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From The Field

The Journal

Travel notes, planning guides and stories from our team's time on the ground across Kenya and Tanzania.

All Posts Beach (1) Culture (1) Hiking (1) Honeymoon (1) Safari Guide (4) Stopover (1)
Top Things to Do in Zanzibar
Beach

Top Things to Do in Zanzibar

Beyond the beach — spice tours, Stone Town, and the best snorkeling spots that aren't in every guidebook.

Amina HassanAug 11, 20265 min read
Mount Kilimanjaro Travel Guide
Hiking

Mount Kilimanjaro Travel Guide

Choosing a route, fitness prep, and what the mountain huts are really like at 4,000 metres.

David MwangiJul 29, 20268 min read
Amboseli vs Maasai Mara: Which One First?
Safari Guide

Amboseli vs Maasai Mara: Which One First?

Both give you the Big Five. Here's how the landscapes, crowds and logistics actually differ.

Jane KariukiJul 17, 20265 min read
Planning an African Honeymoon on a Real Budget
Honeymoon

Planning an African Honeymoon on a Real Budget

What luxury actually costs in Kenya and Zanzibar, and where it's worth spending more.

Amina HassanJul 3, 20267 min read
A Respectful Guide to Visiting a Maasai Village
Culture

A Respectful Guide to Visiting a Maasai Village

What a genuine village visit looks like versus a staged photo-op, and how to tell the difference.

David MwangiJun 20, 20264 min read
Packing List for a Kenya Safari
Safari Guide

Packing List for a Kenya Safari

Everything worth bringing, and the things first-timers always overpack.

Jane KariukiJun 8, 20266 min read
Making the Most of a Dubai Layover
Stopover

Making the Most of a Dubai Layover

A one-day itinerary if you're routing through Dubai on your way to or from East Africa.

Amina HassanMay 26, 20264 min read
Inside the Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Guide

Inside the Ngorongoro Crater

Why this single caldera holds one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

David MwangiMay 13, 20265 min read