Safari Blog & Travel Guides

Safari van or 4x4 Land Cruiser? Compare cost, comfort, off-road capability, wildlife viewing and photography to choose the right Kenya safari vehicle.

Off-road capability, wildlife viewing, photography and comfort — why the Toyota Land Cruiser is the gold standard safari vehicle for Kenya.

The 10 qualities that separate a good safari guide from a truly exceptional one — and why they make or break your Kenya safari.

The tracking skills, bush signs and local knowledge Kenya's professional safari guides use to find lions, leopards and more on every game drive.

How to build the perfect Kenyan bush-and-beach holiday around the Madaraka Express — itinerary options, the best coastal and safari destinations, and who it suits.

Everything you need for the Nairobi–Mombasa Madaraka Express: journey times, stations, ticket classes, luggage, wildlife along the route and how to add a safari.

As the Madaraka Express crosses the Tsavo ecosystem, you can spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and more from your seat. Here's what wildlife to watch for.

The best SGR safari packages — from a Tsavo East day trip to fly-in Mara and bush-and-beach combos, all starting right at Nairobi or Mombasa station.