Latest travel stories from across Kenya.
Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to Kenya and stopped issuing visas to travellers arriving from the country as part of additional measures to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus. The restrictions, announced on Friday,…
Motorists in Nairobi have been advised to plan ahead for road closures and traffic diversions scheduled from Saturday midnight to Sunday, October 25, 2026, due to the Standard Chartered Marathon. In a notice issued on October 23, motorists…
When an airport queue grows, the most visible answer is usually more equipment: more desks, more scanners or more automated gates. Extra capacity can help, but it will not fix a journey whose slowest part sits somewhere else. For…
The Tamar Valley is one of the lesser-known areas of outstanding natural beauty in England. The allotments of wooded river sides, the charming branch railway and the old mining villages are little known to South West visitors. Ariane…
Visitors to the Masai Mara National Reserve can complement wildlife safaris with cultural visits to Maasai villages, where they learn about traditional homesteads, pastoralism, music, dance and beadwork. According to tour operators…
Travellers heading from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) can choose between the Nairobi Expressway, the standard Mombasa Road route, and public transport, depending on their budget,…
Navigating Nairobi can become challenging when major roads are closed or restricted due to construction, maintenance, traffic disruptions or other works. With key routes such as Mombasa Road, Kenyatta Avenue and Ngong Road occasionally…
Heavy traffic has been reported along Mombasa Road near Konza after an accident occurred at Kapiti. The accident occurred at Kapiti near Konza, where the two trailers collided, blocking the highway and disrupting movement in both…
The Masai Mara is home to about 90 mammal species, including the Big Five, namely lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and African buffalo, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and zebras. According to Masai Mara Travel, an estimated 850…
Kenya’s domestic aviation market has several affordable airlines operating scheduled passenger services between Nairobi and destinations across the country. Fares vary by route, travel date, availability, and the services included with…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) have jointly launched “Experience Wonder Live From Kenya,” a six-month live wildlife streaming initiative taking Kenya’s wildlife, protected areas and conservation story…
Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway Westlands Entrance from the James Gichuru Junction direction have been warned of traffic disruption, with CBD-bound traffic set to be diverted to Waiyaki Way during scheduled works on the elevated…
Living in Nairobi is an extreme sport. Between the matatus on Mombasa Road and an economy that has you counting every shilling, the average Nairobian spends the week on edge. You get to Friday and all you want is the reset button. The…
If you drove through the East Gate of Nairobi National Park in early 2024, you probably remember the crawl of Land Cruisers idling while drivers argued over paper receipts. That queue is gone. The early morning air still carries the same…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists of traffic disruption along Mombasa Road following the partial closure of the Eastern Bypass off-ramp at Cabanas on the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)-bound…
Kenya Airways is among the airlines affected after a technical failure in the United Kingdom’s air traffic control system disrupted operations at major airports, including London Heathrow. More than 1,000 flights were cancelled across the…
People travelling from Nairobi to Burundi have several options, with the journey to Bujumbura available by air or road, depending on their budget, time, and preferred route. Flights are much faster, while buses offer a cheaper alternative…
Nairobi motorists are facing heavier traffic as the back-to-school period brings more vehicles and pedestrians to Nairobi’s highways on August 25. The busiest areas are concentrated in the Central Business District (CBD) and along major…
Visitors planning a safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara have a wide range of luxury lodges and tented camps to choose from, with nightly rates ranging from about US$249 to more than US$1,600 per person. The camps are spread across the Masai Mara…
Kenyans planning to visit the United States for tourism or business may soon face stricter visa requirements after Washington introduced a permanent Visa Bond Program. According to the Department of State, the new visa rules and bond…
Global markets are experiencing a mix of high interest rates and sticky inflation, but Panama is carving out a completely different narrative. Recent economic data reveals that Panama’s economy grew by an impressive 4% while maintaining a…
There are no shortage of great distances and different cities in Canada. The execution of a project in Montreal is quite different from the implementation of one in Calgary. Moving to Vancouver comes with a lifestyle that surprises even…
Dubai is a city where luxury is part of everyday life. From iconic skyscrapers and world-class resorts to exclusive shopping destinations and fine dining venues, everything in the emirate reflects sophistication. It is no surprise that…
The United Arab Emirates has officially expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to include nationals from six additional countries, among them the Republic of Kenya. The landmark decision, which takes effect today, allows Kenyan ordinary…
