The Africa House blog

Those who prefer their travel experiences to be cushioned in luxury might suspect that an African safari is a few thousand miles from their comfort zone. But Sirikoi is no ordinary safari camp. Despite its phenomenal location in Kenya’s Lewa Conservancy – 68,000 glorious acres of African wilderness – there’s no compromising on the finer things.

Ethiopia isn’t the first country that comes to mind when imagining an African travel adventure. Yet, its range of attractions is simply awe-inspiring. With spectacular scenery, outstanding archaeological heritage and awesome wildlife, Ethiopia isn’t short on variety.

You don’t need to go far from Nairobi to see some of Africa’s most beautiful landscapes and a staggering array of wildlife. Just 150km north of the Kenyan capital is Soysambu Conservancy, a destination you mightn’t have heard of but which we suspect won’t stay a secret for very long.

Mountain gorillas are among Africa’s most mesmerising creatures – and getting close to them in their natural habitat is nothing short of exhilarating. With so few of these gentle giants left in the wild, your options of where to go is extremely limited.

While it might be the wildlife and landscapes that draw you to East Africa, when you're here you might just discover that the big city has a special allure too. Among the attractions of the Kenyan capital Nairobi is a series of fantastic one-off shops parading...

Ask someone what they would regard as Africa’s top travel destinations and there’s a good chance Ethiopia won’t get a mention. But this often overlooked country boasts an incredible array of qualities that demand attention. While so much of East Africa is blessed with...

Everyone in the Maasai Mara and surrounding conservancies is busy looking at how they can further improve the safari experience for guests, so we thought we would take a close look at a diverse range of Asilia Properties in the area…

There’s nowhere like the open plains of East Africa for a quintessential, wildlife-filled safari holiday. But venture off the coast and south-east of our usual territory and you’ll find a whole new slice of Africa in the shape of Madagascar. And at Africa House,...

For the wanderlust-prone, an African safari trip is a popular item on the list of genuinely unmissable travel experiences…

If you think the famous parks and reserves like the Masai Mara and Serengeti have the monopoly on East Africa’s best wildlife, then Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau might come as a surprise…