Archive for Lamu

Africa Skys Big Weekend

After the success of the nations favourite radio show, Radio 1s Big Weekend, it has got us here thinking what we can offer to our customers to make you have an even better weekend. So here at Africa Sky we are having our own “Big Weekend”. This will be exclusive to all Africa Sky customers from Friday 20th May… read the rest of “Africa Skys Big Weekend”

The Joys of Nairobi Airport – Mark Tanner

There’s nothing like arriving from a long flight, stepping out of the plane and feeling the warm blast of equatorial air that meets you.  At Nairobi, once you have made your way up the boarding gateway, you enter the main concourse which is lined with Duty free shops and departing passengers.  Following the signs you make your way to the Visa and Immigration check-point. Here you can pay for your… read the rest of “The Joys of Nairobi Airport - Mark Tanner”

Safari Holidays: A Brief History Part Two

In this post we’ll examine how the Safari Holiday evolved into something that began to take conservation seriously and what makes a Safari Holiday today.  Why some of the most important features of the Safari Holiday have remained constant – the stunning scenery, the wonderful wildlife and above all the African people themselves…

The Safari gradually began to change as the hunters began to consider themselves as naturalists… read the rest of “Safari Holidays: A Brief History Part Two”

Shoes off and kick back at Kipungani

If you’re looking for the perfect Robinson Crusoe-style getaway, then Kipungani, located on the south west tip of the remote Kenyan island of Lamu, is an ideal choice.

The accommodation is in traditional ‘bandas’, built from local materials and either chalet style, with veranda, bedroom and bathroom, or in the slightly smaller stilt tree houses.

While away… read the rest of “Shoes off and kick back at Kipungani”