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Destination

The birthplace of the safari.

A diverse tapestry of landscapes, from the iconic Masai Mara to the Rift Valley lakes and the elephant herds of Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro.

Why Kenya

What the ground gives you.

Kenya is where the word safari entered the language, and it still rewards the traveller who came for the classic picture: the Masai Mara in its golden season, big cats in the open, and the Mara River crossings that draw people back across the world.

But the country is far wider than the Mara. Amboseli sets its elephants against Kilimanjaro. Samburu holds species you will see nowhere else. Ol Pejeta shelters the last northern white rhinos on earth, and the Rift Valley lakes turn pink with flamingo. It is a country that repays a longer route.

Every journey
Tailor-made

Built to order, never off the shelf

From, per day
$290

Per person, all-inclusive on safari

From, per trip
$950 pp

By season, camp and party size

Practicalities

Planning Kenya.

When is the best time for a Kenya safari?
July to October is peak season. The Masai Mara fills with migrating herds and the river crossings happen. January to March is drier, hotter and quieter, with excellent big-cat viewing. The long rains in April and May bring low prices and lush, empty parks.
How many days do I need in Kenya?
Three days is enough for a focused Masai Mara trip. Five days lets you pair the Mara with the Rift Valley lakes. Seven to ten days opens up Amboseli, Samburu and the northern conservancies, which is where Kenya stops being a postcard and starts being a country.
Is Kenya good for a first safari?
It is arguably the best first safari in Africa. The infrastructure is mature, the drives between parks are manageable, and the density of wildlife in the Mara means you are rarely waiting long for something extraordinary.

Tailor-made

Build your Kenya expedition.

Tell us your dates, your party and what you hope to see. A specialist replies within one working day with a first sketch.