We all made those pesky new year’s resolutions, didn’t we? You can barely get a vacant treadmill in the gym, your kindle has finally seen the light of day after 10 months, and you’ve actively started looking for courses online. Top on your list must be the always elusive travel. You want to travel more but logistics constantly seem to rain on your parade. If you’ve decided that this is the year that you’ll tembea Kenya a little more, then we’re here to help. Here’s a list of travel hacks that will have you packed and ready for your next adventure.

With a team of approximately 84 employees that spans 5 countries , Pesapal and Ticketsasa are the utter definition of a pan African enterprise. It was therefore no small fete when we assembled our colleagues from Arusha, Dar es salaam, Zanzibar, Kampala, Nairobi, Mombasa and Lilongwe in Diani for a much needed “strategy revision” (or vacay depending on how you look at it). As the Kenyan group, we were determined to show our African counterparts precisely why Tembea Kenya has become the phenomenon that it is. 

If events are a staple food for you, then September is definitely your month. Here are some highlights on events coming up.

1.     Koroga Festival 19th Edition

This edition is holding nothing back. Congolese singer-songwriter, producer and dancer extraordinaire Mr. Fally Ipupa will be in town to rock your Sunday afternoon. Dan Aceda, the Crown Prince of Benga and The Kansoul are also expected to perform. We’re mostly looking forward to seeing the soul sisters Linda live. If their YouTube channel is anything to go by, Linda are the next big thing.

With exactly one day to go, we can only hope that you’ve secured your tickets to The Wave with Tekno Miles. Augustine Miles Teleki, popularly known as Tekno Miles is set to perform at the Waterfront, Ngong RaceCourse on Saturday, 9th September 2017. 

We’re knee deep in the wildebeest migration season at this point and the response has been phenomenal this year. I bet you’re wondering why thousands of people headed to the Mara Triangle to witness this marvel. Is it really that amazing? Is it worth my time? The answer is YES. We’ve looked into 5 amazing facts that will get you packing and heading towards Narok sooner than we can say 'What the Serengeti'.

Back with a bang and bringing all the energy is our all time favorite festival; Koroga. This time east meets west as the legendary D’Banj, the eclectic Eric Wainaina and  the contemporary Nairobi Horns Project will be bringing the house down during the Sunday show. Do we even need to introduce D’Banj? 

Lights, camera, action! A Kenyan film screening akin to no other is coming right to your doorstep. Two Hours of Sunset is well known not only for promoting homegrown talent but also for successfully executing the outdoor movie setting.

Having featured previous masterpieces like pan-African film Brother Jekwu, the riveting Veve and the hilarious Fundi-Mentals, this edition of Two Hours of Sunset featuring Get Some Money is something you can’t afford to miss. 

Derived from a Maasai word that roughly translates to “salty dust”, Amboseli is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. We had the pleasure of visiting the park last month and here are some highlights from the trip as well as reasons why this ought to be your next travel destination.

Father’s day, though a relatively modern holiday,  is celebrated on the third Sunday of June and is a day that honours all fathers and father-figures in our lives. More often than not, we tend to downplay the contribution that fathers make. This year, do things a little differently and celebrate the deserving men in your life with these simple but great activities that will help you make them feel more appreciated.

Nairobi are you ready? Koroga Festival is back and better! So good is it that it will run for 2 days. Yes, not one but two days! The lineup is looking so hot, we’ve donned a pair of welding goggles just to deal with the awesomeness.