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UNIGLOBE Lets Go Travel The leading Safari and Travel Agent offering safaris and holidays in Kenya, East Africa and to the rest of the world.

Lets Go Travel Uniglobe is one of East Africa's best known and longest established Tour Operators and Travel Agents, started in 1979 by Alan Dixson, who has operated it ever since. We are IATA accredited and a member of the UNIGLOBE Travel franchise

Over the years we have won many accolades including 2014 and 2016 Eco Warrior Award for Best Tour and Travel Agency in Kenya. We are also Travelife Certified, meaning we are a leader in Sustainable Tourism and Travel in Kenya and greater East Africa.

โœ Utalii Bora ThursdaysAs we mark the anniversary of the 7th August Memorial, this week's Utalii Bora feature takes us t...
06/08/2026

โœ Utalii Bora Thursdays

As we mark the anniversary of the 7th August Memorial, this week's Utalii Bora feature takes us to a place where remembrance, resilience, and hope quietly coexist in the heart of Nairobi.
The August 7th Memorial Park stands not only as a tribute to the lives lost in the 1998 bombing, but also as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and the enduring strength of a nation that chose healing over despair.

Through the eyes of Joseph Kolo, we are reminded that meaningful travel isn't always about seeking breathtaking landscapes or iconic landmarks. Sometimes, it is about visiting places that preserve history, honor memories, and inspire us to build a more peaceful future.

As conscious travellers, may we continue to appreciate destinations not only for their beauty, but also for the stories they safeguard and the lessons they pass on to future generations.
Today, we remember. We honour. We hope.

๐Ÿ”— Click the Utalii Bora link for direct access to this week's featured blog - https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/2023/11/19/august-7th-memorial-park/

๐Ÿ“– Click the Utalii Bora link to read other blogs - https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/product-watches/

23/07/2026

โœ๏ธ Utalii Bora Thursdays | Plastic Free July Special

Over the past two weeks, our Plastic Free July Special has taken us on a journey of reflection.

We began by discovering how religious tourism can inspire environmental stewardship. Last week, we were reminded that paradise isn't lost overnight; it disappears one piece of plastic at a time.

This week, we ask an even deeper question:

How did we become so comfortable with convenience that we forgot its true cost?

Our featured 2nd Runners-Up blog done by Synaida Zalego And Jane Muturi from Machakos University, "The Plastic Paradox: How Convenience Became an Environmental Crisis," explores how single-use plastics quietly became part of our everyday lives and how those same conveniences are now threatening the destinations we treasure most.

As travellers, every choice we make tells a story. The reusable water bottle we carry. The bag we pack. The waste we leave behind or don't. Perhaps the greatest travel upgrade isn't finding a new destination. It's becoming a more conscious traveller.

๐Ÿ”— Click the Utalii Bora link for direct access to this week's featured blog - The Plastic Paradox: How Convenience Became an Environmental Crisis โ€“ UTALII BORA

๐Ÿ“– Click the Utalii Bora link to read other blogs - INK THE CHANGE COMPETITION โ€“ UTALII BORA

Join us next Thursday as we conclude our Plastic Free July Special, celebrating the young voices behind the Ink the Change Competition.

Utalii Bora Thursdays | Plastic Free July SpecialLast week, we began our Plastic Free July Special by discovering that p...
16/07/2026

Utalii Bora Thursdays | Plastic Free July Special

Last week, we began our Plastic Free July Special by discovering that places of worship can also become places of environmental stewardship. This week, our journey takes us beyond the church grounds and into the very landscapes that inspire us to travel.

We continue that conversation with the 1st Runners-Up blog from the Ink the Change Competition, Plastic Killing Paradise. Paradise isnโ€™t lost overnight. It disappears one plastic bottle, one discarded wrapper, and one careless decision at a time.

From our coastlines and national parks to our forests and communities, Kenyaโ€™s natural beauty is what draws travellers from around the world. Yet these same destinations are increasingly threatened by plastic pollution, a challenge that demands action from all of us.

Yet there is hope. Not every waterfall tells the same story. Some remain clean because visitors choose to carry their waste home; communities organize clean-ups, and conservation becomes part of the travel experience. Perhaps protecting paradise doesnโ€™t begin with grand gestures. Perhaps it begins with one traveller making a better choice.

Through this compelling piece, Maria Gorret of Cooperative University reminds us that every traveller, tourism business, and local community has the power to become part of the solution. Choosing to refuse single-use plastics, disposing of waste responsibly, and supporting sustainable tourism experiences may seem like small actions, but together they create a lasting impact.

As we continue observing Plastic Free July, may this story inspire us to leave behind more than footprints; letโ€™s leave a legacy of cleaner destinations for generations to come.

Click the link to read this featured blog - https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/2025/07/28/plastic-killing-paradise/

๐Ÿ“– Click the Ink The Change Competition to read the other blogs - https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/ink-the-change-competition/

Join us every Thursday this month as we continue celebrating the winning voices of the Ink the Change Competition, where young changemakers are reimagining a more sustainable future for tourism.


15/07/2026

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐†๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐Œ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ก๐š๐ฌ ๐›๐ž๐ ๐ฎ๐ง!

The first wildebeest have begun arriving in the Mara ecosystem, making their way through the Sand River into the Mara Triangle. A few early crossings have also been spotted along the Mara River, a thrilling sign of what's to come.

For now, the herds are still building in numbers, but with every passing day, the spectacle grows closer to its peak. Soon, thousands upon thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles will surge across the plains and brave crocodile-filled rivers in one of nature's greatest wildlife events.

If you're dreaming of witnessing the Great Migration, this is the moment to start watching. We'll be keeping an eye on where the herds move next and when the next major crossings unfold.

๐Ÿ“Stay tuned for migration updates and let us help you plan your front-row seat to the greatest show on Earth. Visit the plan your trip link below for bookings and more information:
https://uniglobeletsgotravel.com/plan-your-trip/

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Audio commentary courtesy of our Managing Director, Alan Dixson

Every partnership has the power to create a ripple effect. In quarter 2 of 2026, we witnessed that ripple through 972 st...
15/07/2026

Every partnership has the power to create a ripple effect.

In quarter 2 of 2026, we witnessed that ripple through 972 students empowered with life skills and better health awareness, 745 teenage girls supported to stay in school with dignity, 535 beneficiaries receiving consistent food support, 64 learners experiencing conservation first-hand at Ole Naishu Conservancy, 20 community representatives equipped to strengthen community-led tourism and continued restoring degraded landscapes through our Adopt a Tree initiative, planting 110 indigenous and fruit trees across six partner schools.

We also marked a significant milestone by being named a finalist in the 2026 ATTA - African Travel & Tourism Association for Action Awards โ€“ Collaborative Impact Award. The recognition celebrated our long-term, collaborative approach to creating measurable impact across education, livelihoods, conservation, and community wellbeing.

Behind every statistic is a story of collaboration between communities, schools, healthcare professionals, conservation partners, volunteers, and supporters like you. Together, we're proving that tourism can do more than create memorable journeys; it can empower people, strengthen communities, protect nature, and inspire future generations.
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Click on the link below to explore the full report:
https://uniglobeletsgotravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Q2-Impact-Report.pdf

Utalii Bora Thursdays - Plastic Free July SpecialThis July, our Utalii Bora Thursdays take on a special theme. Throughou...
09/07/2026

Utalii Bora Thursdays - Plastic Free July Special

This July, our Utalii Bora Thursdays take on a special theme.

Throughout the month, we'll be revisiting the winning blogs from last year's Ink the Change Competition in collaboration with Sustainable Travel & Tourism Africa - a platform that challenged young tourism professionals to explore innovative solutions to plastic pollution through storytelling. Their voices remind us that sustainability isn't confined to protected areas or beaches; it can begin wherever people gather, travel, and are inspired to take action.

We begin with a thought-provoking piece that asks an unexpected question: ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐›๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐œ-๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ž๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž?

From pilgrimages and places of worship to faith-inspired environmental stewardship, this winning blog explores how millions of travellers visiting sacred sites each year present an opportunity to champion cleaner destinations, responsible visitor behaviour, and lasting environmental change. It reminds us that protecting our planet is a shared responsibility, one that transcends cultures, beliefs, and borders.

As we mark Plastic Free July, we're reminded that meaningful change often starts with a simple shift in perspective. Sometimes, the most powerful sustainability solutions are found in places we least expect.

Click the link to read this featured blog - https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/2025/07/22/test-sample-blog/

Click the Ink The Change Competition to read the other blogs - https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/ink-the-change-competition/

๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐“๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก ๐š๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐๐ž๐š๐ฌ ๐›๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ค ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง.

What if the best way to discover a destination was not through its landscapes, but through its flavours?Travel has a way...
02/07/2026

What if the best way to discover a destination was not through its landscapes, but through its flavours?

Travel has a way of introducing us to new places, but food has a way of introducing us to the people who call those places home.

This week, we revisit a 2017 Utalii Bora blog from Crab Shack Dabaso in Watamu, done by Job Odhiambo, where gastronomy meets conservation. Nestled within the mangroves of Mida Creek, this community-led experience invites visitors to savour locally prepared crab delicacies while learning how sustainable tourism can protect fragile ecosystems and create opportunities for local communities.

It's a reminder that gastronomy tourism is more than seeking out good food. It's about preserving culinary heritage, supporting local producers, and experiencing the stories that make every meal uniquely tied to its destination.

Because sometimes, the most memorable way to understand a destination... is one bite at a time.

๐Ÿ“– Click the Utalii Bora link to read this featured blog - https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/crab-shack-dabaso/

To read other blogs: https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/

โœ๏ธ Utalii Bora Thursdays Some destinations don't impress with their size. They captivate with their story. In this week'...
25/06/2026

โœ๏ธ Utalii Bora Thursdays

Some destinations don't impress with their size. They captivate with their story.

In this week's Utalii Bora feature, Nekesa takes us on a journey through this unique ecosystem, sharing an experience that reminds us that meaningful travel is not always about covering great distances or ticking off bucket-list attractions. Sometimes, it is about slowing down, observing, and appreciating the delicate balance that allows wildlife and wetlands to thrive.

From spotting the shy Sitatunga and De Brazza's monkeys to walking the iconic boardwalk trails surrounded by birds and indigenous vegetation, the story highlights why conserving Kenya's lesser-known destinations matters just as much as protecting its famous ones.

As we continue celebrating the voices of young changemakers through Utalii Bora, this feature reminds us that every destination, no matter how small, has a story worth telling.

Read the full blog below:
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โœ Utalii Bora Thursdays...This week, we journey to the heart of Northern Kenya, where conservation, culture, and communi...
18/06/2026

โœ Utalii Bora Thursdays...

This week, we journey to the heart of Northern Kenya, where conservation, culture, and community come together in a remarkable way.

Featured in this week's Utalii Bora blog is Westgate Community Conservancy in Samburu County. This community-owned conservation success story demonstrates how tourism can create meaningful benefits for both people and nature. Established by the local Samburu community, the conservancy protects vital wildlife habitats while supporting livelihoods, education, healthcare, and ecosystem restoration.

Through the eyes of a student writer, Ian Kagiri from Machakos University, we explore a destination where the Ewaso Nyiro River sustains wildlife and communities alike, where local rangers lead conservation efforts, and where visitors experience the unique beauty of the Samburu landscape beyond the traditional safari.

The story reminds us that sustainable tourism is not only about protecting wildlife, but it's also about empowering communities to be stewards of their own natural and cultural heritage.

Click the Utalii Bora link to read this featured blog: https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/2026/06/09/westgate-community-conservancy-samburu/

To read other blogs: https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/ .

๐ŸŒ Introducing Before sustainability became a mainstream conversation in tourism, a group of passionate young changemake...
11/06/2026

๐ŸŒ Introducing

Before sustainability became a mainstream conversation in tourism, a group of passionate young changemakers was already exploring Kenya's destinations through a different lens, asking not only where to travel but also how destinations, businesses, and travelers could contribute to a more sustainable future.

โœ In February 2017, the very first Utalii Bora blog was published, marking the beginning of a journey that would grow into one of Kenya's longest-running youth-led sustainable tourism storytelling platforms. Through a partnership between Sustainable Travel & Tourism Africa - and UNIGLOBE Lets Go Travel, students have been given opportunities to visit destinations, assess sustainability practices, and share their honest travel experiences with the world.

Today, more than 70 blogs later, Utalii Bora remains The Conscious Traveler's Voice on Sustainability in Tourism Products, equipping young tourism professionals with practical sustainability assessment and travel writing skills while showcasing the stories behind Kenya's destinations.

๐Ÿ’ก As we launch Lets Go Travel Uniglobe's Utalii Bora Travel Blog Thursdays, we begin where it all started, with the very first blog published in February 2017.

Thank you to every student, mentor, destination partner, and reader who has been part of this journey. Here's to preserving the stories, lessons, and voices that continue to shape responsible tourism in Kenya.

๐Ÿ”— Ready to read more? Click the Utalii Bora link to read this featured blog - https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/2017/02/11/first-blog-post/ -4
To read other blogs: https://utaliibora.wordpress.com/

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