The Africa House blog

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...