinating Kenya Wildlife photographs and regional images taken by Leigh Kemp, Travel Writer at Siyabona Africa Travel...more