Kenya

Kenya is East Africa’s foremost safari destination, boasting no less than 60 national parks and game reserves. A Kenya safari not only boasts spectacular natural beauty in one of the most unspoiled places on earth, but it also brings you up close and personal with Africa’s most sought-after wildlife.

 Here you will find the famed Maasai Mara, running contiguous with the Serengeti on the other side of the Tanzanian border. It is known not just for the presence of the Big Five, but also the annual Great Wildebeest Migration that sees up to 1.5 million animals crossing the Mara River in search of fresh pasture.  Elsewhere, Amboseli is known for its large elephant herds and views towards the snowdrifts of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Kenya is also home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

In addition to its famed national parks and game reserves, Kenya has more than 100 conservancies that see individuals and communities setting aside large tracts of land while ensuring a long-term livelihood for the region’s human population.  Kenya’s conservancies offer a more bespoke safari experience than the national parks they border and now offer safe sanctuary to more than half of Kenya’s wildlife, making the likes of Laikipia, Ol Pejeta and Rukinga destinations not to be missed.

Kenya Essentials:

BEST TIME: Dec to mid-March offers superb game viewing. June to October is also dry and abundant after the long rainy season.
CLIMATE: LOW: 10-23ºC July – September / HIGH: 12-28ºC December – March.
SEASONS: DRY: December-March & June – October / WET: April-May is the peak wet season with shorter rains in November.
BEST FOR: Safari first-timers, families, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Why we love Kenya

Masai Mara National Reserve
The 'biggest wildlife display on earth' – the yearly migration of 1.5 million wildebeest

Wildlife Conservancies
Provide an authentic safari away from hordes of tourists in the national parks and game reserves

A birdwatcher's paradise
With over 1070 species, Kenya has the second most comprehensive bird list of any African country

A multilingual country
Kenya is home to 68 languages. Swahili is the official language.

Meet the Maasai.
Of all its many attractions, Kenya’s most enduring is the genuine warmth of its people.

Africa's second-highest mountain
Mount Kenya is the second highest in Africa (after Mt Kilimanjaro).

Rhino
One of the best places in Africa to see rhinos

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A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE KENYA SAFARIS ...

We have a wide range of Kenya safaris and Kenya/Tanzania combination safaris, from small group departures to tailor-made fly-in safaris.  The safaris below are intended to give you inspiration of what is possible for your safari holiday. Kenya is a land of beauty and diversity, with an endless list of reasons to visit. Featuring stunning landscapes, animal and plant life, and fascinating cultures, Kenya is truly blessed with these riches, and more!

We have a wide range of Kenya safaris that are not featured on our website, and so it best to contact us to discuss your safari options.

Best time to visit Kenya

Being an equatorial country, Kenya enjoys higher than average temperatures throughout the year and experiences alternating wet and dry seasons rather than the more traditional 'four seasons'.  Kenya has a varied landscape and wildlife and is a popular year-round destination for safaris and beach holidays. The peak season (July to September) offers the best wildlife action.

 

 

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