Every Sense of Adventure Safari Now Includes AMREF Flying Doctors Evacuation Cover
AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover comes free on every Sense of Adventure safari. See what it covers, what it does not, and why you still need insurance.
Camping in Tsavo National Park: Public Campsites, Fees & What to Expect
Camping in Tsavo explained: public vs special KWS campsites, 2026 park fees, best months, safety rules and packing tips for an amazing night in the bush.
Accessible Safari Travel in Kenya: A Practical Guide for Mobility Needs
An accessible Kenya safari is genuinely possible with the right planning. Specialised vehicles, step-free rooms and experienced guides all exist, but nearly everything depends on how early you share your specific needs. A safari built around mobility requirements differs from a standard booking mainly in the planning timeline, not in what you can finally see […]
How to Choose a Safari Operator in Kenya: What to Check Before You Book
Choose a safari operator in Kenya with confidence: TRA licence, KATO, guide levels, vehicles, itemised quotes, deposits and red flags to check before you book.
Solo Female Safari Safety in Kenya: What You Actually Need to Know
A solo female safari in Kenya is safer than you may think. Proven safety tips on guides, camps, Nairobi, clothing and costs for women travelling alone.
Swahili Phrases for Your Kenya Safari: Greetings, Animal Names & Guide Chat
Swahili phrases for your Kenya safari: greetings, thank-yous, Big Five names, guide chat and polite market words, with pronunciation tips and etiquette.
Safari Vehicles in Kenya: Land Cruisers, Pop-Up Roofs & What to Expect
Safari vehicles in Kenya explained: pop-up roof Land Cruisers vs minivans, seating, private vs shared, comfort by park and what to check before you book.
Kenya Currency & Money Guide: Shillings, Dollars, Cards & M-Pesa
Kenya currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES, often written KSh), and it is what you will use for most everyday spending. US dollars are widely accepted at safari lodges and camps and are welcome for tips, while local restaurants, matatus, boda-bodas and supermarkets expect shillings. Most visitors use a mix of both, plus a card, […]
Kenya Safari Tipping Guide: Exact Amounts for Guides, Camps & Porters
Kenya safari tipping follows a fairly settled pattern, but few first-time visitors know the numbers before they land. Our guidance is USD 10–20 per person per day for your driver-guide, towards USD 15–25 for a private guide and USD 10–15 for a guide shared across a larger vehicle. Camp and lodge staff are thanked separately, […]
Fly-In vs Road Safari in Kenya: Which Is Actually Right for You
The fly-in vs road safari decision shapes the pace, comfort and cost of a Kenya trip more than almost any other choice you make. A light aircraft from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport reaches a Masai Mara airstrip in about 45 to 60 minutes, while the same journey by road takes around 5 to 6 hours. Flying […]