Notes from the road

Timing, packing, planning and the places we keep going back to.

July 2026 · Safari Tips · 5 min read

When to see the Great Migration

The river crossings get the headlines, but the quieter months have their own rewards — here’s how to time it.

June 2026 · Packing · 4 min read

What to pack for your first safari

Less than you think, layered better than you expect — a packing list that earns its place in your bag.

May 2026 · Coast · 5 min read

Eating well on the Kenyan coast

Swahili food is the coast’s quiet headline act. Here is what to order and where.

April 2026 · Planning · 3 min read

A first-timer’s guide to park fees

Why the price of a safari moves so much between parks, and what you are actually paying for.

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