Cruise ship arrivals are still uncommon enough in Mombasa to turn heads. When one appears beyond the harbour, it is difficult to…
How to Cross the Likoni Ferry on Foot The Likoni Ferry is one of Mombasa’s most important crossings, linking Mombasa Island with…
Kenya’s Coast is firmly on the World Travel Awards 2026 shortlist, with destinations, beach resorts, private villas, serviced apartments, safari properties and…
A resident’s look beyond the tourist image of the Kenyan Coast Most people come to the Kenyan Coast expecting a change of…
The Our Ocean Conference brought the world to Mombasa and produced billions of dollars in promises. But for Kenya’s Coast, the real…
Malindi is often introduced as a beach town, but that description only tells half the story. Yes, there are warm Indian Ocean…
A Coastal Voyage in Uncertain Times For us, planning a cruise to somewhere here in East Africa begins shortly after we return…
If you’re planning to visit Fort Jesus, walk through Gede Ruins, or spend time in Lamu Town, entry fees are going up…
Evenings in Lamu arrive without urgency. As the heat loosens its grip, the light softens, and the water begins to take on…
Malindi carries a different pulse before sunrise. Long before beach vendors claim their spots and long before the heat sharpens, the town…
Walking Mombasa isn’t about clocking kilometres. It’s about what the city gives you when you’re slow enough to be noticed. A quick…
Before sunrise, the beach tells the truth. This is what the monitors see, and what visitors can do that actually helps. At…