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Safari in Kenya

What to Wear on Safari in Kenya: A Packing Guide for 2026

What to Wear on Safari in Kenya: A Packing Guide for 2026

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By Daisy, founder of Leopard Paw Safaris and a former safari guide. If you’re wondering what to wear on safari in Kenya, the short answer is clothes you already own, plus a warm layer you probably didn’t think you’d need. People spend a lot on matching khaki outfits and then shiver through the first morning

The Big Five in Kenya

The Big Five in Kenya: A Guide’s Take on Seeing All Five (2026)

The Big Five in Kenya: A Guide’s Take on Seeing All Five (2026)

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By Daisy, founder of Leopard Paw Safaris and a former safari guide. Most guides to the Big Five in Kenya skip the plain truth: you almost certainly cannot see all five in a single Kenyan park. Kenya is not short of wildlife. It is one of the best Big Five countries on earth. The problem

Luxury tented camp in the Maasai Mara at dusk

The Best Safari Lodges in Kenya (2026): A Guide’s Honest Take

The Best Safari Lodges in Kenya (2026): A Guide’s Honest Take

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By Daisy, founder of Leopard Paw Safaris and a former safari guide. I have lost count of how many times a client has arrived with a shortlist of lodges found online, each one called breathtaking, unforgettable or the crown jewel of East Africa. Those recommendations are not wrong. The trouble is that they all sound

Elephants in Amboseli

Kenya Safari 7-Day Itinerary: A Day-by-Day Guide to Planning Your First Safari

Kenya Safari 7-Day Itinerary: A Day-by-Day Guide to Planning Your First Safari

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By Daisy, founder of Leopard Paw Safaris and a former safari guide. Planning a Kenya safari can feel complicated. Maasai Mara or Amboseli? Lake Nakuru or Lake Naivasha? More nights in one park, or several parks in one trip? Then comes the question nearly every first-timer asks: is seven days enough for a Kenya safari?

Breakfast in the bust

Safari Diet Guide: What to Eat Before and During Your Kenya Safari

Safari Diet Guide: What to Eat Before and During Your Kenya Safari

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By Daisy, founder of Leopard Paw Safaris and a former safari guide. Most travellers planning a safari in Kenya think about packing lists and wildlife and forget one thing: what they eat. What to eat on a Kenya safari matters more than you might expect. A balanced diet before and during the trip keeps you

Giraffe feeding among autumn-coloured trees

Maasai Mara vs Amboseli: Which Safari Should You Choose?

Maasai Mara vs Amboseli: Which Safari Should You Choose?

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By Daisy, founder of Leopard Paw Safaris and a former safari guide. Kenya has many great safari destinations, but two parks top most wish lists: the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park. Each has its own scenery, wildlife and feel. Choosing between the Maasai Mara and Amboseli comes down to what you most