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Lake Bogoria Geysers: Hot Springs and Flamingos in the Rift Valley Lake Bogoria geysers are one of Kenya's most dramatic geological and wildlife spectacles combined in a single location. This…

Swahili Coastal Food: Spice, Coconut, and the Indian Ocean Kitchen Swahili coastal food is one of East Africa's most distinctive and delicious culinary traditions. This cooking style blends Arab, Indian,…

Kenya Coast Culture: Two Thousand Years of Swahili Indian Ocean Civilisation Kenya coast culture is one of the richest and most layered cultural traditions in Africa. The Kenya coast culture…

Funzi Island Kenya: Mangroves, Dolphins, and Untouched Coast Funzi Island Kenya is one of the most unspoiled and beautiful island destinations on the Kenya coast. This small tidal island near…

Pate Island Kenya: The Hidden Ruins of the Lamu Archipelago Pate Island Kenya is the most historically significant and least visited island in the Lamu Archipelago. This large island 25…

Lamu Dhow Sailing: Kenya's Living Indian Ocean Sailing Tradition Lamu dhow sailing is one of the most authentic and atmospheric experiences available on the East African coast. It  is the…

Gede Ruins Archaeology: Kenya's Lost Swahili City in the Forest Gede ruins archaeology reveals one of the East African coast's most mysterious and best-preserved medieval Swahili city sites. The Gede…

Fort Jesus Mombasa: The Indian Ocean's Greatest Portuguese Monument Fort Jesus Mombasa is Kenya's most important historical monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by the Portuguese in 1593,…

Mombasa Old Town: Walking Through 2,000 Years of Indian Ocean History Mombasa old town is one of East Africa's most atmospheric and historically layered urban districts. This 16-hectare neighbourhood on…

Kisite Marine Park: Kenya's Finest Coral Reef Wilderness Kisite Marine Park protects one of the most pristine coral reef systems on the East African coast. This 39-square-kilometre marine national park…