Features The Chosen One There are some special national Parks and reserves in Africa… and then there’s the Masai Mara. Just the name quickens your pulse. But why? Is it simply the wildlife? The light? The promise of a safari-spectacular? Or a combination of all three? Photographer Paul

Features   Travel 30 Reasons You'll Love France This summer Kenya Airways will start flying to Paris, the capital of the most visited country in the world. Think of France and several images might come to mind: the Eiffel Tower, the classic beret, great cheese… and maybe even frogs' leg

Why are Kenyans such good runners?
Following Felix Limo’s victory at this year’s London Marathon, Kenya has reaffirmed its domination of the world running scene. But what’s the secret of success for Limo and the three other Kenyans who finished in the top 10? Msafiri steps into the shoes of Kenya’s top athletes to find out how they prepare for the ‘run of their lives’. How do they train, what do they eat, how do they ‘break through the wall’…
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• Preview of the World Cross-Country Championships, Mombasa, 24 March 2007
• World calendar of running events
• Run for your money: Essential running gear, from shoes to calorie counters

AFRICA: HERITAGE IN OUR HANDS
Are we doing enough to safeguard Africa’s World Heritage Sites?
From Victoria Falls to Lamu’s Old Town, Africa has around 100 World Heritage Sites, including three new additions in 2005. However, the number of African World Heritage Sites in Danger has risen from three in 1994 to 17, including 12 natural sites, in 2004. These represent 49% of the sites in danger. Msafiri investigates the threats facing Africa’s natural and cultural heritage and highlights the work of individuals and organisations working to conserve them.
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• Africa map annotated with all 100+ World Heritage Site

TECHNOLOGY/CONSUMER: RINGING THE CHANGES
Next-generation mobile phones – do you need one? Of course you do! They’ve got more power, more features and more style. We review 12 of the best over four lavish pages.

CULTURE/LIFESTYLE: AFRICA SOWS SEEDS IN CHELSEA
Two stunning African-themed show gardens take root at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. ‘The Gorilla’s Jungle Garden’ will create the illusion of a West African forest, while ‘GardenAfrica’ will highlight a horticultural project to help overcome poverty and malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa by illustrating multi-use planting and intercropping to promote effective soil management. Msafiri talks to the designers behind the plots and unearths an amazing grass-roots project taking place across Africa.

TRAVEL: A BRUSH WITH GENIUS
This year, Amsterdam becomes the focus of celebrations for the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt’s birth. Msafiri turns the spotlight on the life and works of the Dutch master and sketches out the best three-day itinerary for seeing the now-famous places that played such an important role in his life during Holland’s Golden Age.

BUSINESS: DOING BUSINESS IN THE FAR EAST
Powered by investment and optimism, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Seoul are three of the Far East’s most lucrative marketplaces. Msafiri profiles five Kenyan business people doing business in the region. What are the challenges? The rewards? The prospects?

BUSINESS: CULTURAL VALUES
Does your business culture support or sabotage your strategy? Graham Yemm, an expert on corporate and organisational culture, strategic planning and other key business skills, outlines a plan for success.

TRAVEL: KENYA’S SECRET 7
Everyone’s heard of the Masai Mara, Amboseli and other top safari destinations that have made Kenya famous the world over. But what about its hidden gems? Philip Briggs ventures off the beaten track in search of seven secret places.

ORIGINS: THESE ANIMALS MAY BITE
Exploring the weird and wonderful origins of the continent’s wildlife, William Gray takes a virtual safari through primeval Africa.

SHORT STORY: THE SECRET
Kenya Airways is proud of its association with The Caine Prize for African Writing, awarded annually for a short story by an African writer, published in English. This award has become the showcase for African creative writing. ‘The Secret’, by Chika Unigwe, is a previously shortlisted entry.

FOOD: EATS FOR TREATS
It was a tough job, but Msafiri has deliberated over dozens of Johannesburg’s restaurants to bring you three of the best.