Visiting Kenya’s Capital City—What to do in Nairobi

In February 2023 I had the opportunity to visit Kenya for the very first time. Having worked on many client trips to Kenya, I’d already learned quite a bit about the country and was so excited that my colleague and I would be spending our first day exploring Nairobi. The city definitely did not disappoint! Read more…

Planning Your Visit to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy

One of the hardest decisions to make when planning a trip to Kenya is narrowing down which areas of the country to visit while on safari. There are so many options, and each offers such unique wildlife experiences. One particular conservancy, Ol Pejeta, is often overlooked when compared to some of the more widely known Read more…

First Time Family Safari—Question & Answer

When I think of Africa, there’s one country that stands out to me in particular– Kenya. Not only does the country offer diverse landscapes, jaw dropping views, incredible wildlife, and authentic cultural experiences, but the kindness and hospitality of Kenyans are truly second to none. The country quickly becomes a home away from home, in Read more…

Into Africa – A Mother & Daughter trip to Kenya

When I was planning my most recent familiarization trip, or FAM as we call them in the travel industry, I was offered the option of traveling to either Southeast Asia or South America, both of which are regions I had never explored before. However, as enticing as these incredible locations were, I knew in my Read more…

Segera Retreat—A Sustainable & Luxurious Oasis

This spring Craig and I had the opportunity to visit Segera Retreat, located along Kenya’s Laikipia plateau.  Just north of the Equator, with Mount Kenya to the East and the Great Rift Valley to the West, Segera is a 50,000-acre private wildlife sanctuary surrounded by some of the country’s most stunning landscape. Comprised of six Read more…

Multi-Generational Travel in Africa

Going on safari with my children is always a magical experience. The world opens before their eyes, with days spent under the African skies and amidst animals that are typically only seen in zoos or on screens; sometimes so close you can feel them breathing. My children have developed a keen appreciation for the natural Read more…

Genuine Cultural Experiences

The Experts at Travel Beyond   “You go to Africa for the wildlife, but you return because of the people.” This common safari industry saying may be well-worn, but it has more than a few believers at Travel Beyond, including our managing director of Africa, Kota Tabuchi. “Wildlife can be seen in many parts of Read more…

The Remote Wilderness of Kenya’s Chyulu Hills and Ol Donyo Lodge

I was fortunate to travel to the amazing country of Kenya last November/December.  It was my first visit to this East African nation and I, having visited Tanzania in 2019, was curious as to how it might compare.  Kenya exceeded all my expectations, but one location in particular really stood out to me and that Read more…

The Unique Parks of Kenya

On my honeymoon this past September, I traveled to Kenya for two weeks. During my visit, I stayed in quite a few different national parks and reserves and found that each added something special to my experience. I wanted to take a moment to highlight their uniqueness and underscore why other travelers might want to Read more…