Msafiri

An exciting new magazine to enrich the lives of everyone who loves Africa, brought to you by your friends at Kenya Airways.

Msafiri

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KENYA'S WILDLIFE IN FOCUS • The Greatest Wildlife Photographer of the Year – Kenya is a reimagined national photography competition celebrating the country's rich biodiversity and supporting grassroots conservation. Originally focused on the Maasai Mara, it now welcomes submissions from across Kenya, spotlighting all parks, conservancies and wild spaces. Over the next few pages we showcase some of the shortlisted entries…

MONKEY BUSINESS • Baboons are the real bosses of Nairobi National Park, says Josaya Wasonga

RICH PICKINGS • Following the new codeshare announcement between Kenya Airways and Virgin Atlantic earlier this year, we talk to Virgin's founder, Sir Richard Branson, about his love affair with safaris

BUSH BLISS • From open-air massages to detox rituals inspired by indigenous healing practices, Kenyan safari lodges offer world-class spa and wellness experiences in a sustainable setting

WILD DINING IN THE MAASAI MARA • In days gone by, bush dining was more about survival than luxury. For example, when former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and retired US President Theodore Roosevelt visited Kenya for hunting expeditions in the early 20th century, all they needed was a simple campfire and basic provisions. Today, dining in the Maasai Mara has evolved. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are fused with global culinary techniques, and some of the industry's best chefs are leading this transformation. We profile four chefs redefining bush kitchens in the Mara, championing sustainability with eco-friendly cooking methods that reduce waste and promote recycling.

GIZMOS FOR GAME DRIVES • Tackle the wild with the latest tech to make your African safari truly cutting edge…

GAME CHANGER • Thanks to solar-powered safari vehicles, a new era of eco-conscious exploration is here, says Paul Udoto

3 THINGS ABOUT BUSH WISDOM I WISH I KNEW EARLIER • Nature is packed with life lessons, from survival skills to teamwork

KNOW YOUR WILDLIFE? • Test your general wildlife knowledge with these questions from guide-training company Eco Training.

PLAIN SPEAKING • How sustainable tourism is shaping the Maasai Mara's destiny

A force for GOOD • Dr Jane Goodall's legacy, devotion and passion for knowledge originated in the dense riverine forests of Gombe National Park in Tanzania. Yet what she discovered about the primates who live there has led to a truly global mission – one that, even as a nonagenarian, continues to this day.

Looking for CHIMPS

PARK LIFE • It's not easy picking a ‘Big 5’ when it comes to Africa's national parks and wildlife reserves. There are simply too many amazing places to choose from. But we've whittled them down to this iconic selection of five must-visit destinations for wildlife lovers

Confessions of a BIG cat LOVER • WILLIAM GRAY EXPLAINS WHY A SIGHTING OF A LION, LEOPARD OR CHEETAH ADDS THE PURRRFECT TOUCH TO ANY GAME DRIVE

Anatomy of a HUNTER

guiding stars • IF YOU'VE EVER BEEN ON A SAFARI, YOU WILL KNOW THAT A GREAT GUIDE CAN ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE INTO SOMETHING TRULY REMARKABLE

women of the wild • In the heart of the Maasai Mara, a quiet revolution is taking place as more Maasai women defy gender stereotypes to carve a niche for themselves in the local guiding world

WET'N'WILD • YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD OF THE BIG 5 – LION, LEOPARD, BUFFALO, ELEPHANT AND RHINO – BUT SOUTH AFRICA ALSO BOASTS THE MARINE BIG 5. DIVE IN TO DISCOVER THE BEST PLACES TO SEE COMMON DOLPHIN, CAPE FUR SEAL, AFRICAN PENGUIN, GREAT WHITE SHARK AND SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE, AS WELL AS AN ARRAY OF OTHER CHARISMATIC...