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From the field

The Journal

Practical guides, seasonal notes and stories from the places we love.

Hot air balloons
TRAVEL TIPS

The best time to visit Kenya, month by month

When to see the migration, when the coast is quietest, and when the highlands are clearest.

Lioness
WILDLIFE

A field guide to the Great Migration

Where the herds move and how to position yourself for the best sightings without the crowds.

Balloon over trees
ADVENTURE

10 hidden gems across East Africa

Quiet waterfalls, lesser-known conservancies and viewpoints most itineraries skip.

Giraffe
CULTURE

Meeting Maasai communities the right way

How to visit villages respectfully and support community-led tourism.

Leopard
PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographing the Big Five

Gear, light and approach tips from our photographic safari guides.

Mount Kenya snow
TREKKING

Packing for Mount Kenya

What to bring for the summit trek, from boots to altitude medication.