Gems of Kenya

29/03/2018

We wish you the most relaxing Easter holiday with your family and friends, enjoying the first signs of spring and spending time in nature!

10/03/2018

Are you in Berlin this weekend? Come visit us at ITB hall 4.1/246 🇰🇪

08/03/2018

Happy International Women's Day to all amazing business women out there! We are celebrating our Kenyan business women today at ITB Berlin 2018!

05/03/2018

These are the people behind GEMS OF KENYA & their passion for what they do!
Today: Anne Nganga, Managing Director of Kisima Tours and Safaris Ltd

"I am proud of what Africa has in offering to the rest of the world and glad I am part of the team that does that. I am not in the tourism industry by mistake but because it’s here that I feel complete. I get satisfaction in seeing clients all smiles after a safari and also knowing that the local communities were involved."

05/03/2018

The GEMS OF KENYA are at Berlin this week in hall 4.1/stand 246! Come visit us and plan your next dream holiday in Kenya😀

02/03/2018

These are the people behind GEMS OF KENYA & their stories!
Today: Monika Solanki, CEO of Special Lofty Safaris Ltd

"Special Lofty Safaris was founded in 1978 by Mahendra Solanki, known as „Lofty". As a young entrepreneur, it was his wish to pass on his joy of happy travel in an authentic way and to fulfill all his guests unique safari dreams. Over the years, Lofty has specialized in historic car models from the 1970s. Kenya was already a favorite safari destination in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Monika Solanki his wife joined the company in the late 80’s. Since than she has been the chief executive of Special Lofty Safaris."

01/03/2018

It is true, you are never to old to make the world a better place! Take Nonna Irma (93 years) as an example - she traveled to Kenya this week to volunteer at an orphanage.😊 That is amazing!

Nonna Irma, a 93-year-old grandmother in Noventa Vicentina in Veneto, Italy, proves that anyone can help make the world a brighter place.

25/02/2018

These are the people behind Gems of Kenya and their stories!
Today: Esther Omoche, Operations/Marketing Director of AsaRay Tours
"Travel, Lifestyle and adventure have been my quiet deep admiration and biggest passion and thus AsaRay Tours was born! Having started by working in the hospitality industry and later joined the tours and travel industry, my passion for this grew bigger and I was able to have a hands on experience thus realizing how I can make it better. AsaRay Tours was born through great passion, love, experience and enough expertise in the hospitality world. I love to bring satisfaction, intimate involvement, value, most memorable experiences and of course adventure through every tour with AsaRay! A sense of belonging and involvement in every tour with us is our biggest desire. We give you “East Africa’s best!”

23/02/2018

Beautiful Mt. Elgon National Park is a real insider tip for your next Kenya adventure! The secluded ecosystem is home to mountain elephants, zebras and buffalos - all set in the surroundings of the volcanic caves dug by the elephants themselves for the sodium rich salts in the rocks!
Have you been to Western Kenya before? It is well worth a visit!

21/02/2018

The Rendille people are an inspiring tribe in Northern Kenya! Living in the harsh environments of the arid deserts around Lake Turkana and being pastoralists, the lifestyle of the Rendille revolves around their livestock. Camels are their main source of livelihood because camels are best adapted to the desert conditions. The camels are an important source of milk and meat for the Rendille people. When migrating to new pastures, the camels are also used to carry the family's possessions in specially designed saddles.

18/02/2018

These are the people behind GEMS OF KENYA and their stories!
Today: Eunice Koome, CEO of Designer Tours & Travel
"I have been in the tourism industry for the last 24 years and every day is exciting and challenging as the first day I joined tourism. What makes my job exciting is that I meet new people every day and on many occasions I make great friends from all over the world who consult me whenever they want to return to our beautiful country or just to recommend us to their friends.

Planning an exciting itinerary is both exciting and challenging because as the safari designer I must see the safari that I offer through the eyes of the client seeking to go on safari. A safari must be memorable and it must create a unique experience.

Traveling is more than collecting sightseeing spots. Of course you want to see the famous highlights of Kenya. But what you experience in special places where few travelers come, that usually stays with you for a long time. It is precisely those unexpected encounters that give you a different view of the country, culture, and people and sometimes even your own life! By working with a local expert like myself who has experience with travelers but also has a lot of local knowledge, your journey gets such an extra dimension.

Our safaris are crafted to take you to the less traveled part of our beautiful country to enjoy the serenity and beauty of our unique landscapes, abundant wildlife and friendly people."

16/02/2018

Check out these beautifully composed images of Kenya's natural and cultural treasures by photo journalist Hartmut Fiebig!
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English version below. Im Jahr 2011 lässt sich Hartmut Fiebig in Ostafrika nieder, um seine Vision der „50 Treasures of Kenya“ zu verwirklichen.…

08/02/2018

These are the people behind GEMS OF KENYA and their passion for tour operating!
Today: Tasneem Adamji, Managing Director of African Quest Safaris
"I founded AQS so that I could offer holidays of essence; more than just a trip, experiences that are holistic and value for money, often life-changing."

07/02/2018

Ain't the ultimate goal of travelling to see the smiles on your host nations faces and to know that they benefit from your visit? That's what we call 'elevated safaris' http://gemsofkenya.co.ke/products/product/5-big-heart-safari

04/02/2018

These are the people behind GEMS OF KENYA and their stories!
Today: Rose Muya, CEO of Timeless Tours & Travels Ltd.

"I was born on the outskirts of Nairobi and grew up with wildlife at my doorstep. I remember visiting friends and having to forgo breakfast, because an elephant and her baby wandered up to the veranda, where we were in the middle of breakfast.
I have always loved the miracle of nature and everything in it. Kenya is abundantly blessed, when it comes to nature.
I wanted to share this with people, who appreciate and understand how lucky we are to have this and want to help in preserving it for the future generations. My daughter always says sharing is caring! One way of sharing is tourism and that is how Timeless Tours and Travel was born."

Check out some of Rose's outdoor travel offers here: http://gemsofkenya.co.ke/companies/company/12-timeless-tours-travels

31/01/2018

Who are the people behind GEMS OF KENYA? Let us introduce our tour operators!

Today: Elizabeth Safari, Managing Director of Eco AdventuresKenya

"Safari by name – Safari by nature! I love nature and I love to safari because safari is an education; it is a broadening of horizons, a meeting of cultures and an outlet for much needed reconnection with oneself, with each other and with the natural world. After a safari you are sure to return home with souls enriched with the real-life experiences and important learnings and insights about faraway lands and its peoples – and this unites us all in the effort towards global citizenry."

You can find her inspiring travel offers here: http://gemsofkenya.co.ke/companies/company/8-eco-adventures-ltd

30/01/2018

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Ain't this cute! No, you can't hide there. We can still see you.

26/01/2018

We wish you a great weekend with your friends and family!

25/01/2018

Did you know that Kenya’s wildlife is unrivaled by any other in the world, both in terms of numbers and variety of species?
There are so many hidden gems to explore in Kenya besides the beaten tourist paths - let us show you!

To get a first glimpse of your next holiday destination check out National Geographic's amazing safari live stream!

Safari Live gives you a front row seat on a LIVE safari experience as we explore two of Africa’s wildest places: Kenya’s Maasai Mara and South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

17/01/2018

In this grey and rainy European winter sailing along the Kenyan coast in a traditional dhow doesn't sound too bad, right? We've got you covered!

15/01/2018

We are proud to announce that our member Designer Tours & Travel has officially obtained the Travelife Partner Award!
The Gems of Kenya are committed to offer you the most memorable and sustainable holiday experience in Kenya, with half of our members being Travelife Partners and the other half heading towards this status as well!

02/01/2018

A happy and healthy new year 2018 to each and everyone of you 🍀 Let's start the new year with this beautiful reminder of what travel teaches us!😊

“Travel teaches us that the very best we can do with our lives is to embrace the peoples, places, and cultures we meet with all our mind, heart, and soul..” 🙂🙂

21/12/2017

Our Colleagues from Eco Adventures wish you a wonderful Christmas! And of course the rest of us do so, too! :)

Enjoy the holidays!

Ho ho ho! Happy Holidays to you and yours.

21/12/2017

Good catch! A fact about swordfish is that they are one of the fastest fish in the ocean and have been timed at over 50 miles per hour. But our Fishing Safari guides were faster this time ;)
Do you like fish? Discover our Fishing Safari at the Kilili Baharini beach resort. You can find all our products here:

http://www.gemsofkenya.co.ke/

22/02/2017

Cruising through the Chalbi desert in the phenomenal golden sunset glow is always an unparalleled exhilarating experience.

Did you know? The Chalbi desert is Kenya's only 'True Desert' covering approximately 100,000 Square Kilometers from the Eastern shores of Lake Turkana in the Northern Kenya's Marsabit County and stretching into the border with Ethiopia.

13/02/2017

Kenya is full of hidden travel gems waiting to be explored!
The book and blog "The Treasures of Kenya" tells their stories in beautiful pictures. Have a look!

Evidently, a good picture tells a story. But beyond the obvious, there is a photographer’s tale of how the picture came about and how it was crafted technically. Be moved by a new image every day, fall in love with Kenya, and improve your photographic skills looking over Hardy Fiebig’s shoulder.

31/01/2017

Happy World Zebra Day! In you find two species of this beautiful creature: the plains zebra and the endangered Grévy's zebra.

24/01/2017

There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne — bubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive.”

* Karen Blixen

22/01/2017

Getting ready for a second successful and amazing day at the 'Fair for Special Journeys' in the beautiful Big Church of !