Nowhere in the world is there a movement of animals as immense as the wildebeest migration in Africa, circling the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. It is a safari experience like no other with neither start nor finish to the animals’ endless search for food and water.

Kenya provides some of the continent’s most impressive venues to view the Big 5 (lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros – both black and white). Kenya introduced a comprehensive hunting ban around 40 years ago which means that the wildlife’s fear of humans is greatly reduced.

Elephant calves, orphaned by poaching, are taken into by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT). Here they receive specialised rehabilitation treatment and 24-hour care before eventually being reintroducing back among wild herds.

Solio Reserve is a premier rhino breeding sanctuary in Kenya and has been dedicated to rhino conservation for the last 40 years. It has been such a success that 93 black and 52 white rhinos, from Solio, have stocked game reserves all over Africa.

The Maasai and Samburu people, with their traditional red shukas, brilliant smiles and imposing presence, add a depth of warmth to any trip into the region.

Along the northern coast of Kenya between the towns of Lamu and Kiunga are the evocative islands of the Lamu Archipelago, with their medieval stone towns, charming architecture, narrow streets and delicious local cuisine. The largest of the islands are Pate, Manda and Lamu Island, and the smaller islands include Kiwayu and Manda Toto. The islands offer idyllic beaches, traditional villages, ruins and the pleasure of sailing around on a dhow. The largest town in the archipelago is Lamu Town. Its Old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa. Built from coral stone and mangrove timber, Lamu Old Town is characterised by the simplicity of structural forms which have been enriched by such features as inner courtyards, verandas and elaborately carved wooden doors.

Take a lateen sailed Dhow to explore the archipelago with its small fishing villages, ancient ruins, and deserted beaches around the calm waters of Lamu. It’s a wind-powered voyage and passes by stunning slivers of sand, remote coral islands and reefs teeming with fish – a romantic experience no less.