Inspire

It’s a hive of activity at the waterhole with everyone showing up on time for the Monday morning staff meeting, writes Wendy Watta. Mr Elephant, the office boss, is closely…

Often separated by thousands of miles, Maurice Schutgens and his long-term girlfriend reconnect in the idyllic Seychelles archipelago to explore its beautiful islands. Unabashedly beautiful, unapologetically wild and hopelessly romantic;…

Anthony Wanjiru Kuria rounds up five activities perfect for thrill-seeking couples this season of love. 1. MAGICAL DHOW CRUISE IN LAMU Lamu has a lot to offer: tropical climate, excellent…

Alisha Popat & Hannes Eckmayr We met at my aunt’s food truck at The Alchemist Bar. I’ll admit that I made the first move. I saw this tall, handsome man…

In early 2018 Picha Marangi, a photographer and stylist from Kibera, travelled to Turkana on assignment. While in Turkana, Picha Marangi met Elizabeth Korikel, a translator, beading artist and singer.…

From cozy lodges with postcard-ready views to pristine secluded beaches, these high end spots will sure up the romance factor on your next vacation. LENTORRE LODGE, LAKE MAGADI Nestled at…

Dead Vlei is a clay pan deep in the Namib Desert, sitting alongside the Sossusvlei sand dunes. Both are located inside the Namib Naukluft Park, a 35-minute flight or 5-hour…

Samburu has always been one of my favourite places in Kenya. I love the scenic and smooth road which leads up to it, how the park is teeming with wildlife…

Ami Doshi Shah revisits the interesting history of one of Kenya’s oldest hotels, Mt Kenya Safari Club, which was once an exclusive playground for Hollywood’s rich. In 1959, Hollywood actor-…

As a lifelong snowboarder and keen mountaineer now living in East Africa, the idea of snowboarding the Mountains of the Moon was simply too much for Martyn Pollock to resist.…