AFRICA KENYA SAFARI PARKS DESTINATIONS News from Kenya


British Airways has increased capacity on its London-Nairobi flights for this summer, with an extra 784 seats a week when it switches to a Boeing 747-400 for the peak period of July 1 to October 29, after which it will revert to a Boeing 777. ba.com


Flights from Nairobi to Amboseli take


around 45 minutes; driving takes two and a half hours. When to visit: The dry season falls between July and October. The green seasons are April to June and November to January. Where to stay: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is secluded by acacia trees, with uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro. serenahotels.com


w LAIKIPIA Popular with British royals and championed for its conservation projects, Laikipia is one of the most exclusive reserves in Kenya and has a lower density of tourists than others. The park and its neighbouring


conservancies, including Lewa and Ol Pejeta, are home to nearly half of the country’s population of black rhino, along with Grevy’s zebra, rare sitatunga, semi-aquatic antelope


The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille in Laikipia has increased the size of its conservation area from 25,000 acres to more than 40,000 acres through a partnership with local communities. ol-lentille.com


Kenya has seen a 16.8% increase in international arrivals for January- March this year, and is now targeting more than 1.5 million visitors for 2016, which would represent a jump of 400,000 on last year. magicalkenya.com


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