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Notes from the trail

Trail reports, packing guides and stories from the people who walk these routes.

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GuidesSeptember 25, 2026

Walking in the short rains: why November is our quiet favourite

Most people plan around the rains. We think November is one of the best-kept secrets on the trail. Here's what changes, which routes suit it, and how we plan for it.

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PeopleJune 15, 2026

The guide who grew up on the trail

A conversation with Samuel, who has been walking the Aberdare ridges since he was twelve and now leads our highland routes.

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Trail reportsMay 28, 2026

Walking the Rift Valley Escarpment in the dry season

What to expect on a July traverse of the escarpment wall: wildlife, weather, and why you'll want an early start.

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Packing & prepApril 12, 2026

Five things we never pack on a Kenyan walking safari

And five things we always do. Lessons from a decade of guiding groups across the highlands and savanna.

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ConservationMarch 3, 2026

Conservation on foot: why walking safaris matter

How foot-based tourism creates different economic incentives for wildlife conservation than vehicle-based game drives.

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GuidesFebruary 18, 2026

The best time to walk Mount Kenya's foothills

A month-by-month breakdown of conditions on the lower slopes, from the dry juniper forests to the misty bamboo season.

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StoriesJanuary 25, 2026

What we learnt from our first corporate trek

Ten of us on a ridge at sunrise instead of a conference room. The logistics, the surprises, and why we're doing it again.

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