A major fire has broken out at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi (JKIA) affecting parts of the International Arrivals building and Unit 1 departures. The fire is under control and all passengers have been evacuated safely. The airport has been closed till further notice and all flights have been re-routed to nearby airports. We will… More »
The Chalo Africa Diary
The Great Wildebeest Migration in Kenya & Tanzania
The simultaneous movement of an immense number of wildebeests, accompanied by a very large number of zebras, and smaller numbers of Grant’s gazelle, Thompson’s gazelle, eland and impala is called the Great Migration of the Serengeti and Masai Mara. Every year, these animals move in a fairly predictable pattern. They migrate in search for fresh… More »
Flamingos flock to Lake Bogoria from Lake Nakuru
Sometimes, it is really important to have ears and eyes on the ground… Many of you know Lake Nakuru as the lake of flamingos, and you often find Nakuru as part of set-departure itineraries to Kenya that promise fabulous flamingo sightings. The truth is a little more complicated than that. Flamingos are also migratory animals… More »
Whale Watching in South Africa
South Africa is one of the best destinations for watching marine mammals, whether from land or from boats, with spectacular annual visits from southern right and humpback whales and enormous pods of dolphins year-round. Every year, southern right whales migrate from their icy feeding grounds off Antarctica to warmer climates, reaching South Africa in June…. More »
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements from India
Here are some frequently asked questions about Yellow Fever Vaccinations (YFV) from India: Is yellow fever vaccination required? All visitors travelling from India to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Mali, Ghana and Ethiopia are required to be vaccinated against yellow fever with an international certificate proving so. While there is no health check on departure from… More »
The Great Wildebeest Migration Map
View our interactive animated map below to understand the location of the great migration across Kenya & Tanzania through out the year. Planning on visiting during the migration? Here are some other pages you may find useful: Kenya – Tanzania Migration Updates » Kenya and Tanzania Migration Safari Tours » Accommodation in the Masai Mara,… More »