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Pour yourself a cuppa and get stuck in as we share travel tips and ideas, recipes, inspiring stories and more on our blog…
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Pour yourself a cuppa and get stuck in as we share travel tips and ideas, recipes, inspiring stories and more on our blog…
Welcome to the Spinners and Weavers. A wonderful group of women supporting widowed and disadvantaged women the opportunity to learn new skills and to gain employment in Nanyuki town.
Welcome the new year on a Kenya Safari in January to get your year off to an incredible start! Incredible wildlife, sweeping wild spaces and moments that will stick with you forever from your home-away-from-home at The Safari Cottages. Here are five things we love about Kenya in January.
Read more about the history of Ol Pejeta and how it transformed from a large, successful cattle ranch to a model for wildlife conservation and the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
If you’re wondering if it’s a good idea to escape the Christmas chaos and spend December on safari in Kenya this year the answer is absolutely yes! Here’s why you need to stop what you’re doing and book that trip immediately.
A traditional Kenyan beef stew is made up of really simple ingredients, is super saucy and easy to whip together. Here’s our take on this camp favourite.
Following the recent release of The Last Rhinos: A New Hope we’re sharing a little more background into how the last two Northern White Rhinos left on the planet came to be here, the work Ol Pejeta is doing to bring them back from extinction and how you can see them today.
Here’s what your day looks like when you book a day trip to Mt Kenya for a mini mountain hike, taking in the unique flora and fauna and astonishing views!
Here’s what you need and what you can leave behind on your holiday. Our top tips for packing for a Kenya safari.
A chat with Yoga for the Wild founders Kat Macleod and Laura Messer on what it is that has them returning to The Safari Cottages every year to lead their Kenya yoga retreat raising funds and awareness for wildlife conservation.
If you’re considering booking your safari to Kenya in September then here are five reason why this is your best idea yet!
An interview with the owners offering a sneak peak into what it’s like living our dream of owning and managing our very own safari camp in Kenya!
Explore more of Kenya’s hidden gems on a day trip to Ngare Ndare forest: wander along the Ngare Ndare canopy walkway and take a dip in the crystal clear falls.
A map of Kenya’s most popular regions and understanding the logistics of getting between them. This blog will help you plan your Kenya safari holiday.
If you’re thinking of a Kenya family safari holiday but you’re nervous about traveling with children, especially young children, we’re here to bust a few myths and tell you why taking children on safari is actually a great idea!
The weather, the wildlife, the quiet - here are 5 reasons traveling to Kenya in May is your best idea yet!
Here’s what you can get up to on a 3 day safari on Ol Pejeta when you stay with The Safari Cottages
Our classic and much loved Kenyan Chapati recipe fresh from Sonja’s cookbook; Footprints in the Butter
Safaris can be pricey! Here are 3 ways to better manage your spend and bring your Kenya safari cost down
Learn all about Kenya: when to go, what to expect and more, from our guide written by people on the ground living in and exploring the country for the last fifteen years.
Crisp mornings, unique photographic opportunities, the drama of an African rainstorm; Google may say that an April Kenya safari is a no-go but here’s why you why should ignore Google and do it anyway.