Ngong Hills has changed massively since I first hiked it in 2002. Back then, the road up had a reputation, the ridge started later, and beyond the early viewpoints was no-go territory without police escort. Today the lower slopes are crowded, the zipline crowd is out in force, and people hike all the way to Kona Baridi as a normal thing. But the core of it is still the same: one hill after another, strong wind, open views, and a proper hike close to Nairobi.

Mambrui blends sand dunes, quad biking, wild beaches, and Che Shale into one of Kenya’s most offbeat coastal escapes.

Fort Jesus is Mombasa’s most famous landmark, but it is more than a coastal fortress. It is a hard-edged piece of Swahili Coast history, shaped by Portuguese ambition, Omani power, trade, war, empire, and the long, messy story of Mombasa itself.

Hidden away in Migori County, Thimlich Ohinga is one of Kenya’s least-known UNESCO sites and easily one of its most intriguing. Hard to reach, rich in mystery, and wrapped in thick stone walls, it feels less like a heritage stop and more like the remains of a lost civilization.