Kenya wrote the modern idea of the safari - wide open savannah, the Masai Mara's big cats and, for a few months each year, the thunder of the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River. We build Kenya trips around game drives, cultural time with Masai communities, and an easy beach finish on the coast.
Kenya remains the benchmark East African safari destination, and for good reason. The Masai Mara's open grassland makes for some of the most reliable big cat and Big Five sightings on the continent, and its road network and lodge infrastructure are among the most developed in the region.
Beyond the Mara, Amboseli offers unbeatable views of elephant herds against Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Nakuru draws flamingos by the thousand, and the coast around Mombasa and Diani gives every safari a relaxed close.
Each of Kenya's parks has its own character - plan two or three into a single trip for real variety.
Open grassland, dense predator populations and the annual wildebeest crossing.
Big-tusked elephant herds framed by the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro.
A soda lake known for flamingos, rhino sanctuaries and dense birdlife.
Arid-country species found nowhere else - Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe.
White sand and warm water on the Indian Ocean coast, a natural safari finish.
Your gateway city, with a giraffe centre and elephant orphanage worth a stop.
Dawn and dusk drives through the Mara in search of the Big Five.
Time with a local Masai community, their homes, customs and beadwork.
Over 1,000 species recorded across Kenya's parks and Rift Valley lakes.
Close your trip with a few nights on the beach at Diani or Watamu.
A starting point only - every itinerary below can be adjusted to your dates, pace and budget.
Kenya is a year-round destination, but the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River between July and October is the single biggest draw. The dry seasons make for the easiest game viewing overall.
The migration crosses the Mara River from around July through October, though exact timing shifts year to year with the rains.
Most visitors need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) arranged online before travel. We'll confirm the exact requirement for your nationality.
Yes - Kenya combines naturally with a Tanzania migration safari or a Uganda gorilla trek, and we handle the logistics between countries.
Yes, many of our lodges welcome children and game drives are a highlight for older kids in particular; we'll help pick family-friendly camps.
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