5 min read · 25 Oct 2026
Best time to visit the Maasai Mara: a month-by-month guide
The Mara is good all year, but every month is different. Here's what January to December really looks like for migration, rain, crowds and value.
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5 min read · 22 Oct 2026
Maasai Mara vs Amboseli vs Tsavo: which Kenyan safari should you choose?
Big cats, elephants under Kilimanjaro or wild country near Mombasa? How Kenya's three most popular safaris compare on wildlife, travel time, crowds and cost.
5 min read · 19 Oct 2026
Diani vs Malindi vs Watamu vs Zanzibar: choosing your coast holiday
Four great beach holidays, four different personalities. How Diani, Watamu, Malindi and Zanzibar compare on beaches, tides, things to do and getting there.
5 min read · 16 Oct 2026
Planning a holiday on Lipa Polepole: how instalment travel works
Paying for a holiday bit by bit is how many Kenyans travel. Here's how instalment plans usually work, what gets locked in when, and the questions to ask first.