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The black leopard of Laikipia.

The ‘rarest cat in the world’ is surprisingly social

A rare black leopard is reviving ancient mythology in the Kenyan wilderness.

  • by Catherine Marshall
Ikuka Safari Camp, Ruaha National Park.

It’s an (expensive) bucket-list item. Here’s how to do it on a budget

Good safaris are never cheap, but choose wisely and it’s possible to have an incredible experience without breaking the bank.

  • by Graham Boynton
Lencois Maranhenses National Park, Brazil.

They’ve got the look: The world’s most beautiful countries named

Turquoise sea lapping on white shores, spectacular mountain peaks or finely presented food - our writers weigh in on what makes a country truly beautiful.

  • by Brian Johnston, Ben Groundwater, Ute Junker, Catherine Marshall, Julie Miller, Michael Gebicki and Nina Karnikowski
Safari high ... on horseback in Kenya.

Follow the elephant-proof fence

There is no greater way to explore Mount Kenya, with its cloud forests, peaks and glaciers, than on a horse perfectly suited to the task.

  • by Julie Miller
Tropical Ice is the only company with a licence to conduct walking safaris in Kenya's national parks.

Walking with wildlife in Kenya is the ultimate adventure

This 160-kilometre guided walk through the habitats of African wildlife offers a heady mix of adrenaline, awe-inspiring beauty, physical exertion and luxurious touches.

  • by Julie Miller
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Each year, around a million wildebeests and a quarter of a million zebras make the 700-kilometre circular journey through the Serengeti to the Masai Mara.

Seeing the wildebeest migration in Masai Mara, Kenya: One of the world's greatest spectacles is amazing and deadly

The annual 700-kilometre circular journey of around a million wildebeests and a quarter of a million zebras through the Serengeti to the Masai Mara is one of the Earth's most incredible spectacles.

  • by James Woodford
Guests can still watch dhows, brought to East Africa by Persian sailors in the 14th century, from Shela's shores at the Peponi Hotel.

Lamu Island, Kenya: Peak hour in Kenya's oldest and best-preserved Swahili town

Peak hour unravels on the hectic waterfront as it has for 700 years. Donkeys and dhows: it's been this way since the 14th century.

  • by Julie Miller
The Samburu and Maasai are closely linked, and both are famous for their highly decorative and colourful attire.

An all-female led tour across Kenya learning about female empowerment

Women's empowerment in traditional Maasai society is gaining momentum.

  • by Isobel King
Cheetahs are effortlessly cool.

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya tours: Wildlife encounters that are hard to beat

A giraffe sighting on the main road from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? That is unexpected.

  • by Keith Austin
Cheetah are among some of the wildlife you can spot at Masai Mara National Park in Kenya.

Wild things to do in Kenya's Masai Mara

The Maasai's deep connection to Kenya's wild savannah brings a unique quality to a four-day safari.

  • by Nina Karnikowski