Mombasa
Mombasa is Kenya’s largest port and has been a gateway into the country for centuries. You can explore Portuguese, Arab and Indian influences, but it is the city’s Swahili history in its Old Town and Fort Jesus that is the main attraction.
Safari in Kenya
Kenya's best safari reserves and camps
My single most important tip for Kenya safari first-timers is to avoid the mistake of non-stop game drives. Standard tour operator itineraries shuttle you from park to park with a gruelling schedule of game drives. Yes, this is the best way of seeing large mammals up close, but the bumpy tracks, early starts and long hours quickly exhaust even the most ardent wildlife-watcher...read more