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10 travel features tagged “Holidays”

East Africa’s best kept secret

Take a ride on the Lunatic Express -- the Kenya-Uganda Railway -- and follow the path of the first safari expeditions.
Read more… 24 April 2012


The world’s greatest guilty pleasures

Indulge your vices with these examples of excess from around the globe, from unadulterated hedonism on a Thai beach to sleeping in a Mughal palace in India.
Read more… 23 January 2012


The greatest wildlife spectacles around the world

Where to go to witness real animal magic, as creatures of all colours, shapes and sizes feed, court, fight and migrate.
Read more… 05 January 2012


Gift guide 2011: Africa

Seven ideas for travellers who dream of safaris, from the story of Africa’s first female bush pilot to seeing the savannah by hot-air balloon.
02 December 2011


The Kenyan coast: Mombasa to the Lamu Archipelago

Travel back in time with stops in a merchant trading port and a historical Swahili city.
Read more… 10 December 2010


Migration and the Masai Mara

Every July and August, more than a million wildebeest and herd animals migrate to the 1,510 sq km of open rolling grasslands.
Read more… 09 December 2010


Kenya in pictures

From Mombasa to the Masai Mara National Reserve, iconic images from around the country.
09 December 2010


Luxury in Kenya

If your idea of the dream safari involves formal banquet dinners, fine liquors and elegant table settings, then break out the credit card for the trip of a lifetime.
Read more… 08 December 2010


Tips for a successful Kenyan safari

Before you don a floppy hat and slip into your pocket-lined field vest, consider the following author-tested tips for planning the perfect wildlife watching experience.
Read more… 07 December 2010


Spotlight on Nairobi

Uncover rich colonial history, a fine dining scene and notable wildlife conservation projects.
Read more… 06 December 2010


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A selection of these Holidays articles were originally published on Lonely Planet.

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