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Stories from the Field

The Junglebook Journal

Insider guides, wildlife dispatches, and travel inspiration from Kenya's wildest corners.

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The Great Migration: A Complete Month-by-Month Guide
Wildlife
8 min read

The Great Migration: A Complete Month-by-Month Guide

Over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle follow the rains in an endless loop across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara. Here's exactly when and where to witness each dramatic chapter.

By David KamauRead more
Diani Beach: The Ultimate First-Timer's GuideCoast
6 min read

Diani Beach: The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide

Africa's best beach deserves more than a rushed weekend. From the best snorkelling reefs to the colobus monkey forest, here's how to make the most of Kenya's crown jewel of the coast.

By Amina OchiengRead more
Lamu Island: Stepping Into a World Without CarsCulture
7 min read

Lamu Island: Stepping Into a World Without Cars

No roads, no cars — just labyrinthine coral-stone streets, the creak of dhow rigging, and 700 years of Swahili history. Lamu is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Here's how to experience it properly.

By Grace WanjikuRead more
Photographing Elephants Against Kilimanjaro: Tips from Our GuidesPhotography
5 min read

Photographing Elephants Against Kilimanjaro: Tips from Our Guides

Amboseli's iconic shot — a herd of elephants silhouetted against Africa's highest peak — is one of the most sought-after images in wildlife photography. Our guides share the secrets to getting it right.

By Joseph LekutaRead more
The Samburu Special Five: Kenya's Rarest Wildlife EncountersWildlife
6 min read

The Samburu Special Five: Kenya's Rarest Wildlife Encounters

Forget the Big Five — Samburu has its own exclusive list. The reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk are found nowhere else in Kenya. Here's where to find them.

By David KamauRead more
The Definitive Kenya Safari Packing List (From Someone Who's Done It 200 Times)Travel Tips
9 min read

The Definitive Kenya Safari Packing List (From Someone Who's Done It 200 Times)

After two decades of guiding safaris across Kenya, our head guide has refined the perfect packing list. What to bring, what to leave behind, and the one item most travellers forget.

By Joseph LekutaRead more
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