Kenya Tourism in 2026: Record Numbers, New Mara Fees and What It Means for Your Year-End Safari
News as of 1 October 2026. It's been a big year for tourism in Kenya. Visitor numbers are at record highs, the Maasai Mara has introduced a new pricing model, and the country has just hosted the world's tourism community for
Stirring Up Change: A Gift That’s Opening Kitchen Doors in the Mara
It really is the season of seasoning. At the Karen Blixen Camp Trust, we were thrilled to receive a generous donation of cookers, chef jackets and mechanical equipment from Ree Park Safari for our culinary school in the Maasai Mara.
Could Exploring East Africa Become Easier?
For many international travellers, an East African journey rarely stops at one border. A safari in Kenya may be paired with gorilla trekking in Uganda, a beach stay on the Kenyan coast, or another experience elsewhere in the region. Yet moving between
Mara Day 2026: One River, Two Countries and a Shared Future
The Mara River is one of East Africa’s most important natural lifelines. It flows from Kenya’s Mau Forest Complex through the Maasai Mara and onward into Tanzania, eventually reaching Lake Victoria. Along the way, it supports communities, wildlife, agriculture, and one
New Mandatory Travel Insurance Rules for Visitors
As part of our commitment to keeping our guests informed, we want to highlight a significant new policy introduced by the Kenyan government this past week. Effective July 30, 2026, the government has mandated that all international visitors staying in Kenya
The Atrium & The Gardens: Nairobi’s Most Intimate Yet Luxurious Event Spaces
When hosting a milestone event, the venue is everything. Hidden away in the leafy, historic suburbs of Karen, the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden offers unparalleled settings for events that require a touch of exclusive luxury. Over the past month, we
The Ultimate Post-Excursion Oasis
Dining at the Famous Karen Blixen Coffee Garden July and August always bring a wonderful, electric energy to Kenya, and we have certainly felt it at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden! With the peak safari season underway, Nairobi becomes a
No Rest for Mom
Energetic River Pride Cubs Keep Things Lively There are few things on safari as heartwarming as watching young predator cubs explore their world. Recently, we were incredibly lucky to spend some quiet time near a thicket where a River Pride
Lenkoe’s Mysterious New Scar
The Life of a River Pride Male The Maasai Mara is an untamed wilderness, and its apex predators wear the stories of their survival on their skin. On a recent afternoon game drive, we came across Lenkoe, one of the
Olomelok the Leopard
A Successful Hunt and a Lazy Afternoon Leopards are famously elusive, which makes every clear sighting a reason to celebrate. Recently, our guides were thrilled to spot Olomelok—the handsome male son of our well-known resident leopard, Nape. As you can see