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How Kenya Safaris are Changing

Big changes are on the horizon for Kenya safaris, particularly in the Masai Mara Reserve. But fear not, we think this is for the best. From reducing visitor numbers to pausing new lodge developments,

Research Report: Jamie's Visit to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary

Deep in Kenya’s Namunyak Conservancy is where you’ll find the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. Founded in 2017, the Samburu community-owned sanctuary has quickly

Research Report: Jamie’s Trip to Kenya

Kenya is renowned for having some of Africa’s most sensational safari experiences, something our Africa specialist Jamie can confidently vouch for. On a recent trip to this colourful country,

Six Reasons To Visit Kenya at Christmas

Cold, dark and occasionally disappointing, Christmas in the UK can be a tricky time. From the logistics of hosting and making the perfect roast to long

Why Low Season in Kenya is the Best Season

At Original Travel, we’re not afraid to go against the grain. In fact, we actively seek it, which is why we’re championing low season in Kenya (which falls from April to June).

Unmissable Landscapes in Kenya

Whether you’re wildlife-spotting on safari, hiking a dormant volcano or taking it easy on a tropical beach, Kenya delivers spectacular scenery at every stop.

Sustainable Tourism in Kenya

Since the pandemic, when our carbon footprints were reduced to the square footage of our homes, travellers have become more aware of the impacts of our globetrotting ways.

The Best Beaches in Kenya

An adventure in Kenya usually sparks images of wildebeest tearing through grasslands or lions stalking unsuspecting waterbuck, but this East African jewel

Best National Parks in Kenya

Nothing gets your adrenaline pumping like the sound of hippos honking in a nearby river or the roar of a distant lion as you wake up with the sun flooding into camp.

Around Kenya in 16 Days

This can be said of many countries but, in my humble opinion, few more so than Kenya - this is a country packed full of diverse landscapes, cultures, and amazing places to stay.

We Support the Nyumbani Charity

Nyumbani aims to help abandoned children and orphans infected with HIV in Kenya.   What Nyumbani does... Kenya is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa but,

Recipe for Swahili Prawns with Coconut Rice

This recipe for Swahili prawns with coconut rice comes from Original Travels Millie, after her travels along the Kenya coast in Africa...   Ingredients For the prawns:

Conservation and Community in Kenya's Namunyak Conservancy

Just north of the Kenyan equator, nestled in the Matthews Mountain range, lies the 850,000 acre Namunyak Conservancy, one of the only community-owned wildlife conservancies in Kenya.

Richard's Camp, Kenya

I have been fortunate enough to travel to many far-flung parts of the globe but I've never been on safari or travelled to East Africa. In December, however,

The Best Beaches in Kenya

Say 'Kenya' and your audience might immediately thinks of Kilimanjaro, The Masai Mara and safaris. Yet, some of the best beaches in Africa sparkle just a stone's throw from Nairobi.

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