Msafiri

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

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AUGUST & SEPTEMBER • Looking for inspiration for your next adventure? Here are four great ideas for unforgettable trips on our global network...

FIRST-TIME FLYERS • Maiden flight with the kids? Don't stress, we've got some top tips on how to make the experience as relaxed and enjoyable as possible…

PILOT • It is one of those careers every bright child dreams of. But what does it take to earn your wings? We learn from KQ captain Anne Wambui Mokua, who once thought being a pilot was the sole preserve of people of means

3 THINGS ABOUT EXERCISE I WISH I KNEW EARLIER • If you do not create time for your wellness, you will be forced to create time for your illness. Check out Dr Lutawo Ouma's top tips…

AMAZING GRACE • Grace Leonard Waithaka, general manager for Elewana Collection's spectacular Elsa's Kopje camp in Kenya, recently received the Extraordinary Leadership Award at the We Are in Africa Travel ceremony in Cape Town. The award honours individuals who have excelled in growing Africa's reputation as a high-end travel destination and shaping the continent's future for the better. Although being a woman is irrelevant, the fact that Grace received the award serves as a great inspiration to many girls and working mothers. She spoke to us about what the award meant to her.

PEACE OFFERING • With World Peace Day falling on 21 September, we celebrate three Africans who have helped peace to flourish

WOMEN WORDSMITHS • In this issue's round-up of must-read books, we turn the spotlight on notable women writers

SHARP YOUNG MINDS • In this issue, we profile three African businesses that embrace the vibrancy of youths on the continent

SURVIVAL OF SMES PEGGED ON INSURANCE PROTECTION • Making insurance cover affordable and accessible to all businesses

TECH IT TO THE SKIES • From eco-friendly hand luggage to noisecancelling headphones, we've found 10 carry-on essentials to make your next trip hassle-free

WEST AFRICA • ANYONE WITH WANDERLUST WHO HASN'T YET VISITED WEST AFRICA SHOULD ADD TWO OF THE REGION'S MOST VIBRANT CITIES T O THEIR BUCKET LIST. KOJO BENTUM- WILLIAMS PRESENTS AUTHENTIC GUIDES TO ACCRA AND DAKAR, WITH ADVICE ON HOW TO EXPERIENCE THEM

PITCH PERFECT • IN OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS HUGHTON, MANAGER OF GHANA'S NATIONAL TEAM, WE ASK IF THEY COULD GO ALL THE WAY AND BE THE FIRST AFRICAN SIDE TO WIN THE WORLD CUP. PLUS, WE PROFILE THE GHANAIAN PLAYERS EXCELLING IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE

Thrills and spills • Peter Muiruri samples the thrill and spills that Tsitsikamma on South Africa's famous Garden Route has to offer

Durban Delights • Durban is without a doubt the entertainment capital of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Here are seven experiences to reel you in…

remembering SUDAN • It is five years since sudan, the last male northern white rhino on earth, died of old age. Ami Vitale, photographer, filmmaker and Global Ambassador for Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, reflects on our bond with these extraordinary animals and how new technology offers hope to save them

FOOD to go! • What are the tastiest street foods to try in destinations on our global network? We sample everything from bagels with lox in New York to bhel puri in Mumbai and bunny chow in South Africa

ROCKS OF AGES • SHOKS MNISI MZOLO EXPLORES SOME OF SOUTHERN AFRICA'S WELL-KNOWN AND OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK HERITAGE SITES, FROM KHAMI RUINS IN ZIMBABWE TO SOUTH AFRICA'S CRADLE OF HUMANKIND

7 MORE HERITAGE SITES TO EXPLORE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

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