The Bomas of Kenya (Nairobi) hosted the 2022 edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo. After last year’s virtual expo, this year’s expo was a more than welcome return to in-person meetings. The event attracted over 200 exhibitors and 150 global buyers from key source markets. This event was geared towards raising the profile of…
All of us at Kenya Treks had a good holiday season over the last few months with guests from the UK and Canada climbing with us. Our guests ranged in age from 13 to 72 and I’m glad to say that everyone made it to Point Lenana. Over the years mountain hiking has gained wider…
ILMAMUSI Community Forest Association is in full gear preparing for the inaugural Walk Wild experience, slated to take place on the 19th of November this year. The event entails a 10 km walk inside the forest accompanied by ILMAMUSI CFA rangers, and guests will experience walking in the wild and help to plant 1,000 indigenous…
Basic healthcare is not readily accessible to many of our community neighbours in Laikipia. Services that so many of us take for granted on a daily basis such as immunizations, family planning and access to medical treatments are almost unheard of in many remote areas. Conservancies like Mugie are doing their part to address those…
The Laikipia Tourism Association’s membership has grown significantly over the last two years. We attribute this to our ability to provide our members with concrete benefits in return for their subscriptions. One of the benefits the Laikipia Tourism Association offers to its members is helping members access a skilled labor pool. The Laikipia Tourism Association…
Laikipia Tourism Association members, Lets Go Travel Uniglobe (LGTU), are the leading sustainable travel management company in Kenya and East Africa. Their commitment to sustainable tourism has seen them win multiple awards. These include winning the best tour operator five times for the Eco-Warrior Award, an award that recognizes responsible tourism practices; and Travelife Certified,…
Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters are our newest members. The stunning property is located right at the entrance of the Ol Pejeta conservancy. The resort boasts a serene environment with magnificent views of nature and wildlife, considering its proximity to fellow LTA member Ol Pejeta. In the above pictured castle, you can enjoy games such as…
In the sixth issue of Kwetu Laikipia, we featured Drawing Dreams Initiative (DDI). This youth-led community-based organization focuses on menstrual health, hygiene management, sexual reproductive health and rights, and life skills empowerment. Earlier this month, the DDI team held the second edition of the Dreams Youth Expo at the Cedar Mall rooftop. The expo brought together diverse…
Dr. Dino J Martins is an internationally renowned biologist with vast experience in biodiversity and natural history spanning 25 years. Many in our landscape have become familiar with Dino due to his work at Mpala. He has served as the Director of the Mpala Research Center for seven years, where he has shown leadership in…
Mugie Conservancy combines sustainable conservation, productive rangeland management, community cooperation, responsible tourism, and so much more. The conservancy is home to two of our Laikipia Tourism Association members Governor’s Mugie House and Ekorian’s Mugie Camp. Mugie Conservancy in partnership with Old Africa Magazine recently held its annual Mugie golf open. The tournament drew participants from…