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 […]
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 […]
The Serene Side of the Migration
Wildebeest at the Sand River When most people think of the Great Wildebeest Migration, they picture the sheer chaos and peril of the Mara River crossings, where massive Nile crocodiles lie in wait. However, our recent game drives have treated […]
Guardians of a Changing Planet: Celebrating World Ranger Day in the Mara
Every year on July 31st, the global conservation community pauses to celebrate World Ranger Day. This vital day recognizes the extraordinary dedication of rangers on the frontlines of conservation and commemorates those who have tragically lost their lives or been […]