Nairobi Layover Guide 2026: 10 Best Things to Do With a Long Layover at JKIA
A Nairobi layover is one of the best stopovers in the world for travellers who love wildlife. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is one of Africa’s busiest connecting hubs, with Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, KLM, Ethiopian, Turkish and many regional airlines routing thousands of passengers through Nairobi every day — on to Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, […]
Safari Luggage Weight Limits: The 15 kg Bush Flight Rule and 7 Essential Packing Habits (2026)
Safari luggage weight limits explained: the 15 kg bush flight rule, soft bags, camera gear, excess baggage and packing tips for a stress-free Kenya fly-in.
Lens Checklist for a Kenya Safari: 12 Essential Items for Stunning Wildlife Photos
Lens checklist for a Kenya safari: the right telephoto, wide zoom, beanbag, batteries and dust kit, so every sighting becomes a sharp, frame-filling photo.
Why Safari Clothes Are Khaki: Dress Code, 5 Colours to Avoid and What to Wear
Why are safari clothes khaki? Colours to wear and avoid in Kenya, camouflage rules, tsetse flies, what to wear for each activity and how much to pack.
Electricity, Charging and Wi-Fi at Safari Camps: 5 Essential Tips on What to Expect
Power and Wi-Fi at safari camps in Kenya: Type G plugs, solar charging, hairdryers, satellite internet, mobile signal, SIM cards and what to pack.
Food and Dining on Safari: 9 Kenyan Dishes, Vegetarian, Vegan and Dietary Options
Dining on safari in Kenya explained: full board meals, Kenyan dishes, vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy options, drinks, water and bush breakfasts.
Nairobi to Mombasa: 3 Ways Compared, SGR Train, Flight or Drive
Nairobi to Mombasa by flight, Madaraka Express train or road: journey times, costs and practical tips, plus how to add a Tsavo safari on the way to the coast.
Nairobi Airport (JKIA) Guide: 5 Things to Know Before Your Kenya Safari
Nairobi airport (JKIA) explained for safari travellers: terminals, eTA rules, city and Wilson Airport transfers, layover game drives, SIM cards and departure-day timing.
Masai Mara Facts: 12 Things Most Visitors Don’t Know
Twelve Masai Mara facts most visitors miss, from what Mara means and how the reserve began to lion numbers, migration myths, park rules and seasonal fees.
Masai Mara Wildlife Population: How Many Animals Live in the Mara? 7 Species Counted
Our Masai Mara wildlife population guide gives honest estimates for lions, elephants, wildebeest and cheetahs, explains why counts vary and shows when to see them.